The Last of Us Episode 4 BREAKDOWN - Spoilers, Reaction, Ending Explained, Easter Eggs!

[@sillyskater2]

The inclusion of Ellie’s joke book and Bill’s magazine scene were perfect. And she got Joel to laugh and so it begins 😂❤

[@buffnipz]

Joel turning away to smile and then fully letting his guard down as they keep laughing was a great moment

[@MarkArnoldMusic]

The jump cut to Ellie sleeping was not only in the game, but also evocative of the same jump cut with Sarah when they put on Joel's movie in the first episode. A subtle inference that a fatherly bond is forming.

[@ICU1337]

Nice catch with Sarah 🤔👏🏽

[@shelby4771]

Nice I forgot about that!

[@asmrlons1219]

Good catch! I missed it but really appreciate it all that much more now that you mention it ♥️

[@kavid8120]

i don’t think they should worry about “topping” previous Episodes. I think they should just continue with solid episodes with great writing and acting and the fans will have no choice but to love it.

[@Workingfilms]

This, I don’t think every episode needs to be crazy mind blowing, the story needs time to just move along and build.

[@LaCheeserie]

Exactly. People were mad at HoTD for a forced action moment. And the season is in the can. Not like this is snl and they can whip up an episode to piggyback on the momentum of a standalone episode

[@KyleOfTheBeard]

Grace, I definitely think they needed to kill the guy who Ellie shot; he tried to kill Joel and also could’ve given the Kansas City group specifics on them both. With him dead, Joel and Ellie still have the upper hand with the element of surprise and the fact that no one knows who they are, what they look like, and how equipped they are (other than what they found in the truck).

[@system0fadowner251]

Exactly. There's no way they could trust him, and it was way too big a risk. This was a great ep for developing Joel and Ellies kinship, and I really enjoyed the humor, but I agree with Grace that they should've spent a little more time introducing these new characters and given us a bit more to maintain hype. It felt like the entire ep was just set up for what im sure will be insanity next week. Hunters, Henry, Sam, and a bloater all about to collide.

[@KyleOfTheBeard]

@@system0fadowner251 it felt very much like a part one of a two-part section of the story. Honestly was surprised how short it was though. Felt a bit rushed for sure.

[@system0fadowner251]

@KyleOfTheBeard yeah and like Grace pointed out, this would've been perfectly fine if we were binging the show. With a week to week wait tho, it can kinda stall the momentum imo. As a fan of the game, I was still enthralled, but I wonder how ppl unfamiliar with Sam and Henry feel about it.

[@skyatoro]

I don’t think they have to give a “water cooler moment” every single episode. Walking dead did that and it’s such a turn off.

[@system0fadowner251]

@Sky Toro I would disagree that Walking Dead did that every episode, outside maybe the first 2 to 3 seasons (the peak of the quality imo). That show had much bigger issues tho once walkers became basically a smelly nuisance rather than a terror to be feared. So far tlou is excelling in making its infected feel extremely dangerous and scary, even when there's only 1 or 2. It makes moments like the clickers or the coming Bloater feel much more terrifying. I definitely liked this ep, I just kinda felt like it was missing something after the density of the last 3.

[@davidkanno4539]

Where the relationship between Joel and Ellie is truly the heart of the show, I didn't mind seeing an entire episode of them just bonding and learning to work together. I was smiling most of the episode.

[@Workingfilms]

100%

[@Sanj1n]

Even though I liked episode 3, I prefer to continue with main story and follow Joel and Ellie adventures. They are also releasing episode 5 this Friday to avoid superbowl

[@jamiegdubois]

They are? How exciting!!!

[@Sanj1n]

@@jamiegdubois Yes, I just heard they are giving an early release date to ep 5.

[@reignrl]

@@Sanj1n just for hbo max, itll still air on sunday

[@Markadown]

That's amazing to hear.

[@shelby4771]

omg that's the best news ever!

[@nydabeats]

Episode 3 was cool for what it was but it was like a side quest, I'm glad were back on track with the main story line and episode 4 was amazing, masterful mix of tense, emotional and funny.

[@EpicFetchQuest]

The jump cut of Ellie awake then asleep in the car was directly from the game. This whole episode was fan service in the best possible way and I'm here for it!

[@blackbirdnoodle9546]

Finished the episode and im still tearing up. When Joel laughed at the end. it was so touching. and when he smiled when ellie joked. I love this so much

[@PIayer_01]

You didn’t feel the relationship between Tess and Joel because Joel closed himself off. Remember before Tess died she said “I never asked you to feel the way I felt”

[@Duderonemy]

Exactly this. He didn't let anyone in after Sarah died. His and Tess's relationship was a survival partnership, and even if she loved him, she knew he wouldn't return the feelings.

[@DankwaBrooks]

7:23 My favorite pun was "It doesn't matter how much you push the envelope. It'll still be stationary." 😂🤣😂

[@juanra85]

I think this episode was still very emotional. I don't think it was quite the breather, because it felt like a rollercoaster. You have the tender and bittersweet moments between Ellie and Joel, as well as the fear that something terrible might happen, plus the despair that Joel and others in that world feel.

[@ryans413]

They even drive pass a rollercoaster lol

[@3IRDDY]

Joel and Ellie laughing at the end was everything. 🤍😭

[@simpleplanfan011]

I loved how they recreated the magazine scene. They did it SO well! It really felt like the game. I also love how much Joel and Ellie are finally bonding. The joke book was cute in the game and is especially endearing in the show.

[@REJEKT_DEAD]

Episode 3 was good but I was way more entertained by this episode and the relationship forming between Joel and Ellie and I am very glad to be back with them. 9/10

[@sarcasmxkate]

I think what you're not taking into consideration is that while we love Bill and Frank and Sam and Henry, what we're really watching for is Joel and Ellie. The story between those characters is what makes the game so special. Yes, the gameplay is great and we all love a "zombie" story done right, but the connection between those two characters is so phenomenally done that you can watch just the cut scenes and still have a great time.

[@jamiegdubois]

As someone who absolutely *loved* episode 3, I enjoyed this episode. As you mentioned Grace, it would have been almost impossible to have topped episode 3, so I think they did a pretty good job with what they had and I really enjoyed seeing Ellie and Joel bound more. Plus, I’m a big fan of Melanie Lynskey (Kathleen); she’s amazing in Yellowjackets, so I’m excited to see her next week too!

[@Aussie27Legend]

lynskey supremacy

[@darkweeknd33]

Honestly I liked this episode more than the 3rd one even though I loved both! Gets better every time imo

[@Paradox-dy3ve]

This was my favorite episode yet by far. I really loved the way they've developed Joel and Ellie's relationship, and the story was incredibly gripping. I've really loved the whole show so far but from my pov it just keeps getting better.

[@SixIsSickOG]

I think Ellie cutting the stalker wasn't like evil dark...she wanted to see what they are made of. Whats underneath an infected, which is an important identity question for herself, as she is infected. Also i think its an act of self hate and her being disgusted by what she might be.

[@Babylauncher3000]

Ellie has been taught to view infected as literal monsters her entire life and for pretty good reason. She currently blames them for the unnecessary deaths of both Riley and Tess.

[@tygressblade]

As far as the chemistry between Joel and Tess compared to Bill and Frank…Joel wasn’t in love with Tess like Bill was with Frank. That was palpable difference. As far as groups, I grew up being excluded from groups. One, being a 5 year old girl with ADHD when girls weren’t supposed to have ADHD and two, I observed a lot about groups growing up. People who pack together in traumatic situations don’t always make great decisions. I have always been careful of what groups I associate with and the leaders who I follow. I know that is a bit personal. But this show delves into what happens when our societal social contract breaks down. I would love hear other people’s feedback on that.

[@bobbyswanson3498]

i actually appreciated this episode for being a cut to the chase getting the plot back on track but also delivering some really good moments of character development like the talk of doing bad things and ellie and joel laughing

[@ghostwolf1435]

This was much better than episode 3 This progressed the plot forward I loved it

[@ghostwolf1435]

I liked episode 3 but I found it more of a self contained episode I found this one far more compelling my personal opinion

[@JG-mg3if]

Episode 3 is probably the best for me. Well between 3 n 1.

[@jimidando]

what i like about the episode structure ist that the scenes, like killing the guy, ignoring the injured before or Ellie putting the gun in her jacket instead of her bag, feel like quick time events, that would change future outcomes of the story, depending on what was chosen.

[@shelby4771]

I freaking loved this episode and the chemistry between Joel and Ellie and him finally laughing (probably out of exhaustion 😂) made this entire episode for me. He's starting to let himself care for her and she's learning so much from him. I think it was a perfect emotional break after episode 3.

[@Sheed96]

so true... you're not going to laugh with someone you don't care for

[@Starlightclod]

I think having Bill and Frank only in episode 3 makes the impact even greater and giving ppl a breather in ep 4 is a good way to go

[@Aussie27Legend]

For sure, I appreciate that they put a lot of work into improving that section of the game but seeing people be like "can they top billstown" is a very funny statement as someone who has played both games and that section being one of the most forgettable haha.

[@fatheranthony4pope]

I think Kathleen is the one that squealed to Fedra, Henry knows, and now she is trying to cover her tracks so that she isn't deposed by the others.

[@Nerevar5me]

Wish that’s what happened 😢

[@WaffleCone927]

The guy ellie shoots plays into so many game details, both one and 2. Injured Enemies stalling for time, enemies noticing bodies, enemies having names (tlou2)

[@neutralman9124]

Continuing Bill and Frank's story would really dampen the impact of episode 3. I've seen that episode three times now, and it's one of the greatest things TV has ever made.

[@aryzen2781]

episode 3 was trash and irrelevant. waste of an episode.

[@Justjames283]

What a great episode!

[@neutralman9124]

@aryzen2781 No but thanks for your pointless response.

[@aryzen2781]

@@neutralman9124 can say the same thing about your comment.

[@neutralman9124]

@@aryzen2781 Yet you replied. Get a life.

[@diegopansini3152]

This was MUCH better than episode 3. It actually moved the main plot, and we had a lot happen

[@sateleim]

this is a joel and ellie show not a bill and frank show and i think that later it will be especially evident how instrumental ep 4 is for their future relationship.

[@Him_Downstairs36]

The guy Ellie shot. She paralyzed him. He mentioned he couldn’t move his legs

[@DoriDoesVoices]

I really enjoyed the subtle notes of discomfort between Joel and Ellie after their encounter with that one member of the rebel faction. I wasn’t big on Bella in this role at first but she’s really grown on me as Ellie. She’s cheeky and fun but very sincere and endearing. A lot of her lines could be cringe but it never came off that way. Wonderful!

[@johnshepard8556]

No bella really is not doing it for me as ellie i just don't feel like she has the right personality that she has in the games

[@roxanne66]

I loved this episode! I don’t think it was a let down at all

[@derf0007]

He wasn't innocent. He probably had been ambushing and killing people prior to Ellie and Joel. Plus, in the game they are cannibals.

[@AaronWilson55]

I liked that the show returned a bit towards the game. The sinkhole is definitely harboring a bloater as the previews have shown.

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

It's a building episode. Episode 4 of House of the Dragon was a character building episode as well, wasn't a problem there. You may be overthinking this.

[@Gregor_Von_DOOM]

Ellie asked Joel if it's hard killing the infected knowing they used to be human. She cut that infected face open and didn't see a human underneath and freely killed it. Shooting the person shook her but says it wasn't the first. I'm guessing in the show we discover when Riley doesn't turn Ellie had to kill her and having to shoot that person is why she was in tears.

[@noahmitts2262]

Grace has clearly never suffered from osteoporosis or gone on long hikes

[@ozarkrunner]

The fuel issue is water is absorbed from the atmosphere. On flight lines the fuel trucks and the aircraft using jet fuel (kerosene) have a port to bleed off the moisture that's collected overnight.

[@Aussie27Legend]

the more you know!

[@Hamer_100]

In the game the hunters beg for their lives after you have wounded them. If you don't kill them then they try to fight back, so you are forced to kill them & I think the young man begging was to make it like the game.

[@blix99]

This episode felt amazing!!! I was at the edge of my seat the whole episode!

[@diegoreyes3604]

My favorite episode. THIS was the heart of the game. Joel and Ellie’s relationship.

[@raymondseye]

What an incredible bonding episode experience between the two leads. Another intense episode. You can tell something big about to happen in the upcoming episodes.

[@raymondseye]

Lost a reply. How do I retrieve it?

[@monsterking1973]

Vary great episode love that they adapted, the dialogue when they were in the truck and loved that they had Ellies jokes

[@RJ_____________]

Grace, i dont know if you are reading about the games of The Last of us or if you are watching the cutscenes, but i will suggest you to watch the cutscenes of both of the games.

[@0802alexander]

I'm gay and i can appreciate the larger story of the show as i was heartbroken and a pile of tears about episode 3.

[@maurinovillegas8543]

I'm literally watching the episode. And your notification just appeared. We don't whatch a series until we see your review! thank you grace!

[@redd1315]

I used to run a lot and by the time i was 27 my knees were messed up so bad. Its my own fault for not taking better care of myself or thinking of how my bad habits would affect my future but i definitely relate to all the knee stuff.

[@lucasblanco5383]

all my faves posting their breakdowns at the same time sunday night eating good

[@Nihilist_Porcupine]

Episode 5 should be another heart string puller... I think they're just gonna make us cry every other week.

[@etheth888]

I didn't notice any product placement in this episode at all until you talked about it in your breakdown lol

[@Animanji]

Way better episode than 3 in my opinion. Finally gave Joel and Ellie some much needed screentime. Bella Ramsey showed why she was picked for the role, and I enjoyed Pedro here as well.

[@solyentbrak1]

Its actually this week we will find out, so happy we getting episode 5 early!

[@Amadi1]

I wake up at any slightest sound at night! Yes that glass on the floor would wake me up!!

[@nikunjmalhotra]

I don't think that episode 3 was sad. It was very heartfelt and gave a perfect goodbye to Bill and Frank, both lived a full life filled with love. ❤️

[@apierre6]

As someone who played the game, I love how they are expanding on Henry and Sam. One of the great things about going from video games to TV is that they don't have to spend as much time on quests and moving characters from point A to point B It can spend more time fleshing out backstories.

[@imabutcher8495]

I liked episode 3, but as some have already mentioned it did feel like a side mission. I liked getting back to the main mission with Joel and Ellie. Also, that guy definitely had to die. You let a guy like that go he would be able to describe you to his group, but also would just get another weapon from them and come after you, or pull the same trap on another group.

[@entropy22]

I dont understand why they had to sleep in the wood ON THE GROUND. Wasnt it safer inside of a car??

[@zenla1033]

Car is easier to spot. A car with people inside is a car with gas = kill people, take car. A car with no gas - is just junk.

[@entropy22]

@@zenla1033 they were literally sleeping next to the car

[@OwnYourBaldSpot]

Last episode you mentioned the story striking anyone who’s forged that kind of relationship, I agree, but for me, this episode does that with Joel and Elle too. So, I loved both! Joel was completely shut off from people and any hope for his life, and seeing the process of trying to open up again, as we all must when that happens, is very moving for me

[@R2Mike]

And I get why people missed bill missed being gay....there was no love stuff and he just said he was my partner. That's it...then this magazine. Some people skip the scenes....it was so short and to think they dedicated this whole episode to them is just weird. It's even stranger if that's the highlight of the season for you..the one thing that didn't happen in the game

[@TheMagicJIZZ]

There was a tree with B + F There was obvious hints of being gay.

[@dakota3841]

that smash cut to ellie being asleep is actually from the game as well!

[@RJ_____________]

i also think that will be tough to any episode of this The Last of us Series on HBO surpass the quality of episode 3. atleast to me. episode 3 is phenomenal, in my opinion. i liked episode 4. i liked how the relationship of Ellie and Joel were developed even more on this episode. i liked Kathleen. the actress did a good job as this new character so far, in my opinion. great video, Grace. that was nice to hear your thoughts about episode 4 of this The Last of us series.

[@andresayes1284]

I think the roller coaster shown in the episode is Diamondback in King's Island, which wasn't built until 2009

[@andresayes1284]

Correction: it's actually Mamba from Worlds of Fun and it was built in 1998

[@Kajunmulisha4747]

5 min into your video and i can say all bills game action sequences are comming next week from the ep5 teaser. As a fan of game and show, im not ready for sam and henry. Sam and henry in the game were imo just as impactful of bill and frank in the show. Very interested to see it though Ellies pun book was enough for me. This episode really solidified her as ellie imo

[@wrenchguy2937]

I didn't like episode 3 as much as everyone. Really wanted ellie and bill to connect lol. Couldn't get past that.

[@noemiecansier8466]

Joel being too honest as Ellie points out in Episode 3 is actually great subtle setup for things he does later in the story now that I think of it.

[@hallo9062]

Grace Episode 3 destroyed me I'm glad that episode 4 was more calm. I need time to recover 💔

[@adriand9656]

SO happy Episode 5 is airing early on Friday to get ahead of the Super Bowl

[@DorianOfficial_]

nah this ep was great and the moments between joel and ellie made me smile and the cliffhanger made me even more excited for the next episode

[@waylo0820]

This episode was sooo good! Those little moments between ellie and Joel. Perfection. I feel like Grace doesnt enjoy the show and has a hard time understanding why people do😂 She thought we were all gonna turn away at episode 3 and the opposite happened. And as for "that man" he absolutely needed to kill him. He was the only living witness that they are there.

[@jacobkirk1846]

The reason why the Cordyceps hasn’t effected other animals is because in real life, different types of Cordyceps specialise in one particular species of host each, rather than spreading to a range of targets each. So this branch likely adapted to specialise in just people as it’s chosen host. Leaving the rest of nature to thrive while humanity dies out.

[@coolhive2941]

I didn’t mind this slower episode so much because it was shorter in length too. So I didn’t feel any kind of drag on the momentum. It was a breather.

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

Bill and Frank don't need a spin-off. Their story is a happy ending for them and we should appreciate that because there aren't any of those in this series. Which is the point of that episode.

[@fidelprestegui]

Nothing this episode made me believe that Kathleen would be their leader. Marlene had much better command in my opinion. Otherwise decent episode I think!

[@Truman5555]

The thing I've felt though this episode is that they are setting up themes for when they start to cover events from the second game. This really felt like a "put a pin in it" for Seattle and the Wolves.

[@Wellspring604]

I think this show great so far. I'm always surprised by how quickly it seems to end even though the episodes are not that short. It feels like a video game but with time to flesh things out for the characters. Loving it!

[@afanofpeanuts7381]

Man... I just want more minutes in this episode!

[@imjustr2d241]

love your breakdowns ❤

[@limaspt3895]

I loved this episode. I think what they are setting up with the sinkhole is a bloater, an enemy type of the game. At least I think so cause of the way Kathleen looked so worried

[@rayniebee]

It's hard for me to look at the episodes as if I hadn't played the games, but I'm loving the pace of the show as it is. Maybe it helps that I'm sure there are plenty more emotional moments coming after Bill and Frank, but I also really love the quieter stretches where we get to see Joel and Ellie bond. I was super nervous about how they'd be able to match the charm and charisma of Ashley Johnson's Ellie, but Bella is doing an incredible job. I also really love Kathleen as a character (especially a certain speech she has, but I think it's in the next episode). I love how they cast Melanie Lynskey for the role so unexpectedly (well, maybe not as unexpected for anyone who's seen Yellowjackets), but I love the contrast of her sweet, gentle face and voice against the sharp, stony edges of what she's determined to do. It's absolutely fab!

[@humdinger9241]

This episode was awesome, it didn't need to top episode 3. It was just what it needed to be 👌

[@briana689]

All that driving Grace - ALBERTA CANADA!!!! Shout out!! We have been having so much fun comparing shots in the show to the actual locations. Capital building in episode 2 is the capital building of Alberta in Edmonton.

[@cruzanassassin]

I like how they did scenes from the game where Joel would have Ellie go into a place he can't reach in order to open the door for him😂

[@robb209]

As someone who recently turned 50 knees vs stairs is a valid issue

[@afanofpeanuts7381]

The Hank Williams montages and the dad joke book and the dirty magazine. Great stuff!

[@marlone3680]

I honestly hoped for more action and zombies in this episode, specially after episode 3. And it's nice to see more people think this show would benefit more if it was released binge style.I've said this in the first episode, it got even more clear in episode 2 and now in ep 4 I'm really wondering weather I should watch weekly or wait for the whole thing to be out and watch it in one sitting tbh

[@justintyler5041]

I agree it would be a better viewing experience. However I feel like the weekly episode format is more successful for HBO which is why they've stuck with it. It keeps the conversation going for longer, causing greater potential to draw in more viewers. I'm looking forward to seeing an extended backstory of Henry and Sam and where they head in the next episode!

[@Aussie27Legend]

I do not think it would benefit from binge personally however the game doesn't have a problem with being action-free where the show definitely could do with a little shot in the pulse every now and again. Of course, you can consume it however you want!

[@Ray03595]

I think weekly works for HBO. The quality of TV we're getting is higher than what Netflix produces and as a viewer I appreciate the show more than I would a rushed Netflix one. I also like the weekly discussion of shows. Not for every show, but I think it works for this one. A lot of ppl were talking about episode 3 all last week, and we wouldn't have gotten that if it were all released at once.

[@asif9t9]

The series doesn't need the fans who just came for episode 3. If they get those fans, then it'll be tempting for S2 to try to make more random episodes that don't move the storyline forward. Glad they got back to the regular show.

[@AaronWilson55]

Apologies if it's been suggested on the comments already, but I'm pretty sure Ellie's reference to it not being her first time hurting someone has to do with Riley.

[@terrified0017]

As an avid the last of us fan, bills town in the game does not have any stand out action sequences, they're great sure but noobs aren't missing anything crazy and looks like we have the most interesting part of bills town from the high school next episode

[@tobydion3009]

She's really hooked on Bill and Frank, Bill is hardly a part in the game, they can't keep them in the story, that's the point, they got somewhere to be, even other characters they meet don't follow them.

[@trashy2086]

I love watching your reviews for this show. Love watching you in general lmao but as someone who is a fan of the games it’s interesting getting a none gamer take on the show

[@Gusmed007]

About viewership…as someone who watched the first episode and dropped the show, just to hear about Ep3, getting curious and watching 2 and 3 back-to-back to catch up… streaming allows for so-so weekly episodes, since people can be hooked back in if there is buzz around another great episode.

[@bigd4998]

I liked this episode and the building relationship between Joel and Ellie but yeah I’m still emotional from episode 3. I know it deviated from the game but my favorite episode so far (episode 3). Can’t wait for what’s next

[@Markadown]

I thought this was a great episode. A breather from the emotional roller coaster that is episode 3 with some bonding time for Joel and Ellie. I'm still hyped for the next episode, even having played the game.

[@sparrow6880]

Kathleen didn’t act like a leader

[@MartinBryan]

First, great analysis. One bit of feedback. You mentioned at the start that, you felt it was a week episode. Then you spent the rest of the video talking about all of its strengths.

[@paullam382]

The big action sequence in the game with Bill in the school gymnasium looks to have been moved to episode 5 based on the preview. Didn't have a problem with Joel killing that last attacker. No way would Kathleen's group show Joel mercy if he didn't kill that last attacker when he already killed two of them. Would you really take that risk when it's been said that people are the most dangerous in this world?

[@ThisisDaniel]

I haven't seen the episode yet, but I logged in to gauge if this is "Wow" approved. Colour me excited x

[@michaeltolivar4646]

Next weeks episode looks to be a banger. Bloater makes its first appearance

[@Mr_Scrooge]

Really in depth coverage. Good stuff Grace 👍🏻 Did you hear ep 5 premieres on Friday?