The Last of Us - HBO *Spoilers* See warning in post #1

The decision in the end of the episode appears they are going to proceed though with the plan, even accepting those odds.

They've still no idea how big it is or the job ahead of them but they're probably in too deep to turn back at this point.

I'd agree that it's overconfidence or maybe naivety as to their abilities but in the context, I wouldn't call it a ludicrous plot.

I didn't like this episode at all.

I've no interest in the game, it's all going downhill for me now with Joel killed off and introducing Ferra, Wolves etc.

Those of you who know the game might be enjoying it but as someone who fell in love with sesason 1 based just on show it's lost it's way.

Thought the sex scene was ludicrously placed.

Would have been better suited for when they were in the tent in the last episode, rather than after they've seen a several dead bodies hanging from the ceiling, been chased by assault rifle wielding militia, killing 2 men by shooting 1 in the head and stabbing 1 in the neck, and just about evaded a horde of infected that they watched butcher a militia squad with Ellie having her arm munched on.

Can't say I'd be too much in the mood myself. Always a trope I've disliked to shoe-horn in a passionate kiss or sex scene where it's not realistic.

I think the reason behind the sex scene wasn't so much "dead bodies and nearly dying is sexy", and more to do with their extreme near-death experience (particularly with Dinah thinking Ellie was infected and she was going to have to kill her) and Dinah revealing her pregnancy thereby making them both realise they want to be with each other, want a future together, and have been getting so close to each other but neither having the courage to actually make a move. So the heightened emotions of what they'd just been through went into overdrive.

They've clearly been extremely close for a number of years but it never being the right time, plus Dinah was with Jesse. Seems like their kiss at the dance was the first time they did that but obviously Dinah seemed high/drunk and then Joel's death meant nothing came of it. Then Dinah thought Ellie sacrificed herself by getting bit and that she'd have to kill Ellie when Ellie turned.

There's a lot going on there beyond "We nearly died. Drop your pants."

As for the episode itself, I thought it was okay. The record store scenes were good (yeah, probably dumb idea to start whacking drums when even though you checked outside for soldiers, you're in an abandoned store in an apocalypse where monsters literally are attuned to noise), the action scenes was decent. Best part of the episode though were Jeffrey Wright's scenes. Been really looking forward to seeing what he does and how they expand on his character compared to the game, and he's not disappointing.

As long as it doesn't turn into a GenZ love story..

surprised no Tommy in the ep.

Thought it was a good episode myself. The sex scene didn't seem that contrived since the sexual tension between them had been building for years and only a few hours before (assuming Ellie slept for more than a few minutes), Ellie had just saved Dinah's life, explained that she would die for her but that wasn't what had just happened.

I loved the "Take on Me" performance, had no idea that was original to the video game. Lovely arrangement of it.

I can't get over the level of **** being thrown at Bella Ramsey. We get it, she's not conventionally attractive and you don't fancy her. That doesn't make her a bad actress and, if anything, makes the series more realistic. Dinah is actually the anomaly here: how realistic is it for someone growing up in a post apocalyptic world like they have to still be walking around looking like a supermodel?

I dont think Dinah looks like a supermodel but i do think she is played by a better actress than Bella. There is more focus on Bella now as she is playing the singular main character the whole show is revolving around.

Not every criticism is due to attraction/ or lack of, or some hang up from the video game. Bella is I think an average actress but I think the show is still good.

The ones who did, and then gave up on the game based upon these premaure feelings, really missed out on a masterpiece!

I remember why I never played this game. It came a year after the walking dead game from tale tale games, which has a very similar story. About a guy being taken to prison when the outbreak happens and finds a girl alone in her backyard and takes her to find her parents.

https://youtu.be/7Ly9cDgH15I?si=FQzg5cos6eKRy0ru

This.

It was passion because of heightened tension , adrenaline and with a large dose of relief after a few near death experiences .

Thought it was a lovely episode and best so far.

The drums thing was a bit mad . But Ellie finding and playing the guitar was beautiful

Aha of all things .. I love that song ! .. And Dina's reaction . Both thinking of Joel while also expressing their love for each other , wordlessly.

Dina is a great character .

I hope we don't lose her in this foolish attack on the Wolves .

And don't tell me , gamers !

Bizarre to simply cast any Bella criticism as some sort of "attractiveness issue".

It's as much of a majority and size thing.

Also, she does the extremes well, Joel deaths etc but her day to day portrayal of the character (banter, chat) comes across as a 13 year old dealing with authority issues.

I definitely wasn't a fan of Ellie in the first season but find myself liking her a lot more this one especially when she is having a laugh with Dina. And the guitar solo was a bloody class bit of TV .