The Last of Us S1E6 recap: Joel, Ellie experience new emotional depths

The explicit change that has been gradually taking place over the past few weeks is marked in The Last of Us, episode 6 of HBO, "Kin."

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Joel (Pedro Pascal) has been refusing to open his door to visitors for the past 20 years since the death of his daughter.

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Joel, however, felt compelled to take Ellie (Bella Ramsey) with him on the trip out west because of their bond with Tess.

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But something changed along the road, and Joel allowed Ellie inside.

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Her inquiries, her concern for others, and her nasty language all crept into his heart gradually.

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The majority of "Kin" is devoted to mending the rift between Joel and Tommy that has grown over time.

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