When you follow that through, it seems pretty clear that the flashback at the end of episode 5 is building up to something. The Last of Us is well known for breaking the mould with its standout episodes, some of which — think episodes 3 and episodes 7 in Season 1 — take us on journeys into the past.

Season 2, episode 4, of "The Last of Us" releases Sunday, May 4. "The Last of Us" releases at 9 p.m. on May 4. Season 2 of "The Last of Us" airs on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Season 1 is also available to stream now on Max.

The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5. Early in this week’s episode of “The Last of Us,” Dina tells Ellie a story about what her life was like when she was 8 years old, s