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'This show keeps destroying me': 'The Last of Us' Episode 6 leaves fans in tears as brothers reunite

'The Last of Us' episode 6 saw Pedro Pascal's Joel pour his heart out to his brother Tommy in an intense scene

Spoilers for 'The Last of Us' Episode 6

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: HBO Max original 'The Last of Us' has successfully continued its streak and managed to bring fans to an emotional breaking point once again. The sixth episode of 'The Last of Us' not only successfully recreated one of the most iconic scenes of the game but also surprised fans by showing a vulnerable Joel.

After the hopeful fourth and a devastating fifth episode, fans of the show were prepared for some heartbreak in the sixth. But the episode's weight of emotion exceeded fans' expectations - in a good way. 'The Last of Us', an ongoing global phenomenon, is considered a faithful adaptation of the game. The dystopian series sees Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams as the primary leads.

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Episode 6, 'Kin'

Titled 'Kin', the sixth episode sees Joel reuniting with his estranged brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna). 3 months after escaping death in Kansas City, Ellie and Joel finally find Tommy, who is currently thriving in Jackson. Joel's emotional vulnerability shows through in the scene where he pleads with Tommy to do the final relay of his journey by taking Ellie to the Firefly base in Colorado. In this recreated scene, we see Joel opening up to Tommy with teary eyes about all the losses and the pain he endured and his fear. Joel asks his brother to protect Ellie as he no longer feels capable of it.

'This show keeps destroying me'

The devastating scene where Joel shares his pain with his brother and recounts his ongoing nightmare has tugged at the viewers' heartstrings. Joel's reminder of his past and the memory of losing someone made fans go teary-eyed, and many took to the internet to share the emotional experience. One fan noted on the scene recreation, "#TheLastOfUs #TLOU Joel and Tommy's conversation in the show is so much better I am not okay." Another fan commented, "Joel crying because he’s scared to lose ellie like he lost sarah." Someone else chimed in, "JOEL BEING EMOTIONAL ABT ELLIE AND TALKING ABT HIS TRAUMA AHHHHHHHHHHH I CANNOT DO THIS #TheLastOfUs." One fan referred to the entire conversation between Joel and Tommy and added, "This scene. THIS SCENE destroyed me the pain in joel’s voice and him admitting that he’s weak and that he’s so afraid for ellie THIS SHOW KEEPS DESTROYING ME #TheLastOfUs."

'He literally is Joel Miller'

Fans were unanimous in their praise for the depth of Pedro Pascal's performance. One fan commented, "Im so so so proud of pedro, he literally is joel miller, he gave us a performance of a lifetime in just one scene #TheLastOfUs." Another added, "Pedro Pascal is so gosh dang talented. I could feel Joel’s fear and his grief in that scene with Tommy. Like wow. So so so so good. #THeLastofUs." One fan said, "PEDRO PASCAL YOU’RE GONNA WIN THAT EMMY FOR THE LAST OF US I JUST KNOW IT. #TheLastOfUs."

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