Joel Miller murdered a hospital full of people to save one girl, but psychological analysis suggests this choice was neither tactical nor heroic. This video challenges the popular perception of the Season 1 finale by examining the events through the lens of PTSD and Attachment Theory. We explore how Joel's foundational wound from the death of Sarah evolved into a dismissive-avoidant attachment style, eventually transforming into a toxic form of protection that robbed Ellie of her agency. The analysis breaks down the concept of moral injury, the transition from survivalist to predator, and the specific psychological triggers that caused the massacre in the operating room. We also discuss how the lie regarding the Fireflies serves as a form of gaslighting that sets the stage for the tragic conflict in Season 2. This channel explores the complex psychology of fictional characters through narrative analysis and clinical theory. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Hero Who Doomed The World 0:39 - The Day Time Stopped 1:51 - The Twenty-Year Winter 2:43 - The Cargo 3:51 - The Turning Point 4:23 - The Winter Trauma 5:19 - The Hospital Massacre 6:05 - The Doctor 6:48 - The Great Lie 7:53 - Survivor's Guilt 8:37 - The Season 2 Consequences 9:27 - Neil Druckmann's Defense 9:58 - The Trolley Problem 10:12 - The Definition of Toxic Protection 11:06 - Was It Worth It? 12:01 - The Legacy 12:55 - The Mirror