What a fantastic episode. All the feels. Anything is possible. True love can't be stopped. Even in a Zombie Pandemic.
Although I loved Frank's and Bill's story, it could've been waay shorter, especially considering that they both die anyway. It's still a great episode, but I can't help but feel a bit cheated from Joel and Ellie content.
There hasn't been a video game adaptation that has made me cry this much since Street Fighter
Exceptional! A whole movie in an episode and Linda Ronstadt, for the credits! Amazing!
Fantastic episode. Great storytelling and acting
RIP To the great Annie Wersching (who played Tess in the original game) who unfortunately lost her battle with cancer. She was a fantastic actress and will be dearly missed.
After like 30 minutes I started thinking “Well, this is taking longer than expected”, so I must admit it felt a liiiiittle like a filler episode to me. But it was beautifully done, I just longed for Joel and Ellie after a while. The only thing I’m really disappointed about, is the homophobia in the comments. They were gay in the game, and even if they weren’t, get over it. You were all born way too late for this type of behaviour.
I think I have depression now. HBO knows for sure how to keep me hyped til House of the Dragon 2. PEAK TV
Just so different compared to the fist two episodes
A masterpiece. Kino of the highest order.
Well, guys... Was it beautiful? Yes it was. Was it The Last of Us? Nope.
Thou shall not diss on any episode where the great Offerman appears.
Nick and Murray are absolute fantastic actors. Top notch episode for a top notch show. Acting, writing, directing, cinematography is all blowing my mind. Pedro is awesome. This is the way.
Here we are, this is beautiful art. Bill and Frank, we love you. Thank you.
Episode 3: WTF was that??! I want my time back!
Episode too long and i’m pretty sure it is not relevant at all for the rest of the season 1… let’s wait what the next episode’s got…!
Well, to be fair and to my point of view, this episode add nothing to the main story line... and I played the game.
You can fit pretty much anything between Joel and Ellie segment and it would have done the same.
Glad for those who enjoyed it. Personaly, I did not.
The title of this episode was on point! It was too long and the pace too slow for my taste. I really hope to see something else in the next episodes.
I cried throughout the entire episode!
A fantastic short film that’s bound to become the major highlight of this season for most, while also likely to trigger some mentally deficient adults.
One of its best qualities is that you could in theory tell this story with a straight couple , and it wouldn’t lessen any of its emotional impact.
It’s such an original, creative angle for a zombie apocalypse show, and Nick Offerman/Murray Bartlett both deliver career best performances here. If their section was a bit more fleshed out, I genuinely think you could make a great indie/arthouse film out of it.
I also love how it portrays a hardcore Republican character without making him some incapable buffoon, we don’t get enough of that in movies and tv.
Ps: I’m pretty sure they used an existing piece of music during the marriage montage , I’ve heard it before but can’t quite place where it’s from
This was a truly beautiful thing to watch. The whole cast and crew working at the highest level possible to make a genuine masterwork.
In general though, I hope people just accept that this is not a video game. The Last of Us was my favorite PS3 game. The Last of Us II was my favorite PS4 game. People who can't accept that they are not the same will be disappointed time and time again in the future if they keep expecting things to play out the same way. Accept that the games are an inspiration for a TV show and that many things that work in video games do not necessarily work in a live action medium. The show itself can't be all actiony all the time because frankly it would be entirely unrealistic for Joel to continue to live through constant fights with zombies, especially when in this world one bite and you're done. There's no cutting off a limb or anything else to stop the spread. Unless you're Ellie, if you get infected you die. There's no way if they were constantly fighting he'd make it like you can in a video game. You can't reload if you get mortally wounded when you're doing a TV show.
Great episode. Would have loved seeing Ellie and Bill curse at each other. But I understand that it wouldn't quite fit the mood. There will always be the game we can go back to.
A master piece of television.
Wow never seen so many comments straight after the airing of an episode and they were completely divided
one of the best episodes of television i have ever fucking seen
Usual disclaimer: never played the game, so I'm judging the series - not how much it resembles the videogame or how much it portrays my love for it.
Saying this cause of the amount of overenthusiastic reviews by fans of the game, which put this next to the greatest series ever after 2 episodes...
I found out a thing I never thought about before: the show is suffering a little for bringing too faithfully the videogame experience in some scenes. Which translated to a series some standard horror movie choices. It happened last time with the clicker sitch: it happens that they have to pass through a dark museum, creates a great setting for a videogame bit, but it's a little forced for a series/movie. Here again when Ellie goes in the basement alone. Come on. We can create 270 horrors by having a protagonist go into every basement, every corridor, every empty house and dark corner.. but it should have a solid motivation, not "girl thinks it's a good idea to go alone in a manhole in a infected-creatures world, finds a creature and decides to go close cause why not".
It does its best when it's telling a story and showing a world: through flashbacks, interactions, travelling.. when it goes too much into the "videogame level" kind of stuff, it gets redundant.
The part with Bill & Frank was remarkable, sweet and tragic and human at once. A depiction of a life spent together and what makes it worth living.
small IMO: Nick Offerman should try to convey emotions with his voice as well, his tone hardly changes
I don’t know man, this episode just didn’t catch on for me. Non the less i thought it was decent and it seemed important for character development.
An absolutely stunning hour of television with a triumph of a performance from Nick Offerman. Gorgeously crafted so that the horror comes from your own expectations based on the genre + what has come before in the series so far. And it was an amazing adaptation from the game in that it introduced a vital character and moved the story along as it needed to, but in a new and exciting way. This did NOT go the way that I (or anyone who has played the game) thought it would- and that's a good thing.
Thanks for this tiny beautiful story.
I have always said that The Last of Us is a game that I would watch as a TV series. Now that I'm watching it on HBO, I'm thinking this is the way I'd like to watch a game being played on YouTube or Twitch or whatever you're streaming on.
The third episode was a slow one, focusing on Bill's backstory, which is very different from the game, but it's a wonderful change, deeply emotional.
In the game, I never had the chance to get to know Bill more, and now that I have, I'm grateful that this show is expanding on what was already a beautiful story.
Did not see that one coming! Still loved it!
Getting bored. Been far too many deep moments already, and not enough action. Last thing the show needed was a filler episode.
I guess Neil was out of the office the day this one was written.
Best tv episode of anything I have seen in forever
I dont like it. Why Bill is dead? This is The Last of Us not a romantic gay spin off of Bill and Frank!
This episode perfectly builds up Joel’s newfound devotion to Ellie. He is broken from failing at saving his daughter and Tess, but through Bill’s encouragement, is able to lean into his purpose as a protector, just like Bill. Great acting, especially Pedro Pascal’s at the end, and brilliant directing/writing.
This is one for the hardcore fans of the game that read all the paper notes. And all the others, this is another magnificent episode, based on story telling and emotions, that makes anyone that is human cry.
Ah, Murray, you can try to hide it all you want but I know that smile. :sweat_smile:
I'm glad I didn't look up the list of guest appearances beforehand because that was a treat.
Such a quiet and emotional episode, shot so beautifully.
Isn't it too early for people to be mad at gay stuff?
Who's gonna tell them...
A very solid 1/10 for Ep3
If anyone is wondering why this is a lovefest for this terrible episode, just know that trakt is actively deleting any negative comments. Even ones that aren't in anyway offense. I know because it happened to me, and has been happening more and more lately.
As my previous comment mentioned, This was a poor filler episode.
Never commented on Trakt before, but wow what an episode! Felt compelled. One of the best bits of television I have seen in recent memory.
When I discovered Frank and Bill playing in 2013 after reading that note that Frank left him orginally in the game I never imagined not even in my wildest dreams that I would be able to see this mastery of story, this piece of art. Thank you so much for breaking with the myth that tv/film adaptations from vg are never good. I love where the show is going, and I hope this project makes an example for all the industry of what you should/shouldn't do when you get apart from the original story.
Superb , a super episode ; I don’t know why but It reminds me of The Leftovers . Both actors are just incredible … “But from an objective point of view It’s incredible romantic……”
Anyone who didn’t cry through this is a FireFly…and a fart
I just LOVE how so many people are butthurt by this episode. Just goes to show how much this is still needed in our world. This was a masterpiece in storytelling.
Gosh, this episode was beautiful.
It’s always strawberries. From Shakespeare to Firefly to The Last of Us.
I could have skipped this episode and missed nothing.
An hour later and still haven't recovered from this ep. The most Nick Offerman has me emotional since "Leslie and Ron". That last shot zooming back into the edge of their bedroom, Frank's drawing of Bill, and Linda Ronstadt... I may have typed myself into tearing up about it all over again just now.
Not the episode involving Bill that I was expecting at all.
I remember Bill mentioning Frank in the game but felt there wasn't enough background to truly feel what he was feeling or fulyl understand what it was he had lost... now I know!!
This episode was not only an incredible episode on it's own for a tv show it made the character Bill, and the game itself, that much better!
Ellie in the cellar was a little disturbing though LOL
The only thing I didn't like about this episode was that Bill died, meaning we didn't get to see him interact with Ellie, which was a wonderful part of the original game.
Aside from that, this episode is near faultless. It's the most original thing the show has done so far, by taking a side character from the game and fleshing out his backstory. It's deep, it's emotional, and it's a joy to watch.
Anyone complaining about wokeness and forced LGBT content has no clue what they're talking about. Bill and Frank were always a couple, even in the game. It's just that we didn't meet Frank in the game because he was already gone. Literally the only part of any of this episode that is not faithful to the source material is the fact that Bill died before Joel and Ellie got there.
wow, I want a spin off series about Bill & Frank!!
My heart just shattered into one million pieces
Linda Ronstadt - Long long time:
Love will abide, take things in stride
Sounds like good advice but there's no one at my side
And time washes clean love's wounds unseen
That's what someone told me but I don't know what it means
'Cause I've done everything I know to try and make you mine
And I think I'm gonna love you for a long long time
Caught in my fears
Blinking back the tears
I can't say you hurt me when you never let me near
And I never drew one response from you
All the while you fell all over girls you never knew
'Cause I've done everything I know to try and make you mine
And I think it's gonna hurt me for a long long time
Wait for the day
You'll go away
Knowing that you warned me of the price I'd have to pay
And life's full of flaws
Who knows the cause?
Living in the memory of a love that never was
'Cause I've done everything I know to try and change your mind
And I think I'm gonna miss you for a long long time
'Cause I've done everything I know to try and make you mine
And I think I'm gonna love you for a long long time
This singular episode, which I initially didn’t think I would like in the beginning, became more incredible than entire movies. It was beautiful, poetic and entirely self encapsulated in a tiny little world where people can still pick out their little slice of happiness.
To all those who hated the episode, replace bill with a female in your head if you have to, but open your eyes to why this story was so fulfilling and poetic in a world filled with meaningless death and endless suffering.
Damn...! That was such a emotional rollercoaster......
Well I was not expecting that. Absolutely beautiful episode. That note had me in tears.
I don't think I'll forget this episode for a long, long time. I loved the change in pace from the first two episodes and didn't even really miss Joel and Ellie, which goes to show just how good this was. Loved the performances and the story that was told including the deeper themes and messages. Beautiful and heartbreaking stuff, I love it. The quality of this show continues.
Fantastic epsiode but I can't help but feel robbed of Bill + Ellie interactions and the whole school section. Guess we have to wait a bit longer for the first Bloater.
As soon as I saw Linda Ronstadt, I knew. =)
Wow. I feel like this never happens in these types of shows. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and something horrible to happen the ENTIRE episode. But this was, ultimately, a heartbreakingly happy ending. And it was all about love. Such a beautiful well-rounded story.
That last shot was perfection.
“I was never afraid before you showed up.”
Absolutely incredible episode. Loved every minute of it esp relationship between Bill and Frank was portrayed so well.
Wait, how the hell would Ellie even begin to know what a damn deodorant stick is?
Whoever gave this less than a 10/10 probably misclicked because they tears fogging their vision. Absolute masterpiece even if it doesn't follow the game canon!
What an emotional rollercoaster! This is by far the best episode yet!
What a beautiful episode; I'll never be able to hear that Linda Ronstadt song again without thinking of it. Can Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett be considered for guest acting awards in tandem?
THEY PROMISED ME ZOMBIES AND ALL I HAVE NOW IS DEPRESSION
What a beautiful episode, I don't remember an episode like this for years, very well done, just perfect.
Which version do you prefer? The Game or the Show? I will have to go with the show, its more happy, kinda.
This too early to have a filler episode. Waste of an hour. Watch the first 5 mins and last 5 mins. Rest has zero value to story progression.
I cried, then I cried some more and then I cried again. I imagine how this episode will be attacked by people who didn't receive love from their parents (right wings) and I just want to fuck it. this episode alone made tlou win awards and more awards, what perfection.
I have to keep reminding myself this is not going to be just like the game, and this episode is no exception. This episode changes several things I was looking forward to being adapted such as the bloater, and Bill and Ellies interactions. As someone who's played the game, the deep dive into Bill and Franks story was nice to see. However, without the games knowledge this episode is just a filler.
it's like watching UP all over again...
watching nick offerman giggles joyfully at strawberries was so wholesome
Loved the Cumberland Farms shout out.
I cried. I'm not afraid to admit it.
how am i supposed to just continue living my life after watching that episode?!?!?! like i have to try to go to bed and wake up for work tomorrow?!?! just absolutely incredible and heartbreaking. will stick with me for a long time
Wasn't expecting to cry today. What an absolutely beautiful episode.
This is it folks, this is peak television. What we have here is one of the most gut wrenching and masterfully crafted episodes ever brought to screen. Absolutely fucking phenomenal with career best performances from Murray Bartlett and Nick Oferman. Holy shit this will stick with me.
Tears. Tears everywhere. Again. I know some people won’t like this episode, but if you haven’t caught on yet, this is a story about love, and this was a beautifully placed story about that.
That was beautifully done. And I know how that sounds but I think they gave them a happy ending.
Working off script from the game, the episode takes the opportunity to expand on a character with such depth to really flesh out the true meaning of this series. Even for a slow episode, we can appreciate how beautifully they handled this delicate love story.
"i was never afraid before you showed up" yeah you can stop right there, i was already crying :sob: i wasn't ready for all the TEARS TODAY
And there it is. The first great episode of the season.
Also slightly boring episode. Like I do not care about the backstory of Bill and Frank. I know that the show can't be exactly as the game is, but I wish that Bill was alive and that him and Ellie had their snark going on. I also wish that they went to the school to get the car battery cause thats when you first see a bloater and its like omg.
oh my god ellie's shirt!!
omg, this episode is so good !!!
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Wow. That was some compelling sh*t.