The episode provides the backstory of , revealing they were hiding from a revolutionary group that overthrew FEDRA in Kansas City. Henry, a collaborator who turned in a resistance leader to save his brother Sam, forms a shaky alliance with Joel and Ellie to escape the city via underground tunnels.
It explores the "grayness" of survival, highlighting the lengths to which characters like Henry and Kathleen will go for their loved ones or for revenge. tlou.s01e05.hun.mp4
After escaping to a motel, Sam reveals to Ellie that he was bitten. Despite Ellie’s attempt to heal him with her blood, Sam turns overnight and attacks her. Henry kills Sam to save Ellie but, overwhelmed by grief, immediately takes his own life. Thematic Elements The episode provides the backstory of , revealing
A massive sinkhole opens during the confrontation, releasing a horde of infected, including a Bloater and a child Clicker . Kathleen and her top lieutenant, Perry, are killed in the chaos. After escaping to a motel, Sam reveals to
February 10, 2023 (HBO Max) / February 12, 2023 (HBO) Key Characters: Joel, Ellie, Henry, Sam, and Kathleen Plot Summary