In this episode of The Fungus Among Us: A Last of Us Podcast, Kelly and Paul dive deep into Episode 6, The Price, and explore how the show continues to expand the emotional landscape of The Last of Us.

They reflect on the expanded look into Joel’s past and how it compares to the game, unpacking the emotional weight of Eugene’s death and Joel’s controversial decision. The episode also examines Ellie’s growing distrust and the cracks forming in her relationship with Joel.

Kelly and Paul take a closer look at the bold storytelling choice to dedicate an entire episode to flashbacks, analyzing the unique structure and artful pacing of this emotionally charged installment.

Finally, they question how the series will wrap up the season, considering how much of Ellie’s in-game story from Seattle Day 3 remains unaddressed. With so many unanswered threads, what can we expect from the finale? 
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