Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us episode 9.The Last of Us season 1, episode 9 features many references, hidden details, and Easter eggs to the original The Last of Us game and the broader franchise. With much of The Last of Us episode 9 centering on the final level of the original game, Joel and Ellie visit many familiar locations and even reunite with some friendly faces from The Last of Us episode 1 in Marlene. Due to the episode's game fidelity, The Last of Us season 1, episode 9 continues in its predecessor's footsteps by including many different references to the overall Last of Us franchise.
