Bill and Frank's Last Glass of Wine | The Last of Us (Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett)

Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett), savor their final meal as they partake in a glass of poisonous wine.
Season 1, Episode 3: Long, Long Time
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20 years after a pandemic has radically changed known civilization, infected humans run wild and survivors are killing each other for food, weapons; whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a violent survivor, is hired to smuggle a 14-year-old girl, Ellie, out of an oppressive military quarantine zone, but what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal journey across the U.S.

[@stephengrigg5988]

"I'm old, I'm satisfied, and you were my purpose" That may be the kindest thing you can possibly say to someone

[@51migneri]

This was so beautiful.

[@neroxfrostbyte7461]

Despite what all the other characters and possible people that had to deal with the apocalypse/end of the world, Bill and Frank definitely had the most peaceful in comparison, lived somewhat long, had food and wine and each other, that's as good as you can get in a zombie apocalypse IMO

[@arish_xo]

Watching people grow old together in the midst of a terrifying and tragic Apocalypse is probably one of the most beautiful things that I have ever seen.

[@lynryall1317]

❤❤ you have a good heart.

[@HavocParadox]

Bill waits till frank actually drinks the wine.. because i think he wasn't sure if frank would.. but soon as he does he instantly drinks his.. and that's what gave it away to frank that it was in the bottle the entire time.

[@theviniso]

Yes. It's such a great scene, a perfect ending for them.

[@derekcheesball1248]

I think it’s also the fact that he downs it like medicine, instead of enjoying it like wine.

[@spiralout3942]

“Were there pills already in the bottle?” “Enough to kill a horse” Bill is such a badass. He went out on his own terms, I’m glad they expanded on these characters. The game only gave them a little time but this was way better.

[@jimincearensinho]

​@@Darius-_No, this Bill is exactly the same Bill from the game, but making different choices. Game Bill became paranoid about survival, whispering to himself in the corners, as we noticed while playing, and that's why he is abandoned by Frank, who can't bear to spend another day with him. But what if he had chosen to prioritize Frank in his life? This is what is told in this BEAUTIFUL and spectacularly well-made episode that stands out in many aspects in relation to the game. The life that Bill in the series lived is the life that Bill in the game always dreamed of living.

[@jimincearensinho]

@@Darius-_ shit you're right tbh. hbo bill still way better.

[@cyrilic4me]

@@Darius-_if you watch the podcasts about the episodes, Neil Druckman himself said that this was his chance to write the story he wanted to in the game but felt like his hands were tied. So this was planned, but for several reasons, it didn’t make it into the game.

[@efgragin]

I love the show, because people get hung up that they’re gay and not the question, “oh so you were ready for suicide?” Which is like…he wanted to kill himself! You literally saved his life and..ugh

[@user-qr6zn2vc4l]

@@efgraginWell to be fair, we know the option of taking his own exit isn’t something completely out of character for Frank, given what he did in TLOU the game. I think the character who was changed the most by the show is definitely Bill, but honestly it’s a change I can see being realistic with the same starting point, he’s two iterations of the same character, but with each iteration making different choices leading them to different endpoints. Kind of like Multiple Universes Theory, but a lot less cosmic and a lot more gay romance.

[@Erik_Ahl]

Today is the 29th of August, 2023. The Day this scene takes place. Rest in Peace Bill and Frank. ❤

[@caronstout354]

I honored their extraordinary life together by having some sweet ripe strawberries...

[@YessirNope-uf7lw]

“I’m satisfied” just made me tear up, ion know why.

[@RepellentJeff]

Because for most people, when their time comes, a tragically small amount can say that and truly mean it. 😢

[@lukedaley17]

Personally, I prefer the relationship between Bill and Frank in the show as compared to the game. So beautifully portrayed. Had me in tears.

[@nojustno3007]

Fr. The games version was bleak. Fitting for the world building but i prefer contrasting the show with a nice side story

[@kingcamelot1395]

​@@nojustno3007Both versions have their strong suits, both their valid points.

[@amyconway1631]

Frank hated him in the game 😭 this is an upgrade

[@AesirUnlimited]

Both portrayals were nice in their own way. Bill was a cautionary tale for Joel in the game. A peek into the type of life someone who cuts everyone off to survive but never really getting a chance to live as a result. Wheras Bill and Frank in the show are a reminder that even in a dark and sad world, love still exists and as long as we hold onto it hope is never truly gone. In the darkest of times, the love we have for others is what gives us the strength to continue living in a harsh world. Both stories are a story about the importance of opening ourselves up to the vulnerability of love.

[@CaiusRyza]

I definitely preferred this storyline over the games.

[@capismycopilot9393]

I was so confused seeing bill and frank older because i thought they would go the original route from the game but I was thankfully mistaken. This episode was some of the greatest storytelling I’ve ever seen and I was feeling so many contradicting emotions by the end

[@alexbeardsley751]

the one thing that alluded me was how Frank knew the wine was already poisoned once he saw Bill drink in a similar fashion. Did not pick that up watching it on the television when the season was running.

[@user-di7bk8hv6v]

@@alexbeardsley751 I think it's two things. One is that Bill was heartbroken when Frank decides it's his last day but Bill isn't particularly emotional when "adding the poison" to Frank's wine (because he had already added it to both). Two is that Bill just downs his wine immediately and only after Frank drinks his - Bill is someone shown to enjoy the finer things and would normally savor his wine if he didn't want to make sure he died at the same time as Frank.

[@douglasfrancis1254]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@capismycopilot9393]

@@douglasfrancis1254 you can hate all you want doesn’t change how it went down lol

[@justinreadingbooks]

So glad Offerman got an Emmy for this. He went from badass survivalist to compassionate lover within this episode. It was beautiful television!

[@theonefrancis696]

These guys went through the apocalypse, found each other, lived MANY years together in relative safety despite the Cordyceps outbreak... and they died to their own accords. We should all wish to be this lucky. Beautiful episode.

[@umartinez883]

Loving someone this much and being able to spend this many years together, in a world of pain and darkness, is something not many people get to experience. "I do not support this. I should be furious, But from an objective point of view, it's incredibly romantic." Me and my boyfriend have a running joke after watching their episode that I'm Frank in the relationship and he's Bill.

[@theonefrancis696]

@@umartinez883 Well, that's extremely romantic too haha

[@bangchittybang]

This is literally the best scenario to experience in a hopeless zombie apocalypse imo

[@torycatherine2044]

These 2 truly beat this shitty world in the best way possible. They created a beautiful safe haven, ate amazing food and wine, grew old and died together happy. And on their own terms. You couldn't hope for a better life in these circumstances

[@azraelspellman5601]

I just don’t understand why people could be so upset about this. This is what love is, and it’s so beautiful.

[@LawMasterMike]

People are upset because homosexuality is an abomination, like eating shrimp, wearing clothes made of two different materials, and playing football (dead pig's skin)...

[@kartoffel4870]

Water is water, drink out of a toilet

[@dragerdet]

degens

[@kenticser]

Because of the disgusting degeneracy of two middle aged bearded guyss kissing? Because they wasted a whole episode on images that nobody person wants to watch? Want to watch gay porn, go to adult websites. I came for a damn zombie series.

[@datamasked623]

Conservatives are terrible people, that's why.

[@JusstDexx]

It may sound dumb for people to say that these stories are unnecessary for the show but to be honest it’s not. Seeing the perspectives of other people’s lives in a world like this is perfect. Not only to build story but to show us what happens before, now, and after.

[@somewhatunbiasedtalks]

I love stories where the perspective is mostly focused on one character but it branches off in mini tangents like this. I think it’s perfect storytelling for world building

[@skynotaname2229]

nobody is saying that, or if they are they are in the minority

[@chalpua8802]

It shows that even in our darkest times and when the world has fallen apart, there is still the human capacity for love.

[@Methyll]

@@skynotaname2229 its unfortunate that the Minority are often the ones that scream the loudest to make them sound like they are the majority

[@cgigammez5749]

its fake, didnt happen

[@benvids]

The writer of this episode saw his opportunity to tell a story he’s had in the bag for years, and he absolutely nailed it. This made the rest of the series, the game and most tv shows look utterly soulless. This episode is a masterpiece of storytelling.

[@kingcamelot1395]

I would disagree that the rest is "soulless", but I would agree that this episode, though a huge deviation from the game, was amazing and heartwarming.

[@vikramvenkatesh6728]

Ummm, why would the game be soulless? IT'S LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST EMOTIONAL GAMES OF ALL TIME. This episode can be soulful. The game can also be soulful and is. Two can exist.

[@TheReelHeel]

Gotta love it when someone likes something so much, that they’ll call other media something its not. This doesn’t make the game or any other TV Show “Soulless”. You liked the episode, thats great. I did too. Don’t start being dumb.

[@benvids]

@@vikramvenkatesh6728 More than one opinion can exist also!

[@benvids]

@@TheReelHeel There is no need to be upset or rude.

[@jhunt5]

Being that their story was so short in the game and kind of distant, this was a nice touch to expound on their lives together

[@hello7032]

Agreed! I found it brilliant

[@JackOfSpades12345678]

It also ends way better in this, in the game Bill is just an ass you put up with to get a car and frank is nothing but a corpse you find at the end of that portion of the game.

[@cgigammez5749]

it expanded nothing, this is not canon, Bill was an asshole.

[@thomasraines1396]

@@cgigammez5749Frank also tried to leave him because he was such an asshole but got trapped in a house and ended up hanging himself.

[@cgigammez5749]

i dont understand why they couldnt do all the lovey dovey shit and then end it with bill going more schizo for whatever reason and ending it the canon way @@thomasraines1396

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

My only regret from this episode is that I liked Bill and Frank so much that I wish I could’ve seen them interact with Ellie. Just imagine how hilarious the dialogue between Ellie and Frank would have been.

[@darthdokki]

"I'm old. I'm satisfied. And you, were my purpose." And how Bill left the windows open that night. This was too heartbreaking but so beautiful to watch.

[@iambiggus]

This grown man don't shed a tear very often...

[@VickiVampiressYT]

I absolutely loved the change of pace and style for this episode. The first few minutes I was like "Huh?" but once you get into it it's sublime. This whole episode brought tears to my eyes and I love how Offerman and Bartlett weren't "afraid" so to speak, to portray a gay couple this way. They both did such an amazing job. The love between these two characters felt so real.

[@PaulFJarnes]

Usually dedicating a whole episode to a bubble plotline that has little to no bearing on the main plot is a bad idea but this episode went so hard

[@MetallicTitan]

I'm rewatching this after that Emmy win and crying all over again

[@freddysw]

Same, I just came back her too

[@whynot-tomorrow_1945]

Frank probably noticed immediately that the bottle of wine was open before Bill sat down.

[@bradencarlisle4153]

This is what love looks like, gender or sexuality is not a factor. 1 person caring for another, no shame, no second thoughts,just love. We should all wish to find another person to make us this whole, no matter your orientation

[@bugwar5545]

"...another person to make us this whole, no matter your orientation..." You should really share that with your 'minor attracted' buddies. They would really appreciate you validating their perversions.

[@bramsteenhoek2674]

@@bugwar5545 It's not the same though :) minors can't consent

[@bugwar5545]

@@bramsteenhoek2674Well, according to woke dogma, if they are old enough for gender changing surgery and puberty blockers, then consent is merely a social construct foisted by the patriarchy. Get with the narrative! The science is settled! Check yer privilege! Trust the experts.

[@JimmyBoy9878]

​@@bugwar5545kids cant consent. Grown adult men can.

[@bugwar5545]

@@JimmyBoy9878 Sure kids can, just look at all the gender reassignment surgeries done on pre-teens. The woke aren't happy unless all perversions are normalized, in the name of 'being inclusive.'

[@BEATNGU1986]

Frank and Bill won the apocalypse!

[@maxperkins1166]

As gripping as this episode is, imagining this scenario with my own loved one makes it hit so much harder. What a beautifully done scene. A great reminder to cherish those beautiful moments.

[@t-mac1236]

Bill and Frank storyline was my favorite part of that season. Very heartwarming. I told my friend that I loved these scenes to death and he was super weirded out about that. We haven’t talked regularly and normally since then. No seriously, a long time friend I have had is pretty much ghosting me ever since I said I enjoyed this storyline immensely. We used to talk about the games all the time. We also used to play Last of Us online regularly when it first came out. Really sad.

[@TheChrisForum]

Sorry to hear that my friend. It's a shame that they couldn't see the beauty and raw emotion in this episode. You did nothing wrong by expressing your feelings about it

[@t-mac1236]

@@TheChrisForum thank you for the kind words. The friend I speak about lives in the Bible thumbing Deep South so obviously he isn’t as comfortable with gay things as I. I’m not gay at all but I grew up in a liberal suburb of Boston so queerness is completely normal to me. The coldness from him is a result of the culture he grew up in. With that being said he knows I’m not gay but the fact I enjoyed a scenes with two gay men makes him question that. I guess we weren’t actually good of friends I suppose

[@TheChrisForum]

@@t-mac1236 I understand the differences that religion can sometimes pose to a relationship. Be that familial or friend. Been there myself. Sad part is the best thing for you is probably letting your old friend go their own way. I know you probably have a want to make them see things from your point of view. I know that feeling as well. Sadly, it's likely not going to happen. I deal with it by just hoping they have a happy life whenever I think of them, but otherwise just try and live my best life. I hope the same for you

[@sadjaxx]

That is sad. You never really know people.

[@PsychologicalApparition]

❤ This is best for you then. He doesn’t seem too stable.

[@ennis3324]

The whole episode is about their romance .....it's so lovely

[@GEOFITZ903]

I think this whole episode has got to be one of the best pieces of screenwriting I have seen in a long time.

[@juztyne28apattad59]

Frank and Bill relationship is better than Twilight and any other movies. i mean ,look that's the real LOVE

[@Zhoobiingwenxxx]

God, what a beautiful scene. I loved the splash of humor right at the end. This scene puts forth such a human element to relationships in such a brutal scenario with Frank's last joke. Both of them face their doom and in their last moments, a joke is made to break the tension. You can always count on your partner to break the awkward silence because they know just what buttons to push to make you laugh, even in the worst of times. Suicide? Tragic as all hell. But I'm going out with the one person in the entire world who could throw a smile on my face even before I'm about to die. Beautiful.

[@cubdukat]

Congratulations to Nick Offerman on his Emmy for this role!

[@wut-dah_7212]

Living a relatively peaceful life together despite the apocalypse, managing to grow old and eventually going out together on your own terms is about as romantic as it gets.

[@StepUpMedia039]

I did cry watching this but it wasn't because I was sad. Life goes by so fast when you're happy and enjoying it. I would love the life these 2 shared even normally and not during the fall of society.

[@arcanecrisis]

Holy good God darn this was one of the best representations of love iv ever seen in my entire life.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

Honestly, the best any of us can hope for is to die satisfied after finding our purpose

[@rae-rae8005]

Jesus fucking Christ this episode had me in tears the entire time… I love this couple and I swear, aside from the dangers, I’m envious they got to live that sort of life. Wish I got to see more of them but I’d probably sob again- also it’s official, they’re definitely my two favorite characters- so far. I’m only on episode 3 as of writing this. Had to stop watching bc of work lol

[@jer1515]

It's very rare these days, but this is a great example of an adaptation actually being BETTER than the source material.

[@bridgetfitzgerald3063]

I can only whisper a hope for a love like this

[@girlscarf]

my favorite episode, i rewatch all the time. im so happy the show expanded on these characters and gave them a beautiful life together.

[@diabeetus9522]

This is honestly one of the most beautiful episodes of a show i have ever seen.

[@salsanacho]

In a world full of turmoil and terror, this seems like a perfect way to go. I'd much rather die relaxed and peaceful versus getting ripped apart by the infected or shot up by raiders.

[@joachim2464]

Nick Offerman killed it! What a great role and acting!!

[@nathankrassow3007]

This episode was a masterpiece of cinema.

[@FactBuffet]

Nick Offerman won his first-ever Emmy for his performance in "The Last of Us"

[@RbullT]

So fucking glad they fleshed their relationship out in the show

[@brih220]

I openly wept pretty much this whole episode. Both tears of joy and profound sadness. Nick Offerman deserved his Emmy, he really show-cased his ability to give an emotionally moving performance with this one.

[@Allykitts25]

This episode had me in all kinds of tears. Happy, joyful, sad, funny. An amazing episode I must say

[@Latenivenatrix_Mcmasterae]

At the start of the episode I thought it was going to show me Bill getting betrayed or something, then they fell in love and I was expecting them to kill me with a kill, then they didn’t and made it into something more

[@joyghosh7239]

So this is what love is guys. Find your purpose or make the Person your purpose and if you're like me who is completely alone and lost his purpose then just live the life without any expectations and wait when our life times is up

[@Sarah_Kinz]

at least we will live free without any expectations 🍹

[@ransomdekafenya2584]

This is a much better storyline than Bill got in the game.

[@Legotron]

I was surprised just how much I loved Bill and Frank's story arc.

[@polarskye]

The whole Bill and Frank episode I find incredibly emotional, and most obviously the ending. I can’t watch it without tears streaming down my face. Brilliant acting and deserves the awards received.

[@certifiedemotionalwreck1641]

I love that they gave these two a proper love story in the show.

[@chaselewis7853]

One of the most beautiful scenes from a movie or show I’ve ever seen. If not thee most.

[@ryanbesco8067]

This is the most well done piece of cinema involving a homosexual relationship that I have ever seen.

[@samuraixfx]

Bill blessed the day frank fell into one of his traps.

[@mzjones6]

They were one of the best parts of this show! Loved all their scenes and their ending was beautiful. And the note he left for Joel was beautiful as well.

[@karmablackwater3550]

Bill and Frank got married and died today, Augest 9th 2023

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

This episode exemplifies the statement that Love is Love , whether it’s between a man & a woman, 2 men or 2 women. Falling asleep in your beloved’s arms. Wonderfully storytelling, fantastic writing & directing and brilliant performances by very talented actors

[@gregorclegane3674]

The 2 luckiest men in the zombie apocalypse

[@shauntbarry]

As a straight guy this scene had me in tears.. So much love between them both..

[@hello7032]

Just a beautiful depiction of love and partnership

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

I would have loved an entire series on Bill and Frank's life. They are what most people aspire to for relationship goals. ❤

[@NealX_Gaming]

The ability to age people on screen has gotten crazy good, and I don't even mean with CGI (which I don't think is being used here, but I could be wrong).

[@runningrock124]

4:26 freakin jump scare w the sound outro - good grief!!

[@AbsolutelyFeral2605]

When is the extended version of this ep being released?!?!?!?!? I NEEEED IT.

[@chialeux514]

I never played the video game and to be honest I expected a bit of a shoot'em up series, but good Gawd it sure does NOT disappoint ! The quality of the writing ! The depth of the acting !

[@valeriemangan2064]

This was a perfect episode of television.

[@justt.marboo]

the way I bawled my eyes out at this entire episode like omg 😭😭

[@epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398]

I found this because it was a chance encounter that turned into a great relationship

[@lauracooks4926]

Amazing work

[@monjul131]

What a love scene. Brilliant writing 😢

[@calipdis2]

This was so touching!! bravo writer!

[@tranicus]

Yup, cried at this scene.

[@sgtlamancha805]

The most complete love story; we should all be so lucky

[@alexh9778]

This episode was beautiful.

[@beau-urns]

One of the most beautiful scenes of the small screen

[@Uncle_Troy]

I wonder how much wine they drank when they shot this scene.

[@ghost-boy386]

This was so beautiful absolutely loved it but very sad at the same time

[@beebo-]

dudes rock

[@Handyman-nj6fe]

Found love in the apocalypse

[@conniedellarusso9799]

Heartfelt! 😢

[@adrianalintz7571]

This scene had me crying as hard as I could

[@jasonlou2013S]

I love Bill!

[@Kelli2582]

I love that his life didn't start, that he didn't really live or come alive until the world had ended. Such a great theme.

[@pauloconnor6280]

This couple beat the game. Beautiful episode.

[@mellissahoyle5594]

This is beautiful ❤

[@samanthabrown842]

i was happy and sad at the same time 😞😞 This is love

[@MustafarRecRoom]

As much as the show has followed the game storyline, this part was completely different, and I'm cool with that.

[@poposherry]

I still tear up about this episode

[@nickirmen6671]

When I watched this episode I cried myself to sleep and woke up in snot

[@34stevo]

I loved this, the game was pretty vague on bill and frank but you got the point. This on the other hand was beautiful.

[@danielmorse4213]

Beautiful.

[@ryanmac323]

In the game frank hangs himself leaving a note that says fuck you id rather die than spend a day with you

[@legionofmetal9968]

Your right. That is very true. I was confused at first when i saw the relations between bill and frank, I thought: "Ah! This must be before things went sour". No. It was much more crueller than that. This was the ending they never got and we never saw. Far more heart breaking. And yet somehow...It worked...! It would be easy to say Bill is the "rotten miserable hateful" character we remember in the game, BUT! When we find frank...And bill mentions his bites...You can see by his expression alone and slight break of emotional tone that his heart did hurt. Badly. But then it was straight back to bitter bill. I do believe that somewhere bill did have a heart underneath all that bitterness.

[@pellajoe]

I am a 100% straight man. This episode was quite possibly the best love story I've ever seen on tv. They found eachother in the midst of the worlds collapse. They lived together, loved together, and grew old together. They even chose their way out together. Thats 100% real and true love

[@sillyninja65]

this episode is a perfect example of priority on tell a great story over flaunting the sexuality of its contents for "clout". it was a beautiful love story in the apocalypse

[@Dapryor]

Crushed up pills would not dissolve like that. Trust me, I’m a drug addict.

[@Dapryor]

*recovering

[@matthewlacey4198]

How would crushed up pills behave in wine? And would it change between different types of pills? Hope you don't mind me picking your brain on this one, I'm genuinely curious, and I hope you're doing well :)

[@Dapryor]

@@matthewlacey4198 powder generally needs to be poured into hot liquid to dissolve. Obviously sugar will dissolve in cold water/tea but I’ve never crushed a pill that you can just mix in room temperature liquid. And I’m doing great! Been sober for four years so all good. Just done a lot of experimenting back in the day.

[@cnarhatrnaz3561]

​@@Dapryor bro slipped up for a second

[@Dapryor]

@@matthewlacey4198 I don’t know why my response was deleted but I replied a while back. Basically, it’s like tea. You’d need real hot water to dissolve most pills.

[@AmyAnnetteHenion]

Between Our Flag Means Death, The Last of Us, and Good Omens, this has been the year of old gays destroying my life ❤

[@hello7032]

Literally! My cishet man self can’t handle it. It’s been so beautiful

[@soleilfray6397]

Watch Interview With the Vampire for even more 😉🫶🏽

[@Diddiwehy]

why is he putting sugar in the wine glasses? is the wine not sweet enough?

[@Diddiwehy]

Ok i got it now, sad

[@BUckENbooz]

I'm not gay. 1000% straight. But this scene, the entire episode. It broke my heart. I cried even. The love they had for each other in a world so broken that its so easy to tear itself apart was more real than when the world was right. I'm probably the only straight male whos actually straight to say this. In this show, they loved eachother. Thats all that matters. There love was more real than many other relationships.

[@hippityhoppitydayum]

Okay but are you straight though?

[@BUckENbooz]

@@hippityhoppitydayum as straight as a rainbow breh