The Last Of Us Episode 8 SPOILER Review! | HBOMAX | Pedro Pascal
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- The latest episode of The Last Of Us has hit and it is yet another true adaptation of the popular Naughty Dog video game. Joel and Ellie contionue their journey into the crazy pandemic world. Kristian Harloff gives his spoiler heavy review of the episode.
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Absolutely incredible episode. All I needed was the interrogation scene and “Baby Girl” and they knocked it out of the park. Bella secured her awards season wins with this.
Yeah that "Baby girl" line was the biggest gutpunch in the game and I'm glad they nailed it!
I never played the game. I absolutely love this show. I was angry, scared, cold (the scenery is amazing) disgusted and then a crying mess when Joel finds Ellie. Bella is one of the best Actors I have seen of any age and gender. What emotion she displayed. Pedro Pascal - he doesn't need to verbalize anything. His face shows it all. Thanks for the recap!
So many badass moments in this episode!
Ellie at the end: “None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with YOU. You're locked up in here with ME”
All we need now is Ellie as Rorschach😂
One of my favorite lines (and deliveries by Jackie Earle Haley) in all of history
The scene where Joel is interrogating the 2 guys is one of my favorite scenes I got chills when Joel says “ I believed him” after killing him
This episode proves that Bella Ramsey could absolutely carry a Season 2 of this show. She killed it here.
Her acting could be better when they want her to be funny
I thought she nailed that side in the rifle practice scene jn episode 6.
Yep loved how it all played out , I kind of feel that the producers are doing a great service to people who didnt play the game like me, it gave more weight at the end with lots of emotion..best show on TV now ( ever since House of Dragon ) HBO is killing it!
Honestly I think the reason they didn’t adapt that savage run and gun moment is because it would undermine the impact of whats coming in the finale. I actually applaud that the show has purposely removed some moments of savage brutality on Joels part because they are building. Building his bond with Ellie, building the tension of what will happen with a cure, and building to a brutal brutal climax that ultimately divides your loyalty as an audience member. I cant wait to see how non gamers react to the finale!?
i am also one of those people who understand why you don’t have a ton of fighting infected, but totally agree that one scene of fighting the infected with David would have helped you think David was maybe a good guy more. That was how i felt in the game too. So when he drops the “crazy guy who was travelling with a girl” line it would have hit harder.
Man I was teary 🥺 and nose red to the point I was about to ugly cry . This show just sky rocked my expectations and got me invested through all episodes .
This was one of my favorite parts in the game. It represents the true moment that changes both Ellie and Joel forever. It’s the spark that ignites their path. And the point of them both being that father daughter duo. They did all of the major beats tremendously and that final moment where Joel comforts Ellie after her most savage and traumatizing life event “to date”, just cements their relationship. Love this love this love this!
I almost played the game before watching this show. Glad I didn’t, because I absolutely love this show and I’ve seen too many reviewers say “but in the game they did this”. Great reviews overall Kristian
The only thing I would change is the last part. When Joel and Eliie meet back up again. I would include the music that plays over that scene in the game.
Besides that, incredible episode.
For me I was always on edge about David and my trust was going back and forth until the reveal. But there was never a time when I fully trusted David. I’ve never played the game by the way.
Lol by the way Kristian, I love your side commentaries of stuff like "Get a load of this poor bastard" or "That's it , see ya later fuck face". or "See how'd like that you bastard?" Lol your 'flavor' that you sprinkle in to these reviews as you casually describe all of the deaths is hilarious.
In interviews, the creators commented on how few infected there are in these icy areas. That it was intentional, and largely related to other kinds of complications that would arise if they decided to have them visibly populating the area.
Troy Baker hosts the official podcast for the show. Next week Ashley Johnson who voiced Ellie is in the show. Playing Ellie’s mother I believe.
I agree that including the scene where Ellie and David fight off some infected would’ve helped. Maybe just 3 infected could’ve done the trick. Still loved the episode and am in awe of how good Bella Ramsay is. Great review once again Kristian, can’t wait to her your thoughts on the finale for both game and tv show.
I thought the "recovery" of Joel wasn't bad. It was fast but from what you said Kristian, it's faster in the game? I haven't played, but they went from the first penicillin shot to the next, his wound went from looking wet and infected to dry and healing. Plus, when your faced with death, that natural adrenaline does kick in. I did laugh when Joel stabbed the first guy and he was kinda getting a piggy back ride while still looking hobbled. Great analysis as always Kristian 🤘🏼
And just landed on top of him, and stayed there for a second 😂
The injury is far worse in the game, he gets impaled on rebar. The healing takes roughly the same time.
[Randy here] Great episode. I especially liked David. The actor did an excellent job of making the character creepy and dangerous. Which makes the threat against Ellie feel more real and makes us uber happy that she turns him into mince pie. I'm excited to see how the series ends.
I haven't played the game, I kind of could tell David was hiding something from the beginning by the way he spoke to the girl who lost her father, but never thought they were connected to the people that attacked Joel in the other episode, but when he let her go with the medicine I got a little confused and thought maybe he was a little weak. Very well made characters on this show. I just wish characters like David could survive more than one episode. I feel the show could be much longer, they've been finishing the villains in one episode.
The creators explain on the official podcast that the reason for not using the infected as the trust moment between Ellie and David was "the plot implications of a lot of infected running around out there that could get you at any moment would permeate throughout the episode and we wanted it to function a different way." The conversation was more intimate and shows how David manipulative David really was.
Man - they always seem to have a "reason" for everything instead of just "we didn't have time or budget".
I don't really buy this excuse, because they clearly had sound audio designed to make the viewer afraid there are clickers in the woods when Ellie is hunting. Remember, they set up that hordes of infected only come if you activate the fungus somehow by touching or stepping on it. So showing a dude stepping on a tendril would eliminate the "any moment" part - because if you are careful in this version you don't activate the infected. Plus, having Ellie and David fight a dozen mushroom zombies makes her last ditch cry of "I'm infected!" even more believable to get David to stop.
@@writingref Nah I think i’ll believe the award winning show runner and creator of the game over ur explanation lol every reason they give makes narrative sense, u just not tryna hear it
@@adonisgeovanni5430 Potentially a valid assessment of me, since we are limited in this form of communication.
But are you truly more impressed with a lack of dangerous action forcing a false trust between Ellie and David, or are you more upset because you perceive me to be attacking the show runners? (Which I am not).
Because it feels like (again, with limited human interaction) your argument forces either a love or hate result, and does not allow for criticism of the story or their explanations for the story. Their arguments may have validity - but so do the counter arguments.
There are even hints they considered doing the action sequence in the show itself. For instance, the shed is designed to look exactly like the game. There are clicker-like noises echoing in the forest. They could have had the conversation anywhere.
My point is not that they are lying or don't have good reasons - just that a hidden reason is they did feel things had to be cut for pacing, and they aren't going to say that because why bite the hand that feeds you?
@@writingref They explained in the podcast that they built that false sense of trust through dialogue instead. I’m more impressed wit the many additions to David’s character and his group more than a lil clicker action scene lol they’ve expanded on every single storyline in the show the same way. Just sayin ppl complainin bout the action are focused on the wrong things while watchin this show.
Once again just excellent points. Great analysis.
I appreciate that
The game isn’t just my fav game it’s my fav story ever told in any medium.
I’m worried every week that they are gonna change something and lesser the impact, but has become my fav show of all time.
I love how so many people that would never have experienced the story now are talking about it every week ❤
Bella gets all the recognition for her incredible acting and Joel puts that final nail in the coffin that he has taken on that father role. Scott’s version of David should not go unnoticed. He supported the entire episode, none of it works if David isn’t acted out this well. What an incredible villain!
If I remember right the resort colony was mostly men. In this It was a mixture of old people, women, some kids, and the few able bodied men we saw.
This kinda kills the need for Joel to go on a killing spree to find his way to Ellie.
Joel wasn’t going to kill the kid and mother.
Another example of wanting to have things make sense in live-action causes some of the big action moments to become unnecessary
I think your correct in that they just decided to make it about Joel making it to Ellie in time to save her.
But just like in the game she saves herself.
This was a great episode and I also wanted them to have the scene with the infected attacking Ellie and David. But I've resigned that we probably aren't getting anymore infected this season but it's whatever was still great episode overall. I loves seeing Troy Baker in this episode he is awesome and it was great to see him in live action. Thanks for sharing your thoughts can't wait to see what you think about the finale.
I could have spent 2 episodes with this community so good. Im sick theres only one episode left. Then we gotta wait almost 2 years for this and House of the Dragon🤦🏾♂️. Great job Kristian you give my favorite recaps💪🏿
They're really killing it, week by week. Hopeful for the finale but ready for a cliffhanger
The lack of infected hasn't bothered me too much until this episode. I think they have used them too sparingly now and at this rate it seems like the back half of the season will not have had any (not counting left behind episode since that was a flashback). I like the focus on the human aspect/drama but it feels to me now like they are leaving out a vital part of the story, and growth in skills by Ellie, by practically eliminating them. I think they could've included some of the puzzle solving that helps them have to rely on each other and builds towards them being closer.
I loved it all as a fan of the game, pacing felt like a constant ramping was really smart of them to have the cutting table in the same building as the david fight, genius way to cut 30 minutes of gameplay traveling between.
The game music missing from Joel holding Ellie is a little sad to not hear there though.
Love this episode. But, a few problems that I had was...
- Katherine getting 2 entire episodes, while David get's 45 minutes?
- Felt like the story was being rushed a little bit. Could have been longer.
Felt like this episode could have been 2 episodes or, at least, an 90 minute episode...
- Could have shown David saving and helping Ellie with infected attacking them, it did not have to be 10 - 20. A 3-4 infected vs. David and Ellie would have been nice to see and to showcase David as an ally. Felt the creepy vibes from his first appearance.
- Have Joel be more involved towards his way towards Ellie. Let him stealth kill more of David's men on his way towards Ellie.
- Have the David vs. Ellie battle longer. One of my biggest problems is that the action has been underwhelming. Could have had an extreme, intense showdown between the two.
- Felt like they could have spent the first half of the episode (if they made it 90 minutes) about how David was this trustworthy character that helped Ellie and Joel, while also being the provider for his group, to then in the later half show how much of a creep that he is and how he is a cannibal.
Yeah I think the showrunners will never ever say "If we had one more episode we would have done xyz" - what happens is HBO approves X number of episodes and Y amount of budget, so even with 15 more minutes this episode, it may have been about budget. They will say a bunch of other crap instead when they don't include certain things. And the reason for this is HBO can only take so much risk with a show if they aren't sure if it going to be a hit. In the next "season" we will get a lot more extended arcs.
Also We are only shown so many people as part of this community, so there are not a bunch of other bad dudes for Joel to take out on his way into town. There is only at most like one more guy besides David and Troy Baker's character. So They would have to hire several more actors just to be fodder.
But I would have found a way to make the mushroom zombie attack happen. It really should have.
I think the point is that She did it all without Joel at all. I liked him not shooting people to get to her. She did it all without him. It was a great follow up to last week.
This game came out 10 years ago! So many of us have played the game but don't remember scene by scene which I actually think was the best way to experience this series. I originally played the remake on ps4 so 9 years ago for me but I only remember the main story beats..Only thing I remember from this episode was Ellie going rogue in the snow and killing heaps of people.
I liked your comparison of the game to the show in this review, solid work my man
Much appreciated!
Dude mikey from the Peg Canada. You were spot on! I beat this game in 2013 haven't played the remastered version till the show started, couldn't stop, ended up beating TLOUS2 few days ago. Iagree with you 100% Was hoping to see some infected or Joel taking ppl out, but it worked well for the show. The one thing I wished they did slightly off from the game is. Ellie turning Davids face to hamburger, Joel stops her! "Ellie, oh Baby Girl" think its more effective when Joel hs to stop her
Very emotional. If you didn’t feel some emotion when they hugged you have no ❤️. @Kristian you’ve really stepped up your game lately. I’m trying hard to share the things you cover that my friends care about. Why aren’t you doing BAD BATCH???
There is a small moment when Troy Baker (who plays James on the show but voices Joel in the game) eats the food vs how David eats it that is very telling.
I think the show is good but have been wanting more Clicker/infected stuff. I really missed that great sequence with Ellie and David in the warehouse where they take on the infected.
I've never played the game so i have no expectations but dang I just find this show shocking, suspenseful and surprising compelling. Heck I didn't even suspect they were cannibals til Ellis saw that ear on the floor. Such a great show indeed
I was suspicious when David questioned the faith of Troy Baker's character. He's meant to be a preacher and he's not talking about faith in God but faith in *himself* which kinda shows where he places himself among the people. The conversation with Ellie made me wonder if he was a good guy, but the "venison" remark in the kitchen and when he slapped Hannah and *especially* the way he said she'd always have a father, I got huuuuge predator vibes. The actor did a fantastic job riding the line between supposedly caring and secretly abusive.
Exactly. Made me think that girl had likely been a previous 'Ellie' type victim 😕
As a person who didn’t play the game, It was very mixed. there were parts where he looked like a good guy and then when he smacked the girl, I had all I needed to know.
Have you been listening to official podcast? The showrunners and Troy Baker talk through a lot of decisions they made that diff from the game. It's a very good listen to understand their thinking.
Yeah but a lot of their thinking, though mostly truthful, is still actually governed by budget and time restrictions - and they will never say that because it would be slapping HBO when really it isn't necessary to criticize the amount of risk HBO was willing to take on this series. But now the risk will be less and they can try more stuff.
I enjoyed the episode as it is but I can see where people who’ve played the games are expecting the two instances of action you mentioned. I understand why they made the decision not to include them but I can easily see tighter scenes that allude to those parts but add to the story and characters as presented here. If David and Ellie encountered an infected, even one incapacitated from the cold, and we could get a hint of how David sees the fungus that we learn later on.
Similarly, Joel could have encountered another person, maybe one of the goons where the bodies were or even the mother who questioned the stew meat. We could see how Joel reacts to either one in his desperation, perhaps adding to the idea we might have that he’ll make it in time to save her. Those people are going to find out what David and his men were doing at some point. I just think it would have been interesting if he encountered the wife of the man he killed. Now how does the mother react to Joel if she sees the bodies? Does she not care or does she tell him where David is? Her helping him save his daughter, despite what he did, would make the end where Joel and Ellie are taking their time leaving sit a little better with me. It’s a nitpick, but I was saying to my screen “Move your asses” as they walked away. But despite that, I enjoyed what they did.
I used to watch horror movies and now I don’t. I agree with you about the paranormal activity movie you watched. You were walking really fast from your car to your house, when you drove back from the theater. That’s exactly why I don’t watch scary movies anymore. I get too freaked out by it. Too many bad dreams.
F'ing-A I agree with that last gripe. Joe shows some FEARSOME physicality in that path to Ellie in the game. Even that fistfight with the tied up pair was brutal but brimming with that "Justified" gonna F sht up energy.
Thanks for the review man, great to listen to as always. Joel not picking everyone up did not bother me, but it would have justified how easily they can walk away from the town without anybody bothering them.
The videos showing the game and show frame for frame matches are awesome. There are a lot more than I expected/remember!
To your question at 4:34, I have not played the game purposely, so it felt like this guy was a good dude before the turns later on in the episode. What I love is the showrunners aim to take the audience to a range of emotions within a single episode than drag it along in 2-3 episodes. This could have easily been 3 episodes, but the formula they are doing to contain to 1 episode is making this work so well.
Amazing, thanks for feedback!
Never played the game but 100% thought Joel was going to dive in and save the day. But Ellie gets it DONE! This is exactly what i wanted to see from her, stand her own and Bella Ramsey 👌🏼 what a performance. As you said that one line, baby girl, is everything!
Not sure if this has been mentioned before but actors from the games did mocap as well as the voices.
Loving these lil in depth reviews of the episodes man and good to see someone playing along with the game at the same time and getting your perspective. just wanted to say if you’re loving the game you should give uncharted 2 a go at some point, all 4 games are great but 2 is genuinely on par with the last of us story wise, i know theres no tv show or anything to go off and the film which isnt really related to that game was terrible but even just for your own entertainment i would recommend giving it a wee go :)
As soon as they showed David preaching with a Bible and a makeshift sign made out of a sheet you knew what time it was.
I've never played the game, but I knew right from the first frame that David was a creep. I imagine most religious fanatics would appoint themselves as leaders of a community during an apocalypse like the opportunists they are. Also, I could've sworn Joel was gonna come in when the lodge was on fire and David was trying to rape Ellie, but the fact that she fought him off and sliced him up with that cleaver was awesome. Very dark episode, but still a great one. That moment at the end when Joel called her Baby Girl kind of made me well up a bit. One thing I didn't quite understand was why nobody was around when everything was going down. Where the hell was everyone?
You should have stuck to watching before playing because now you go into episodes with expectations.
As far as Joel taking out the whole town, I think that would have been a bit much in live action. First of all, it was established these were a scared group of people who are probably cowering in their homes in the middle of a blizzard. Why would they be out and about, when they presumed there was a group doing the hunting? Not to mention that they are essentially just innocent civilians and it would have made Joel a bit too cruel just taking them out without them being a direct threat. The men David was relying on for muscle were already taken out by Joel. David and James were occupied with Ellie. In the game, the town was on high alert because Ellie escaped and was being hunted, and then just the sheer need to have gameplay. I just think having Joel kill people indiscriminately would have been too contrived and not added anything to the plot or the show.
I've been pointing out that when it comes to the lack of infected the last few episodes it completely makes sense. Just think about it. when was the last time you saw a mushroom in winter? This was one thing that bugged me about the games. Seeing mushroom-infected people running around in the snow makes 0 sense to me.
If Joel had fought his way to Ellie like in the game, it would probably feel redundant because of what's going to happen later. All I'll say to avoid spoilers...
Never played the games. I think, in retrospect, there was opportunity and material available to soft play David longer. Incorporate the scene of them fighting a couple infected to build audience trust, and then play up the tension between him and James to make the audience feel like even if David wasn’t a total “good guy” he was at least on the audiences side by seemingly protecting Ellie from James. They then could have done a bigger rug pull later by revealing that Davids actually the biggest monster there.
But all that said I think what they did was absolutely effective and fine. It wasnt better or worse, just one story telling choice over another.
I also really love they did not have Joel come in to save her. There’s so much symbolism to what Ellie goes through and that wouldn't be as effective if she didn’t do it alone. She literally and metaphorically passed through fire, her stumbling out of the burning building almost a rebirth. I can only imagine we are going to see substantial changes in her character as a result of what she went through. And Joel as well, I feel like the fact he didnt get to her sooner is going to be significant for him.
I had a feeling the stew the cannibals were eating was that little girl’s dad who Joel killed
When he smacked that girl, I knew “something” was up with him. But I just thought a cult leader. But when that guy brought in the “Venison”…I literally said out loud…Oh shit!
Yeah, it definitely had culty vibes from the start. I've never played the game. I also think it's good that Joel didn't snipe a bunch of starving townsfolk.
I've played through the game so many times and even I was rooting for Joel to make it to the building to save Ellie. 🤣 Every episode has been amazing though, I do wish there were more sequences with the infected though. Feels like we do go long periods of time without seeing any. Maybe season 2 they will have a bigger budget and are able to have more set pieces with the infected.
I guess Joel didn’t go through the rest of the people in the town to get to Ellie was because he had already taking out the violent people in the town & the rest are just families who of course know nothing about the cannibalism.
As someone who has not played the game, my nerd instincts kicked in after seeing David, I knew he was some kind of piece of shit, but not that messed up. This was a great episode, I can't wait to see how it ends. Can't wait to start playing the game and seeing how an amazing a game this truly is
My one gripe about this show is that I want more time with the characters. I almost feel that we’re getting through these moments toooo quickly-
Yeah - if this "cannibal cult" storyline was a two episode arc like the Kansas City Arc I feel like they could have made a lot of small improvements and given us more action. I think this is a result of HBO not being sure how popular the show would be. Now we will get a lot more extended arcs.
@@writingref I think you’re absolutely right. It was great but it’s like they stripped away as much from it as possible, mainly the action. Hopefully Part 2 being split into two seasons will help this.
@@24Argie i can’t remember the last time anyone said any other person was right in w youtube comment section. This is truly a momentous occasion 🤪
I find that expectations are never a good idea. Whether I know the source material or not I go in as a viewer with an open mind. Let the creative team make their choices and then just enjoy what happens.
And afterwards, I can decide fairly, about what they did or didn't do.
Expectations are always a set up for negative reactions. Because best case scenario they do what's expected, and worst case you feel let down.
Didnt play the game. I think Joel not fighting with anyone was fine. He was barely recovered and had had some action waking up. I knew he was looking for Ellie and felt his struggle. wondered a bit when noone showing up while the building was on fire but it is debatable. Maybe the fire and the smoke weren't visible yet to the townsfolk. Or maybe the townsfolk didn't care or were too afraid to do anything since David led them with fear.
Haven't played the game but it wasn't necessary for Joel to go through the town picking off folks. Great episode of The Last of Us by the way
Well, in the game this cult is clearly much bigger - and its implied there are no children. So making this cult of people have mostly women and children and a few dudes who do the fighting and killing of people means Joel (and Ellie) have already taken out almost every threat by the time Joel makes it to the resort.
There are six dudes who go looking for Joel and Ellie and Joel takes out three of them. Ellie takes out two. The episode leaves one survivor. Joel could have sniped him or something . . . but if I had my choice of action the zombie attack would have been fa more impactful
I have not played the game. I thought David was super creepy right from the start.
Someone said to me that the reason David and that group decided to stay in that area is because the cold means the infected aren't as affective in the area. Apparently they establish that more in the game. Lots of other factors why like less raiders etc too
I wanted to/ thought David might be a good guy but couldn’t shake that “this show never turns out well for the main character” feeling lol another fantastic episode
At no point did I think David was a good guy. I've never played the game, but he gave off cult leader vibes from the start. Also, from the context clues, it was clear what... they were eating when they talked about the lack of game and running out of rations. As soon as they said they'd wait til spring to bury the guy we were like 👀...uh huh.
At the end, we were definitely waiting for Joel to turn up and save Elie, so that ending was a surprise.
I didn't miss the infected until after the episode, and that's from watching reactors who've played the game. Some good points I heard were the fact that if Elie and David had fought infected together that would have more credence to his conversation about them being alike aside from him just being a certified creep. Also, your friend Greg Alba pointed out that in the game you always feel the threat of the infected and that they might pop up, and while it hasn't bothered me thus far, I definitely see that POV, because for me the biggest threat in this world feels like the f'd up people you might run into. As a non game player having that pointed out makes me more aware that I'm not really noticing if the infected show up or not.
Enjoyed your reaction/review.
Bella Ramsey could play next X23 Wolverine. I'm glad some of shootout gameplay wasn't in game, it would get formulated where it's predictable but I agree seeing Joel shoot into place like a western would've been great I still think overall from adding guys getting stabbed and beaten with pipe is great substitute. It separated from the game without separating from the game. I'm glad it fade to black them walking away.
The first thing I thought when the episode started with David is "this dude is a cult leader." Immediately lol (I haven't played the game)
I agree that an early scene with infected would be nice, but was not necessary. It would be a nice tense sequence that further shows David and Ellie bonding/trusting each other via violence.
I’m far less on board for Joel shooting up anyone on his way to Ellie after he deals with the three who are trying to kill him. It’s a great gameplay sequence, but David’s crew are portrayed as heartless cannibal scavengers in the game. In the show, there are scared kids and families, so Joel showing up and killing more parents would be a far more villainous portrayal than the game’s more “justified” killing.
(And, of course, this TV version of Joel is older and less of a tank that the video game version… killing three guys with a still-infected wound in the harsh cold was plenty badass and brutal in my opinion.)
Without getting into spoilers of the season finale and Part II, I think they’ve got plenty of chances to make Joel into a killing machine with questionable morality.
Anyway, keep up the good work Kristian! As an old Collider fan, I’ve been finding my way back to your videos in recent months. You’ve been bringing your A-game and I look forward to your future Last of Us and Star Wars takes!
A little nitpick. Since they haven't shown Joel rampaging through the village, which is fine, they should've amped up the urgency to get there. Underline the fact that Joel is just a little too far away. A little too weak from his wound and too slow to save her.
A great episode, for sure, but if they gave the final moments just a tiny bit more time to show the desperation of both Ellie's and Joel's situations, the impact of the release, that she saves herself, plus Joel's relief would have hit a little harder.
I think this show added more to Elle and Joel. I played the game and everything from talking to creepy guy and making David pedi cannibal, escape, steakhouse on fire. The way they flesh out characters is great compared to the game we learn more about him. Ellie is a bad ass I think after this episode she could play Wolverine X23. Showing Joel voyage to get back to Ellie but she went Savage Ferrel Wolverine on David. Moment David caress Ellie hand he wanted more than equal. I thought it was risky taking vaccine for infection knowing it would kill Joel. I'm glad they took some parts of game out with tracking. This shows knows what to take out and expand more character. The worse than infected is humans. I'm sure see more infected on last episode. Be honest I like tv more than movies and this show validates it
I thought the episode was great. I do wish they had shown a brief scene of Ellie dealing with infected while holed up with David. I felt that was important for David to see to make it more believable later when he talks about her being capable and an equal.
Can’t believe there’s only a 40 minute episode left. I hope the ending doesn’t feel rushed.
i thought david was creepy from the beginning but when he first talked to ellie i started to think he was cool but i knew in the back of my head he wasnt
I agree Joel should've had to take out at least a few people while sneaking through the town. He basically just walked into town and found her. The showrunners said it's for both fans of the game and those who haven't played it but I think you will get more out of the show if you haven't played the game first. I'm still thoroughly enjoying it but I am starting to feel the departures too much. It kind of feels like they lessened Joel. Being only 9 episodes he was incapacitated for basically 25% of the show. I think in their adapting and doing less with the clickers and infected I'm almost losing why Joel is supposed to be such a badass. IDK if people who haven't played the game feel the same though
Love your reviews. My one small nitpick in what you said. The game actors aren’t just voice actors. They do all the mocap as well. They act the whole thing out.
There are some really interesting RUclips vids that show this.
Sorry to be a (slightly) negative twonk.
To me this was most brutal and visceral episode of the Last of Us!
Never played the game, but like everyone else I love this show and this episode was amazing. It's gonna be real hard to beat the 3rd for me, but this is close. Damn close. I loved it, and I have to say I didn't miss not seeing Joel kill a ton of people. I thought it was implied that's what was happened, especially at the end when they were standing right next to the burning building but completely unconcerned about other people showing up. I figured he took out anyone that would have been a threat. And you're right, I completely expected him to bust in at the end, but he didn't and I cheered when Ellie took that pedo out. Great, great stuff!
Granted I agree it would of been cool to see the infected attack on Ellie and David as well as building trust between them. But thinking about it it would of just created too many plot holes in the world they have created. Like why haven’t Ellie and Joel bump into these horde of infected before. Plus the purpose of the Cordyceps is to attack its target’s colony and procreate itself, why would it be in a area where there is no people around?
Never played the game. I got cult leader vibes. Should've guessed the cannablism angle but didn't. This episode was awesome. Loved how brutal the violence got, made the emotional end hit hard.
I've never played the video game and I knew David was gonna be a bad guy. They were trying too hard to make him seem nice so it was a dead give away. Also, the vibe in the room while he was giving his speech at the very beginning was very weird. They seem like they were kind of hostages or scared of him.
I haven’t played game. Don’t know spoilers. I don’t know why but I knew they were bad and I knew cannibalism angle was coming, I don’t know how. The “interrogation” was tremendous.
I played the game 3 times. I love the game and absolutely love this show wish uncharted had same treatment
Having not played the game I said to myself “Where did everyone else who lived here go?” Especially at the end when Joel was walking through. There would’ve been more doubt of Joel making it there if he had to face some more people along the way
Yes, as a person who hasn't played the game, it felt like Joel would take David out right when he was on top of Ellie (last minute) the same way Ellie shot that guy several episodes ago, when he was on top of Joel. It did feel like that might be coming, for sure.
Awesome.
Soo good. How the hell are we supposed to wait 18-24 months for season two after next week. So sad.
We could (I guess suggest), oh, hey, let's have our runners and clickers show up here while they are talking by the fire, perfect opportunity to see them fight. I would have loved it! BUT, they didn't and it was still so God damn masterfully executed. It's almost like they are flexing their powerful writing and acting and set design chops at this point. - 9.8/10
“Baby girl” are the two most important words in the last of us franchise. And they nailed it flawlessly. Joel and Ellie are officially father and daughter. And Joel will do whatever to keep her safe 😉 😉
Never played the game , I thought he’s an asshole from the beginning. Great episode
I have not played the game. David came off as a creepy dude right from the start.
I loved this episode but I agree, I wanted both Ellie and David fighting infected and Joel taking out David’s people. The episode worked without it but it could have been that much better with like 5 mins of footage added
5:55 wait until next week's episode
Whenever the series concludes, do you reckon you will give your full thoughts on the full game itself, or will that affect the algorithm?
Loved this episode! Yeah seeing more of the action bits with Joel would have been nice but I don't think it was needed here because.... Well let's just say the big finale is next week.? 🤐🤐🤐
Definitely was a great episode
Sorry to call you out, Kristian, but you only get to throw stuff at David in the game when it’s on the easiest mode. On normal or harder, you have to sneak up on him. No bottles or projectile weapons are even available. But no judgment, still a great game. Glad you’re playing it.