Yeah and this will get Joel killed but make a survivor out of Ellie because she's so full of trauma, rage and grows cold just like Joel used to be before he met her. They have reverse character development in Part 2, while Joel regains his humanity and grows softer Ellie grows colder and colder and nearly loses all her humanity but in the end we see she's not too far gone, there's some good left in her.
Bella's perfomance has, more than anything, grown on me, especially anytime she's in distress, a kid scared,. It just absolutly crushes me and I want nothing more than for it to stop
@@willipad2277 I bet your soon to come receeding hairline will look worse than her forehead. Her physical appereance should have nothing to do with her performance, as she is playing a 14-year old girl that shouldn't have to be looked at as attractive. Bella is beautiful in their own way and their performance is amazing. Maybe you should work on yourself a bit instead of commenting on a 19 year olds appereance
my favorite scene in this episode isnt when joel finally said "baby girl" but when they showed that David had a full plate compared to everyone else's scraps. such immaculate character development in a short 50 minutes episode
I loved the slow unravelling of David's character. Everything is expected as I played the games, but still as you said. I had to ask my partner "Does he have more on his plate?" To make it seem like I wasn't seeing things. The way he was so "kind" to Ellie and James was confused asf because he was likely involved in all the cannibal shenanigans. The way he said he had violent nature, was a teacher who taught kids Ellie's age, and then attempted to rape her. Clearly he's always been a villain and who knows how many times he's got away with disgusting acts.
@@emilycanfield2634 I don't remember exactly the words in the show, but i think David says "he was a teacher before". He could very well be a registered sex offender that got fired before the out break.
@@nesflaten I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Especially when he told Ellie he liked it when she struggled. It was disgusting and Bella's scream was so guttural and realistic.
@@emilycanfield2634 Yeah I bet he either bullied or molested his students before the apocalypse, he said it himself, he always had a violent heart and struggled to control it until he found "God" and turns out his fake God and the apocalypse made him worse.
Wow, this essay was fantastic. The baby girl scene is a pivotal point of the story, those two words hit you like a truck and I can't believe how well they did it in the series.
Weirdly a scene that was actually much better in the game.. Having Joel witness Ellie killing David and literally seeing her lost innocence is important. Just finding her walking through the snow - the moment lost it's immediacy.
@@yeahiagree1070 why would joel need context? you can clearly see that ellie has been through some shit, and even though joel didn't witness it i think Bella did a good job of conveying what ellie just went through, and joel sees that. You're a snowflake
@@yeahiagree1070 yes exactly!!!! as amazing as the episode was I couldn't help but feel a little disapointed at this... in the game this scene gave me gosebumps and made me tear up when Joel held Ellie.. the show's did not have the same impact
To me, that moment has always been the moment when Joel truly became Ellie's father. It is when he will never let anything bad happen to her ever again no matter the consequences
Yeah. Hearing him call her baby girl, knowing that was his affectionate name towards sara and one of the last thing he said whilst holding sara was "pls dont do this baby girl" as she bled out in his arms, really sealed the deal that joel was finally viewing ellie as his little girl.
I think he'd become her father by the time they left KC, acknowledged it to himself after they left Jackson, and acknowledged it openly to Ellie at this time.
These single-episode essays are simply incredible... After the season ends next week, I would love to see what you think of the show as a whole and hopefully an essay or two about themes/reoccurring ideas throughout the season. Much Love!
It's crazy because Bella LOOKED older at the end. I told my dad how they're actually 19 when we first started watching, but they looked closer to 14 then. At the end of this episode though, somehow they looked closer to their age irl just with the expression that Ellie had. Wild to seemingly be able to physically age a character just with acting.
i actually can't get past how much they look like ashley johnson (not ellie necessarily but ashley) right after she's finished killing david. it's crazy
@@tabaxi Seeing as how *KINDA SPOILERS? PROCEED WITH CAUTION* Ashley will be playing Ellie's mom; I think that was very intentional. I think it was a perfect casting choice even if Bella doesn't look as much like Ellie does in the game.
This episode was incredible and that final scene with Joel saying “I got you baby girl” just broke me, seeing how frightened, scared, angry and traumatised Ellie was from being attacked by David, it really fucking hurts. One thing this show does amazingly well is that when you think back to the emotional highlights of the game and then watch the show, it will still make you cry whenever you think about it.
It’s crazy that the final scene in episode 7 with Joel holding Ellie to safety was filmed before the whole steakhouse sequence against David. Really shows Bella’s acting abilities even Pedro was shocked when he found out.
She isn't Ellie, She's so much more. She has brought something to that character that seems so much more real, fun, cool, strangely sad. She's amazing. Each episode I continue to watch I just get sad knowing what lays ahead in the future of the story.
I think both have been wonderful throughout, but I’d love to call out a detail about Pedro’s performance when Joel finds Ellie. You can see the shock and surprise in his expression as he is surprised that he scared her, then you see him process and imagine why she is scared. You watch him realise she had been through something horrific, and only then does the baby girl line come. Moving stuff.
The first time Joel said Baby Girl was to Sarah as his daughter was dying in his arms.... I cried .... The last time Joel said Baby Girl was to Ellie as his daughter was safe in his arms... I cried I thought I would be watching a new Zombie TV Show (Sorry, I did not know the game). I end up crying every Monday watching one of the best and most brutal story on love.
"we have the shot, where his broken watch, a symbol of his failure as a parent, is framed against his face." this video feels heartfelt and so well done, bravo
its crazy how quickly you upload these after an episode drops, especially for how high quality they are. pointing out Ellie's self-preservation then Joel's watch is so great, makes me appreciate the scene so much more. keep up the good work! :D
@@LjuboCupic1912 you can ask it to increase the complexity and you can do that over and over Sounds like you don’t really know how to use it too well lol Anyway, it was a suggestion as to how you would be able to greatly speed up the turnover to a video
The fact that Joel and Ellie's reunion was filmed first before the killing of David is just crazy to me. The way Bella did do well in her acting in this scene just shows how she'll go far in her craft. Your essay is amazing keep it coming!
I love how deliberate some of the shots are in this show. It's very predictable and obtuse with a lot of its cinematography and stuff, but it does it so well that it isn't corny or anything. Like - at the very end of this episode, we see Ellie and Joel leaning on each other, both struggling a little bit to walk. Joel because he's recovering from his wounds still, and Ellie because of what she just experienced. They need each other, and the leaning on each other to continue moving forward is such a deliberate choice, but so so well done. I love it.
And Joel said 'Baby Girl' at the moment they hugged, so you realize this is the moment where he admits it in his heart as well. That was a really powerful moment.
"And I could probably make an entire video about how they slowly and masterfully reveal the inner machinations of David's mind." Please do! I've been loving all the videos you've been making about tlou, and another one, more about about a general *theme* than a specific episode, would be amazing And as a little aside, I used to really love (very) long and in-depth video essays about stuff, but lately, as I've been getting busier in life and transitioning from studying to working fulltime, I've come to really appreciate *straight-to-the-point* video essays. Not that I think your videos lack nuance, because i think they show a lot of depth, but compared to the status quo of the youtube-video-essay sphere, it's been an iuncredibly welcome change
For me, this episode solidified Bella’s Ellie as the core of this show. If HBO does keep Bella on for season 2, I am more than confident that Bella can carry it on their own.
I’d say there’s little risk of not keeping Bella on. The 4 year time skip is nowhere near long enough to justify having a whole new actor, and would allow Bella to actually play to their age, which is likely why they cast older. I know Bella looks and plays young, but there are easy cinematic tricks to undo that.
@@Zakemaster Agreed. They could easily do some vfx or makeup tricks to make her appear a little older. Hopefully they go in that direction and keep Bella.
@@ryans413 Yeah but she's playing a 14 year old teenager. What sucks is that we will likely see Abby.. *vomit* and I can see this show going from GREATEST show ever to the worst show ever in the 2nd season. Last of Us 2 gameplay was good but the story wasn't great.
Hey man, just want to say, I absolutely love your video essays! You are super underrated; I couldn't believe you only had 8k subs! Keep up the amazing work man, I love watching this stuff :) I look forward to your video after every episode. Amazing job!
I’ve thought the same thing every week. In the 10 hrs since your comment he’s gone up 1k in subs and I’m sure by next season he’ll have increased a hundred fold.
Ellie has been growing as every episode passes it’s amazing to see how tough and vulnerable she is. Last week’s episode was exceptional. Ellie fights to the very end she is an incredible actress
Yeah watching that scene when they embrace, and hearing him say "it's okay baby girl" with that crack in his voice, that terrified but overwhelming feeling of relief you hear is incredible acting. The way she stares into his eyes with that traumatized, 1000 yard stare. The way he puts his coat around her. Its perfect, it sends chills down my arms and makes me tear up. You know everything comes together for a piece of dramatic art when that happens!
This whole series has been a masterclass of storytelling and how to do “show don’t tell” effectively. This episode took that to a whole new level with the most subtle lines of dialogue, glances, and pieces of imagery.
insane content, and an extremely soothing script and narration. love this, keep it up!! the subs will follow suit. (btw, I would love watching some longer videos of yours; hope you have time to make some of them in the future!!)
i absolutely plan on doing longer form content in the future. But sometimes the short form content works well with the way the shows working right now. Thank you for the support and I hope you enjoy some of the content I have planned after the last of us is over.
Your video is exactly the reason I just not only love this show, but have become almost obsessed with it. The relationship between Pedro and Bella is like lightening in a bottle. It only comes along once in a very rare while. Joel and Ellie's story is everything you cited. The ending of this episode is the culmination of both their arcs that will take them into the finale of the season. Great video. Thanks for such an amazing essay.
This episode, in which Joel is asleep and Ellie is hunting, shows that Ellie is trying to be self sufficient, by shooting animals and eating them, and that is remarkable.
I'm going to take a moment away from the show to highlight how amazing and beautiful these essays are. Not only the essay itself, but the editing, the pacing, the knowledge about film storytelling, analysis, and most of them last around 5 min. Really good, man
I wasn't sure about Bella's performance in the beginning - I was very drawn into the show, but felt like maybe she didn't have the range for this series. But I think now she was deliberately holding it back, heading for this. Her screams & pleading on the table were absolutely heart-rending. And when David really reveals who he is, with her in the cage - she gives a little, breathless 'oh' that indicates she understands his sick desires. And then, when David has her helpless - her screams reached epic levels. It was a masterclass of acting & yeah, that payoff & "baby girl" was just amazingly cathartic.
I'm going to be sad when the shows ends, but I'm also I'm going to be sad that we won't get anymore of your analysis of each episode Will stay subbed for future content tho
Holy shit i read other comments and u only have like 9k subs dude your content is insane. I love video essays and I spend way too much time on youtube watching them, and your style of content and the way you deliver your takes is top notch. What your doing , (as long as it makes you happy of course), keep doing it, cause your content is exceptional.
By the way, when Joel hugs her he calls her "baby girl", which I think was the way he used to call Sarah. When I heard that I had chills. It recalled everything in my head and the emotional journey Joel has been through 🥺
Props to you for making this video, really well said. Episode 3 was my favorite until this episode dropped, theres just so many reasons why this episode is the best.
Why are you so good at this??? It’s all things I thought already but the way you say them is just perfect. I would love to see a little episode for David, by the way, if you were up for it. I loved that even though he was only a villain for one episode, they really went all out in characterising him. He’s truly terrifying.
Discovered your channel like 20 minutes ago, watching every video and love them all. Glad to see you are gaining subscribers and recognition so quick as your videos are extremely well done!
“Selfish selflessness” I was looking for the right way to put it. They protect each other but also for selfish reasons, because they do not want to lose each other. No matter the repercussions.
I feel honored to know the story beforehand and get to see it come to life in a new way. I feel that I can really take in each moment, knowing why it matters. I loved seeing the video game Joel’s actor in episode 8. It just really meant a lot. The show already has nestled itself very very deeply within my heart.
i look forward to your videos after every episode, because honestly your small little video essays on them are PHENOMENAL in just a short amount of time
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the last of us portrays violence and how the whole apocalypse is a symbol for the cycle of violence. But I really love the point you make about while Ellie is dangerous like David, she’s also protecting like joel. Something that she can grow into more with being the cure. A possibility of breaking the cycle of violence and protecting humanity.
I am blown away by this video essay. It's perfect. From the way you speak, to the journey you take the viewer on, to the soundtrack. Despite never seeing any of your yt videos before I have never subscribed to a channel faster. Can't wait to see what else you create!
"as he hold her the broken watch framed against his face as a symbol of his failure" man you are good at this! yes they build that moment as in eps 2 ellie mention that watch
My friend, you do an amazingly beautiful job with these video essays. David is run by ego and a god complex which is what happens when the wrong people are allowed to run things in a situation like this. My favorite is "two deeply lonely characters who finally have each other."
You always manage to put into words what we’re all thinking, and then so much more. Every time I finish an episode, I come to see your take on it right after. Love the content, brother. Keep it up.
Aww man your video made me cry you beautifully highlighted everything I love about not just this episode but the whole show. I've loved every single episode and found the parallels between other characters to Joel and Ellie have been magnificent like how they bookended Bill and Franks episode. Seeing Ellie break down Joel's wall has been so emotionally satisfying and these two complex characters whom I adore are being played so perfectly by Pedro and Bella every facet of them is so interesting and moving to see. I loved when you mentioned the scene where David said he and Ellie were alike because I was screaming nope to David at my screen. Really really loved your vid and so glad to see people get and appreciate this incredible show for allt he detail and nuance they put into it.
The length of your videos has me conflicted. On one side I admire how concise and efficient you are with both words and the editing, showing only the necessary to get tour point across. On the other, I wish they were longer because they're so good. Keep up the good work, man. I'm excited to see what you'll do next.
I'd love to make some longer form content in the future. My goal is to just let content be as long as it needs for now. I hope to explore more complicated topics/go into greater depths soon. That should result in some longer videos!
I've been loving all your short essays, and this one in particular is the one I have most been anticipating. Thanks and keep up the great work! The thrill of the downhill free-fall acceleration on this roller coaster ride is in full force, and I can't wait for next week's finale (and whatever response you'll be sharing with us).
An excellent review of an absolutely stunning series. From the very first episode I was convinced that this story was destined to become legendary. I had not been aware of the video game that this was taken from, but I am not surprised to discover that the game won many awards, including game of the year, and was considered to have one of the best stories ever written for any game. It truly stands head and shoulders above any other shows in its genre. The writing and acting is first class, but it is the theme of the show that really touches deep. And that theme keeps showing us again and again that when the world falls apart around us, it is the relationships we build with others that help us to keep our humanity.
You know I don't mind the slow 'climb' (as you call it), but I mind a little bit about taking detours from the main story. I think there should be a way to introduce new depths to it while keeping the focus on Joel and/or Ellie. I mean, for example, Bill and Frank's story is told simply to give meaning to the letter left for Joel. But Bill and Frank's story in itself doesn't mean anything in terms of the actual story-- which is centered around Joel and Ellie. In this regard I believe the show could've adapted closer to the game, have Joel and Ellie meet Bill and Frank, and structure that plot to end with the same message as the letter. Or, even, we could have a flashback of Bill and Frank from Joel's POV, where he occasionally came back to do business with them, that way we're provided with a more tangible value to Joel's relationship with the couple, through the letter.
This episode by far was THE BEST of the first season, Bella's performance was so real and powerful that it shows how amazing and talented this young actress really is.
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In this episode, Ellie lost a large part of her humanity, her innocence, while Joel regained some of his.
this!!!!
Yeah and this will get Joel killed but make a survivor out of Ellie because she's so full of trauma, rage and grows cold just like Joel used to be before he met her. They have reverse character development in Part 2, while Joel regains his humanity and grows softer Ellie grows colder and colder and nearly loses all her humanity but in the end we see she's not too far gone, there's some good left in her.
@@joelmiller1995 that was the realest but saddest truth about Part ll
exactly.
Bella's perfomance has, more than anything, grown on me, especially anytime she's in distress, a kid scared,. It just absolutly crushes me and I want nothing more than for it to stop
Her forehead has also grown on me. Love her!
@@willipad2277 …what a bizarre comment, what does this mean
@@willipad2277 bruh 💀
@@violetlavi2207 trolls on the internet keep making fun of her forehead.
@@willipad2277 I bet your soon to come receeding hairline will look worse than her forehead. Her physical appereance should have nothing to do with her performance, as she is playing a 14-year old girl that shouldn't have to be looked at as attractive. Bella is beautiful in their own way and their performance is amazing. Maybe you should work on yourself a bit instead of commenting on a 19 year olds appereance
my favorite scene in this episode isnt when joel finally said "baby girl" but when they showed that David had a full plate compared to everyone else's scraps. such immaculate character development in a short 50 minutes episode
I noticed that too. Great subtlety with props to set the tone.
I loved the slow unravelling of David's character. Everything is expected as I played the games, but still as you said. I had to ask my partner "Does he have more on his plate?" To make it seem like I wasn't seeing things. The way he was so "kind" to Ellie and James was confused asf because he was likely involved in all the cannibal shenanigans. The way he said he had violent nature, was a teacher who taught kids Ellie's age, and then attempted to rape her. Clearly he's always been a villain and who knows how many times he's got away with disgusting acts.
@@emilycanfield2634 I don't remember exactly the words in the show, but i think David says "he was a teacher before". He could very well be a registered sex offender that got fired before the out break.
@@nesflaten I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Especially when he told Ellie he liked it when she struggled. It was disgusting and Bella's scream was so guttural and realistic.
@@emilycanfield2634 Yeah I bet he either bullied or molested his students before the apocalypse, he said it himself, he always had a violent heart and struggled to control it until he found "God" and turns out his fake God and the apocalypse made him worse.
Wow, this essay was fantastic. The baby girl scene is a pivotal point of the story, those two words hit you like a truck and I can't believe how well they did it in the series.
Agreed! Heard those words and the tears immediately started rolling 😢💔💝
Weirdly a scene that was actually much better in the game.. Having Joel witness Ellie killing David and literally seeing her lost innocence is important. Just finding her walking through the snow - the moment lost it's immediacy.
Nice voice
@@yeahiagree1070 why would joel need context? you can clearly see that ellie has been through some shit, and even though joel didn't witness it i think Bella did a good job of conveying what ellie just went through, and joel sees that. You're a snowflake
@@yeahiagree1070 yes exactly!!!! as amazing as the episode was I couldn't help but feel a little disapointed at this... in the game this scene gave me gosebumps and made me tear up when Joel held Ellie.. the show's did not have the same impact
To me, that moment has always been the moment when Joel truly became Ellie's father. It is when he will never let anything bad happen to her ever again no matter the consequences
Yeah. Hearing him call her baby girl, knowing that was his affectionate name towards sara and one of the last thing he said whilst holding sara was "pls dont do this baby girl" as she bled out in his arms, really sealed the deal that joel was finally viewing ellie as his little girl.
And THERE WILL be consequences……
I think he'd become her father by the time they left KC, acknowledged it to himself after they left Jackson, and acknowledged it openly to Ellie at this time.
These single-episode essays are simply incredible... After the season ends next week, I would love to see what you think of the show as a whole and hopefully an essay or two about themes/reoccurring ideas throughout the season. Much Love!
Agreed!
Whats the point? people have done all of that already, on the actual game. And the game is way better.
Season* - It's renewed for a second season, it's not the end of the series.
@@Low-Key123 there are deviations from the game in the series that would be interesting to hear commentary on
@Meridias Watchtower No, it doesnt.
I initially read the title as "love is a violent word", and I think it also fits perfectly.
I think that sums up the series (both games and tv series) in general.
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@@Odraude2105 i think he changed the title
@@spacebar9733 ohhh
I’m not ready for the season finale, this show has made me cry almost every episode
Sam got me 😢
It's crazy because Bella LOOKED older at the end. I told my dad how they're actually 19 when we first started watching, but they looked closer to 14 then. At the end of this episode though, somehow they looked closer to their age irl just with the expression that Ellie had. Wild to seemingly be able to physically age a character just with acting.
i actually can't get past how much they look like ashley johnson (not ellie necessarily but ashley) right after she's finished killing david. it's crazy
@@tabaxi Seeing as how *KINDA SPOILERS? PROCEED WITH CAUTION*
Ashley will be playing Ellie's mom; I think that was very intentional. I think it was a perfect casting choice even if Bella doesn't look as much like Ellie does in the game.
apparently filming started when she was 17 and now she's nearly 20 in real life so it makes sense
“two deeply lonely characters, who finally have each other.” damn… that hits hard :(
This episode was incredible and that final scene with Joel saying “I got you baby girl” just broke me, seeing how frightened, scared, angry and traumatised Ellie was from being attacked by David, it really fucking hurts. One thing this show does amazingly well is that when you think back to the emotional highlights of the game and then watch the show, it will still make you cry whenever you think about it.
It’s crazy that the final scene in episode 7 with Joel holding Ellie to safety was filmed before the whole steakhouse sequence against David. Really shows Bella’s acting abilities even Pedro was shocked when he found out.
"Two deeply lonely characters... who finally have each other." 😢
She isn't Ellie, She's so much more. She has brought something to that character that seems so much more real, fun, cool, strangely sad. She's amazing. Each episode I continue to watch I just get sad knowing what lays ahead in the future of the story.
I think both have been wonderful throughout, but I’d love to call out a detail about Pedro’s performance when Joel finds Ellie.
You can see the shock and surprise in his expression as he is surprised that he scared her, then you see him process and imagine why she is scared. You watch him realise she had been through something horrific, and only then does the baby girl line come. Moving stuff.
The first time Joel said Baby Girl was to Sarah as his daughter was dying in his arms.... I cried .... The last time Joel said Baby Girl was to Ellie as his daughter was safe in his arms... I cried
I thought I would be watching a new Zombie TV Show (Sorry, I did not know the game). I end up crying every Monday watching one of the best and most brutal story on love.
"we have the shot, where his broken watch, a symbol of his failure as a parent, is framed against his face." this video feels heartfelt and so well done, bravo
its crazy how quickly you upload these after an episode drops, especially for how high quality they are. pointing out Ellie's self-preservation then Joel's watch is so great, makes me appreciate the scene so much more. keep up the good work! :D
thank you! yeah this one came together so quickly! Normally they take me more time haha
ChatGPT
@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist ChatGPT’s essays are a lot more simplistic than this.
@@LjuboCupic1912 you can ask it to increase the complexity and you can do that over and over
Sounds like you don’t really know how to use it too well lol
Anyway, it was a suggestion as to how you would be able to greatly speed up the turnover to a video
@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist Thing is, even when you increase the complexity, all it really does is sound fancy. The actual analysis is still pretty simple.
The fact that Joel and Ellie's reunion was filmed first before the killing of David is just crazy to me. The way Bella did do well in her acting in this scene just shows how she'll go far in her craft. Your essay is amazing keep it coming!
I love how deliberate some of the shots are in this show. It's very predictable and obtuse with a lot of its cinematography and stuff, but it does it so well that it isn't corny or anything. Like - at the very end of this episode, we see Ellie and Joel leaning on each other, both struggling a little bit to walk. Joel because he's recovering from his wounds still, and Ellie because of what she just experienced. They need each other, and the leaning on each other to continue moving forward is such a deliberate choice, but so so well done. I love it.
And Joel said 'Baby Girl' at the moment they hugged, so you realize this is the moment where he admits it in his heart as well. That was a really powerful moment.
"And I could probably make an entire video about how they slowly and masterfully reveal the inner machinations of David's mind."
Please do!
I've been loving all the videos you've been making about tlou, and another one, more about about a general *theme* than a specific episode, would be amazing
And as a little aside, I used to really love (very) long and in-depth video essays about stuff, but lately, as I've been getting busier in life and transitioning from studying to working fulltime, I've come to really appreciate *straight-to-the-point* video essays. Not that I think your videos lack nuance, because i think they show a lot of depth, but compared to the status quo of the youtube-video-essay sphere, it's been an iuncredibly welcome change
I agree! Please do! I love his videos.
For me, this episode solidified Bella’s Ellie as the core of this show. If HBO does keep Bella on for season 2, I am more than confident that Bella can carry it on their own.
I’d say there’s little risk of not keeping Bella on. The 4 year time skip is nowhere near long enough to justify having a whole new actor, and would allow Bella to actually play to their age, which is likely why they cast older. I know Bella looks and plays young, but there are easy cinematic tricks to undo that.
@@Zakemaster Agreed. They could easily do some vfx or makeup tricks to make her appear a little older. Hopefully they go in that direction and keep Bella.
Well In Part 2 Ellie is 18 and Bella is already 19 almost 20 in real life I’d say she’s already fit for the time jump
@@ryans413 Yeah but she's playing a 14 year old teenager. What sucks is that we will likely see Abby.. *vomit* and I can see this show going from GREATEST show ever to the worst show ever in the 2nd season.
Last of Us 2 gameplay was good but the story wasn't great.
@@Austin123. well, that’s just like your opinion, man.
Hey man, just want to say, I absolutely love your video essays! You are super underrated; I couldn't believe you only had 8k subs! Keep up the amazing work man, I love watching this stuff :) I look forward to your video after every episode. Amazing job!
Totally!!!
I’ve thought the same thing every week. In the 10 hrs since your comment he’s gone up 1k in subs and I’m sure by next season he’ll have increased a hundred fold.
The "baby girl" line absolutely took me out man.
Ellie has been growing as every episode passes it’s amazing to see how tough and vulnerable she is. Last week’s episode was exceptional. Ellie fights to the very end she is an incredible actress
Yeah watching that scene when they embrace, and hearing him say "it's okay baby girl" with that crack in his voice, that terrified but overwhelming feeling of relief you hear is incredible acting. The way she stares into his eyes with that traumatized, 1000 yard stare. The way he puts his coat around her. Its perfect, it sends chills down my arms and makes me tear up. You know everything comes together for a piece of dramatic art when that happens!
This whole series has been a masterclass of storytelling and how to do “show don’t tell” effectively. This episode took that to a whole new level with the most subtle lines of dialogue, glances, and pieces of imagery.
“it wasn’t time that did it” INSTANT tears, the look on joel’s face my heart shatters every time i see that clip
I never would’ve thought that a guy who wrote a song about a coffee cow would become one of the best new video essay writers on the platform
Holy shit I didn’t even realize this was pey the musician, that coffee cow comment connected the dots for me lmao
insane content, and an extremely soothing script and narration. love this, keep it up!! the subs will follow suit. (btw, I would love watching some longer videos of yours; hope you have time to make some of them in the future!!)
i absolutely plan on doing longer form content in the future. But sometimes the short form content works well with the way the shows working right now. Thank you for the support and I hope you enjoy some of the content I have planned after the last of us is over.
@pey long form would be nice but it really seems like you thrive in the 3-6 minute mark
Your video is exactly the reason I just not only love this show, but have become almost obsessed with it. The relationship between Pedro and Bella is like lightening in a bottle. It only comes along once in a very rare while. Joel and Ellie's story is everything you cited. The ending of this episode is the culmination of both their arcs that will take them into the finale of the season. Great video. Thanks for such an amazing essay.
This episode, in which Joel is asleep and Ellie is hunting, shows that Ellie is trying to be self sufficient, by shooting animals and eating them, and that is remarkable.
Wow! You explained the main point of the show so beautifully and articulately. Thank you!💖
Your commentary on TLOU is the best, and each week I look forward to the next one. Keep it up, brother.
I'm going to take a moment away from the show to highlight how amazing and beautiful these essays are. Not only the essay itself, but the editing, the pacing, the knowledge about film storytelling, analysis, and most of them last around 5 min. Really good, man
I wasn't sure about Bella's performance in the beginning - I was very drawn into the show, but felt like maybe she didn't have the range for this series. But I think now she was deliberately holding it back, heading for this. Her screams & pleading on the table were absolutely heart-rending. And when David really reveals who he is, with her in the cage - she gives a little, breathless 'oh' that indicates she understands his sick desires. And then, when David has her helpless - her screams reached epic levels. It was a masterclass of acting & yeah, that payoff & "baby girl" was just amazingly cathartic.
I'm going to be sad when the shows ends, but I'm also I'm going to be sad that we won't get anymore of your analysis of each episode
Will stay subbed for future content tho
Bella has over the course of the show become the best part of it for me. She is now ellie
Holy shit i read other comments and u only have like 9k subs dude your content is insane. I love video essays and I spend way too much time on youtube watching them, and your style of content and the way you deliver your takes is top notch. What your doing , (as long as it makes you happy of course), keep doing it, cause your content is exceptional.
Im having a blast making these. Very grateful y'all are enjoying them
Man I still get goosebumps from that last scene 😢
There is just something so remarkable how pey analyzes and breaksdown The Last of Us. It's just incredible.
The last few minutes of this episode are possibly the most satisfying of any tv show I have ever watched.
Bella and Pedro and the other actors deserve Emmy's
Man I just want your channel to blow up the same way your videos did!
Darkest episode so far where Ellie was forced to face her heart of darkness
Damn bro that last line made me tear up.
A Thursday afternoon browsing RUclips and bumped into this.
Wow, well done fella. Keep it up.
You got a sub.
By the way, when Joel hugs her he calls her "baby girl", which I think was the way he used to call Sarah. When I heard that I had chills. It recalled everything in my head and the emotional journey Joel has been through 🥺
That episode was fire. I have no complaints about the series. 10/10
Props to you for making this video, really well said. Episode 3 was my favorite until this episode dropped, theres just so many reasons why this episode is the best.
And this one scene is all you need to understand the climax.
This was such a good video essay. I lovvvve hearing people analyse this wonderful (heartbreaking) story
"It's okey baby girl!" And then it was all there.
Why are you so good at this??? It’s all things I thought already but the way you say them is just perfect. I would love to see a little episode for David, by the way, if you were up for it. I loved that even though he was only a villain for one episode, they really went all out in characterising him. He’s truly terrifying.
Discovered your channel like 20 minutes ago, watching every video and love them all. Glad to see you are gaining subscribers and recognition so quick as your videos are extremely well done!
I teared up when you brought up the watch... this show is a masterpiece, and your videos are remarkable.
Such a well-crafted video, just like the previous ones;) Love the content, thank you for making it!!
Amazing,amazing,Amazing,Amazing, job bro. This video is phenomenal. Keep up the great work, I love it.❤️
“Selfish selflessness” I was looking for the right way to put it. They protect each other but also for selfish reasons, because they do not want to lose each other. No matter the repercussions.
“selfish selflessness” how well put
I am almost as excited to hear your take on an episode as I am for the episode itself. Your video made me tear up all over again, amazing job.
Perfectly explained, beautiful writing and incredible perfomance by Bella (and Pedro)
I feel honored to know the story beforehand and get to see it come to life in a new way. I feel that I can really take in each moment, knowing why it matters. I loved seeing the video game Joel’s actor in episode 8. It just really meant a lot. The show already has nestled itself very very deeply within my heart.
i look forward to your videos after every episode, because honestly your small little video essays on them are PHENOMENAL in just a short amount of time
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the last of us portrays violence and how the whole apocalypse is a symbol for the cycle of violence. But I really love the point you make about while Ellie is dangerous like David, she’s also protecting like joel. Something that she can grow into more with being the cure. A possibility of breaking the cycle of violence and protecting humanity.
this episode genuinely terrified me.
10/10
Dude next episode is going to be crazy
I am blown away by this video essay. It's perfect. From the way you speak, to the journey you take the viewer on, to the soundtrack. Despite never seeing any of your yt videos before I have never subscribed to a channel faster.
Can't wait to see what else you create!
PS Thank you for using the correct pronouns for Bella
the lining up of david saying violent when you say violent that's the type of editing i live for hahaha
"as he hold her the broken watch framed against his face as a symbol of his failure" man you are good at this! yes they build that moment as in eps 2 ellie mention that watch
My friend, you do an amazingly beautiful job with these video essays. David is run by ego and a god complex which is what happens when the wrong people are allowed to run things in a situation like this.
My favorite is "two deeply lonely characters who finally have each other."
You always manage to put into words what we’re all thinking, and then so much more. Every time I finish an episode, I come to see your take on it right after.
Love the content, brother. Keep it up.
Man, your videos are incredible! Love it keep doing it,
This is such a good synopsis of this show so far. One episode left! I don't want it to end!
Thank you for your videos. I watch dozens of LOTU erac/spoiler videos each week but I look forward to your vids the most.
*reac[tion] videos…
What a beautiful video. I love this season, Bella and Pedro were incredible. ❤❤❤❤
This essay, as the episode, was outstanding. Great work.
Aww man your video made me cry you beautifully highlighted everything I love about not just this episode but the whole show. I've loved every single episode and found the parallels between other characters to Joel and Ellie have been magnificent like how they bookended Bill and Franks episode. Seeing Ellie break down Joel's wall has been so emotionally satisfying and these two complex characters whom I adore are being played so perfectly by Pedro and Bella every facet of them is so interesting and moving to see. I loved when you mentioned the scene where David said he and Ellie were alike because I was screaming nope to David at my screen. Really really loved your vid and so glad to see people get and appreciate this incredible show for allt he detail and nuance they put into it.
I really enjoyed your analysis!! Thank you!
Oh, what a beautiful video! 😍😍
Also a great voice!
please keep it up with these essays. i'm really excited to see what you make of the last ep
from the moment this episode of TLOU finished, I was waiting to see your video essay, yet again amazing
I really enjoyed your take! Great video 😊
The length of your videos has me conflicted.
On one side I admire how concise and efficient you are with both words and the editing, showing only the necessary to get tour point across. On the other, I wish they were longer because they're so good.
Keep up the good work, man. I'm excited to see what you'll do next.
I'd love to make some longer form content in the future. My goal is to just let content be as long as it needs for now. I hope to explore more complicated topics/go into greater depths soon. That should result in some longer videos!
@@PeyTheWriterI think "as long as it needs" is a great idea!
i honestly love your analysis’ on this show and i look forward to it just as much as the actual episode releases
Just like your music these essays have been beautiful, adding you to my list of people blowing up this year
How does this man have 12 k subs, you deserve way more keep the awsome work.
I've been loving all your short essays, and this one in particular is the one I have most been anticipating. Thanks and keep up the great work!
The thrill of the downhill free-fall acceleration on this roller coaster ride is in full force, and I can't wait for next week's finale (and whatever response you'll be sharing with us).
An excellent review of an absolutely stunning series.
From the very first episode I was convinced that this story was destined to become legendary.
I had not been aware of the video game that this was taken from, but I am not surprised to discover that the game won many awards, including game of the year, and was considered to have one of the best stories ever written for any game.
It truly stands head and shoulders above any other shows in its genre.
The writing and acting is first class, but it is the theme of the show that really touches deep.
And that theme keeps showing us again and again that when the world falls apart around us, it is the relationships we build with others that help us to keep our humanity.
*Love is the most powerful thing in the world... Its only equal... Is hate.*
I look forward to these videos every week man, your truly the only person on the internet that I want to hear talk about the last of us.
beautifully and masterfully said; couldn't agree more
criminally underrated
Absolutely brilliant summary, thank you. 👍
You know I don't mind the slow 'climb' (as you call it), but I mind a little bit about taking detours from the main story. I think there should be a way to introduce new depths to it while keeping the focus on Joel and/or Ellie. I mean, for example, Bill and Frank's story is told simply to give meaning to the letter left for Joel. But Bill and Frank's story in itself doesn't mean anything in terms of the actual story-- which is centered around Joel and Ellie.
In this regard I believe the show could've adapted closer to the game, have Joel and Ellie meet Bill and Frank, and structure that plot to end with the same message as the letter. Or, even, we could have a flashback of Bill and Frank from Joel's POV, where he occasionally came back to do business with them, that way we're provided with a more tangible value to Joel's relationship with the couple, through the letter.
you've described my feelings after watching the episode for me. that's rare.
oh man. Stop! you're breaking me with this 😭 great work
This episode by far was THE BEST of the first season, Bella's performance was so real and powerful that it shows how amazing and talented this young actress really is.
You noticing the watch at the end is genius! Your videos always impress and move me.