It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for the performances of Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley).

Recalling Riley's words about not giving up, Ellie chooses not to abandon the injured Joel. She searches the abandoned house for supplies and uses a needle and thread to stitch his abdominal wound. Thematic Significance and Critical Reception

Rather than commit suicide, they choose to stay together until the end, deciding to "be all poetic and lose our minds together". The Present Timeline