Joel should have died when he got penetrated at the hospital in the first game

Think about it, no modern medicine, no doctors, Joel with two new holes.

They should have had a scene where Joel passes the torch to Ellie and she finds her own way to the fireflies. And Ellie’s decision could have been a different ending depending on whether you want to escape or sacrifice yourself.

Second game should have just been a prequel to the outbreak and Joel, Tommy and Tess surviving.