In "The Last of Us" Season 2, Episode 2, Joel (Pedro Pascal) is brutally killed by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), mirroring events from the game. This shocking death, avenging her father's murder in Season 1, leaves Ellie and others devastated. Pascal, while acknowledging the storyline's faithfulness to the game, admits to being in denial about his character's demise. The actor expresses understanding for fans' strong reactions to Joel's death, comparing it to his own emotional responses to impactful stories. Despite his exit, Pascal will continue to appear in other upcoming projects.

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