Isaac’s Bold Move: What Are The WLF Planning With Boats in The Last of Us Season 2 Finale?

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heads up: The following content reveals spoilers from episode 7 of The Last of Us season 2, as well as The Last of Us Part II game.

In the season 2 finale of “The Last of Us,” Ellie witnesses Isaac and the W.L.F., along with a flotilla of boats, sailing into a tempest as part of their significant offensive against the Seraphites. The central storyline of episode 7 in this season primarily revolves around Ellie’s unyielding pursuit for vengeance. At first glance, it appears that Jesse has managed to persuade her to return to Jackson upon finding Tommy. However, Ellie remains resolute in her quest to find Abby, and when they reach a critical juncture, she chooses to part ways with Jesse so that Tommy can continue his journey alone.

As Ellie makes her way to the aquarium where Abby has taken refuge, she notices a group of boats venturing out into the tempestuous sea. In “The Last of Us” season 2, the looming danger of Isaac and the Wolves’ conflict with the Seraphites has been growing steadily, and this seaborne attack suggests that this confrontation is reaching its climax. For a moment, we catch a glimpse of Isaac strategizing about the assault with one of his lieutenants. He aspires to conclude the war in a single night through this brutal military campaign, but the show doesn’t reveal their arrival at their destination, leaving the nature of the operation uncertain.

Isaac & The WLF Are Attacking The Seraphites’ Island In The Last Of Us Season 2 Finale

They’re Using The Storm To Mask Their Approach

The game depicts Isaac’s determination to execute his assault against the Seraphites (and the TV show will likely follow suit when it shifts focus to Abby in season 3). In essence, Isaac is prepared to employ any means necessary to bring an end to the conflict with the Seraphites and seize control of Seattle permanently. Previously, both factions attempted to negotiate a truce, but these attempts have always failed, leading to renewed hostilities. As such, Isaac believes that the only way to end this war is by annihilating every last Seraphite.

In the upcoming season 3 of The Last of Us, viewers can expect to witness Isaac’s strategy unfold more clearly. He intends to launch an attack on the island inhabited by the Seraphites using a fleet of boats, which was seen in the season 2 finale. To conceal their approach, Isaac plans to utilize a violent storm, ensuring that the boats won’t be spotted from the Seraphites’ watchtowers until it’s too late for them to defend themselves effectively. However, as we all know, nothing ever goes exactly according to plan in The Last of Us.

How The WLF’s Attack On The Scars Saves Ellie’s Life

The Seraphites Stop Short Of Hanging Ellie When Their Village Is Invaded

Unintentionally, the Wolves’ attack on the Seraphites’ island ultimately spares Ellie’s life. As her vessel is wrecked en route to an aquarium, Ellie is carried ashore on the island and noticed by a young Seraphite boy, who hastily alerts his father. A contingent of Seraphites arrive to seize Ellie, lead her into the wilderness, and prepare a noose for her neck. The moment was almost upon them to perform their ritualistic execution on Ellie, hoisting her up and preparing a sickle to excise her intestines.

Just as they receive news about their village being assaulted by wolves, they abruptly halt the execution and let Ellie flee to her boat, heading towards the aquarium again. Had Isaac and the Wolves not attacked at that precise moment, Ellie would have been killed instead. Ironically, Isaac will remain oblivious to this fact, but inadvertently, he saved the life of the persistent intruder who has been causing havoc by slaying his soldiers across the city.

Why Isn’t Abby Helping The WLF’s Attack On The Scars?

Abby Has Gone A.W.O.L.

During Isaac’s strategic preparations for the attack, he expresses regret that Abby isn’t present. While Owen and Mel are absent, a situation Isaac doesn’t bother about much, he values Abby highly. In his view, Owen and Mel can be replaced, but Abby is irreplaceable. In the game, Abby is often referred to as Isaac’s most skilled scar-earner, and he reveals that he had been counting on Abby stepping up as the W.L.F.’s leader in case of his demise (which, given the impending attack, could occur soon). However, Abby has been absent without leave for a couple of days.

According to the final scene of season 2, season 3 will delve into what Abby has been doing during the three days Ellie was in Seattle. Abby embarked on an exciting journey of her own. When Owen disappeared without a trace, Abby chose to leave her post and pursue him to the aquarium. However, she encountered some trouble along the way when she was ambushed by Seraphites and narrowly escaped being hanged. Fortunately, she was rescued at the last minute by a pair of runaway Seraphite children, Lev and Yara, who were also about to face execution.

Even though Abby initially showed reluctance in aiding them, eventually she took Lev and Yara under her protection, similar to how Joel cared for Ellie. Just like Joel, Abby experiences emptiness after performing heinous acts of violence. Taking care of these children provides her with a more virtuous objective and a path towards redemption. Consequently, she forsakes her previous mission – being a skilled assassin for Isaac – and does not return to participate in the assault. During the attack, she indeed goes to the island, but it’s not to aid in the defense; rather, it’s to save Lev.

What Happens During The War Between The WLF & Seraphites In The Last Of Us Part 2 Game

The War Symbolizes The Cycle Of Violence That Ellie & Abby Are Caught In

Throughout “The Last of Us Part II” game, the conflict between the Wolves and the Seraphites offers players a continuous stream of intense, action-filled situations to navigate, turning Seattle into a mercilessly dangerous landscape. However, this war serves not only as a source of non-stop action but also plays a significant thematic role by conveying environmental storytelling. The ongoing civil war in Seattle symbolizes the unending cycle of violence that Ellie and Abby find themselves trapped within, resulting in each killing the other’s allies without resolving anything in the process.

Upon reaching the Seraphites’ island in the game, Isaac and his Wolf comrades encounter a brutal conflict. The absence of Abby and Tommy’s sniping skills have left the Wolves depleted, providing the Seraphites with an upper hand despite their initial surprise. Consequently, the ensuing battle presents a tough fight for both sides, but ultimately, no clear victor emerges. Instead, the island transforms into a devastating inferno as the soldiers turn against each other in this harrowing spectacle. The anticipation mounts for season 3 of The Last of Us, as it promises to vividly depict this haunting and visually striking scene.

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2025-05-26 06:09