When the world falls apart, it’s the raw words that truly reach the heart. The Last of Us goes beyond monsters and survival, taking us on an emotional journey with 15 unforgettable lines that make viewers stop and reflect. These words are wounds that both hurt and heal, unveiling bitter truths we often avoid. Are you ready to hear them again? Which one still echoes deep inside your soul?
The Last of Us debuted its second season on Sunday, April 13, and fans are ecstatic to see what’s next as the episodes unfold. Looking back at Season 1, the cast left us with so many emotional, witty, and heartfelt moments. Each character delivered lines that made us cry, laugh, or gasp, which is just one of the reasons why this show is so iconic and memorable.
Characters Joel and Ellie, played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, had multiple pivotal scenes in the first season that displayed their characters well and proved just how meaningful a show can be. The relationship between the two was portrayed perfectly, and we see that through some of their classic dialogue.
Below, we’re recapping some of Season 1’s best lines or quotes, in anticipation of what’s to come. Will the second season deliver lines just as good? Tune into HBO every Sunday night to find out.
The Last of Us, Season 2, Sundays, 9/8c, HBO and Max
This is an excerpt from TV Guide Magazine’s The Last of Us: The Ultimate Survival Story special issue. For an in-depth look at the critically-acclaimed HBO series, featuring behind-the-scenes secrets and a preview of the highly anticipated second season, pick up a copy of the issue available on newsstands on April 11, or order online here.
HBO1. “Well, I mean, you got some balls on you, sister.” Tess to Ellie in Episode 2HBO2. “Our luck had to run out sooner or later.” Tess, while showing Joel her infected bite in Episode 2HBO3. “Well, Arby’s didn’t have free lunch; it was a restaurant.” Frank to Bill in Episode 3HBO4. “I was never afraid before you showed up.” Bill to Frank, Episode 3HBO5. “Did you know diarrhea is hereditary? It runs in your jeans.” Ellie jokes with Joel in Episode 46. “You laughed, motherf—er.” Ellie to Joel in Episode 4HBO7. “To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive.” Ellie and Sam quote a comic book in Episode 5HBO8. “If you turn into a monster, is it still you inside?” Sam asks Ellie in Episode 5HBO9. “Joel, you gotta get up. I can’t f—ing do this without you.” Ellie to Joel in Episode 6HBO10. “You mattered to me first.” Ellie to Riley in Episode 7HBO11. “Tell them that Ellie is the little girl who broke your f—ing finger!” Ellie to David in Episode 8HBO12. “It’s ok, baby girl. I got you.” Joel to Ellie in Episode 8HBO13. “People are making apocalypse jokes like there’s no tomorrow.” Ellie to Joel in Episode 9HBO14. “After all we’ve been through, everything I’ve done, it can’t be for nothing.” Ellie to Joel in Episode 9HBO15. “I’ll follow you anywhere you go.” Ellie to Joel in Episode 9
