The highly anticipated season two finale of HBO’s THE LAST OF US, Episode 7 called “Convergence,” ends Ellie’s dark quest for revenge in a way that is both tense and emotional. In Episode 6, there were a lot of flashbacks that filled in the emotional gaps between—Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). The finale brings us back to the present, where Ellie is consumed by revenge and has to deal with the results of her actions. For her to get to Abby (Kaitlyn Dever)—she has to deal with loss, moral ambiguity, and emotional breakdown. The ending is violent, emotional, and heartbreaking because it brings together important characters in dangerous situations and asks tough questions about what it means to get revenge.
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
The episode opens in Seattle. Inside the ruins of the theater, Jesse (Young Mazino) is trying to help Dina (Isabela Merced), who has been wounded by an arrow. Tensions run high as Jesse sterilizes the wound and pushes the arrow through her leg, while Dina refuses alcohol—a detail Jesse finds odd given her usual habits. Dina tells Jesse she can’t die, emphasizing her responsibility to the unborn child. Ellie returns, ignoring Jesse and heading straight to Dina. Ellie confirms the baby and Dina are okay. Dina bandages Ellie, who is battered from the encounters of the past few days.
Ellie reveals to Dina that she found Nora (Tati Gabrielle). She tells her that she didn’t kill her outright but left her to die from the spores. She reflects on how easy it was to torture her, and she admits her inner conflict: maybe Nora didn’t deserve it. She then confesses the truth about Joel’s actions in Salt Lake City—how he killed the Fireflies to save her, including Abby’s father, who was to perform the surgery that might’ve led to a cure. This burden weighs heavily on Ellie, now more determined to find Abby.
JOURNEY THROUGH A WAR ZONE
The next morning, Jesse and Ellie gear up to meet Tommy (Gabriel Luna). Before departing, Dina gives Ellie a bracelet for luck. As they make their way through the storm-battered streets, Jesse confronts Ellie. He figures out Dina is pregnant based on her refusal to drink and her cryptic comments. Ellie accidentally confirms it. Jesse expresses that, as a future father, he now has responsibilities and can’t die in Seattle. He accuses Ellie of putting everyone in danger for her vendetta.
They find temporary shelter in a garage, but the moment is shattered by distant gunshots. Hiding, they witness WLF soldiers brutalizing a Seraphite boy. Ellie instinctively wants to help, but Jesse stops her. He argues it’s a battle not worth dying for. It’s a painful scene that highlights Ellie’s instinct to protect—and the hard reality Jesse insists they face.
WLF TENSIONS RISE
Elsewhere, at WLF headquarters, Isaac (Jeffrey Wright) is planning a major attack. Elise (Hettienne Park) updates him on Abby’s missing status, along with Owen (Spencer Lord) and Mel (Ariela Barer). Isaac voices suspicion about their disappearance, but Elise remains unsure why Abby is so vital. Isaac admits Abby is the one he sees as the future of the WLF. He knows death may come for both of them soon and is desperate to secure his legacy through Abby, despite her betrayal.
DISINTEGRATING FRIENDSHIPS
Jesse and Ellie reach their rendezvous: an abandoned bookstore. Tommy is nowhere to be found. While waiting, Ellie picks up a children’s book for Dina’s baby. The tension between her and Jesse simmers. Jesse shares a personal story about love and sacrifice. He had a chance to leave Jackson for a woman he cared about but stayed to lead and protect his people. He suggests Ellie, in contrast, acts solely for herself. Ellie retorts with fury. Her community was Joel—and she watched him get beaten to death. Jesse, unable to match her pain, tells her he hopes she survives, and they part ways.
THE PATH TO THE AQUARIUM
Hearing reports of a sniper, they suspect Tommy is near. Ellie spots the Ferris wheel and the aquarium—”whale” and “wheel”—Nora’s cryptic clue. She insists on going after Abby, claiming Tommy would want that. Jesse reveals he voted against sending a rescue team for Ellie, stating that her decisions don’t serve the greater good.
Enraged, Ellie accuses Jesse of moral superiority, reminding him that not everyone has the privilege of a “community”. She believes Jesse wouldn’t do what she’s done, but she had no choice. Their paths diverge.
ELLIE’S FINAL DESCENT
Ellie sees boats departing, one carrying Isaac. She steals the last motorboat and heads toward the aquarium. A violent wave crashes into her, knocking her out.
When she regains consciousness, Ellie enters the aquarium and sneaks past animals and traps. She eventually finds Owen and Mel. Owen tries to calm her down, but Ellie demands Abby’s location. A struggle breaks out. Owen tries to reach for a weapon, and Ellie reacts, shooting him. Mel lunges to defend him, and Ellie stabs her.
In the aftermath, Ellie discovers Mel was pregnant.
Horrified, Ellie breaks down. The consequences of her revenge are undeniable. She’s taken a life she didn’t intend to, and she’s destroyed a family. The emotional weight is crushing. She leaves the aquarium in a daze.
THE LAST OF US SEASON 2 FINALE ENDING EXPLAINED
The Season 2 finale of The Last of Us delivered an emotional and brutally abrupt climax, setting the stage for a powerful shift in perspective heading into Season 3. What began as a revenge-driven arc for Ellie concludes with a shocking loss, an emotional reckoning, and the promise of a new chapter told from Abby’s point of view.
At the abandoned theater hideout, Tommy (Gabriel Luna), Jesse (Young Mazino), and Ellie regroup, preparing to return to Jackson. Tommy tries to comfort Ellie by reminding her that they all made their choices, but Ellie can’t let go of the fact that Abby still lives—while Joel does not. As Jesse and Ellie share a quiet moment, acknowledging their strained past and mutual loyalty, the scene is shattered when a gunshot rings out.
Jesse is instantly killed, and Ellie dives for cover, reeling in horror. Abby emerges, holding a wounded Tommy at gunpoint. She believes Tommy is responsible for her friends’ deaths, but Ellie steps up and claims her role in it. The confrontation turns deeply personal. Abby reminds Ellie that she once spared her life and accuses her of wasting that second chance. When Ellie pleads for Tommy’s life, Abby turns her weapon on her. A gunshot rings out—then the screen cuts to black.
It’s a brutal moment, mirroring the game’s emotionally charged midpoint. But The Last of Us is not just a story of vengeance; it’s a story of perspective. In the final scene, we shift to Abby’s world. Woken by Manny (Danny Ramirez), Abby walks through a massive stadium-turned-WLF compound. As she steps into the light, the screen fades in with the words: “Seattle Day One.” It’s a clear signal that Season 3 will retrace the events of the past three days—through Abby’s eyes.
For fans of the game, this structure is familiar. The narrative split between Ellie and Abby is a defining feature of The Last of Us Part II. Co-creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin seem to be following that blueprint closely. Ellie’s part of the story has come to an emotional boil—but it’s far from complete. To understand the whole picture, we need to walk in Abby’s shoes.
This storytelling decision is bold. The season has offered viewers plenty of reasons to despise Abby, portraying her as a merciless antagonist. Yet brief moments with her friends hinted at her own pain and trauma. Making her the lead next season is a creative gamble—and a deeply humanizing one.
Kaitlyn Dever has brought emotional intensity and subtle vulnerability to Abby in her limited scenes. With Ellie’s journey entering a darker, morally gray phase, Abby’s arc may bring the depth and conflict the show thrives on. As Joel once said, “You find something worth fighting for”—and now, we’re about to find out what that means for Abby.
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BELLA RAMSEY BREAKS DOWN ELLIE’S DARK PATH IN THE LAST OF US SEASON 2
Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in THE LAST OF US, opened up to Deadline about Ellie’s emotional descent in Season 2. One key turning point is Ellie torturing Nora (Natasha Mumba) in Episode 5. Ramsey says Ellie feels brief gratification but is later consumed by self-hatred. “She can’t really feel remorse… it’s deep loathing,” she explains, calling it a major tipping point for Ellie.
In the finale, Ellie confesses to Dina about what Joel did at the hospital. Ramsey says Ellie feared losing Dina, but instead finds compassion and understanding. However, the real emotional blow comes when Ellie kills Mel and Owen, especially after learning Mel is pregnant. Ramsey says Ellie sees Dina in that moment and crumbles emotionally.
Jesse’s sudden death by Abby only deepens Ellie’s guilt. “She really feels like she’s the reason for all of this,” Ramsey shares. Despite everything, Ellie’s need for revenge remains. “It doesn’t just go away,” she adds.
Ramsey calls the Mel and Owen scene the most impactful of the season and says she’s excited to return for Season 3. “What a joy to explore more of Ellie’s journey,” she says.
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