They play Mortal Kombat II after Riley breaks into a coin machine.
They ride it while sharing a bottle of alcohol.
They take goofy pictures together, which Ellie keeps. The Last of Us: 1Г—7
It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for the performances of Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley).
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) They play Mortal Kombat II after Riley breaks
The episode is a faithful retelling of the Left Behind DLC from the original video game.
Critics from IGN and The Guardian noted the episode explains Ellie's foundational trauma and her intense fear of being left alone. It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten
Rather than commit suicide, they choose to stay together until the end, deciding to "be all poetic and lose our minds together". The Present Timeline