'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6 & 7 finale Deep Dive

In this episode of Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton recap the finale of The Last of Us Season 2, discussing episodes six and seven. They touch on their own battles with sickness, as well as upcoming TV shows they plan to cover, such as Foundation Season 3 and The Bear Season 4. The hosts delve into episode specifics, including character critiques, especially focusing on Ellie and her contentious decisions. They share their admiration for Jesse, analyze the dynamic between Joel and Ellie, and criticize some of the show's storytelling choices. The discussion also hints at future storylines and the impact of long wait times between seasons. The episode concludes with a call for audience input and a brief mention of the Harry Potter casting news.00:00 Introduction and Host Updates01:16 Upcoming Shows and Plans01:52 Episode Titles and Season Three Speculations03:03 Viewer Reactions and Comparisons05:50 Character Dynamics and Performances11:46 Joel's Backstory and Emotional Moments16:08 Ellie's Actions and Consequences23:29 Production Choices and Budget Constraints25:25 The Impact of Jesse's Death25:54 Ellie's Controversial Actions27:12 Team Abby vs. Team Ellie27:55 Twilight Comparisons and Pop Culture29:02 The Likability of Characters29:33 Ellie's Reckless Decisions30:52 Jesse's Missed Opportunities34:06 The Future of TV Shows39:38 Favorite Moments and Lines45:50 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming ShowsKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario’s Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com