I wish my wife talked about me, the way you talk about this show. 😂 Great episode.

@chalk1415

Жыл бұрын

woah

@gandalfthegrey6101

Жыл бұрын

You hit your wife with a wombo combo!?

@javierlopez3756

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@sushiwooshi3965

Жыл бұрын

Dang :/

@dont-touch-mepg1392

Жыл бұрын

Dude they made Joel a racist basically, they had a woman who just met Ellie (FOURTEEN) and gives her something to use when FUCKING and praises communism (100 million dead in counting) and not to mention jow dumb it is that Joel told his brother she's the cure and he just goes, "ok Joel go out alone with her, take NONE of my men with u and I know u said u can't do it but I got faith in u, so run off alone with the most important thing in the world and hopefully u don't die". If he weren't so happy for leftism and shit he would see these flaws. Not just that but attention to detail is Ellie trying to whistle...... Ummmm wtf. Only show to ever introduce ppl and spend mad time on them just to say bye at the end. Kinda like bill and Frank.

"I wasnt scared until I met you" Bill to Frank, foreshadowing how Joel will feel about Ellie.

@CaBobProductions

Жыл бұрын

Ughhhhh amazing catch, SO GOOD.

@Startupsandsushi

Жыл бұрын

The HBO tv series remakes Frank and Bills love story as one of bliss and hope - them having lived out their entire lives and having many good years together. The HBO series made Bill’s love for Frank a redemption and hope story rather than a warning and bitter story of love lost.

My favorite part was when Ellie rested her head against Joel’s back while they were on the horse. So subtle but such a sweet moment.

@nataliesgames

Жыл бұрын

+++

@ranchu85

Жыл бұрын

As a dad that hit the feels

pascal's acting in this episode was too fucking good. the way he conveys the long lasting trauma he's had from losing sarah on his face and spilling all of his bottled up emotions to tommy, the one person he trusts, about how he's scared. i felt sick the whole time. such an amazing episode and i can't wait for the rest of the season.

@avamagnanti5509

Жыл бұрын

"i'm failing in my sleep, it's all i do, it's all i've ever done" had me bawling, rhe acting was insane

@taemcatboy

Жыл бұрын

@@avamagnanti5509 his delivery of the line GUTTED ME. the guilt he has for not being able to save the people he loved/cared for. and he is afraid because he can feel himself growing attached to ellie, but he doesn’t want to fail her. i notice that he closed himself off to ellie far more than he does in the game. its subtle but tells so much about joel. cried like a fucking baby watching this episode

@HypocritesExposd

Жыл бұрын

After that speech, Tommy had zero chance or choice of turning him down. Joel conveying his failures as a protector hit so much harder. When playing the game, I felt invincible as Joel, but watching the show, he feels so much more real. Strong and reliable, but also vulnerable. The game is easily in my top 3 of all time and this show has potential to make my top 3 shows as well. I hope they keep this up!

@dash7661

Жыл бұрын

“ games have the freedom of not following logic “ can’t wait when abby shows up in episode 8😂

As a person with panic disorder, their representation of how and when panic attacks develop is so accurate. It made me so emotional to watch, I was incredibly impressed to see myself so clearly in Joel this episode.

@dont-touch-mepg1392

Жыл бұрын

Why do soooo many 1st world ppl have "panic attacks"? Literally panic attacks are UNHEARD of in Africa and other places like it. Ethiopians don't panic. Fulfill humans needs and coddle em in safe towns with money and they find things to "panic" over.

@Bloodhound3323

Жыл бұрын

@@dont-touch-mepg1392dog what the fuck are u talking abt

@roddur1000

Жыл бұрын

@@dont-touch-mepg1392 Damn maybe if Ethiopians did have more panic in their lifestyle theyd be able to work harder and find food. But i guess not...

@EIrondx

Жыл бұрын

@@dont-touch-mepg1392 The confused hostility is strong in this one. Try to do your research as to why. Africa has its own battles with mental and psychological health issues. Just nowhere near as sensationalized and healthcare focused as the western nations.

@corbinmerla3451

Жыл бұрын

@@dont-touch-mepg1392fuck off man, just because you’ve never experienced panic attacks doesn’t make they don’t exist and aren’t problems for a lot of other people

Some say it "lacks more action" ..But if the show do more actions, those same people will say "too much plot armor" ..Humans are truly fascinating

@christiancallaghan8551

Жыл бұрын

They’ve barely had any action scenes and most of them have been meh

@markdelavega4953

Жыл бұрын

​@@christiancallaghan8551 we have played the game gazillion times.. if you want action then you should play the game...if you want forgiveness, get religion

@topgeorge6908

Жыл бұрын

@@christiancallaghan8551 Every episode except for the 6th had some action. More than that and it would just get boring and repetitive

@paulc6785

Жыл бұрын

I got a new one for ya then. It lacked action and there was too much plot armour especially ep 5. Those two brothers were beyond dumb.

@blublubblub

Жыл бұрын

​@@paulc6785 It's called living their whole lives in a QZ. So actual armor, not plot armor. Get learnt some critical understanding.

There is no heartbreaking death in this episode, yet I cry because of how warm and emotional it is. *That's* how good the writing is.

@alexbarcovsky4319

Жыл бұрын

You might not realize it but for the first timers it looks like Joel died at the end. Like everyone who I know that hasnt played the game think hes dead. This episode hit the first timers HARD.

@viral4983

Жыл бұрын

@@alexbarcovsky4319 this is true! i actually did think he died in the game and was relieved when she asked for medicine. i hope they pull of the episode like the DCL, her looking for medicine and then flashbacks to how she lost her best friend + love

@dont-touch-mepg1392

Жыл бұрын

@@viral4983 lol why u just str8 spoil shit for him.

@dont-touch-mepg1392

Жыл бұрын

Dude they made Joel a racist basically, they had a woman who just met Ellie (FOURTEEN) and gives her something to use when FUCKING and praises communism (100 million dead in counting) and not to mention jow dumb it is that Joel told his brother she's the cure and he just goes, "ok Joel go out alone with her, take NONE of my men with u and I know u said u can't do it but I got faith in u, so run off alone with the most important thing in the world and hopefully u don't die". If he weren't so happy for leftism and shit he would see these flaws. Not just that but attention to detail is Ellie trying to whistle...... Ummmm wtf. Only show to ever introduce ppl and spend mad time on them just to say bye at the end. Kinda like bill and Frank.

@alexbarcovsky4319

Жыл бұрын

​@@dont-touch-mepg1392 It was a menstrual cup. I love how you just broadcasted that you are a 100% virgin.

Glad you touched a good bit on the Joel/Tommy scene where Pedro is absolutely acting his ass off. Seeing Joel that vulnerable was heart wrenching. Possibly my favorite scene in the show so far.

@dont-touch-mepg1392

Жыл бұрын

Yea but it's stupid. If u tell tommy that shit and then tommy let's the cure for humanity just leave the town of hundreds without sending an army with him or at least SOME ppl then it makes no sense. That's EXACTLY y Joel didn't tell him in the game so it wouldn't be that. Tommy bout to have a kid to and he's just like yea Joel I know u said u can't do it and ur having heart problems but good luck. Not to mention a woman meet a FOURTEEN YEAR OLD and before even knowing her it's here's something for fucking. And yea Communism gooooood. Only 100 million dead from it. And Joel's racist yaaaaay!!!!

@away8886

Жыл бұрын

Easily my favorite

This also explains why episode 3 was so important, it wasn’t just the letter it was the idea of “not being afraid until you showed up”. And now Joel’s afraid, overwhelmingly so

@thestarspark2288

Жыл бұрын

Yes nice link!

@willnash7907

Жыл бұрын

good catch!

@emericcson123

Жыл бұрын

I keep thinking about that line whenever Ellie gets into trouble and Joel is helping her. Such a true feeling of parents or parent figures (I experienced it when my little brother was born as I was old enough to comprehend the responsibility I had for him then).

The couple in the beginning of the episode deserve their own sitcom

The old couple being unusually calm tells me they’ve already been held at gun point too many times and don’t care anymore

@StaminaMC

Жыл бұрын

Or that they’ve had a good innings all things considered, and being taken out by a bullet is way better than being feasted upon by the undead…? 😅

This is definitely Pedro's best performance since Oberyn Martell

@AngeloRosales64

Жыл бұрын

I dunno dude. I think you’re forgetting about Marcus Moreno.

@venat-

Жыл бұрын

Yeah oberyn martell performance blows minds

@Mink-yu8nu

Жыл бұрын

And Prospect.

@moonman8450

Жыл бұрын

„YOU KILLED HER CHILDREEEN!!!“

@CodexQuinn

Жыл бұрын

@@venat- Joel walks out with a revolver at the end and turns to Marlene. "Have they told you who I am?"

Joel's monologue was so raw and heart-wrenching. Pedro nailed that. He nails that repressed built-up turmoil and wow the way it all bubbles over as he says "All I do is fail"??? Wow man

I dig vulnerable Joel. I remember the last scene in part 2 where ellie wanted to try to forgive Joel. That was absolutely amazing but if there's anything I'd like to change there, is to see Joel more vulnerable and more expressive of his feelings rathen than hiding it 24/7.

@1bwash

Жыл бұрын

100% agree! The show improves upon the game by having characters be more expressive. Of course people will have their walls up at first, but it doesn't make much sense that they spend all that time together and Joel is refusing to open up.

@inari3298

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@MonsterIcee

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking to forward to Joel singing “If I ever were to lose you”

@majorevangelism

Жыл бұрын

@@1bwashNot many ppl realize this, but in the Part 1 remake, Joel has anxiety meds on his nightstand.

@mukke9728

Жыл бұрын

@@majorevangelism I find it compelling to see complex characters. However, Joel was one in TLOU I. He wasn't anymore in TLOU II where he was only an over-apologetic, always-scared dad that served as motivation for the main character. It is a big fuck up. That the remake, cleverly releases shortly before the series starts, now tries to cover this fuck up is honestly a bit dishonest to me. Joel had trauma, but Joel sure as hell did not anxiety in TLOU I - at least as written originally.

To play devil's advocate, I interpreted Ellie running away in the game as her trying to make Joel come after her. She doesn't hide when Joel and Tommy show up. She says "I'm up here." It's a childish reaction, but I feel like it makes sense for Ellie's in-game character. They played the confrontation really well in the show. I just think that her escape in the game definitely held more significance than "to introduce more gameplay."

@inari3298

Жыл бұрын

A fair opinion to have, nevertheless I liked that part of the game as well.

@ythemc4070

Жыл бұрын

@@inari3298 Yeah that's what I was trying to say, I feel he's a little too harsh on the way the game plays this scene

@traviscue2099

Жыл бұрын

I'd agree. I think this entire section was done better in the game. Also when Tommy looks over and sees Ellie and Joel, it pushes him to talk with Maria. I understand why they kept it all in Jackson on the show though.

@Sulejmani123

Жыл бұрын

Fair opinion but that mini battle with npcs on the way there and even at the house was thrown in there just for gameplay sake, let's be real

@ythemc4070

Жыл бұрын

@@Sulejmani123 oh for sure. But it's not like the whole section is there just for the purpose of gameplay. Can't blame a game for having gameplay in it ya know

The dog sniffing scene, Joel is panicking because he is reminded of how he fail Sarah in a similar situation. The dog is there because Jackson people don't have a scanner to test for infection. Everytime he has a panic attack it's in situation when he feels he can't protect Ellie.

I've never played the game so I have nothing to compare it to. It stands alone as a great drama so the writers did a great job.

@eshai27

Жыл бұрын

The game is 10× better, play it once at least

@BatAmerica

Жыл бұрын

@KC Thank you.

@tommytomato4943

Жыл бұрын

@KC theyre just too dumb to do it good

I also love all the various references to the Part 2 in this episode. One is Ellie saying she wanted to go to space. Second is Joel saying he wants to get a farm, which is actually what Dina says she wants to do in Part 2. Speaking of Dina, she's the girl in the cafeteria, which was awesome. Also, when Tommy talks about his true description of his sniper rifle and Ellie asks him to teach her. That's a flashback from the second game. Lastly is Ellie's horse, Shimmer.

also like to point out the Shimmer cameo... i almost cried when baby Shimmer apeared... then actually cried when Joel was talking to Tommy then continued to cry during the Joel and Ellie fight... yet another fantastic episode

Episode 3: "I've never been afraid until I met you."

Pedro's monologue had me shedding so much tears. Just the contrast to what the convo with Tommy was originally from the game to this, and sharing his recognition of struggling thru the journey having panic attacks and being frozen in moments of fear for losing someone close brought such emotion and vulnerability to accept he wasn't able to care for Ellie at that point. Just from how Pedro's voice shudders in that fear and emotion is what really got me. Nothing but amazing writing and performances all around with this episode I'm so happy for how this show's been so far

@elainazimmerman5105

Жыл бұрын

Same that part had me crying so hard

I loved this episode. It really starts to break down the invincible and emotionally stoic facade of Joel. It shows that he, like many of us, has fears and demons and worries about the future that we can only ignore for so long - and confronting them is hard. He is such a grounded and believable character in this episode especially. It felt like watching a real person. And that’s before we even get into Ellie’s character development, the pivotal choices Joel has to make, the very complex differences in outlook between himself and his brother, the themes of loss and protecting the ones you love…the list goes on. literal 10/10

@treystaton282

Жыл бұрын

You don't think it is stupid Tess died because Tommy left him on read? That he wouldn't just say I am happy, don't look for me?

Pedro pascal gave it his all this episode and you can see it. Absolutely fantastic.

@elainazimmerman5105

Жыл бұрын

He made me cry in this episode

When Joel broke crying down while talking to his brother, it really hit me. As a middle-aged man who has slowed down more than a step, the thought of not being able to protect my family hurts

@elck3

Жыл бұрын

Do you cry about it though? I much preferred the subtle characterization of this same conflict in the game instead of outright crying.

@joshuahoover6841

Жыл бұрын

@@elck3 I didn't break down and cry, but I definitely got emotional.

@DannyMakesVideosIGuess

Жыл бұрын

@@elck3 Well I doubt OP has had his daughter die in his arms...

@gagetaylor192

Жыл бұрын

@@elck3 I think if your daughter died in your arms in such a traumatic way and the world was giving you a second chance, the idea of not being able to do it would probably terrify anybody to tears. Even somebody as stonewalled as Joel. He's human too. Joel is already a broken man and going through all of that again would make him do god only knows what.

@MixelsLab

Жыл бұрын

@@elck3 He probably hasn't cried properly in many years and he's just reunited with his brother, who's possibly the only person he can really open up to? After not knowing if he's even alive? It makes a lot of sense he'd have a degree of emotional release in this situation, he's dealt with one big thing and now has to deal with another one that's way scarier. Also Joshua's family aren't likely in imminent danger, lol. Crying is a totally normal thing for guys to do in many situations. I never got the feeling game joel wouldn't cry.. Just if it happened it was in moments we weren't seeing in the game.

I weirdly appreciated them not showing Ellie overhearing Joel’s conversation with Tommy. They show her outside so you know it’s possible but refrain from actually showing it. I appreciate the restraint

@M.Hvistendal

Жыл бұрын

You also don't know exactly how much she heard. Did she only hear from "I need you to take her" (or something like that) or did she hear the whole convo. There is a big diffenrence in how she would preceive it. Amazing writing in this show!!

@IamAcerbus

Жыл бұрын

Less is indeed more

@gagetaylor192

Жыл бұрын

The show doesn't insult your intelligence by having to explain every minor thing. Also gives you more reasons to watch the show all over again so you catch new things you missed before.

The dog sniffing scene is a callback to the first episode when the dog Mercy was starting at Nana, he could sense that she was infected.

I love the small touch of Ellie meeting Dina for the first time in this episode as well. Dunno if you all missed it but seeing it I'm certainly looking forward to seeing the two in the next season. Yes despite the controversy surrounding the second game, I'm certain something absolutely unbelievably good could be made from part 2. As always great video man!

I personally think the ending of the show is gonna hit a lot harder emotionally, than the ending of the game... Specifically because joel is just so much more humanized in the show!

@JMStheONE

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I think about how they’re gonna portray the finale every single day. (That I’m not think about mandalorian season 3 that is😂)

@homielander5924

Жыл бұрын

He won’t die in the show like he did in the game

@ppgod6989

Жыл бұрын

@@homielander5924 did they confirm that ?

@Jaynationlit

Жыл бұрын

@@homielander5924 right did they confirm that??

@phillipeulee4441

Жыл бұрын

@@homielander5924 Hopefully

I'm just blown away by Bella's acting. The character feels so real and natural, it's just wild how perfectly she channels that. Pedro is great as well. I understand people grew to love the characters as they were in the game, but in the show, they feel more magnetic.

@tylerblue9691

Жыл бұрын

You also have to remember Bella is British like how can she do such a good job suppressing her accent??

@JordanEvansMusic

Жыл бұрын

This might be the best partner casting of all time. Even seeing them together in press interviews their chemistry is unbelievable electric and contagious

@mukke9728

Жыл бұрын

Really? I find she lacks the emotional range of most other actors. Her performance never come close to Pedro, Nick Offerman, or Frank's and Tess's actors. Granted, they have more experience, but Ashley Johnons's motion-captured face had more emotions than Bella in all episodes.

@JordanEvansMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@mukke9728 I disagree. After Pedro of course I think she’s an absolute superstar

@mukke9728

Жыл бұрын

@@JordanEvansMusic But because she is the second most shown character or because she actually delivers good performances? Especially in the first four episodes she basically just was "pissed" as her emotion.

Joel's monologue to Tommy, for some reason, reminds me of Mike's monologue to his daughter-in-law in S1E6 of Better Call Saul. The same guilt and shame and sorrow. It's Emmy worthy

In the podcast, Neil explained they wanted to include Jackson in part 1 but didn’t have the time or budget, and at first I was caught off guard with the changes but I loved it!

ik joel is supposed to be old but they realllllllyyyyy need to get the scene right when he interrogates the two people to find ellie

i’m almost as excited for your videos going in depth on the episodes as much as i am for the actual episode. such an amazing show definitely my favorite

Thank you so much for the great captioning!!!

I love this goddamn show so much. My life is anticipating the new episode on Sunday and then watching, and then listening to the pod on monday, and then watching your video whenever it comes out, then waiting very impatiently for the new episode again.

I feel like the people wanting more action and saying that episodes like this are filler don't understand what the point of this show is. The point of this show isn't to be an action packed gore mania. The whole point of this show is Joel and Ellie, and their relationship. Any episode that focuses on them is far from filler, considering those two characters are the main point of the show.

Absolutely loving these reviews dude, keep it up!

The scene where Ellie hears the knock and then sees it's Tommy is so poignent to me. I grew up with two working parents that weren't able to take time off for daytime school events like my classmate's stay at home parents could. So you know they aren't coming for you, but deep down you still think "it would be nice if they came through that door..." And when they don't, you don't get upset, just disappointed and then you chide yourself for feeling disappointed bc "you knew they weren't gonna come for you anyway." Bella's face was such a perfect capture of that, wordlessly.

I though paddy had it in the bag in this show but the Emmy’s should honestly go to the the leads of the last us absolutely amazing. I knew I’d like this show but they blew my expectations out the water . Joel’s scene with tommy is so emotional and everyone with kids can relate

I love this episode but it's also sad to know that these five days joel and Ellie spent together were their most happiest time together cuz after this everything is not the same 😭

@elihlecele5972

Жыл бұрын

Man it's gonna be intense after this

@IndianChad2005

Жыл бұрын

Actually their bond is going to get stronger

@gunslinger3667

Жыл бұрын

@@IndianChad2005 ik their bond does get stronger but that happens when Ellie has to go through something tragic so that's why I said they just spent their happiest time together rn

@MixelsLab

Жыл бұрын

@@gunslinger3667 idk? they have a lot of happy times in the flashbacks in part 2? they have a bunch of happy time together between games?

@gunslinger3667

Жыл бұрын

@@MixelsLab ya but in the back of Ellie's mins she always had a doubt whether Joel lied to her about what happened at the surgery

_”I don’t know if we’re going to have another episode 3 on our hands in terms of audience reactions.”_ Oh, I’m sure the entire internet will handle this with as much grace and rationality as they did episode 3.

@inari3298

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I believe you're right... Episode 3 for me at least was... Really really really well made, I really like seeing something original, rather than just a complete remake of the game.

I love how the game have the action, and the serie have the story. For me it's perfect.

I agree 100%. This episode really embodies their relationship. So many great added jokes too and scenes. The show continues to do such a fantastic job taking the most important scenes from the game & adding to the story. Some lines I loved: "Damn," the couple: "You made them soup?" and the infamous scene from the game.

I’ve never heard a more perfect rendition of a song then at the end of the episode. That song will haunt me forever in a good way.

Thank you for doing these!

This series keep shining , id say the moment when Joel thought he saw his lost daughter and what could have been of her was heart wrenching. Definitely one of my best moments , along side the argument between Ellie and Joel that night in the episode. Overall id choose this as the best emotional episode , better than 3, but thats just me

I couldn’t figure out why Joel, in the past few episodes, has at least one point where he’s really out of breath. I thought maybe they were going to change up the part where he gets stabbed (or in the game, impaled) and give him pneumonia or something. But the panic attack thing is so good. The way Joel and Ellie’s relationship unfolds in the game is so fantastic, but the game allows it to happen in so many more hours. I think they’re doing as good of a job as they possibly can with the amount of time they’re given in 9 episodes.

Pedro definitely stole this entire episode with his stellar performance.

I think becoming a subscriber of yours has helped me become better at watching shows or movies. I watch this show with massive amounts of attention because I am held in by the amazing acting and story. My partner falls asleep sometimes because the episodes have those slow moments that are more dialogue based. I would not be so wrapped up with dialogue or character/ relationship building if it wasn't for finding you GOT vids. So thank you for helping me become a better television appreciator.

I'm usually the one scoffing at people complaining it isn't enough like the games, but there was something I sorely missed this episode. And that's the moment in the first game after the raiders at the dam are finished off and Tommy looks over at an excited Ellie rambling at Joel. And you can see that Joel is very concerned for Ellie, asking if she's hurt. Tommy can see how much Joel cares about Ellie and it shocks him into accepting the offer to escort her. It was some satisfying show-don't-tell that tells us that the dynamic between Ellie and Joel had definitely changed. Tommy could see that Joel's growing love for Ellie was tormenting him. I wish they'd kept that scene.

@dewainalexander6615

Жыл бұрын

Tommy did have a knowing smile when Joel gave Ellie a choice. He knows Joel cares about Ellie as a daughter. It may not have been done the same but the point was made. Plus Joel's whole monolog was I care about this kid to see her die like sarah. Just differently put on screen.

I have to say, having Joel go though such emotional pain in this episode kinda shows that despite all the emotional shields and jadedness he seemed to have at the start his still not over Sarahs death, and the fact that he's starting to feel those same fatherly pangs for Ellie is just opening those wounds and despite the 20 years he's still just as vulnerable as the day she died. His mask is slipping not only to Ellie but also to himself and he is not prepared or quite knows how to deal with it.

at first i didnt understand the reason behind creating a tv adaptation(besides profit ofc) since i thought they would just keep the story 100% the same to avoid backlash from fans but man was i proven wrong. I used to have a very love/hate relationship with joel but i still thought he was an excellent, realistic character, now, only 6 episodes in, im already growing more attached to pedro's version. i was at a very different stage of my life when i first watched a walkthrough of the first game(i was too poor to afford a ps4 lol) and its somewhat comforting(?) to have it in another form again. my father died last summer and was always super closed off but became somewhat more open as his condition got worse and watching joel panic at the sudden thought of not being able to care for his daughter really reminded me of what he was like in those last few months. i didnt even realize i was crying at the moment where he saw the woman he imagined was sarah until my friend next to me told me. obviously the shows not perfect but i think theyve been getting pretty damn close

Super great portrayal of what panic attacks look like as well as coping mechanisms to help with them. For example him grabbing the cold pole is a great coping mechanism to deal with anxiety and panic attacks which is temperature change. Feeling something cold, or hot can help you feel grounded and deal with panic disorders.

to me the most entertaining parts of the show are the bonding scenes between ellie and joel, so i don’t understand people who complain about them being boring!! it’s literally the best part of the show

I also loved how they added to show a young Shimmer (Ellie’s horse in Part 2)

Amazing show. Brought me to tears: their confrontation in the room in episode 6, Ellie’s reaction to Henry, and episode 3 ending

I loved hearing your thoughts on the show versus the video game. Thanks for sharing!

I loved this episode but I agree with the scene in the science lab. I do feel the game handled it better than the show. This isn't to say it was completely horrible, just that it could have been done better. It was so amazing in the game because I FELT the impact Joel had on his body. The wound was just so much more gruesome and gnarly in the game: Joel falls off a glass rail and gets stabbed in the chest. It actually made me worry how Joel was going to survive because it was just SO violent. In the show, while the scene was shocking, the wound just came out of nowhere. It had nowhere near the impact as it did in the game. Then, in the game, it showcases the bond with Ellie as she fends off attackers and carries Joel slowly to their horse. Another one of my favourite subtle moments in the game was when Ellie stayed with Joel after Henry leaves with Sam: Ellie willingly throws herself into danger when she's in a place of safety just to stay with Joel. In the show, (maybe im forgetting a scene who knows) but I don't think we really got that one moment of Ellie throwing herself into danger in a place of safety. I mean yeah in the show Ellie did kind of fend off the attackers but it didn't feel the same because of another missed opportunity which was having the scene take place outside in the show. The game had it take place indoors which added to the sense of claustrophobia as you had to play as Joel, who had to traverse over windows and shelves all while being injured and having their vision fade in and out. That made it seem visceral. I know games and shows are different mediums and perhaps that was why the game made me feel so much more as we are actually placed in the shoes of Joel and perhaps the experience was lacking because I had played the game before I watched the show but I feel like they could have improved on that. I don't want to seem like a hater of the show because I genuinely do love it and the attention to detail it has to the world of the last of us. A neat little one I noticed was how Maria introduced a baby horse named Shimmer and in The Last Of Us Part 2 we meet that exact same horse all grown up called Shimmer! That small little dialogue just put a goofy grin on my face. Aside from that small scene yet another homerun for mister Craig Mazin and the entire crew who worked on this show!

@Susanoo7108

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The show has kinda established that this version of Ellie is kinda crap at shooting, it wouldn't really have worked to replicate fighting out of the university, since game Ellie is more competent with a gun. Also, I think the show has their relationship at a different stage compared to the game. The show has them bond more slowly cause they start off kinda hostile and distant with each other, whereas in the game they're a bit more "friendly" when they first set off on their journey. Either way, I think the show has done well to illustrate the strength of their bond in others ways that weren't in the games.

Joel in this episode really reminded me of bill’s line “I was never afraid before you showed up”. such great continuity

amazing episode , god I love this show, It's been a while since a show made me feel like this.

I feel like this was already the general consensus by the 2nd episode, but Pedro is nailing Joel’s voice, while also adding his own spin on it. I’ve always loved Pedro pascal but that was my biggest worry, is that he’d just sound like pedro, but the voice he’s using is great

Your use of "wombo combo" is the whole reason I clicked on this :D Bravo

6:41 I grew up in the prairies in an area around a lot of reservations and this couple reminded me of many First Nations couples I’d seen growing up. I really loved this scene, their dry humour, her beaded earrings, cabin in the middle of no where, all of it felt so authentic and made me smile the whole time

i usually watch the episodes by myself before i watch them with my partner, as we are students who live in separate houses and the schedule isn’t really great. but this episode was the first one i got to watch with them where i had not seen it prior. i’ve been in love with the games for years, but they’ve only seen the very beginning of the game and nothing more. everything now is new territory for them. i was sitting there with tears in my eyes as i quoted joel and ellie’s argument. god, when the fucking fade in of joel’s unbroken watch with him and sarah setting ornaments on the tree-we were bawling. there’s something so powerful about a show that can simply have something like that emotionally destroy someone. it’s too good. plus, episode 5 and 6 ruined my mom as well. originally, i asked my mom if she would watch the show when it came out (way back in 2022), and she said yes, not really expecting to enjoy it. now she’s so invested, and is so anxious when each episode comes out to see was happens. plus, she is always up for seeing pedro (we have the same taste in men). also i discussed with my partner that i wanted them to try to get the role for lev (obviously just a silly dream), but they’re an asian-american trans actor who i think would make an incredible lev. we;re actually working on a cosplay right now, and we’ll post it the tlou Reddit when it’s done.

@dedalus6188

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oh i need to see that cosplay! im sure its gonna be awesome!

Craig Mazin in The Last of Us podcast talks about his Lord of the Rings influence, I think that scene with the horses and the dog sniffing was directly inspired by the scene in The Two Towers where the Riders of Rohan surround Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. The mixture of the horses surrounding the pair, and the shaky, chaotic filming really reminded me of that scene and might be why you thought it seemed familiar

Pedro deserves awards for this performance.

I'm looking forward to the remaining episodes.

Having played the game. I knew that the action was going to take the back seat. This was going to be pivotal point for Joel and Ellie's realtionship so my expectations were high, while I was disappointed with a few aspects it was still fantastic episode. Great performances, Cinematography was beautiful, the locations were amazing and their ability to add new changes to the story while still following the source material is just simply amazing. Fantastic episode 👏

A change I really liked was how the confrontation between Joel and Ellie was given space to sink in and viewers could really feel its lingering implications and impact. The game unfortunately undercuts this powerful emotional moment by suddenly having the characters be suddenly ambushed and all the weight of the moment is swept aside for a quick gunfight that takes players out of the affective space the scene so expertly invoked up to that point.

That couple in the cabin were a great addition! The comedic timing between the couple was amazing!

The argument between Joel and Ellie was heartbreaking to watch, and really broke me to see both characters tear each other down. Pedro and Bella both did a stupendous job together. I adore their dynamic, both on and off screen.

"And i sure as hell aint your dad" that shit broke me ngl

The emotions in this episode hit me right in the face. My favorite ep. till now

I love this episode and this video. Joel’s emotions being explored was such a good idea and i absolutely love the scene where Joel looks at the person who looks like Sarah. Best scene in the show so far for me

I thought it was rushed but still packed an emotional wallop

6:54 this is the kind of world building that makes The Last of Us such a great show. I’m sure a movie or miniseries about these two characters in the cabin would be delightful, I would totally watch it!

sad we didnt get the joel injury sequence from the game, one of the best parts of the game. also showcases ellie protecting joel. still like the show alot though.

@hellothere2464

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the thing is that joel here is nearly sixty and they’re being a lot more realistic with the injuries in this show, so falling from a two story building and then being impaled by rebar would definitely have killed him. i did love the way joel’s injury was portrayed in the game though since it made the player feel a lot weaker as well

@hwykng82

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@@hellothere2464 i didnt have to be the exact rebar injury, could have been the same one. Just felt like the whole university sequence was rushed.

@hellothere2464

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@@hwykng82 yeah that makes sense

@tobinalmackx8626

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@@hwykng82 As someone who also really wanted to see it adapted, its borderline immersion breaking in the game as well. There is really no way he could have actually survived that in the conditions shown in the game.

Would’ve preferred the raider scene playing out more closely to the game. After Joel gets injured, she’s resourceful enough to get him off the rebar, and then shortly after, maybe before I can’t remember exact timing. But guys, she shoots a few guys, then gets a baseball bat to the head. Then shoots the guy after that. I just like that the game shows her combat prowess really well. That being said, I think the show execution is still incredible. Her begging him to wake up was fucking top tier acting.

Perhaps one of the best portrayals of panic attacks since James Gandolfini‘s Tony Soprano

Watch out for Tommy; He’S a CoMmY!!

Every episode brings me to tears the best show I’ve ever seen

"Lacks more action" makes sense in a TV setting, because as a human being, you will do everything in your power to avoid conflict to keep the loved ones around you safe. But this show also showed that the character will not hesitate to kill if it is absolutely necessary, thus not affecting the character adapted from the game. They truly did find a sweet spot that balances game and TV.

Showing Joel's vulnerability will make what he does later on that much more impactful & meaningful. If you've played the game we all know what Joel does & is capable of. Think it's a great addition to his character.

My only complaint so far is the University scene. It didn't have to be action packed but it would have been nice to have had a longer encounter with the raiders and make Joel's injury a little more impactful. When I watched it I just felt like oh okay I guess.

Oh you know we're going to get another episode 3 reaction next episode.

Just give Pedro the damn Emmy already.

Can we just all agree though that the couple in the beginning of this episode are S tier new favorite characters.

I am watching this with 4 family members who know nothing about the game but are long time HBO subscribers with high standards for TV and are LOVING it right now. I think that a lot of the common complaints with the show are from people like myself who are constantly comparing the show to the game instead of just sitting back and taking it in like we would any other show. I think both mediums do things better in certain regards than the other which I actually really like in retrospect. When watching the show live though, I find I'm overanalyzing everything unnecessarily.

When I was a (very short) child, an airport drug sniffing dog smelled me up and down for what felt like forever. I had no drugs on me lol but I was so scared. I've been terrified of those dogs ever since lol so in that scene I FELT Joel's panick (for different reasons, obviously lol).

Yes another great episode! Pedral’s acting is amazing! I think since GOT & everyone just wants to complain about adaptations but you can’t expect a show to be like video game! There are no a thousand lives & do overs so idk what game players want this show is awesome & it’s sad they can’t see it

ok but ellie with a beanie on looks ADORABLE??

I think the next episode will jump between flashbacks and current time. Like in left behind

The Last of us show just shits flawless diamonds

You could tell he was holding his acting back to give Bella a chance to shine in the argument scene. Especially after that Oscar worthy scene with Tommy right before. Jesus that one hit like a semi. Probably cause it was new and unexpected.

What long road? We have barely spent time with Joel and Ellie.

I’ve really liked your week to week review of the show. I just wanted to say.. you usually say “adaption”, when the correct word is “adaptation”. There’s an extra syllable. Just to help you bro. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

By far the best episode so far IMO

Their performance has been brilliant ! Also yes, Joel seems a lot more like a real human here and not a super soldier which makes more sense in a TV show

Your reference to Game of Thrones is spot on. Pedro Pascal was fortunate that his character got killed off (in spectacular fashion) when the show was at its peak. He didn't have to take part in the stupiding of the show in the later seasons. Bella Ramsey wasn't so lucky.

6 th episode broke my heart, such a wonderful acting