I tried to warn you.
Abby killed Joel with a golf club.
I repeat, Abby killed Joel, with a golf club.
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It likely made you feel queasy, confused, and bewildered.
How is the show going to continue without one of your favorite characters?
Especially one played by such a high profile actor as Pedro Pascal.
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These are all fair and valid concerns I sympathize with.
Artistically, Iknowwhy theyre there.
The second Abby looks at them, we realize what Joels about to go through.
And its literaltimethat may play a major factor in this adaptation.
In the setting of a video game, the credits dont roll after this shock wave.
There is no wait for next weeks episode.
Not to mention the fact youve spent $70 on a sequel to a very successful franchise.
There are so many different factors keeping you invested and engaged in continuing the journey.
Without those elements, I dont know how the original plot holds up for television.
We will see how closely HBO stays to the game plotline as they continue their adaptation.
HBOs writers structure the episode to support an overwhelming answer of Yes.
Without giving any spoilers away, my warning to first-time TV viewers is to buckle up.
