Everything Goes Wrong in The Last of Us 1x4: Please Hold to My Hand [Blind Reaction]

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In The Last of Us 1x4: Please Hold My Hand, after abandoning their truck in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie attempt to escape without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader.
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[@HeroesReforged]

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[@olahmundo]

Random curiosity: the military-looking guy with a big beard is Jeffrey Pierce. He's Tommy's voice actor in the games

[@GabuRiiru1410]

I recognized the voice. Man, him & Troy Baker are like the coolest guy in the game.. 😂

[@christophergongora7885]

And the end credits is Ashley Johnson singing the voice of Ellie

[@gabemaldonado2624]

@@christophergongora7885 I thought it was her too but the credits said it was Lotte Kestner.

[@Specter017]

Tommy especially was such a badass in part 2.

[@JorbyTinky]

@@christophergongora7885 It's not

[@_kilm_]

As a wyomingite, hearing Hector say “Is it Cheyenne Wyoming?” while looking at a city skyline is the funniest thing because there are literally NO skyscrapers in Wyoming 😭

[@KenBiggs]

I feel like that joke actually made Pedro laugh and they just kept that in haha

[@lilasianmoi239]

You guys are the only reason I’m able to watch this series. My anxiety gets soo bad and knowing mis hermanos are with me makes it better!

[@HeroesReforged]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@opsatr]

When the episode started out with Joel trying his best to fend off Ellie's joke attempts, I said to myself, it has to end with him laughing at a joke. Glad we saw that.

[@Manx36]

As soon as Joel looked past the truck across the tunnel and saw there were no cars or anything, he knew that was blocked off by someone on purpose so he was waiting for the ambush but he had no choice, they had to get through.

[@Ren_Davis0531]

Getting the joke book in this episode was a treat. It was one of the best moments in the game as you would be traversing the world then Ellie would pop out the joke book to tell some dad jokes. The diarrhea joke at the end was the perfect period on that setup. Watching those two bond over a shitty ( 😉 ) dad joke was such a delight. ‘Twas awesome 😂 And the porno mag scene was straight from the game and they did not disappoint. Also Jeffrey Pierce, who played Tommy in the games, plays Perry in the show. He’s the lieutenant. It was so great seeing him again in the show. He has such a great voice and he looks totally different from the way he did back when he did the game.

[@ssssantos304]

i totally recognized his voice as soon as he spoke, can never forget Tommy’s original VA

[@skytron92]

yeah Jeffrey Pierce totally sold his scenes, even those little exhales before going into the Storage Room really made it tense without much going on

[@RobinRBlake]

This episode felt so much like the game for me, with boosting Ellie up to open the door, the shoot out in the laundry mat, and all the lines taken exactly from the game (all the puns ahah). So faithful really love it!

[@ewanholme1687]

I love all these reactors, but I swear with everyone questioning Ellie's skills with a gun, I just want to scream: "She went to a military school! In the apocalypse! Why would she not know how to use a gun?!" xD

[@DrkShd]

because that not military school, just a school belong for millitary, they raise children just to get these kids work for them when they growth up, this is apocalyse world, there won't be much bullet lying around to teach every kid to use gun, just someone that loyal to them

[@ewanholme1687]

@@DrkShd I mean, you don't really need a gun to be loaded to teach someone how to use it. Plus, the first episode mentioned that FEDRA has a factory producing ammo in Atlanta. Plus, considering how authoritarian FEDRA is, along with dealing with the Firefly rebels, they'd definitely be training kids how to survive and kill other people, in order for them to retain power over the QZs.

[@DrkShd]

@@ewanholme1687 idk man, i think it's not about they can produce ammo, it's about if they have enough resource to produce it, it's 20 years since the world gone, most resource should run almost dry now since transport will take huge impact also, dictatorship doesn't care if you can defense yourself or not, they care more about ruling over you, so i don't think fedra happy to go around and teach everyone how to use weapon, i can image at some point in the future they will give these kids somekind of test that when they choice some that cable enough to fight and loyal to them, all other will just turn into their worker or somekind of slave

[@system0fadowner251]

@Ewan Holme exactly. She's definitely sheltered from the outside world and is still kinda naive to the harshest realities of this world, but being raised by military fascists in a post apocalypse is gonna naturally teach her alot. Loved the touch of Joel kinda taking shots at Fedra training, showing us that they aren't some super well trained force anymore after 20 yrs

[@BraydenItz]

Right!! I feel like Ellie taking out the clip and emptying the chamber before she inspects the gun further is to show us that she has some solid basic understanding of a gun, although she’s still a little immature about it😂

[@thenerdynorth]

Another great reaction guys. One thing I like about episode 4 is that it's more world building for Ellie, seeing how other people are living (surviving) in different parts of the country. As well as some great bonding moments between Ellie and Joel.

[@felixmurley-anderson5620]

I was grinning like an idiot from the time that Ellie pulled out the joke book to the ambush in the city - they borrowed these sequences from the game and they were perfect. This show just keeps exemplifying three things: 1) How amazing a game property can be if you give it to someone who knows what they’re doing. 2) How you integrate and expand a known world to entertain new viewers and keep the interest of existing fans. Without delving into spoilers, most of the human drama in this ep is new or adapted from the existing story. 3) How you do human drama in a post-apocalypse setting (looking at you, Walking Dead).

[@thatpianoguy91]

“Diagnose this” *BOOM* That made me laugh so hard. Y’all are great.

[@youtubehandle83]

I haven't played the video game in years, but it actually feels pretty close to the game. They pretty casually incorporate gameplay elements into the show (the shootout, but also Joel boosting Ellie through a window and getting help getting into a room only she can fit into are examples from this episode)

[@whatinthegoddamn2353]

Seeing Joel giggling in this episode is making me so nervous. They have to stop giving us little bits of happiness before the bad stuff, I'm not ready for Sam and henry

[@ladrac198]

No one that hasn't played the game is ready for next episode, and those of us that have played the game... Aren't either.

[@whatinthegoddamn2353]

@ladrac1 as soon as they changed up bill and frank I knew they were gonna find new ways to hurt us 💀

[@dewainalexander6615]

This show is gonna break my heart. 😭

[@Benjauclml]

no spoilers please 🤦‍♂

[@whatinthegoddamn2353]

@El Benja not spoiling, to be fair stuff is bound to happen in this show, but they've been throwing curveballs. So as someone who knows the game? Who knows what's gonna happen

[@tamaraangelo5997]

Guys, just remember that Grogu saved Mando against the Mudhorn almost like the same way....and that changed everything. The kid saving his savior.

[@kallielastname8050]

I'm so glad there are other people that quote nacho libre on the daily. Starting to love you guys

[@HeroesReforged]

Everything you just said is my favorite thing to do EVERY. DAY.

[@whateverrittakes]

This show just gets better and better

[@mellowscorpio]

The fact that Adam knows there's a KCMO and a KCK and that Agustin is talking sh*t about my hometown just makes me love y'all even more. Thanks for another great reaction, looking forward to the chaos that's to come

[@SirKemzieGodle]

Bryan’s (paralyzed guy) death gets me for some reason… don’t know what it was. Maybe his screams were more authentic than I expected.

[@pjmnglow]

Same. Its the him screaming mom for me, that just sounds so realistic

[@paulomarcelo]

That was a great acting. He begged for his life.

[@Aussie27Legend]

"Should have went for the head." -Thanos, 2019

[@reabbear]

@@Aussie27Legend he went for the heart tho

[@LP-xw7ix]

Seeing Ellie and Joel laugh at the end was oh so heart warming and I guess thanks to the SuperBowl we're getting two episodes in one week!

[@Aussie27Legend]

Works as it seems like 4 & 5 are a big two-parter.

[@jcoptimus]

"That's not the way you hold a pistol... this is the way." - Joel

[@henrietta9206]

"this is the way"

[@doglorde]

Hey hermanos, just letting you know that I feel like you're my closest friends and I'm happy whenever there's a new video. I struggle daily with depression and your videos make my day better. Abraços latinos do Brasil!

[@avan2829]

Hope everything gets better bro

[@ouraygarcia9103]

Stay strong Brotha!

[@THETRUENEOCHAOS]

Keep your chin up my man, we ain't know u but we here for u bro

[@Jehphg]

Heeey outro/a BR aqui! Só queria te falar que você não está sozinho nessa e eu espero que você continue na luta contra a depressão

[@luvzzzz246]

😊😊😊 aww me too. These are my in my head bros!

[@Marthentic]

So glad they left the male magazine joke in show! hits so good even if you know its coming

[@thomquentinleigh]

The nacho libre references honestly never get old

[@ladrac198]

Just so you guys know: Perry, the second in charge of the hunter group, is Tommy's actor from the games!

[@matthewbertram4312]

I think the first two episodes felt more like the game because they were the inevitable tutorial stages of the game. You'll learn the backstory, the characters, how to play, etc. Mazin had said that by this stage of the story, you're just killing NPCs non-stop in the game. And he feels like it loses some of the emotional weight. And he wanted to give some of those characters that you only see in passing more depth. So the main beat of the game story are there, but they are going to be written more like they were meant for TV.

[@JBM1428]

Yeah the Pittsburg section is just wave after wave of hunter NPCs. It’s not until you jump off the bridge and explore the sewers with Sam and Henry that the story becomes interesting again

[@speak123]

Making a mint tea, & riding the apocalypse train with the trinity that is Heroes Reforged

[@Mello_94]

That roller coaster you see in the beginning of the episode is actually a ride called "The Mamba" at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. I live like 10 minutes away from it. Really cool and unexpected to see my city in this show.

[@tomfehr]

as a KC resident - they did an AMAZING job making it look like KC! Even though we caught a stray from Agustin...

[@chaos381]

They used Kansas City as the city in this episode. The amusement park they used is "Worlds of fun". I drive past it every day. The downtown shots are spot on as well.... so cool

[@cristinaolmos8403]

Istg this was my favourite episode, it made the gamer part of me SO FCKING HAPPY, but also the watcher part of me happy. I really liked the changes they made, I swear they have not missed ONCE. Pedro Pascal and Bella Rampsey are PERFECTLY casted, and that's comming from someone who wasn't so sure about Bella at the beginning. I'm so so pleased. I just know episode 5 is going to be INSANELY GOOD, thank god we get to see it this Friday! I was going to loose my mind if we'd have to wait til Sunday lol

[@machaiahlillard8156]

"It's the childrens of the corns" 😂

[@rock310x]

was awesome seeing tommys voice actor this episode, jeffrey pierce

[@Manx36]

It’s funny reading some of the posts and seeing people saying how the scene with the man calling out for his mother because he fears dying is so wrenching. We’ve seen several men murdered on camera in real life by police, imagine the horror those men experienced before being murdered, art imitating life, reality of where we are

[@meekoSPN]

This channel is by far my fave to watch reactions of last of us series. Your reactions are just as entertaining as the show itself 😅. Especially as you're watching this with fresh eyes to the story. This show is pacing so well for what's gonna be a 9 episode series. S1 has been confirmed as the whole first game, so I'm super intrigued to see how they fit the rest of the story in!

[@HeroesReforged]

Wow, thank you!

[@redcardinalist]

"Sleep in the car" No, that's the last thing you want to do (unless it's Winterand really cold). In a car you can't hear anything approaching you and if they do, you have no way (short of trying to drive off) to escape. You're also a sitting duck for anyone trying to shoot you.

[@nancygreen3962]

Absolutely love your reactions! I’m not a gamer but am entranced by this show! I was trepidations about a “zombie apocalypse” show and am so happy that the violence isn’t graphic and gory and that this is really a people show. The characters are so compelling, personified by a stellar cast all around but Pedrito and Bella are exceptional. I agree that the pacing is perfect, as is the dialogue and musical score. I was relieved to have the bonding begin and that i didn’t cry during the episode for the first time!

[@elijahcee4676]

Don't worry, they'll have you crying again next week :') As someone who's played the game, I love seeing others attach to these characters that I've loved for so long!

[@SanVanSkater]

It's funny because the games are some of the most violent I've ever played. They are definitely shying away from the darkest elements of the games both in terms of viscera and characters. There are parts that I know they cannot avoid that will shock TV audiences.

[@nancygreen3962]

@Gaust Hmmm . Have you seen any children’s shows lately?. I enjoy the violence honestly just don’t like splatter. Besides when they don’t show it, your imagination does the rest and that is very powerful.

[@VADallasCowboysFan]

I know a lot of reactors say sleep in the truck but trust its not as comfy as just laying outside. For the danger tho I could see it

[@hurricaneofcats]

Most of this show was filmed in various regions of Alberta, Canada. Alberta basically has a similar look to the American Midwest plenty of prairie, wide open highway, american looking cities, boreal forest and even sections of Rocky mountains and foothills.

[@lordpappanqui]

Think of it like the Texas of Canada…. including their beliefs

[@jaqhil91]

Ahh the pun book. We know where she gets that’s from😢. Also fun fact that man with the beard is Jeffrey Pierce, the voice actor for Tommy in the game. I love to see it

[@justinperlow9104]

That look between Agustin and Adam about Hector's coffee views has me slapping my thighs and stomping my feet giggling 🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️

[@Lsucasas]

It actually wasn’t a hot gun when she put it back in the backpack. The bullet wasn’t chambered

[@mykrazyvida423]

Yall should do an interview with pedro man its great to see raza being on the big screen 💯

[@niknokseyer]

The car / magazine scene is straight from the game. Same as the being trapped inside the laundry.

[@dmann05]

You guys are going to LOVE the game after watching the show....it will be different enough in ways you will be surprised by.

[@djoscartj]

Great as always, homies! I think Ellie said "it was not my first time" because she technically killed that zombie with her knife in that pit stop they did to find Joel's stash on episode 3. I have no clue what that thing was under the broken floor! 😯

[@MickeyValenz]

As a Chilean born in Alberta, Canada (where most of this is filmed). I'm rooting for this show!

[@oscarnunez7801]

Just wanted to say that we notice and appreciate the quality and hard work that is put into the videos. You guys standout as the best creators in my book ❤️

[@zacharyjamesdixon]

“I’m from the streets, dawg.” That was a good one lol

[@jwhittington78]

It's funny to hear you call them zambies. A while back I worked on an ad campaign about morning breakfast zombies and we called them zAMbies.

[@HollaFortune]

I wanted to say this to you guys a long time ago but I can't wait to watch you guy's reaction to this show... to any show/movie. It's not only the genuine reaction but the genuine camaraderie that makes me feel like I'm watching it with my homies. Thanks guys. Never change.

[@HeroesReforged]

These kind of comments are our favorite. Thank you!

[@brisbanemark]

Poor Hector looks like he's ready for bed

[@Rayjay90808]

11:00 Auggie with FACTS

[@Martmyte]

Fun fact, the bearded soldier plays Tommy in the game!

[@aprendergast4420]

If you look closely sams gun is empty while he points it at Joel. You can see through the cylinders

[@RedX212]

Will the full length reaction be released soon ? 😅

[@faerisoul]

I know its very outside your usual but I'd love to see you react to Pedro Pascal on SNL.

[@diannebdee]

I love you guys so much. I love your love of Pedro. Thanks for giving me good warm feelings inside.

[@borisnecakovski3805]

Hector and Augustin look as tired as Joel lol

[@jestermarcus]

If nobody else has mentioned it, the guy with the long hair and beard working with woman who leads the people of the city is the same actor that played Tommy in the video game.

[@ussawinb]

If only I could sub twice... I really want to watch you guys play this wonderful WONDERFUL game. 😭

[@dababa85]

I agree so much with Adam. Let the shows tell the stories they want in the amount of the time they need.

[@DarthDimadome]

The rifle gunshots in this show, and especially these last two episodes, have been really good. They sound LOUD, as they should.

[@coreyaruecker]

They film it in Alberta, Canada. I used to live and travel to a bunch of places in this episode. It's kind of surreal seeing them on TV.

[@jakegittes1864]

I just realized you guys are watching all of these on the same day. That’s a lot of emotion to take in and go through during a binge watch lol

[@clcinden]

I have never played any video games ever, so of course haven't played this one and I AM LOVING THIS SHOW. I have been sucked in since minute one and can't wait for each next episode. AND, you guys are my new favorite reactors so I also can't wait to watch your reactions every week😂

[@dkononen]

Most of TLOU was filmed in Alberta. On the podcast, they say the main reason they switched cities from Pittsburgh to Kansas City was simply how much easier it'd be to film in their current location.

[@VanArchon]

Well done Adam for knowing that there is a Kansas City in both states. Generally speaking though "Kansas City" is usually in reference to Kansas City, Missouri. It's the larger of the two and that was definitely downtown. I've walked through so many of the locations they showed in this episode. So at about 7:53 to 8:16 of the episode I'm pretty sure that was Worlds of Fun (which is still in business) and some stretches of highway and other surrounding areas. They probably just grabbed some reference shots when they were filming the downtown scenes (because it definitely looks like some of that was on location) and just digitally stressed everything for that "end of the world" look.

[@luxiiien]

as someone who is very familiar with the game i'm so happy that the show stands on its own. You don't need any prior knowledge to enjoy it, and it hits just as hard.

[@kane101985]

Absolutely loved this reaction & this show has been fantastic. I too have yet to play the game, already pre-ordered it on PC next month but you guys definitely earned a sub from me. Keep up the awesome work!

[@HeroesReforged]

Welcome!

[@asciiavatar]

Interesting tid-bit, in the game this section takes place in Pittsburgh. However, in the tv series they were filming in and around Calgary, Canada. The reason they changed this sequence to Kansas City, is because they said that Calgary looks more like KC than Pittsburgh.

[@catherinesanchez1185]

That’s too bad . Pittsburgh has a great look . It would also be a good place to hole up during an apocalypse since they’re isolated and walled in a bit .

[@jonathanpowell7256]

Luckily we don’t have wait a week for 1x05, we’re getting it on Friday.😊

[@01nicole]

I always look forward to your reactions the most!!

[@risk_it_4_the_biscuit]

A lot of show was shot in Alberta Canada. Calgary is the stand-in for Kansas City.

[@agentsculder2451]

The show creators have said this season covers the whole first game. I'm assuming next season will be part 2.

[@edwinchrisverde5625]

the scenes from the cassette tape, magazine, and falling asleep in car is all shot for shot from the game. references and lines appear towards the end of the episode that were mentioned earlier in game. Joel saying he’s been on both sides for example. Fun fact guys, the army dude with the long hair & beard is the original voice actor for Tommy from the game. Him & Kathleen are new characters. the group are called hunters. They are in Pittsburgh in the episode. y’all thought episode 3 was heart wrenching? If they do the sam and Henry storyline shot for shot, y’all ain’t gonna be ready.

[@Clayaka]

We need to get these boys to 200k so they can play the game. One of my all time favorite story driven gaming experiences.

[@Attcspunk]

That roller-coaster is at worlds of fun. It's a theme park in Kansas City. Rode it many times. It's cool to see KC in a big time thing because you definitely don't see it much.

[@trevvy2124]

What I think is really cool about this adaptation is that while those who have played the video game (myself included) may know the "big" moments that the game are going to hit on, we really have no idea how it's going to be brought up. Ellie's first kill was huge but happened differently in the game. Tess' death happened differently in the game. The game didn't humanize the enemies. Henry and Sam are a huge part of the game and they've already begun to expand on them. I saw the preview for the next episode which, once again, will introduce something huge but it's something that was introduced earlier in the game. I think they've done a good job of giving nods to the game players while also somehow making it new and refreshing for every viewer involved.

[@TheSvmurai]

Another great episode! Felt like a great transition into the next series of events

[@mnoir7257]

Been waiting on that full length patreon watch along! Hope it goes up soon

[@Suburban_Mystic]

Due to the Superbowl HBO MAX will be airing episode 5 of "The Last of Us" early on Friday, Feb. 10th.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Adam! Thanks, Hector! Thanks, Agustin! 🌇 #HeroesReforged #TheLastOfUs #TLOU #TheLastOfUsHBO

[@tylerbrown5526]

As someone who grew up in KC, they did SUCH a good job making it look like KC. Like damn. And they're in KC, Missouri. That side has all the big buildings.

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

So TLOU Part 1 is the whole of the first season. Season 2 has been announced but they have mentioned they may need 2 seasons to fit all of Part 2 in. As a fan, I am thrilled with this and the more we get the better!

[@niknokseyer]

Been waiting for this!

[@Wampor]

I enjoy your reactions! :)

[@MrGrouch86]

i can tell their 4hrs deep into reacting for one night. :P

[@henrietta9206]

kudos to these heroes...indeed!

[@ATinyWaffle]

Mostly all of the skyscraper downtown area of Kansas City is on the Missouri side.

[@e.greeling9068]

Yes, as a non-comic reader, this is what it feels like. Not that I don't like comics, just don't get to read them. I'm glad you guys like the show. Yes please play the game on here!! Btw: season 1 is the first game. Season 2 is confirmed the second game, and season 2 is confirmed!!

[@The-Like-Button]

The hunter with the large beard Is actually Jeffrey Pierce, he played Tommy in the games

[@Frostbite08]

The Last of Us is not about zombies. It's about people. What we do in a crisis. What we value. How we form connections. And how those connections are so valuable when we're down to... the last of us.

[@kingmeek2103]

I can tell Hector is the first one to ko at a sleepover 🤣, love you guys 🐐🐐🐐

[@philhahn]

"Noo don't touch it" just guessed which one of these 3 screwed up a parents coffee once or twice as a child hahaha

[@RyanCogar]

14:03 I liked that detail of Joel using the knife as to not waste ammo/alert any other nearby A-holes. Not so much to spite the Bryan dude or anything specifically, although it was kind of a poetic/fitting way for a merciless & yet clearly cowardly guy to go out.

[@catherinesanchez1185]

Yeah! It bugs the crap out of me when you see automatic type weapons in a post apocalyptic scenario . Shooting a hundred rounds is just a waste of resources . That was a detail I liked about the original Mad Max movies . The guns and ammo were precious cuz there was no way to replace them . I’m surprised we haven’t seen any bow/ arrow or horses for that matter , but I’m not familiar with the game .

[@corporealghoul]

Fun parallel: that exact pun book with that exact cover and author is in the game. And that first pun she reads is the pun ellie reads to joel in the game. As well as the bit with the magazine. Almost word for word from the game.

[@Bhint320610]

Glad I wasn’t the only 1 looking at the fire alarm wondering why they focused on it lol.

[@gacchan]

Can't wait to see the next episode on Friday. This was so good on the world building.

[@binder38us]

Kathleen, the Leader of the Resistance, is Madam Defarge: no amount of revenge will be enough