If you are an action-adventure game fan, it is impossible not to hear about The Last of Us. This series has earned huge popularity because of its story and concept. So, this game is now adapted to become a TV Series released on 16th January 2023. However, if you have been watching the series’ first episode and are curious why Sarah is dead so early without any reason, this guide will help you understand the story behind Sarah’s death.
Does Sarah’s Death in The Last of Us (HBO) a Mistake? Explained
Generally, you have seen that TV Series and Anime Series are adapted to make games, but only a few games get the chance to become TV Series, and The Last of Us is one of them. Like the game, the TV Series also prioritizes Joel and Ellie over all other characters, and to make an emotional bond between Joel and Ellie, the death of Sarah is required.
The First episode of The Last of Us (HBO) is aired, and if you watched it, you have probably seen that it shows the lives of Joel, Sarah, and Tommy in Austin, Texas, before the fungus starts spreading. However, while escaping from the Infected, Joel and Sarah get separated from Tommy and get caught by an officer who intentionally shoots Sarah and kills her. However, fortunately, Tommy comes and saves Joel.
The officer killed Sarah intentionally as she had injuries that he suspects to be the bite of the Infected. Though Joel explained everything, the officer was reluctant to believe his words, and he decided to kill both. Fortunately, Joel is saved.
Sarah’s death and Joel’s survival at the same point indicate Joel’s importance in the story. Also, this death gradually adds an emotional angle to the story, leading to a father-daughter bond between Joel and Ellie. As the story progresses and Joel meets Ellies, initially, he will be indifferent to her, but after a certain point, he becomes the foster father of Ellie, saving her life from Fireflies. If Sarah doesn’t die, the story probably won’t progress like this, and Joel can’t choose to save Ellie’s life. So, in that sense, Sarah’s death is required to make the story how it is.
That’s all you need to know about why the Officer killed Sarah in The Last of Us (HBO). Every action in this series impacts the plot, so even if some actions seem irrelevant, they are actually connected.
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