HBOs The Last of Us - S2E5 - Review and Analysis

In this gripping breakdown of Episode 5, we follow Ellie and Dina as they uncover the secrets behind Seattle’s Ground Zero – Lakehill Hospital – where the infection first took root. From cryptic Wolf transmissions to unsettling Stalker encounters, and a chilling descent into the hospital’s cordoned-off basement, this episode leans fully into survival horror.

We dissect key moments:

• The brutal history of the hospital and Sgt. Park’s tragic backstory

• Ellie and Dina’s escalating tension with both Wolves and Scars

• Jesse’s return and Dina’s growing vulnerability

• The jaw-dropping confrontation between Ellie and Nora – and the haunting fallout

Featuring flashbacks, fan-favourite musical nods, and a bold reimagining of iconic game moments, this is one of the series’ most intense episodes yet. We explore every corner... even B2.