The Last of Us 1x8 BLIND Reaction | When We Are in Need

[@BiLLz66614]

Bella's screams are horrific. I've noticed everytime she gets attacked on the show.. she makes it feel so real with her screaming. That girl can act her ass off. Shes super good in this role.

[@Aussie27Legend]

Man I hope she is able to manifest those terrified screams out of the blue and isn't having to pull them from past experience, whether it is episodes 5 after Henry, last episode after the bites or this episode it is actually hard to listen to (in a way that I have total respect that he can pull off).

[@begnaud23]

Made me tear up man

[@FatLittleButterfly]

@@Aussie27Legend have you seen her charge at a giant? she can scream alright xD

[@Aussie27Legend]

@@FatLittleButterfly haha, true!

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@Aussie27Legend I think such a trauma would make acting something like this more or less impossible.

[@e_arka4214]

The fact that David was a teacher before the apocalypse is terrifying me, like how many of his students have been his victims.

[@dialecticsjunkie7653]

I love the little detailed additions to the TV adaptation of his character, these things just make him soooooooooo much creepier.

[@fnizzelwhoop]

Yeah, and he even said that he had a "violent heart" *before* the apocalypse. This series lets us fill in a lot of really awful blanks. :(

[@xmarinahunterx]

Oh god I didn’t even think about that.

[@bvgg833]

he found a job he was passionate about. how many of us can say that. You go David

[@neptttuno]

@@bvgg833 what the fuck

[@weaponsofwarfare9537]

The "baby girl" always gets me. Even showed the watch Sarah gave him after he said it to Ellie.😪

[@snowdenwyatt6276]

That phrase was apparently an ad-lib by Troy Baker on his first day of mo-cap and recording for the game.

[@witt416]

right?? that shit hit hard lol

[@EllieBergeron92]

I know, I thought that was brilliantly shot!!!

[@Corvid76]

Fun fact, the actor that played David's second hand man James - the one that brought the medicine and later caught a cleaver to the neck, is the voice actor for Joel in the video games.

[@bonecold4387]

Not just voice actor but he acted out all of his motion actions as well.

[@goose1415]

Holy shit I thought I recognized him but I didn't realize it was Troy Baker!!! That's awesome

[@starandeath4735]

@@goose1415 omg its troy. Shit. I know his name but never really look up what he looks like

[@S0LAVELLANHELL]

not a voice actor, he’s an actor

[@Corvid76]

@@S0LAVELLANHELL many voice actors are also regular actors. He's credited as a voice actor for the Last of Us games, among others. You don't have to agree with the distinction, you just have to accept that it exists.

[@irvxan]

When Ellie killed David, it's never really felt like a victory. Just a little girl who got scarred for life. Either way, she lose.

[@snayoggawrla6728]

Fr you can see the innocence leave her eyes, she’s looks like she aged sm by the time Joel gets to her outside - she’s like an empty shell.

[@clover2739]

Yeah like at first you are like ‘yes Ellie! Get him!’ But as it goes in and you see the fear and trauma on her face it doesn’t feel as much of a victory anymore, it’s just heartbreaking

[@irvxan]

@@clover2739 and the way Bella Ramsey's portray all the emotions. Her rage, but also at the same time her cries. Her best performance in the show so far.

[@clover2739]

@@irvxan yes! They’re incredible and seeing that hurt way more than the game… their screams? I never want to see people question Bella as Ellie again

[@markwang77]

Your reaction to Joel’s ‘baby girl’ line was everything 🥰

[@baller78239]

This episode had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Bella deserves an Emmy for her incredible performance

[@VeraxMusic]

Honestly this show better get a bunch of awards. Pure perfection.

[@MikeyA5693]

"I got you baby girl" 😭

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😭😭

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@funnylilgalreacts 😭😭😭

[@BrandonWestfall]

"It's ok baby girl. I got you." Get the quote right.

[@AjinkyaBaram]

since the start, bella ramsey has evidently, and effortlessly, proved just how phenomenal she is as ellie williams - every episode continues to prove that, and i truly and genuinely hope that ‘the last of us’ leads her to the emmy because she deserve it! ❤👏

[@bowi1332]

I hope she wins awards.

[@Liesmith424]

I never played the games, but I've seen hundreds of hours of Critical Role featuring Ashley Johnson, and sometimes Bella sounds so similar to her that it's uncanny.

[@illuminotme825]

Yes and all the hate she got simply because she didn't look exactly like the videogame character was so ridiculous. She's proven herself way more than enough.

[@testfire3000]

@@illuminotme825 I feel fortunate that I haven't seen any of this hate that is directed at Bella. I only know about it because I read it in comments like this. I think Bella is amazing. I have never played the game but I am watching a very old Lets Play of the game here on KZbin. Game-Ellie looks like a 14 year old Ashley Johnson to me, LOL.

[@alice45-fgd-456drt]

@@illuminotme825 I don't understand how anyone who's seen her in GoT thought she wasn't going to be great as Ellie.

[@Calebe_Sagaz]

*The actor who played David did a great job. I found him even scarier than in the game.*

[@bonecold4387]

I agree he was much more creepier and the game's David is creepy lol brilliant acting by everyone they have casted in this show thus far. Top to bottom.

[@pabloc8808]

God, right? I watched the interview after the episode and when he appeared I fucking hated that guy's face, you know an actor is good when they manage to get to you like that

[@Jambobist]

David in the game was a bit too obviously creepy to me, his voice sounded like the creepy old neighbor from Family Guy.

[@lookatmyright]

the reason why this version of David is creepier is because how close it is to real life depiction of David's type of asshole.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

Yeah he looks like an obviously creepy freak in the game, he looks like a cool youth pastor in the show which makes it even worse.

[@Halfrican-American]

I think the implication was that the man Joel killed at the university was the one they were eating during that feast, meaning his wife and daughter were unknowingly eating him while thinking he was going to be buried in spring. And David got himself a big plate of it while sitting at their table.

[@Aussie27Legend]

sadly yep

[@Gealaiche]

Pretty much took that for granted as soon that guy brought the tray of meat out and told them it was venison

[@TylerSampson51]

The sick bastard was smiling as he watched the little girl eat her father.

[@jimmyboy1582]

The thing is i feel like that knew but would rather starve and die?

[@-Knife-]

When Joel said "I got you baby girl", I lost my shit. I def need to play this game at some point. Hope you are awesome today!

[@MjkL1337]

don't feel bad for how many times you'll die on the David part

[@lilbubblegumleaks8104]

Man the game is phenomenal. The tv show has definitely added a lot more depth in some areas but also the game has done some moments better aswell. Love both.

[@bonecold4387]

​@@lilbubblegumleaks8104 agreed. The game has done some scenes better but so has the show. The game is more of a personal experience but both are amazing.

[@vordt4139]

The game is one of the best I have played in my 25+ years of gaming. I've beaten it on the ps3,4 and 5.

[@brinu5341]

To a random internet stranger....i really, truly and honestly hope you can !!!! It's so, so special. Both Part 1 and Part 2. Every fan that is loving the show is SO excited for new people to be experiencing the same things we did when we played!!! The game is JUST as good. Hope you get to do it!

[@WoodlandT]

It’s a fascinating developmental juxtaposition to see Ellie lose the last of her innocence, her childhood at the same time that Joel symbolically gets his child back as he calls her “baby girl.” And they brilliantly show the watch he got from Sarah as he says it. He’s got his/a daughter again, but like the watch she’s broken now. I’m just in awe of this magnificent show. Every detail in every moment is so thoughtful, detailed and intentional. Incredible

[@Sladef_]

The guy who played James is Troy Baker who played Joel in the games! I've been looking forward to seeing him on screen the entire week and he didn't disappoint.

[@jyothijose7840]

I thought joel will kill him Joel v/s Joel 😁 But okkey ellie killing joel is also weirdly amazing too😅

[@annabethchase2569]

@@jyothijose7840 He had to either be interrogated guy which would be Joel vs Joel or the guy who held Ellie down when David went to kill her which is Ellie vs Joel. If he had to be anybody else, they would've had to give more backstory and that would take 2 episodes.

[@Aussie27Legend]

@@jyothijose7840 i actually expected him to be one of the two guys Joel "interrogates" ha

[@traviscue2099]

@@annabethchase2569 Would of been cool if they got Nolan North to do it

[@Atlessa]

I thought Troy was gonna play David. I was SO surprised/confused...

[@zbennalley]

This is the episode that will forever change Ellie. The innocence, her trust, and her humanity are gone. This was the episode I was worried about because this shows the lengths that Joel will go to protect his daughter. The "baby girl" moment is definitive.

[@queenannsrevenge100]

What got me was that Joel was running on nothing but Penicillin, probably hungry and dehydrated, and STILL takes out three people. 🫡

[@Liesmith424]

@@queenannsrevenge100 Running on nothing but penicillin and an overwhelming urge to perform some freelance violence distribution.

[@FatLittleButterfly]

@@queenannsrevenge100 probably with a big dose of adrenaline and fatherly instinct too

[@Midna.K]

Yes that was a turning point for her and she will never be the same after that but Ellie still has humanity and empathy in her heart..if you played both games you will know

[@synaesthesia2010]

we got the Joel that existed before he knew Eiilie, the one that was the worst version of himself so he could be the best version of himself

[@TheKougar13]

As a massive lover of the games and having played both games multiple times, it's the scene where Ellie kills David that always gets me the most, even more than Sarah's death scene. Just seeing how terrified Ellie is WRECKS me every single time, you think Joel is going to come in and save her, but nope she saves herself in the most brutal/violent way and my heart breaks for the poor girl every single time. Even though she has killed/wounded people before, this feels like the moment where Ellie's innocence is truly shattered and she will never be the same again. When I watched that scene tonight I could not hold back the tears. That scene is pure terror, Bella Ramsey is just phenomenal

[@chrislambert9903]

I prefer that scene in the game because Joel has to stop her not her stopping herself

[@thetruth3462]

@@chrislambert9903 and they should have kept the music from the scene in the game!

[@poutsamouni5483]

Spoiler alert for part2/season 2 Joels death is defenitly more traumatic than this

[@doctaflo]

@@chrislambert9903agree - in the game, Joel saves The Last of [her humanity] in that moment where she’s finally gone feral and is killing like an infected. I also like the game’s visual of him pulling her out of this burning place; like their bond rescues each of them from their own personal hells. and while i like the show’s David more overall, i think the game allowing him enough time to start to lose his mind to cordyceps makes him more monstrous during his confrontation with Ellie. show David still has his full faculties and sense of self-preservation. i don’t believe he’d try to force himself on Ellie while the lodge burns down around them.

[@glp]

Just wanted to say, I've watched all your Last of Us reactions the past couple of days, and I absolutely love your format. The discussions before and after are insightful and they go a long way to put us in your mindset before and after the episode. You always pay close attention to the action during the actual viewing which I greatly appreciate, and are so unafraid to express your emotions. I think it's so smart to have those discussions before and after because while you talk some during the viewing, it's always just small comments and never enough where I feel you missed something. Your personality and format are so enjoyable, it's no surprise your channel is growing so fast. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

"Wait a minute... who are you" 😂 lol its a meme, I love your Last of Us Ps5 movie, it was amazing 👏

[@krazyknva78]

Love your content.

[@balloonedraccoon2503]

Damn this dude got almost 3 million subs

[@victorewah2659]

No matter what reaction I watch everyone responds the exact same way to that interaction between David and Ellie in the cell which certainly helps restore my faith that humanity will refuse to totally abandon it's morality.

[@arklytte]

Damn show! I was so proud of myself to have finally made it through an ENTIRE EPISODE without bawling my eyes out...then Joel had to bust out the 'I've got you baby girl' line... Dammit...*SNIFFLE*...I'm not crying! You're crying!!

[@BrandonWestfall]

"It's ok baby girl. I got you." Get the quote right.

[@arklytte]

@@BrandonWestfall Hey, look! I was entirely too busy NOT bawling my eyes out to get the order completely right... :P :D Worst part is, I've watched at least a dozen reactions, and it STILL makes me cry. Everything about this episode was perfection.

[@ro4eva]

@@arklytte -- Brandon is remarkably passionate about getting the quote right. Seems like it left a lasting impact on him too.

[@lynnjohanssen6552]

When the actor (who voices Joel in the game) told David "We saw a couple deer...", I think the "deer" were Ellie and Joel.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Oh god 🤢

[@texasranger3439]

"Baby girl" got me too. Pedro deserves an Emmy next year as well as Bella.

[@TARS20]

That shot of Joel hugging Ellie with his watch visible...man the feels.

[@xmarinahunterx]

The acting in this show, the cinematography, the attention to detail the character development; everything. I haven’t devoured a show like this in a long time. Gonna take me a while to recover after season 1 ends.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

And this isn't even Part 2 yet.

[@commantermormont1657]

The TV series portrayed our beloved Ellie just as like as we felt her being while we were playing the game. A little, frightened and wild animal being cornered by the worst predators you can find. That's why she killed him like that and I loved it.

[@k00la1d]

the moment he called her baby girl, every tear in my body just decided to flow.

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

"Old Joel" is actually i think not the Joel we knew but an even earlier Joel- the Joel from back when he was a raider before he toned it down to smuggling, the one who did all the awful things he's trying to atone for now but didn't yet feel guilt about them.

[@Blazingstoke]

Yeah, this is definitely the Joel that Maria did *not* want coming to Jackson.

[@TylerSampson51]

I think that's what she meant by "old" Joel. as in "Past" Joel

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

I'm not a TLOU game player, after episode 6, it made her seem a bit helpless and S O L. Episode 7, she has had a bit of training and it shows when she finds something essential to help take care of Joel. There are a good number of times where Ellie thinks on her feet and it totally pays off. Goes back to her training and what she's learned along the way. I've seen a few too many movies/shows that deal with "harsh winters" and the cannibal radar went off. Then, Ellie focuses on something, I actually thought there would be more of the remains visible but the single ear was even better. "It's okay, baby girl." Something he hasn't said in over 20 years. And he said it with complete authenticity. It broke me too I'm actually not ready for next Sunday. Because once I see the credits, it'll be a long waiting game until the next season. See you then. Take care, Angela!!

[@KJGould]

Both in the game and in this episode it was an important arc that Ellie overcame and wasn't damsel'd. It was a close call for her, but Joel rescuing her would be too much of a trope. She's lost the last of her childhood innocence though. Trauma.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Yeah when she’s hacking up David, all I was thinking about was the trauma that she was going to have from just this one experience.

[@tonycamas9747]

I heard a statistic a while back that floored me, and I just checked it again to be sure. According to RAINN, over half of women and one in three men worldwide will experience "sexual violence involving physical contact" at least once in their lifetime. One in four women have experienced a "completed or attempted" (their words) rape. I can't even imagine carrying that with you. We can only hope that Ellie's rage against David in that scene helps her get through that trauma.

[@oppooopoookjgffghjookjjj4531]

@@tonycamas9747 yeah that's how it is living as a woman. Experiencing sexual harassment your entire life. Glad to know that at least one man in this world understands something.

[@tonycamas9747]

@@oppooopoookjgffghjookjjj4531 I think a lot of men in this world understand, but understanding and doing something about it are two different things, and I can certainly see how women might not feel seen or treated seriously in this area. One would think that, after centuries of enduring this sort of thing, society would have learned a thing or two about sexual abuse, but it seems like we really haven't. You could conclude from this that not enough people in power (men in particular) are sufficiently committed to stemming the tide of rape and sexual abuse, and that could well be a part of it, but I suspect the problem is deeper than that. And, of course, coming back to the world of this show, it's not a stretch to imagine that things would get much worse in an environment in which societal norms have all but vanished. So I'm glad we don't live in the apocalyptic world of TLOU, but even in today's society, we ought to be able to do much better.

[@jamesanderton8817]

Bella Ramsey absolutely slays this episode! (See what I did there?) Honestly jaw-dropping performance, so visceral.

[@palpatyng]

Joel: Before I lose consciousness, I'm allergic to penicillin.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😂😂😂 he got lucky

[@TukaihaHithlec]

When I got to that point in the game I was so nervous that it was poison

[@bowi1332]

About that... I recently discovered that I was NOT allergic to penicillin... A lot of people are misdiagnotic.

[@ailidh-Bcn]

@@bowi1332 it's good news, they treat everything with penicillin now a days, big problem for alergic people

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Dying from that or the infection. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'd probably take the allergic shock.

[@kyle20109]

I honestly teared up when Joel called Ellie “baby girl”. As I did the same for the game. Didn’t think I’d tear up twice for the same moment that I’d knew was coming, yet this show somehow still achieves it. This show is gonna receive a bunch of Emmy nominations at least.

[@cmikedeli2962]

Joel regained a piece of his humanity just as Ellie lost a piece of hers. 😭😭😭

[@kyleb86]

The way they translated this whole section of the game into this episode is incredible! It felt almost as intense watching as it was playing through it the first time. It’s awesome as a gamer seeing your favorite games come to life and watching others, like yourself, who haven’t played the games react to it for the first time!

[@chuckkourouklis1980]

Yup, like you and many here, “baby girl” hit me too. The episode was taut as a wire, and this is one of the most fantastic reaction videos you’ve had.

[@alwayssssummer]

Your reaction when Ellie chopped off David was exactly my reaction. I cried and really wanted to hug her.

[@Chloe-rq5uj]

exactly the same, was waiting for a reactor that wasnt cheering but understood ellie's pain

[@alwayssssummer]

@@Chloe-rq5uj Isn't that right? She's 14!! What a trauma to have to go through that horrendous experience. Of course, I burst out in tears by "baby girl, I got you" but I think it was built up by my empathy towards Ellie being so vulnerable before that scene.

[@pilkuu3128]

The structure of this series is so great. It keeps re-contextualizing scenes from prior episodes. Tommy and Maria's tension with Joel now has some extra weight after seeing a glimpse the "things" Joel did to survive the past twenty years.

[@anatheodoro9596]

Also when Joel says in episode 4 that they shouldn’t light a fire because of people. Ellie says “what, they’ll rob us?” And he replies “oh, they’ll want way more than that”. Ugh

[@ishmamyousuf2595]

so this the episode that i think next to the first episode the most inline with the video game. like there are like 2 scenes that they added on their own but everything else is just like the game and its sooo good. and in the game david had more of a villain's voice or like a creep's voice which just gave away that he was a villain at the very beginning. in the show he has a more trusting voice which works better. it doesnt give away what kind of a monster he truly is

[@sarahe1491]

the things David says to her to try and manipulate her were so gross and luckily Ellie was having none of it. She was so brave but she's gonna be dealing with some serious trauma now and I have no idea where this is gonna go in the finale. Great acting from everyone here. Loved Joel being completely brutal trying to get Ellies location, he totally Liam Neeson'd them.

[@captainmercy87]

I have to say, reaction videos were never my thing. But I got into them with this show because as someone how has played the game and loves it so much, I wanted to see how others would react to this incredible story being told so well in this perfect adaptation. So far, this channel has been my favorite of the reaction videos to watch. So thanks for making them and sharing your thoughts with everyone. I was anxious about this story being told in the show because it’s so crucial to the development of Joel and Ellie and their relationship with each other and I didn’t know how they would adapt it. But again, the show did an amazing job and even though I knew what was coming at the end, it felt more powerful here and so I cried.

[@baller78239]

Also glad you picked up on the "meat" they was eating before they dragged in the deer was the father who Joel killed. So the mother and daughter was basically eating the husband/father

[@ijornhribrudkrvir]

As soon as they were short on food I assumed that was the case, and then started to second guess before it was confirmed. Really glad I wasn't wrong bc otherwise I would've jumped to cannibalism way too fast lmao

[@JimmiHoevring]

I will post NO spoilers! So, I went into a deep dive after this episode, because I thought that I recognized Hannah (the girl that David slapped) and it turns out she played the younger version of Rachel in Pet Sematary, and she is one to watch also. Of course we have Troy Baker as Davids right hand 'James' Who caught a meat cleaver with his jugular, But Slade already told you about him, so I wont do that. But you said that Ellie hadn't had someone to show her love and tenderness and care, I believe this to be true. She has never had this, and that is why she refused to leave Tess (we are not fucking leaving her), because Tess already spoke to her with a kind of caring tone, and congratulated her for surviving the mall (you got some balls on you sister) And Ellie believed that her blood was medicine and that in a way she could heal her (like she did with Sam) Oh Sam :,( That is also why she cried when Joel apologized to her for having to shoot Bryan. because she has never had someone to show "emotions" towards her, so she breaks. this is what I gathered at least. You can agree or disagree with me.

[@darrelllewis5798]

I've been watching your reactions every week but haven't said anything, so wanted to throw a little love your way. Thank you!

[@funnylilgalreacts]

🖤

[@mikeanderson623]

“Gnarly but cool” with a grimace on her face😂😂😂. Love this channel lol

[@MrKamJ]

"Excuse the fuck outta me" Best line you've used to date, made me laugh out loud! 😂 This again was another fantastic episode and reaction, got me at the end too ❤️

[@BWrightAnimations]

31:20 I think we're all Ellie/Bella Ramsey stans after this episode. Holy shit, what a performance! What an episode!

[@makingmonsterart]

After episode 1 of The Last of Us, I watched probably a dozen different reaction videos to it. I guess I wanted to keep torturing myself on how powerfully emotional the opening is (and yeah, I cried almost every time). But out of ALL of the reaction videos, the only channel I've kept returning to is yours. I love how deeply you feel the scenes (and are able to convey it to your viewers), and I love how deeply you think about the characters and their situation. Thanks for giving us a way to stretch out the enjoyment of this series

[@isaackaree]

Its fun that a byproduct of fungi saved Joel's life through Ellie

[@Ewelllad]

I am a stoic old guy, but I lost it when Joel called Ellie "Baby Girl". Did you notice he was holding her in a way that the watch was visible. There are so many levels of excellence in the way this show is filmed. I'm almost panicked there is only one episode left in this season.

[@intenseintensity7072]

Your content for this show review is always on point

[@mariajromaley]

In the game it was the hardest scene to handle this. In the serie... OMG so hard to process all of this again ! "Babygirl" got me. I don't know how I will survive next episode, knowing what will happen. Actors are so good !

[@peg202xo7]

When she walks out that door she's not the same Ellie. The last of her female innocence has been stripped away by the horror she's had to face and overcome. The 'It's ok baby girl, I've got you' just broke me, and the watch, right there. Still on Joel's wrist. I just can't shake the look on Ellie's face as Joel puts his jacket on her and they turn to walk away. She has been so traumatized, I hope Joel's presence will help get her back from the brink. Awesome episode.

[@cloudhill]

Having played the game a few times, it's so great to see someone experience this story fresh, especially this part of the story. Reminds me how it was the first time I experienced it - the twists and turns and Ellie coming into her own and saving herself while also losing any remnant of childhood she had left. It's so heartbreaking. And "baby girl" always gets me choked up no matter how many times I hear it.

[@Nosfermarki]

It's amazing to see people experience it for the first time. They really captured the impact of the story that's been a part of me for a decade.

[@Reece_Hart]

I don't know how they managed to make David feel even more disgusting and despicable given they've changed very little compared to his game version but they found a way. Bella again is just eating the screen with how good she is. That "I got you baby girl" got me as well. The significance for Joel to say that is massive.

[@BrandonWestfall]

"It's ok baby girl. I got you." Get the quote right if you're going to quote something.

[@wenderajade]

35:49 I gotta say, this was the scariest part in the game for me. Even after all the infected in dark places, massive ambushes, etc., David stalking Ellie in the restaurant scared me the most.

[@Nosfermarki]

As soon as I see the WINTER screen it's automatic dread.

[@ssotkow]

Best reaction to final scene on KZbin so far. Bravo!

[@B3CK_27]

You give the best gut reactions and emotional responses to the show for someone who hasn’t played the game. You really give it your all !!

[@surtt]

Did anyone catch the irony, penicillin, a product of fungus saves Joel's life.

[@mendicantdg7393]

Fun fact: The guy that played "James" in this episode (the one Ellie savagely killed with a cleaver 💀) was Joel himself from the games. 😂

[@WhiteRiceSteve]

Fun fact cleaver to the neck guy (James) is the voice actor for Joel in the video game

[@miroh8]

I can't believe they somehow made this even more intense than it was in the game. Bella is INCREDIBLE.

[@juanfernandocastroreyna478]

joel beating up joel has to be the most bizarre spiderman meme i've seen

[@llamallama1509]

At least Joel won

[@thescifidork]

I just finished crying after watching the episode on HBO. Aaaaaand here we go again lol

[@santa1563]

I wanted to play the “honey you got a big storm comin’” gif all through your intro 😂

[@manbearpig7359]

Man, you really wear your heart on your sleeve huh? Your reactions are so genuine and heartfelt in a medium where so many just fake it.

[@mikelach7550]

If Bela and Pedro dont get A Emmy for all this hard work I RIOT !!

[@JackOiswatching]

Woof, what an episode! I would look for this scene back when I used to watch more game reaction/playthrough vids and decide if I wanted to watch more of that persons videos based on their reaction to Ellie and David. Bella Ramsey is phenomenal and I thought you had some great insight into what was going on.

[@davidbodor1762]

2:30 - Holy shit you're right, I didn't even think of that!

[@arifchasan8611]

in Joel mind, Ellie is hurt and in danger. of course he's unhinged

[@Pointillax]

btw the actor playing James is Troy Baker, he's the voice and performance capture actor for Joel in the games

[@GCT1990]

When Joel called her Baby girl, That's the first time in a long time that I broke down because you know for Joel... He's had his guard the whole show due to the loss of his child, but you could feel and see his walls coming down slowly and slowly as he grew a father and daughter love again for Elle... This episode or that moment of "It's okay Baby girl" you could feel how safe and accepted as family she became but equally as important you could feel his fatherly bond come back in full swing. The 20 years of suffering carrying that loss for a child was made whole again and I fucking love it 😭😭😭

[@chipsalom]

Hah, recognized Troy Baker as James the second I saw him, lol.

[@BeastModeGaming2013]

Fun fact: David's right hand man "James" well that character is being played by the King/Legend himself, Troy Baker he's actually the voice actor for Joel himself. :) yup yup! So happy to see him in the show & nect episode we the gamers will have another major surprise guess appearance from another Legend/Queen from the game. :)

[@gracerideshorses7309]

This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and now I’m obsessed! Very insightful and soothing!

[@xtianfortier]

As someone who played and loved the game when it came out, shit 10 years now, I love this show but wish I didn’t know what was going to happen. It’s an absolute pleasure to see what it’s like for someone who’s new to this world. I feel like I’m experiencing it vicariously for the first time.

[@billthecanuck]

the babygirl line, both in the show and in the game, gets me every time.

[@Pandaemoni]

They were not headed back to Jackson. The Fireflies moved to St Mary's Hospital in Salt Lake City, and that is where they were planning to go next. Since there is only one episode (short too, like 45 minutes) this season, that's the likely destination. Then we have to wait for the even darker season 2!

[@mikeanderson623]

And then there was one! See u guys next week

[@vickyvind]

my favorite episode, wonderful acting, action packed and very fuckin emotional, love your reactions and reviews btw!

[@gatorgiffei]

I seriously need to get a Playstation 5 and play The Last Of Us! Once again great acting by Pedro and Bella in this episode! They both knocked it out off the park!

[@moondog3056]

You don't really need to. This show is 90% straight match from the game.

[@michaell4292]

both games are on ps4 as well, and you can find them pretty cheap now

[@stimprim3945]

It comes out on PC on the 28th of this month if you have a PC

[@lalalarose8197]

You don’t really need a ps5 to play it you know.

[@samsny21]

the games are fantastic you should definitely give them a try

[@renaultomar1]

FUN FACT: James (David's friend) is the original Joel from the video games

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealdoe]

i also want pedro pascal to tell me "it's okay baby girl"

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

The one thing you lose by not playing this as a game is the visceral satisfaction of killing David "yourself".

[@funnylilgalreacts]

If anything, that’s now the one and only reason why I want to play it.

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

@@funnylilgalreacts (the trade off is that you can and on your first attempt probably will also get bested *by* him)

[@tadcooper9733]

awwwwh "baby girl" 😭I'm so glad they kept that. Thats the moment she becomes his new daughter, for sure. Also, RIP our sweet horsey, Callous.

[@Dextelite_Youtube]

Your reactions and overview of the episode was very genuine as expected. Great overview of the episode. 👍

[@b.u.l.1734]

Fun fact: James, David's right hand man (and the one Ellie kills with the cleaver), is actor Troy Baker, who actually played Joel in the videogames.

[@brinu5341]

love your post thoughts just as much as your reactions!!!! Look forward to this every single week!!! Would LOVE to watch you play the game!!!

[@eembers]

I know there's no one 'right' way to react to media but I really appreciate that you understood how even though we wanted David to die a terrible, horrible death, the trauma of delivering that death was so hard on Ellie that you were crying for her from the very beginning of her kill. And the way you went from tears to sobs when Joel gave her exactly what she needed with that hug and the 'baby girl'; I felt that, it made the scene affect me even more. This is the kind of thing I watch reaction vids for!

[@SofaKingWashed]

In the game, we go straight from Joel falling off the horse to you playing as Ellie out hunting, without knowing what happened to Joel until after the initial David encounter, as the last episode was DLC that came out after the game. This episode had a lot of "oooh, they're doing the thing!" in it, and I love that it had the same impact for someone that hasn't played the game!

[@deboraharroyo3047]

David friend is Troy Baker Joel in the video games, One more episode and Ellie did say she was with a big group.

[@joeokabayashi8669]

As always, great reaction vid and insights and commentary at the end.

[@FS-ky5hk]

You probably won't see this but, you embody the emotion of many people during this episode. Love the reactions.

[@lmf221]

I don't know why I am putting myself through the rewatch of the last, most pivotal scene but I'm watching reactors and the range of emotions is pretty wide, but yours is the one I identified with the most. A lot of people reacted with satisfaction or by rejoicing, but I just can't watch that without aching for her. Even though she is now "safe" and an evil man is dead so is her innocence and it's clear in the way she doesn't stop that it is a level of primal fear and desperation to make sure he won't hurt her anymore JUST how much she lost in that barn and in that moment where she had to choose between two horrors that no child should have to face.

[@awesomewolf5574]

I would love to see you play the game if you choose to do so! Thank you for getting these reactions out so fast and love how in depth you go with the discussions. This episode was something I was really looking forward to and its safe to say that its my favorite so far!

[@ChillyCucumber]

David deserved everything that came to him. Ellie didn't deserve the memory of it.

[@robertsanssouci2093]

Live action Ellie meets video game Joel (James) 🙌🏼

[@munkeynz]

Fun Fact: The Actor that played James (The guy in the beanie) is none other than Troy Baker, who voiced and did the mo-cap for Joel in the video game. You can almost hear hints of joel in his voice lol.

[@annoyedtorchic8270]

the baby girl part melts us after that tense moment, thought I won't cry in this episode but that last part suddenly gets you

[@WarKrieg]

Just glad you like and can somehow relate to Ellie now. You were extremely critical of her for much of the show. The whole time she was just a teenage girl in an unforgiving world. OUR world is already not kind to teenage girls. Post-apocalypse then is merciless to them.

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

The man who played James in this episode was Troy Baker, the actor for Joel in The Last of Us games.

[@blindordie2]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it but the #2 for David in this episode was the voice and motion capture for Joel in the original game.

[@residentofdeath2006]

If you didn't know David's partner was actually the voice and stunt actor for Joel in the last of us game. That was a Easter egg in this episode.