
Pedro Pascal might well be known as the “internet’s paterfamilias,” and one key factor behind this is his portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us. Though there will be another season for The Last of Us, due to Joel’s reduced role in Season 2 (you know what you know), this could potentially mark Pascal’s last chance to secure an Emmy for this specific performance. To put it frankly, I believe he richly deserves this accolade for his work in Season 1 of The Last of Us, given the magnitude of his role there. However, since every scene involving him in Season 2 carries immense emotional significance, it’s not as if he doesn’t merit consideration now.