This video is a topical analysis of the execution of character deaths and conclusions to revenge stories using the game "The Last of Us: Part II" as the basis for my analysis. As tends to be the case with my channel, this video will be about much more than just the game and use a variety of examples to illustrate my points.

0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Addressing fan backlash
4:00 - Breaking Bad (How to properly execute a character death)
7:09 - The Dark Knight Rises (How not to incapacitate a character)
8:40 - Exploring Joel and Tommy's inconsistent character traits
12:16 - The counterargument (Did Joel grow soft?)
15:51 - Is Joel really a "beloved character"?
18:50 - Discussing the game's ending
23:34 - War for the Planet of the Apes (How to properly execute forgiveness)
30:22 - Conclusion

This video contains strong spoilers for: The Last of Us, The Last of Us: Part II, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Dark Knight Rises, and War for the Planet of the Apes.

Possible spoilers/visual spoilers for: Return of the Jedi, Infinity War, Endgame, Logan, The Fellowship of the Ring, 1917, Glass, John Wick, The Bourne Ultimatum, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, Oldboy, Captain America: Civil War.