Episode two of The Last of Us season 2 premiered on Sunday, and the emotional fallout has been intense. The moment that sparked massive controversy in the second video game of this franchise has now played out in the series, and the impact was so strong that Naughty Dog and PlayStation were trending across social media.

What goes down in the latest The Last of Us episode? Here's a spoiler-free overview

This week's episode centers around an attack on Jackson, Wyoming, as hordes of infected threaten to invade the settlement. While Tommy and other leaders organize the town’s defense, other key characters are caught in a snowstorm and a series of dangerous encounters.

Joel and Dina leave on patrol early in the morning, with Ellie and Jesse later setting out in hopes of meeting up with them. Meanwhile, Abby and her team remain stationed at a lodge in the mountains, until she unwittingly crosses paths with Joel and Dina.

We won’t spoil the details, but the outcome left fans devastated, even those who played the games. Social media has since been flooded with takes and comments, pushing The Last of Us to the top of trending charts.

What are viewers saying?

For those unfamiliar with the game, the episode was a gut-punch. Reactions ranged from stunned disbelief to heartfelt tributes.

Other fans, meanwhile, praised the production for pulling off one of the game's most heartbreaking moments with grace and emotional precision. Some even compared its execution to iconic, genre-defining moments from The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones.