‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Ending Explained: What Happened to David and His Cult?

Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for Episode 8 of The Last of Us.With only one episode until Season 1 of HBO’s The Last of Us wraps, we are already sad to see Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) fade into the horizon for who knows how long.

Still, the series is determined to leave a mark in our memory, which is why Episode 8, “When We Are in Need,” pulls no punches when exploring the horrible lengths people will go to survive in a world infected with Cordyceps.

That’s why in Episode 8, we are introduced to a new cannibal community of survivors led by the preacher David (Scott Shepherd).

And while Jackson had no central leadership, and everyone was responsible for the group’s well-being, the resort community was freezing and starving under David’s leadership.

Read full article