The latest trailer of The Last of Us episode 9 shows Joel and Ellie’s journey leading them to the Fireflies after enduring various traumatic experiences. In the previous episode, Ellie went on a mission to gather supplies for herself and Joel and confronted a group of cannibals led by a crazed preacher named David. After a violent encounter with David, Ellie, and Joel reunited and continued their journey together.
Just as the viewers process their intense reunion, HBO drops the trailer for episode 9 of The Last of Us.
The above video preview hints at Joel and Ellie’s journey nearing its conclusion as they reach the Fireflies’ camp to use Ellie’s immunity to develop a cure for Cordyceps. However, the situation may be more ominous than what they had anticipated.
What Episode 9 of The Last of Us Trailer Unveils
The recent part of Joel and Ellie’s journey in The Last of Us was particularly poignant, with Pedro Pascal’s character finally accepting Bella Ramsey’s Ellie as his adoptive daughter, and Ellie confronting the dark side of humanity before the world’s collapse. The trailer for The Last of Us episode 9 suggests that their relationship will continue to evolve as they reach the Fireflies’ base in Salt Lake City.
The crucial question is whether the Fireflies will be present at their base and whether they are trustworthy enough to develop a vaccine using Ellie’s blood. Their previous encounter with a supposed Fireflies base in Colorado resulted in Joel’s near-death experience. The trailer for The Last of Us episode 9 reveals that they may face another hostile enemy as they encounter a flashbang grenade and engage in a firefight.
The trailer for The Last of Us episode 9 also reveals that Ashley Johnson, the original actor for Ellie, will be portraying Ellie’s mother Anna. Neil Druckmann, the series co-creator, had originally planned to include Anna in the game but ran out of time. Previous footage hinted at Anna’s appearance during Ellie’s birth, but the latest trailer suggests that she may have a confrontation with the Infected, potentially explaining Ellie’s immunity. The season 1 finale of The Last of Us will air next Sunday on HBO and HBO Max, leaving viewers waiting to see how it all unfolds.