Joel’s death in «The Last of Us» means the end of Pascal’s role, but he will continue to appear through memories

Joel’s death means that Pascal’s main role in the series comes to an end in the present time, however Pascal will continue to appear in The Last of Us through memories and flashbacks, just like Joel in the video game. Showrunners have confirmed that Pascal remains a part of the series for the second season, although in a more limited, non-linear role.

«If we’ve done our job right, you’ll feel Joel there a lot», - showrunner Craig Mazin told Entertainment Weekly.

Joel’s death in The Last of Us Part II is a result of his actions at the end of the first game, where he killed Abby’s father to save Ellie. Abby seeks revenge, and her actions set the entire plotline of the sequel in motion. Joel’s death serves as a catalyst for Ellie’s journey.

In the series, after witnessing his brutal murder, Ellie tearfully holds Joel’s body and vows to seek revenge