So… that happened. If you’ve seen Pedro Pascal in episode two of The Last of Us season 2, you already know the gut punch we’re talking about.
While we’re still emotionally recovering, we’re choosing to honor the man, the myth, the mustache by celebrating the roles that made Pedro Pascal a pop culture icon. From brooding antiheroes to charming rogues, here are our favorite Pedro performances that prove why he’ll always be our SHAYLA—no matter what HBO does to him.
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller – The Last of Us
Pedro Pascal brought raw vulnerability and grit to the post-apocalyptic survivor, Joel. His chemistry with Bella Ramsey (Ellie) made the HBO adaptation an emotional knockout. We’re still not over that golf club scene.
Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin – The Mandalorian
In a galaxy full of heroes, Pascal’s quiet, helmet-wearing bounty hunter stood out. With few words and a lot of heart, he made us all care deeply about one little green alien and the man who would do anything to protect him.
Pedro Pascal as Javier Peña – Narcos
As the DEA agent tracking down Pablo Escobar, the actor exuded cool confidence and a haunted edge. Pedro Pascal gave the crime series a grounded moral center.
Oberyn Martell – Game of Thrones
The Prince of Dorne was only in one season, but what a season it was. Seductive, fearless, and armed with one of the most memorable exits in TV history, Oberyn made sure we’d never forget him.
Maxwell Lord – Wonder Woman 1984
Sure, the movie had mixed reviews—but Pedro Pascal went full campy villain with flair. His over-the-top performance was pure chaos, and honestly, we loved every second.
