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The episode reveals that Ellie’s signature switchblade originally belonged to her mother, who used it to kill a runner while giving birth. The "Alt" Ending

The lullaby Anna sings to baby Ellie is " The Sun Always Shines on T.V. " by A-ha. This explains why Ellie is obsessed with the band’s cassette tape later in her life. The.Last.of.Us.S01E09.720p.WEB.x265-MiNX[TGx]

The show explicitly suggests Ellie is immune because her mother was bitten during labor, just moments before severing the umbilical cord, allowing a small amount of the fungus to enter Ellie's system and act as a "chemical messenger". This explains why Ellie is obsessed with the

Ashley Johnson , who voiced and provided motion capture for Ellie in the original games, plays Ellie’s mother, Anna , in the episode’s opening flashback. Laura Bailey , the actress who plays the

Laura Bailey , the actress who plays the antagonist Abby in The Last of Us Part II , appears as one of the masked nurses in the operating room.

The iconic giraffe scene was not entirely CGI; it was filmed at the Calgary Zoo with real giraffes that the actors fed on a green-screen-equipped set. Deep Lore & Hidden Details

The season 1 finale of The Last of Us , titled offers deep lore additions and hidden cameos that bridge the gap between the game and the screen. Behind-the-Scenes & Cameos