Dealing with an Apocalypse - The Last Of Us: Joel And Sarah - Therapist Reacts!

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Psychotherapist Georgia Dow analyzes the opening events experienced by Joel and his daughter Sarah in "The Last of Us!"
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[@James_Smith862]

This game absolutely wrecked me. A masterpiece of emotion.

[@nikolaiprophet]

I literally cried when his daughter died

[@Boujonzu]

100% masterpiece

[@ConnorTapley]

@@nikolaiprophet Same said with Part 2

[@peterluck3154]

I just finish the 1st game and i cried on 3 occasions, its a great game because it has a very good story

[@TheyCallMeCarg]

This is one of a handful of video games that have triggered me on such an emotional level. My daughter was about Sarah's age when I first watch a playthrough and yeah, "wrecked" is a perfect description. The side quest involving Arlen Glass in Fallout 4 is another one.

[@1977Yakko]

It's amazing how much Sarah was developed as a character in such a short period of time. Her loss was absolutely devastating. Joel is equally well developed and his relationship with Ellie and Tess is also fantastic. This game was a masterclass of character writing. There's even a pair of brothers you run into as the games progresses that, well, I won't spoil that part. I can name the number of games that hit me in the feels on one hand and have fingers to spare and this game was one of them. Coincidentally, another game you reviewed, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, was another that hit me hard emotionally. As for Joel's choice at the end, brutal as it was for the Fireflies, I get it.

[@Jesses001]

Yes. I only got about 15 minutes to get to know Sarah yet her death is devastating. This is the best character writing I have ever seen in any media.

[@getstrongby4038]

Best game ever love the story But the gameplay is where it shines for me, I've never felt so nervous as whole trying to stealth kill clickers

[@user-xx6vy9ri8p]

And Abby still is a shit character after 12 hours of screen time ...

[@grifhalo8118]

The amount of care that Joel shows silently shows Sarah because of just how much he cares. And Sarah, poor Sarah, such a sweet character. I wish we got more time to see their relationship

[@Tutankamion196]

We don't need that. We already know he much Joel cares for her. Remember that picture of Sarah and Joel? Why would you need more than that?

[@elishawilson5342]

@@Tutankamion196 what's wrong with wanting to see more

[@grifhalo8118]

@@Tutankamion196 because it's would be nice to see more of their relationship? It's well written and the characters are engaging...

[@gabrielgingras814]

@@grifhalo8118 With what happened to her, I don't want to see more. I don't want to know more and make it even more painful because it's painful enough already.

[@user-xk7rb9qu8c]

@@gabrielgingras814 well, you don't want it, but the others want

[@sirilundgren4288]

I would love for you to cover Joel and Ellies relationship arc! It is one of the strongest reasons why I love this game! It's so beautiful and real!

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes they have a wonderful relationship

[@bridgethaines7127]

The first 17 minutes of this game were a masterclass in storytelling.

[@GeorgiaDow]

so true

[@grantpflum6844]

@@GeorgiaDow Do you think you could do a breakdown of Gaurdian's of the Galaxy 2 sometime? Specifically the relationships between Peter, Yondu, and Ego?

[@Duckkis]

It's always so great to see people like you take a dive into the games I hold really close. I would love to see you cover more of The Last of Us, for sure.

[@GeorgiaDow]

i think i will

[@DMrKunst2]

@@GeorgiaDow seeing you break down the second game would be really cool too especially Ellie

[@paigelarson9279]

@@GeorgiaDow please cover the 2nd game, with perspectives on both ellie and abby

[@nekokarenart]

I’m so happy you did a video for this!😭

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

Dude if Sarah had survived and they still ran into ellie, Sarah and ellie would of been the best of friends, even if Sarah would be late 20's

[@Lothnar5070]

She'd of been a minimum of 33

[@user-xk7rb9qu8c]

@@Lothnar5070 32 technically, because she died at 12 and after 20 years she would have been 32

[@abigailaceves9230]

Oh, my god! You’re doing The Last Of Us?! I’m not a gamer, but this game and its sequel touch me with its character and emotionality of the stories. Thank you and good luck.

[@criticalsapphic]

If you get the chance to play it, do it. These games are amazing.

[@miserablepileofsecrets]

@@criticalsapphic Part 2 is amazing

[@Jozombies115]

@@miserablepileofsecrets Indeed.

[@solaire4948]

@@miserablepileofsecrets in the terms of gameplay it is but the story is mediocre

[@miserablepileofsecrets]

@@solaire4948 A risky story is not for everyone, I admit, but I dont care I love playing this game

[@Username4real]

I can’t wait to see a follow up to this about Joel’s relationship with Ellie

[@GeorgiaDow]

Yes there will be one coming if people liked this one

[@string55]

This game will always hold a special place in my heart, it practically shaped me into the person I am today. It got me through some of the darkest days of my life and showed me the light, motivating me to keep going. I'm only three minutes in and I already love this video, I always loved your videos on Arcane as well! Stellar work as always, I'm excited to see you cover Ellie too!

[@DeRockMedia]

when youre lost in the darkness, look for the light

[@ForestRaptor]

God Georgia.... you really went out of the way to make us feel the feels. Keep up the good work and the good vibes. Thank you for your videos and your insight in human interactions.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Welcome =))

[@CalciferDimitra]

The last of us? 😮 That one I did not expect! You never cease to amaze me 😍❤️

[@GeorgiaDow]

YAY

[@michelleborchardt199]

LOVE IT! This was the first game that challenged me emotionally. This first scene with Joel’s daughter destroyed me. Naughty Dog was masterful by not follow the formula of “action first” to draw in the player. It’s a long scene video game wise) that set up SO MUCH of who Joel was, the extent of his trauma, and how this would influence the end decisions you’re forced to make at the end of the game. The addition of your insight as to Sarah, her character, and influence upon him beyond the dialog was so good! Beautiful break down as always (and spot on cos-play).

[@GeorgiaDow]

they did a great job of drawing us in

[@inferno8490]

@@GeorgiaDow So excited to see that you're covering The Last of Us! The beginning of this game draws you into the story in such a powerful way and it was great to hear your observations of the type of father Joel was to Sarah and their healthy relationship. Can't wait to see more on Joel & Ellie!

[@fpteamkvitka6223]

This whole game is the single most relationship and character focused game ever. Like every single cut scene is worth a video from you, I'm genuinely happy you did at least this one and hoping to see more from you

[@cypressketch]

ohhh please do joel and ellie from the second game, there were sooo many great cutscenes between the two and I would love to hear your take on them. Probably the most tragic father/daughter relationship in any video game.

[@emilyriley6029]

Seeing Sarah’s death always makes me cry, no matter how many times I’ve seen it

[@kkmadi1]

The fact that Sarah was killed not by zombies but by a human makes it all the more tragic

[@twobats]

It's amazing how, even years later, Sarah's death still makes me cry. Even though I know it's coming, and that there's so much story after it, I still end up weeping.

[@simphiwe4930]

Oh?! you getting in the Last of Us?😱😱🔥 Love it! I can sense the feels a mile away😭 I assume you'll cover the second game as well?💭🤞🏾

[@1977Yakko]

That game got a lot of hate and not entirely wrongly so. What happens to Joel early on and the game then has you play the character who did it to him was.... controversial.

[@protoprime4213]

I hope not. It was such a manipulative trainwreck and it didn't rightly sell well

[@bartolomeumalfeitor965]

The problem with tlou 2 is the plot. Joel dying in the beginning and the player switching to Abby midway through isn't bad, what's bad is Abby's motivation. Bringing back the doctor was lazy writing and stupid as heck

[@ReclusiarchLP]

@@protoprime4213 Part II is one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games and the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive, with over four million units sold in its release weekend. It holds the record for most Game of the Year awards, and received multiple other accolades from awards shows and gaming publications. The Last Of Us 2 was a huge critical and commercial success. To say that The Last of Us 2 had a successful first year would be a severe understatement. While it did suffer from some review bombing on Metacritic, the critic reviews are glowing and The Last of Us 2 swept everyone away at the Game Awards. In a personal take; the vocal minority was very loud, making it seem certain parts of the game was "bad", in their opinion.

[@protoprime4213]

@@ReclusiarchLP Damn dude, that looks one hell of a rigurgitated take, because 4 milion is nothing to be proud of. Many AAA games sold at least double that number. Days gone for example sold at least 8 million in the two months. Also TLOU2 recent sales aren't publicated, i wonder why? Besides all awards were bought since it was Ghost og Tsushima that won players choice. The only vocal minority are the easily manipulated stans. Many sane people simply moved on

[@sezza1575]

Yess The Last of Us kills me every time I play it I miss people talking about it.

[@krazily_kate100]

I'd really love it if you could do a video on the royal Fire Nation siblings Zuko and Azula or just Azula. I would love to here your take on their relationship or Azula's mental state as a professional. And this was an amazing video, as always

[@digitaldevil696]

OMG, when you've asked about which videogame the audience wants to see you reacting to, I've somehow already known that you're gonna do TLOU and have us riding this emotional Trainwreck once again 😭 as usual, super grateful for the content

[@GeorgiaDow]

happy you enjoyed it. I hope the views of me reacting to video games take off. I enjoy doing them

[@MycoArsenic39]

I really like the analysis of game characters, especially parental figures in video games even if the parents are not biologically related to the child. It’s so interesting to see that layer of character development through that child and parental-guardian relationship. I hope to see more of your analysis videos on video game characters. No rush though, take your time. :) SPOILER WARNING FOR THE LAST OF US PART 2: Also, and this is totally up to you, but I think it would be very interesting to see you tackle on the character Abby from The Last of Us Part 2, because I feel like her character has so much layer and complexity to analyze and talk about, but gets overshadowed/overlooked due to a controversial “act”that caused a huge uproar of hate from the gaming community. But I feel like if we could take a step back and look at things from a different point of view, we could better understand one’s actions whether we still disagree with them or not.

[@emilyriley6029]

Woah, this is an interesting insight!

[@zissoulander]

Agreed. People don't like hearing it because we all love Ellie. But Ellie is the both the 'hero' and 'villain' of last of us 2. Abby gets so much undeserved hate even though she's just like Ellie. Just at a different point in resolving her trauma.

[@S0LAVELLANHELL]

@@zissoulander abby is both the villain and hero too lmao?? they’re both the same and that’s the point, neither is a better person (even if i prefer ellie)

[@zissoulander]

@@S0LAVELLANHELL True that.

[@Cam-ml8dd]

Yesss ! The Last of Us is a m a z i n g. I was thinking you should make a video/series about The Haunting of Hill House, the characters are so well written and the show really plays on their psychologies. It would be thrilling to see you analyze them !

[@eduardokappello]

Good God Georgia please make more videos about The last of us!!!!! There's so much to unpack in both The Last of us and The last of us part 2, and I love every. single. second. of your reactions and explanation. More more more please more! (btw, all of your Arcane videos were amazing as well, it would be awesome to see all of your knowledge and passion put into a series about The Last of Us)

[@Krusesensei]

"every. single. second" see, what you done there ;)

[@keianroth2669]

I remember back when this game came out I showed the scene to my mother where Sarah dies completely out of context and she started bawling her eyes out

[@LegionofStorm]

YES! If you’re starting to look into analyzing characters in story driven games, you should check out the Life is Strange series. There’s so much about the characters in those games to unpack. Only thing is with all of the dialogue options an analysis of just one scene could take a while to fully explore. Can’t wait to see more on The Last of Us!

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes I played that as well

[@khenevvir6873]

oh my god you're right! those games firmly put human interaction and emotions front and center so that even literal superpowers are pushed backstage. we just have to hear your expert opinion on them Georgia :) please start with last game, it's short and concise. a perfect pool to dip your toes in. love you!!

[@RQ_play]

Great choice! Glad you analyze this amazing game :)

[@mortthepirate6318]

I really hope you cover Joel and his emotional core at the end of the game. This game wrecked me. I was a new first time dad when this game came out and it hit me in all the fears and pain and love that I was feeling at the time

[@theshakyproject2971]

This was excellent. I definitely want to see the Joel and Ellie relationship get this treatment.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I will

[@EmbodimentOfOz]

*[this is my favorite game series. I felt pure ecstasy watching this video- your channel will hold a very special place in my heart]*

[@GeorgiaDow]

awesome and I am planning on doing more videos on Tlou

[@Marce31klee]

Oh this is my favorite there is so much depths in the character relationship that is still mind blowing thank you so much for covering it

[@blacklotusboi]

PLEASE DO MORE ON JOEL! He was the first video game character that ever brought me to tears. Heck, my friends and I call him Papa Joel. I love this character so much; his highs, his lows. I just freaking love him. And Ellie... Sweet and amazing Ellie. I have no words to describe how awesome that girl is. I would love to see you break down Joel more... Even Tess, Tommy, Ellie, Bill, and Marlene. I think these characters are so amazing and would love to see your thought in how they handled the hardships that came to them. Things like: Tess's possible role in Joel's life and whether she helped or harmed. The hard choice Marlene had to make to take the child of her best friend and let her team use her immunity to make a vaccine. How Bill's behavior may have been what chased his "partner" away. Ellie as we see here in the main game and Left Behind. And the bit of Tommy that we get to know from the beginning of the game to the later part at the damn. I would be so excited to see that. This IS my favorite game ever because the characters are just incredible and I love them so much. I would adore seeing you continue with them. Thank you for covering this. ❤

[@grimm516]

Always Love your brackdows of everything in your video really appreciate it 😊

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad you like them!

[@ReclusiarchLP]

Oooh, we're doing the Last of Us?! Yes! There's no doubt going to be a lot to talk about when it comes to this game (games? ;) ), I feel. Not sure if you're going to do more on this, but here's hoping! In any case, really enjoyed this episode!

[@GeorgiaDow]

i think that I will

[@richardvaldes3959]

I remember the this whole game. Stunning

[@erika.shylo.o]

Oh my.. you’ve put so much work and analysis in details into this video.. I love it! I really love this video. Thank you so so much❤️

[@GeorgiaDow]

welcome

[@batman_outoftown]

Such a great analysis! Thank you for sharing!

[@NDJunction]

THIS...this is amazing and i feel *FEELINGS* about this. thank you so SOOO much, Georgia-San; this was so wholesome, informative, and epic 🧡

[@GeorgiaDow]

Welcome Danger =)))

[@sarahvargas3368]

this game is wonderful work of art, so glad your reacting to it!

[@batalorian7997]

Some people start their day with coffee. I start my day with another Georgia Dow video. Awesome work

[@GeorgiaDow]

YAY that made me smile

[@aolegion35]

Great video. I would love to see you do a video on part2 more specifically the backlash, from a storytelling prospective. It would be great to hear a professional discuss it.

[@botanical_chloride_6471]

This was such a great video, I am so happy to see you covering the last of us. I would love to see you cover Joel and Ellie in a later video

[@GeorgiaDow]

welcome happy you enjoyed it

[@lauraschmidt1956]

OMG I love this game, btw I also love your videos

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you Laura !!

[@acheykai]

Yess!!! I absolutely love The Last of Us! and all the psychology of each character and the choices being made! I am so excited for if you end up doing more of this series!!! please do!!!:D

[@ReimaginedSkies]

Wow! So much story and character in such short time.

[@cynthiameyers7529]

I'm really happy you made this video, Georgia. Sarah's relationship with Joel reminds me a lot of my own relationship with my father (minus the whole zombie apocalypse, of course). It's also a great introduction to family systems theory. As usual, I also love your costume as well! Well done.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I'm so glad! and happy you noticed I tried to dress as Sarah =)

[@DoctorMcHerp]

I just saw this in my notifications and SCREAMED with delight

[@GeorgiaDow]

I’m so happy ! I hope my video game series becomes popular I’d like to do more

[@bobathefett5806]

I woke up at 3 something cus of a headache. Couldn't go back to sleep. Really glad this vid popped to help pass the time!

[@c.f.9464]

Oh my god thank you!! This game is my absolute favourite and one that was very formative for me…. I loved your analysis and would love to see what you’d have to say about Joel and Ellie or Joel and Tess!

[@GeorgiaDow]

okay = ))

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you Jeff

[@nisdebeste]

i love this game, thank you for covering them!

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad you like them!

[@waikeekee3831]

Amazing video!! 🙌

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thanks so much =)

[@asafsh8366]

Yay! You took my advice to analyze the last of us, thank you 💙

[@GeorgiaDow]

I did !!

[@lightningflame2082]

Ohhh god I’m ready to learn and cry

[@GeorgiaDow]

wonderful

[@potatobeef0163]

the excitement when i saw u made a video on them 😩😩

[@GeorgiaDow]

Yay thats great I hope you enjoyed it

[@josephad9242]

This game and all the work that went into it... total masterpiece 👌

[@rawkmode6315]

I would love to see you do The Last of Us: Part 2. Both Ellie and Abby are experiencing incredible trauma and dealing with it very differently, and I'd love to see you go through all that stuff.

[@drrpdingo]

Yes please cover more of this game!

[@GeorgiaDow]

I think I will

[@stitch1088]

The fact that ur analyzing one of my favorite games.... ughhh UR THE BEST

[@GeorgiaDow]

YAY

[@jmcman6104]

I love this series so much

[@leylaivanova4862]

Awesome game !! love all ur videos Georgia !!

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad you like them!

[@doesntmatter5996]

Just noticed the difference between the beginning and the ending. Joel has the gun in his hand and ready while carrying ellie. He isnt going to be caught without it again.

[@XxTannermonstaxX]

I love this! I hope you do more last of us and last of us part 2

[@chillmill_08]

THIS VIDEO WAS SO GOOD

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you =)))

[@pengu6451]

Omg I can't believe your doing this one- this game was so good!

[@kazuya31]

I loved every word you said

[@GeorgiaDow]

thanks so much = )

[@datiger39]

Awesome video I still get teary eyed when Sarah dies even though I’ve played the first game like 11 times

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

This section was already heart-breaking. You breaking it down like this just amplifies it. WHOOF

[@breezy3392]

That's an absolutely heartbreaking opening to a story 💔. More on Joel and Ellie please 🙏

[@xxxtelethapy4823]

i love the last of us so much and somehow never suspected how good it would be for one of your reaction videos! i love this so much, the last of us part ii also has some very interesting themes on mental health and ptsd that i would love to hear your take on

[@GeorgiaDow]

If people enjoy the video and view it I would love to do more. So I hope people want more of it =)

[@uglystupidloser]

Hmmm... Really interesting. It's like breaking down acting and body language, as well as the psychological processes that lie underneath the performances and narrative. I think... that the therapist seems heavily focused and engaged with the material she is reacting to. Which I think is fun to see. It also kind of serves as a testament to the quality of the narrative and performances. She still manages to pick out the juicy and relevant bits through her analytical perspective and professional background, while seeming to have a genuine emotional connection with the material. She goes through the clip and hits the beats that she needs to for informing her audience. Great delivery, I feel. Glad I found this channel... And props to MKIceAndFire..

[@bigfatbahamamamas9314]

PLEEEEASE DO MORE VIDEOS ABOUT THE LST OF US + THE LAST OF US LEFT BEHIND + THE LAST OF US PART 2 😭 one of my favorite stories of all time, there’s so much to unpack!! i would love love love hearing your thoughts on all of ellie and joel’s story! your videos are always so thoughtfully and well made, please make this a series as you did with arcane! i feel like there are a lot of similarities to arcane as well, especially vander and vi + joel and ellie!

[@hopper_22]

WAAITTT YESSS! This is what I needed that I didn't know I needed

[@GeorgiaDow]

Haha happy about that =)

[@carrot-love-to-watch-youtube]

This has been a fave game of mine, never played it though, yet it's my fave XD So happy to see it here being analyst

[@fftorian9626]

I love these deep dives into video game characters. I would love to see more about Joel and Ellies relationship!!

[@GeorgiaDow]

i think i will

[@ashyoung7721]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE the last of us. I’m SO excited to see you cover it :D

[@GeorgiaDow]

yay

[@bm5921]

We need more

[@brunopenteado4027]

Thank you 😊

[@GeorgiaDow]

You're welcome 😊

[@mentallyepic]

Everytime she explains an emotional i can't help but start to tear up

[@nataliejanicka2457]

Please do more The Last of Us videos! It's such a great source of interesting stories and character types!

[@GeorgiaDow]

I think I will

[@spark9100]

PLEASE please please do more videos on the last of us i was so emotionally attached to these characters and would LOVE to see videos on them done by you!

[@GeorgiaDow]

I think I will

[@rjtheripper931]

Your gonna make me cry harder for this game.

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

Great video, Georgia! I am definitely curious for your analysis between Ellie and Abby! Thanks, take care!

[@GeorgiaDow]

If it gets the views to warrant it I will for sure do that. I hope people enjoy it

[@lezyynhalives7745]

This is my favorite game. I'm so glad you did this video and hoping to see how you gonna react abt ellie's and joel's relationship ❤❤ great video

[@GeorgiaDow]

[@lezyynhalives7745]

@@GeorgiaDow yay!!! Can't wait

[@nettaatzili1936]

Oh thank you that's exactly what I wanted.

[@meowmew444]

So happy to see you cover possibly the best game ever made and one of my favorites

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you =^.^= meow =)

[@jayrose8638]

Another great video. Loved this game too. A while back you joked about a Kratos vs Rost video on being a father. How about a Kratos vs Rost vs Joel video?

[@33drewster]

Loved the relationship between Joel and Sarah, it hurt to see her die in Joel's arms

[@bellilou9817]

I really love this serie where you comment about video games 🎮

[@GeorgiaDow]

yay

[@peanutmuttplays104]

Really out here doing one of my favorite characters in gaming. Well played.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thanks I hope people enjoy the it

[@Kaderuda]

Ohhh, I'm so ready for TLoU 1 and 2 analysis!

[@eric2219]

i loved this video

[@milleranna9813]

Yes please do more the last of us! Such an amazing story with fantastic characters with depth

[@GeorgiaDow]

i just may

[@Beofware]

I started crying as soon as this video started... 🤧

[@GeorgiaDow]

I fully understand

[@Jayniboi]

please continue making videos about the last of us its my favourite gameseries and i loved your arcane videos.

[@icywinterof88]

Oh my god please tell me there will be more of these

[@GeorgiaDow]

there will be more of these =)

[@sindel545]

It took me so long to get over this game emotionally, it really left a lasting impact on me. ❤

[@bowi1332]

Your analysis of the father and daughter relationship makes Sarah's death even more heartbreaking. 😭 AAA game studios should hire you as a consultant! Please, make more about TLOU! 😅 I also watched the one about "The Lie".

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thanks so much =) happy you enjoyed them