This story contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” Season 2, Episode 3, now streaming on Max. If the second episode of “The Last of Us” Season 2 dealt a tragic blow to both viewers and Jackson’s survivors,

The Last of Us dives deep into grief with its first Season 2 episode post-Joel’s ( Pedro Pascal) death as adoptive daughter Ellie ( Bella Ramsey) and younger brother Tommy ( Gabriel Luna) come to terms with the major loss.

The actor discusses the aftermath of Joel's death in Episode 3, how the scene where Tommy says goodbye evolved, and why it matters that he avoids stereotypical roles.

The Last of Us Season 2, episode 2 blowtorches the candle at both ends. At the same time as Joel's final moments in the mountain lodge, Jackson finds itself under attack by not only waves of Infected, but smart Infected who change tactics during the siege. It's an entire sequence written for the TV show and it's a true nail-biter.

W e're fully into the swing of The Last of Us season 2 now as Ellie's story continues in the wake of Joel's death. The third episode focuses on the fallout of that horrific loss a

The Last of Us season 2 begins in earnest as Ellie begins her journey of revenge. This episode deepens the characters and expands the scope of the story in exciting ways.