The Last of Us: Who is Marlon, The Character of Graham Greene?
The Last of Us Episode 6, is now available on HBO Max. Full of surprises, dramas, and emotions, the new chapter of the series positively surprised the fans with the presentation of new characters in the story. First, derived from the games of the same name, the series will take place 20 years after the near extinction of humans. Thus, with the grandiose mission of saving Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and taking her to an area outside the quarantine carried out by agents, Joel (Pedro Pascal) will live a great adventure alongside the girl. In addition, the two will need to stick together to overcome all the obstacles that will arise.
On the other hand, as new episodes arrive, the story also advances. The appearance of new characters, therefore, becomes common, as well as their mention. That way, however, the series introduced the appearance of two new characters. At first, the series opens with an old man returning to his home holding two rabbits that he hunted. However, things get a little dramatic when Joel receives, pointing his gun, the gentleman who we soon learn is called Marlon.
The Last of Us: Who is Marlon?
The Last of Us Episode 6 saw the debut of Graham Greene in the role of Marlon. The latest chapter in Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) journey to find a cure for the fungal epidemic that has killed most of the population has led them to meet new people, including Marlon. The grumpy man wasn’t the most welcoming host to Joel and Ellie, but he did offer some valuable advice to the protagonists.
Marlon first appeared in “Kin,” meeting Joel and Ellie after they broke into his home. Like Melanie Lynskey’s Kathleen, Marlon’s character has no video game counterpart. He is a survivor who lives with his wife Florence (Elaine Miles) in their cabin, paying no attention to what happens beyond the walls, similar to how Bill and Frank have chosen to spend their lives. Though their first meeting didn’t start on the right foot, Marlon and Joel settled their differences after Joel made it clear that his only intention is to find his brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna). Florence even made soup for the unexpected guests and appreciated Ellie’s witty replies.
The episode directed by Jasmila Žbanić was the perfect moment for Marlon to debut. Known for her poignant portrayals of the human cost of war, the critically acclaimed Bosnian director created a well-rounded character with Marlon, despite his brief screen presence. In a few lines, Marlon made it clear that he doesn’t believe in the cause of the Lights – the rebel group fighting against the military dictatorship – and that he doesn’t like the people who live in the Jackson community, like Joel’s brother. When Joel accused Marlon of hiding, the older man replied that he had lived in his cabin long before the Cordyceps outbreak, much to his wife’s disapproval. Before parting ways, the two warn Joel and Ellie of the dangers they could face if they continued to travel west.
