Dave and Cody dive into a gut-wrenching flashback episode that peels back the layers of Joel and Ellie’s fragile bond. From birthday cakes and guitar serenades to broken promises and devastating truths, this one hits hard. 🥀💔

💥 Highlights:

• Flashbacks reveal how Joel tried to give Ellie a childhood — and how he may have stolen her purpose instead

• A haunting confrontation with Eugene that brings Joel’s choices full circle

• Why Pedro Pascal’s acting deserves every award, ever 🎭

• The deeper themes of vengeance, loss, and trying to be “a little better” than those who came before us

Plus:

• Cody has serious beef with Ellie. Is she justified in what she did?

• RIP Eugene — and yes, we’re still calling it the devil’s lettuce 🍃

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