“This Episode Was Brutal!!!!” – Fans Pour on Social Media After the New Last of Us Episode 5 Allegedly “Traumatized” Them

HBO Max’s latest Last of Us series is getting some amazing reviews all around the board. Some critics are claiming it to be one of the greatest shows of the year. With each episode, the show is setting some brand new standards. While being some pristine examples of modern writing, for some, it is just a little too much to take.

Ever since the first episode, the fans were steeling themselves for a ride. As everyone familiar with The Last of Us series is well aware that the franchise holds no punches in terms of shock value and traumatic revelations. But the way the show has handled the set pieces has made them much closer to the heartstrings. 

Episode 5 of Last of Us is too much for the fans

The newest episode in the series, episode 5, ponders upon the story of the two brothers Henry and Sam. After meeting with Joel and Ellie, the brothers decided to join forces and help each other break free from the city and escape the hunters, who are now targeting anyone remotely associated with Henry, thus presenting some serious threats for the protagonists. 

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In their joint venture to run away from their pursuers, the misfit gang of Joel, Ellie, Sam, and Henry move together on a safe route that allegedly will get them safely out of the premises. In their journey, they quickly bond together, as in many aspects Henry and Joel are almost reflections of each other. 

Ellie and Sam also bonded with each other very well. Ellie accepted Sam as her younger brother. But the good times were very short-lived, as, even after all their precautions, hunters caught up to them. But they managed to run away from them again as a huge hive of the infected rained down on them. 

However, in the process, Sam was bitten by one of the infected and it was apparent to all what is about to happen. Ellie tried to save Sam with her blood as a last-ditch effort, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Sam lashed out at her, trying to kill her. Joel jumped to help her and kill Sam, but Henry stopped him. 

Seeing the current state of his brother, Henry had no other choice but to do the job with his own hands. He shot his brother dead. After realizing that now his brother is dead, he has nothing in his life anymore, Henry takes the gun and shoots himself in the head. Thus, both brothers meet their demise. 

Fans were left speechless by the emotional trauma this episode delivered

After the episode, fans poured on social media. Praising the episode for its brilliance and also complaining about the trauma that it gave them. 

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