They play Mortal Kombat II after Riley breaks into a coin machine.
Interweaves two timelines—one where Ellie frantically tries to save a critically injured Joel in the present, and another detailing the night she was bitten while exploring an abandoned mall with her best friend, Riley. Key Story Beats (The Mall Flashback)
The episode is a faithful retelling of the Left Behind DLC from the original video game. The Last of Us: 1Г—7
Their moment is cut short by a single infected attacker. Though they kill it, both realize they have been bitten.
It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for the performances of Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley). They play Mortal Kombat II after Riley breaks
This report details " Left Behind ," the seventh episode of HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 (1x07), which explores Ellie's backstory through an extended flashback. Title: " Left Behind " Release Date: February 26, 2023
Critics from IGN and The Guardian noted the episode explains Ellie's foundational trauma and her intense fear of being left alone. Their moment is cut short by a single infected attacker
They take goofy pictures together, which Ellie keeps.
