Gail, Played by Catherine O’Hara in the last of us is 2, is a new Character Created for the Hbo Show. She is Therapist in Jackson and Helps Explore Joel’s Emotional Struggles and Moral Issues. Gail’s Therapy Sessions with Joel Show A Tense Relationship Becouse She Resents Him for Killing Her Husband, Eugene.
In The Season 2 Premiere, We Learn That Eugene, Gail’s Husband for 41 Years, was Killed by Joel During the Five Years Between Seasons 1 and 2. Gail Knows Joel Might have acted out of needy – Suggesting Eugene Coud Have Been Been Infected – But Can’t Forgive Him. HER ANGER COMES NOT JUSTIN FROM THE KILLING ITSELF BUT ALSO FROM HOW JOEL DID IT.
In a Heated Therapy Session, Gail Tells Joel, “You Shot and Killed My Husband. You Killed Eugene. And I resent you for it … i hate you for it. And Yes, I know you had no choice. I know that. I Know I Should Forgive You. Well, i’ve tried, and i can’t. ”
Even with her personal feelings, Gail continues to Help Joel as His Therapist, Though there is Clear Tension Between Them. Her Character Adds Emotional Dept To The Series By Focusing on Themes of Grief, Forgiveness, and Unresolved Trauma.
The Details about Eugene’s Death and Gail’s Feelings Towards Joel Are Experienced To Develop In Later Episodes, Which May Affect Joel’s Relationship with Ellie and How He is Viewed in Jackson’s Community.
