The creator of the critically acclaimed video gameThe Last of Ushad included a poignant tribute to his wife in the game’s storyline, and now, after witnessing its portrayal in the television adaptation, he has been left deeply moved and “reeling” from the experience. As theninth episode ofThe Last of Usaired on August 06, 2025, it brought the gripping and emotional nine-episode season to a close, with Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie concluding their arduous journey in a heart-wrenching episode that left viewers feeling a range of emotions, including sadness, shock, and profound emotion.Throughout the season, devoted fans ofThe Last of Usgame meticulously analyzed each scene, action, and plot of the HBO series, searching for concealed references and Easter eggs. The finale didn’t disappoint, delivering several Easter eggs, including one that’s found in the tower of giraffes situated in an abandoned football field.RELATED:HBO’s The Last of Us Opens the Door for Another Prestige Video Game AdaptationThis Easter egg is particularly significant to Peter Field, a level designer onThe Last of Usgame. In a tweet, he revealed that he’s reeling from the fact that an Easter egg he created made it into the live-action adaptation’s finale, and he’s understandably thrilled. Although it may seem like a small detail, the Easter egg holds a special place in his heart he name of the baseball field was a tribute to his wife. However, the visual effects artist responsible for the placement of the sign has shared that its prominence in the shot was just coincidence.
The tweet was met with great enthusiasm from fans, who retweeted, commented, and shared their own discoveries of Easter eggs from the episode. Despite its seemingly unimportant appearance, this Easter egg serves as a reminder of the love and care that went into creating both the original game andThe Last of UsTV series.
AnotherEaster egg that gained significant attentiononline was the “drop that ladder down” scene. In various instances throughout the game, Joel would lift Ellie up so that she could drop a ladder down. This particular scene is replicated exactly like the game, with Ellie getting excited as she reaches the ledge and almost hitting Joel when throwing the ladder down.
Overall, the finale ofThe Last of Usis the most powerful and divisive episode of the series so far. The final scene has left many viewers debating whether Joel’s actions were truly justifiable. In order to ensure the survival of his surrogate daughter, Ellie,Joel goes on a rampage, leaving fans divided as to whether it was worth risking the entire world’s survival to save one girl.
