Aww, man. I was doing fine until the letter
Wow I wasn't ready for this! This episode was an emotional rollercoaster. What a masterpiece! Ive been crying rivers. Wow! Pure perfection!
im such a mess now
I mostly forgot about Bill from the game, He was a good character, sure but he never had that much to him, but this episode did him more than justice imo, I love that they didn't try to make him just another sacrifice in the road to deliver Ellie but instead gave him a proper background story, it was a really good episode overall
Beautiful and sad. My eyes were red and I was crying big, fat tears by the end of it, but I so prefer this version of their story to the game. Sixteen years in any world, with someone you love who loves you, is remarkable and worthy of ALL the screen time.
10/10 for Bill and Frank, and for the sensitivity given to their heartwarming and heartbreaking tale.
On the one hand, it feels a bit like a filler episode. On the other hand, how do they manage to land these gut punches for characters we barely know? Also, Nick Offerman was brilliant here, sad that he isn't around for more.
Good and touching episode, but not the masterpiece most of the people are talking about.
Truly one of the best TV episodes ever made. I love that the show is building so much on what was already heavily implied in the game, but also staying incredibly true to it. I'm having trouble seeing how they are going to continue to top themselves with future episodes as the first three have been masterpieces.
I seriously thought that Frank will at some point kill Bill. Haha, what a twist “Kill Bill”. It turned out to be a total surprise. This episode is not scary and creepy at all, which makes it special compared to the first two. If Don’t expect a adrenaline rush here.
This episode of "The Last of Us" is remarkable for its successful representation of homosexual characters in a post-apocalyptic world. The two characters are well-developed and complementary, with the survivalist having a touch of sophistication. The unique and touching love story adds a lot of humanity and realism to the series. Unlike other works, the theme of homosexuality is not simply included to please a community, but it truly adds value to the story and is fully integrated into the plot. This shows a successful and respectful representation of diversity.
One of the greatest love stories on television. I haven't cried with an episode for a long time and that episode hurt my heart so bad
absolute masterpiece. Going down as one of the best in history
Wow. That was some compelling sh*t.
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 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!
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
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!
Best tv episode of anything I have seen in forever
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...
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.
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
wow, I want a spin off series about Bill & Frank!!
My heart just shattered into one million pieces
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!!
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