The creator of the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us had included a poignant tribute to his wife in the game's storyline, and now, after witnessing its portrayal in the television adaptation, he has been left deeply moved and "reeling" from the experience. As the ninth episode of The Last of Us aired on March 12, 2023, it brought the gripping and emotional nine-episode season to a close, with Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie concluding their arduous journey in a heart-wrenching episode that left viewers feeling a range of emotions, including sadness, shock, and profound emotion.Throughout the season, devoted fans of The Last of Us game meticulously analyzed each scene, action, and plot of the HBO series, searching for concealed references and Easter eggs. The finale didn't disappoint, delivering several Easter eggs, including one that's found in the tower of giraffes situated in an abandoned football field.This Easter egg is particularly significant to Peter Field, a level designer on The Last of Us game. In a tweet, he revealed that he's reeling from the fact that an Easter egg he created made it into the live-action adaptation's finale, and he's understandably thrilled. Although it may seem like a small detail, the Easter egg holds a special place in his heart he name of the baseball field was a tribute to his wife. However, the visual effects artist responsible for the placement of the sign has shared that its prominence in the shot was just coincidence.
The tweet was met with great enthusiasm from fans, who retweeted, commented, and shared their own discoveries of Easter eggs from the episode. Despite its seemingly unimportant appearance, this Easter egg serves as a reminder of the love and care that went into creating both the original game and The Last of Us TV series.
Another Easter egg that gained significant attention online was the "drop that ladder down" scene. In various instances throughout the game, Joel would lift Ellie up so that she could drop a ladder down. This particular scene is replicated exactly like the game, with Ellie getting excited as she reaches the ledge and almost hitting Joel when throwing the ladder down.
Overall, the finale of The Last of Us is the most powerful and divisive episode of the series so far. The final scene has left many viewers debating whether Joel's actions were truly justifiable. In order to ensure the survival of his surrogate daughter, Ellie, Joel goes on a rampage, leaving fans divided as to whether it was worth risking the entire world's survival to save one girl.