The Last of Us Season 2 premiere shows Joel and Ellie five years after Season 1, settled in Jackson, Wyoming. Their relationship is strained, leading Joel to therapy. The episode features a tense therapy session revealing Joel's guilt over his actions in Season 1. Ellie's relationship with Dina develops, culminating in a New Year's Eve kiss. The episode also showcases a more intelligent infected and the impressive realism of the Jackson set, built extensively for the show.

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