Is Joel Miller Aging in the Apocalypse? Comparing Pedro Pascal’s Look in The Last of Us Seasons 1 & 2

Joel is my favorite hero across the Last of Us games and the show. Season 2 just dropped, and honestly? They’re nailing his character. Dude’s been through hell and back—tougher but also visibly older. The makeup team deserves a raise. The changes from S1 to S2 are super subtle (gray hairs, that tired dad energy), but the details make it feel real. Anyone else obsessed with how they’re handling his aging?

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SuperDCM+
SuperDCM+
 · 04/15/2025
Played the games… Seeing Joel on screen now hurts my soul. Praying the show changes that ending.
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Nexus Striker
Nexus Striker
 · 04/15/2025
Since S2 picks up right after S1, the aging isn’t overdone. Love how natural it is.
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Charlie.on.fire
Charlie.on.fire
 · 04/16/2025
He's great, Pedro Pascal is such a great actor.
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YU Jr.
YU Jr.
 · 04/15/2025
More gray in his beard, dirtier clothes… Apocalypse fashion is brutal.
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re-NATO4
re-NATO4
 · 04/15/2025
It’s not just the makeup—Pedro’s acting feels heavier this season. Bro’s crushing it.
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Xenia.Sr
Xenia.Sr
 · 04/15/2025
Pedro’s aging is so lowkey. Meanwhile, Bella (Ellie) looks like she hit a growth spurt overnight.
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 · 04/15/2025
Joel’s looking more weathered this season. Really hope he gets more screen time than the games gave him. Still the best apocalypse dad ever.
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