The latest episode of HBO's post-apocalyptic thriller drama deviated from the game’s narrative to tell a deeper story about the characters, including Gail and Eugene.

The Last of Us Season 2, episode 6 packs such an emotional punch that it's difficult to see past Joel (Pedro Pascal) finally playing "Future Days" for Ellie (Bella Ramsey), or the teary scene in which he comes clean about what really happened at the Firefly hospital.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 comes out on HBO and MAX on Sunday, May 18, 2025. You can watch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 tonight on HBO at 9 PM ET/PT.

But based on the press photos released for Sunday’s episodes, we have some pretty strong clues about a couple of plot lines. Let’s take a look at what we know about The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6.

Here, in chronological order, is every time The Last of Us Season 2, episode 6 broke our hearts.

Looking for a recap of season 2, episode 5? We have you covered. Allow me to reintroduce The Last of Us at its very best. After a frustrating fifth episode, which dove entirely too far into the war between the W.

Overstuffed but never dull, “The Interstellar Song Contest” gleefully blends pop spectacle with sharp political commentary and flashes of poignant real-world darkness.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 is set to focus on Joel and Ellie, but it will also provide some big answers regarding the fate of one character: Eugene. Episode 5 ended with an enormous gut-punch: as Ellie beat Nora with a pipe,