Jesse, the ex-boyfriend of Dina, is one of the newest additions to the massive The Last of Us cast in Season 2. The Beef star, Young Mazino, was hired to play the role of this major supporting character in TLOU Season 2. With the release of Episode 3, Ellie’s revenge journey has kicked off in the live-action series, and her friends, including Jesse, will help her avenge Joel’s death. However, it must be obvious that not everyone makes it out alive in this vengeful mission. So, for those curious, let’s find out what happens to Jesse and does he survives at the end of The Last of Us.
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This post contains major spoilers for Jesse’s character in The Last of Us Part 2 video game and TV series. Proceed with caution.
What Happens to Jesse in The Last of Us?
Soon after Joel’s death, Tommy, Dina, and Ellie set out for Seattle one by one to find his killers and bring them to justice. Later, Jesse also quietly left Jackson Town the next day in order to help his friends avenge Joel’s death. In the live-action series, Tommy remains in Jackson town, and you can learn about the difference from the video game via the linked article. After persevering through adversities such as a snowstorm, Jesse managed to catch up with his friends in Seattle by trekking for a long time.
Jesse eventually crossed paths with soldiers of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF), and during his battle, he encountered Ellie, who went out in search of Tommy at Hillcrest. The reunited friends headed back to Pinnacle Theatre, where Dina was recuperating. While Ellie initially said that Dina is sick, Jesse soon learned that his ex-girlfriend is pregnant with his child. When Ellie went out to search for Nora, Dina and Jesse looked out for each other at the theatre.
Once recovered, Jesse and Ellie embarked on a search for Tommy, but Ellie tried to convince Jesse that Tommy can take care of himself at some point. Jesse didn’t want to leave Tommy alone, and so the duo split up again, with Jesse rescuing Tommy and Ellie seeking Abby.
Fortunately, Jesse found Tommy, and they reunited with Ellie at the Aquarium. They planned to escape Seattle now that Tommy is back. However, they didn’t realize that they had to pay a price for all the deeds they committed in Seattle.
Does Jesse Die in The Last of Us?
Everything seemed right with the Jackson squad, who were planning to move out of Seattle and back home. However, Abby soon found out that her friends had been killed, and she finally came knocking at their door. When Ellie was thanking Jesse, the pair heard a call for help from Tommy. The duo recklessly smashed their way into Tommy’s location but didn’t see what was coming next.
My friends’ problems are my problems!
Rushing their way in was a massive blunder, as Abby, without hesitation, put a bullet through Jesse’s face and ended his life on the spot. This sudden yet realistic death sequence left the gamers utterly shocked, and the TV show viewers will also experience it in the future. Jesse was a selfless and great friend of Ellie, but was killed off as a consequence of pursuing vengeance.
Many fans commented that Jesse didn’t deserve such a violent end after everything he did for his friends. As the live-action show is making plenty of changes, there is a chance that they will decide to let Jesse survive in the end. However, if they stay faithful to the game, then Jesse’s sudden death will be the next big loss for the Jackson community after Joel.
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