Neil Druckmann, a writer on HBO’s The Last of Us, has shot down a popular fan theory about the Season 1 finale. Spoilers for The Last of Us follow below.
In the Season 1 finale, Joel (Pedro Pascal) storms the hospital where Ellie (Bella Ramsey) is being held, brutally murdering everyone in his path. In one particular sequence, fans believe they spotted the character Abby, who is expected to play a central role in the upcoming season season.
In the Season 1 finale, Joel does not kill this shadowy figure and they appear to have a long braid and a running style similar to how Abby moves in the game. But no, that was not Abby.