The highly anticipated season finale of The Last of Us Season 2 premiered in India on Monday, May 26, 2025. Titled “Convergence”, Episode 7 brought emotional devastation, intense confrontations, and a haunting cliffhanger that sets the foundation for Season 3. Directed by Nina Lopez Corrado and written by Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, and Craig Mazin, this episode marks a pivotal turning point in Ellie and Abby’s intertwined stories.
Ellie’s Path of Revenge Reaches a Breaking Point
The finale picks up after Ellie has killed Nora, returning to the theater where she regroups with Jesse and Dina. Determined to track down Abby, Ellie convinces Jesse to split up in search of Tommy. During her journey, Ellie finds her way to an aquarium — a location based on information she believes will lead to Abby.
There, she encounters Owen and Mel. Tension escalates quickly when Ellie demands Abby’s whereabouts. Owen reaches for a weapon, prompting Ellie to shoot him. Mel, who is visibly pregnant, gets caught in the chaos and pleads with Ellie to help her and her unborn child. Tragically, Mel dies from her injuries. In the aftermath, Ellie is devastated when she realizes Mel was pregnant, reinforcing the emotional cost of her revenge-fueled decisions.
Abby Returns and Delivers a Shocking Blow
The climax of the episode arrives when Abby storms into the theater. She attacks Tommy and fatally shoots Jesse, catching Ellie and Dina off-guard. Abby then holds Ellie at gunpoint, leading to one of the most intense standoffs of the series so far. Abby’s chilling words — “I let you live, and you wasted it.” — deliver a powerful reminder of the moral ambiguity that permeates both sides of this violent conflict.
As Abby raises her gun at Ellie, the screen cuts to black — but not before a gunshot rings out, leaving fans stunned. Unlike the game, where the confrontation pauses without a gunshot, this creative change adds ambiguity to Ellie’s fate and creates a massive cliffhanger for the next season.
Season 2 Focused on Ellie—Season 3 Will Shift to Abby
Season 2 closely follows Ellie’s perspective, covering her first three harrowing days in Seattle. However, The Last of Us Part II — the video game on which the series is based — tells its story from both Ellie and Abby’s perspectives. The final moment of the finale hints at this transition: the next scene shows Abby walking through the WLF compound, accompanied by the text “Seattle Day One.”
This narrative switch suggests Season 3 will dive into Abby’s story, exploring the same timeline from her point of view. This mirrors the game’s structure and will likely build toward the same climactic theater confrontation, but from Abby’s emotional and moral journey.
Dina’s Perspective Shifts After Learning the Truth
Another emotional subplot in the finale involves Dina, who learns the full truth about Joel’s death. Initially believing Abby’s actions were random, Dina is shaken upon discovering Joel killed Abby’s father. This revelation forces her to reassess the entire revenge mission. Recognizing the cycle of violence consuming both sides, Dina expresses a desire to return home, revealing her internal conflict and moral struggle.
The WLF Prepares for War
Amid the personal vendettas, a larger war brews. Scenes involving Isaac and the WLF show preparations for an attack on Seraphite territory. Ellie briefly encounters the Seraphite island, where she overhears talk of incoming WLF assailants. This subplot expands the story’s scope, showing how Ellie and Abby’s personal stories unfold against the backdrop of an escalating war between factions.
Abby’s Discovery of Ellie’s Location Remains a Mystery
One curious change in the HBO series concerns how Abby finds Ellie. In the game, Abby locates Ellie after discovering a map left behind in the aquarium. But in the show, Ellie uses a map already present in the room, and no clear evidence is shown of her marking or leaving it behind. This discrepancy leaves Abby’s knowledge of the theater’s location unexplained—likely something Season 3 will address.
Key Differences from the Game
While the show remains faithful to the emotional beats of the game, it introduces several key changes:
- Mel’s death is portrayed with more ambiguity. Ellie kills Owen in self-defense, while Mel’s death appears to be accidental in the show. In the game, Ellie stabs Mel in a much more intentional act.
- The gunshot cliffhanger is unique to the show, adding suspense that differs from the game’s slower pacing at this moment.
- Ellie’s journey to the aquarium is shorter but includes a scene where she washes ashore on the Seraphite island, adding visual tension and foreshadowing the broader war.
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