Is Joel dead? The Last of Us Episode 6 ending has fans worried

The sixth episode of the new HBO hit The Last of Us arrived just a day ago, leaving the fans shocked and in tears. Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Tommy’s (Gabriel Luna) fateful reunion was as emotional as one expected, but what left the fans in utter disbelief was the episode’s ending. Looking for the Firefly hideout at the University of Eastern Colorado, Joel and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are ambushed, and Joel gets fatally wounded in the skirmish that follows. The two somehow escape, but Joel loses consciousness at the end and falls off the horse.

The final scene left a lot of people worried about Joel, and whether he would survive the brutal stabbing.

The Death of Joel
From “Kin” TLOU Season 1, Episode 6
Director: Jasmila Žbanić
Cinematography: Eben Bolter
Song: Never Let Me Down Again#TheLastofUs  #TheLastofUsHBO  #TheLastofUsEp6 #TLOU  #HBO pic.twitter.com/TaTsiJOU2e

— Atom (@theatomreview) February 20, 2023

joel at the end of episode 6 pic.twitter.com/jLaNQqBVDc

— francis (@knockemstiffs) February 20, 2023

if episode 6 ends how i think it will (joel falling off the horse & ellie trying to get him up & it fading to black) we are going to have a Lot of people accidentally spoiling themselves when they search “does joel die in tlou”

— ash (@elIiegay) February 12, 2023

The entirety of #TheLastOfUs episode 6 "Kin" is Pedro Pascal's emmy reel. In a single, one-hour episode, he showed the various facets and emotions of the troubled Joel. Incredible acting. 👏👏🫡#tlou pic.twitter.com/hiS7VRxyKb

— Bala (Coming soon: Alonso's total dominance era) (@F1artsgames) February 20, 2023

the last of us episode 6 starter pack#TheLastOfUs #tlou #TheLastOfUsHBO pic.twitter.com/hdY5tp5VyD

— k | joel miller apologist (@ENDURE_SURVlVE) February 20, 2023

Just watched episode 6 of the last of us-…. plz tell me joel isn’t d- pic.twitter.com/5jUhZU0Ele

— N I C (@nictheeninja) February 20, 2023

Spoiler Alert: For those who are worried about Joel’s safety, worry not, Joel will make a full recovery, but it will take some time. The scene is inspired by the original video game, where Joel is impaled in a similar skirmish but in a more brutal fashion, and is close to death, but survives with Ellie’s help, who is left to fend for herself and Joel for a couple of months.

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