WLF, Scars, and Seattle Everything Changes for Ellie and Dina: ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Episode 4 Recap

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us.

Day One marks a pivotal turning point in The Last of Us Season 2, finally shifting the action from Jackson to the overgrown streets of Seattle. The episode broadens the scope of the story, introducing two key factions—the militant WLF and the fanatical Seraphites (Scars)—whose violent rivalry reshapes the world Ellie and Dina must now survive in. With new threats, Episode 4 sets the stage for the season’s escalating conflict.

Episode 4 kicks off with a flashback to Seattle in 2018, showing a FEDRA transport carrying soldiers through the city. One soldier (a surprising cameo from Josh Peck) tells a crude story, referring to civilians as “voters.” When a new recruit asks why, another voice answers from the back: “Because we took away their right to vote.” The camera reveals Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, marking his first appearance in the show.

When the van is stopped by what appears to be rebels, Isaac steps out with the rookie, speaks briefly to the group, then coldly tosses grenades into the van, killing his fellow FEDRA soldiers. He executes the driver and tells the spared rookie: “Now make your choice.” This scene sets up Isaac’s origin and how he eventually becomes the ruthless leader of the WLF (Washington Liberation Front).

Cut to the present, and Ellie and Dina continue their journey through Seattle. They stop at a pharmacy—Dina sneaks a pregnancy test—and they pass through the obliterated streets of a Seattle neighborhood. Eventually, they find a WLF-marked news station but decide to rest in an abandoned music store until nightfall. There, Ellie plays a stripped-down version of A-ha’s “Take On Me” on a guitar she finds. It’s a tender moment where Ellie indirectly confesses her feelings, and Dina is clearly moved. It’s an iconic moment from the game and it’s delivered perfectly.

Meanwhile, we’re reintroduced to Isaac, now leading the WLF, as he tortures a captured Seraphite (Scars) for intel. The Seraphite refuses to talk, despite Isaac burning his hand. Their conversation hints at a deeper war between faith and force: the Seraphites believe their cause will convert Wolves (WLF), while Isaac sees them as dangerous zealots. When the prisoner refuses to break, Isaac executes him. The FEDRA rookie from the flashback is now part of his guard.

Ellie and Dina reach the news station, only to find it turned into a bloodbath. Dead WLF soldiers hang from the rafters, disemboweled. It’s clear the Scars are behind it, and the cycle of violence between the two factions is escalating. The girls grab a working walkie-talkie but are forced to flee when Wolves arrive. They escape into a subway tunnel—only to be met by a horde of infected.

In a frantic sequence, they outrun both Wolves and infected through a derailed train and fenced-off tunnels. At one point, Dina gets stuck in a turnstile, and a runner nearly bites her, until Ellie shields her with her arm, allowing Dina to kill the infected. They make it to an abandoned theater, safe but shaken.

Inside, Dina sees Ellie’s arm and panics, assuming she’s infected. She points a gun at Ellie, who finally confesses: “I’m immune.” It takes time, but Dina eventually believes her. Then, she drops a bombshell of her own: she’s pregnant. Emotions are high, and despite the chaos, they share a sweet moment together.

The next morning, the two talk more openly. Ellie explains her bite and how she tried to burn the mark to hide it. Dina shares her struggles and the difficulty of being pregnant with Jesse’s child. Just as they start imagining a future together, the walkie-talkie crackles with a WLF transmission about someone named Nora. Explosions sound in the distance. Ellie wants to go alone, but Dina insists on staying by her side.

The bottom line is Day One resets the stage for Season 2, shifting the story fully into Seattle and expanding the world to include the Seraphites, the WLF, and Isaac as a major player. Ellie and Dina’s relationship deepens, both emotionally and romantically, while new stakes—like Dina’s pregnancy—add weight to every decision they make. With three episodes left, the conflict is heating up fast.

Catch a glimpse of what’s coming next on The Last of Us below.

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