Young Mazino’s slip reveals major plot twist to shocked Jimmy Fallon on air.
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Talk Show Host’s Nightmare
Jimmy Fallon got a harsh reminder about the occupational hazards of hosting a talk show.
During what should’ve been a routine celebrity chat, things took an unexpected turn when Young Mazino stopped by The Tonight Show.
Poor Jimmy somehow managed to dodge major spoilers for three whole weeks after the episode aired.
The Fatal Question
The slip-up happened when Fallon innocently asked Mazino to catch viewers up on the show’s plot.
Little did he know, this simple request would backfire spectacularly.
Mazino, still new to the promotional circuit, didn’t think twice before dropping a bombshell about the series.
The Revelation Drops
“Well, the two main characters, Ellie and Dina, are in a war zone trying to exact their revenge,” Mazino began casually.
Then came the kicker that made Fallon’s jaw drop: “because Pedro Pascal’s character, Joel, got viciously murdered by somebody from the WLF.”
The studio practically froze in that moment.
Jimmy’s Shocked Reaction
“Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert!” Fallon frantically interrupted, visibly stunned by the revelation.
His sarcastic “Nice to see you, bud” perfectly captured the mix of humor and genuine disappointment.
You could practically see his plans to binge-watch the show crumbling before his eyes.
Mazino’s Quick Recovery
The actor, realizing his mistake, tried to backpedal with adorable awkwardness. “I’m new to this whole thing,” he admitted sheepishly.
His attempt to “unsay” the spoiler by claiming “none of that happened” only made the moment more endearingly human and relatable to viewers.
The Inevitable Truth
The shocking storyline actually follows the original video game plot, but many TV viewers were caught off guard.
Even though gamers knew Joel’s fate was sealed, seeing it play out on screen hit differently.
Pedro Pascal himself wasn’t surprised, having known his character’s destiny from the beginning.
Life After Joel
Despite his character’s demise, Pascal has already returned in flashback scenes.
Showrunner Craig Mazin promised that Joel’s presence would still be felt throughout the series.
This might offer some comfort to fans – and hopefully to Fallon too – as the post-apocalyptic journey continues without its beloved father figure.