| "Kin" | |
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| The Last of Us episode | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:The_Last_of_Us_-_Kin.jpg) Ellie confronts Joel about his decision to part ways. Crafted to be almost identical to the video game,[1] the scene was praised for Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal's performances.[2] | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Jasmila Žbanić |
| Written by | Craig Mazin |
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| Cinematography by | Christine A. Maier |
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| Original air date | February 19, 2023 |
| Running time | 58 minutes |
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"Kin" is the sixth episode of the first season of the American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us. The episode was written by series co-creator Craig Mazin and directed by Jasmila Žbanić. It aired on HBO on February 19, 2023. In the episode, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) travel to Jackson, Wyoming, where they find Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and his wife Maria (Rutina Wesley).
The episode was filmed in November and December 2021. Žbanić was drawn to the story as she felt the functioning society of Jackson reflected her experiences growing up in Sarajevo. The town of Canmore, Alberta, was used to replicate Jackson; local businesses were transformed and buildings were constructed in the town, including a 30-foot-tall (9.1 m) log wall on a major street. The episode received positive reviews, with praise for its writing, direction, cinematography, and performances of Pascal, Ramsey, and Luna. It was watched by 7.8 million viewers on its first day. Pascal was nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance in the episode.