FILMMAKER REACTS to THE LAST OF US Episode 3: Long, Long Time

[@robertt9825]

Joel noticing the flowers were wilted is such a subtle detail

[@BadDubII]

subtle? its 90% of the frame haha

[@MamadNobari]

subtle? its 90% of the frame haha

[@Fertho]

subtle? its 90% of the frame haha

[@cocoman11111]

subtle? its 90% of the frame haha

[@BANANABOY1231]

subtle? its 90% of the frame haha

[@SeanMintus]

Plot: Joel and Ellie need a truck. Story: We’re gonna write one of the most moving episodes in all of television history.

[@rageus4731]

Underrated comment

[@guggie]

In the game, Bill is a cautionary tale - be careful, or you’ll end up like me. In the show, he’s an aspirational tale -take the lesson I learned, that love is everything. Same message, very different ways of explaining it.

[@MM-hi]

Exactly

[@tarinindell8217]

The show version felt like an apology.

[@hyteclowlife]

The number of people who say that this episode doesn't further the story is fucking baffling. It absolutely furthers the themes and serves as the point where Joel makes the choice to stick with Ellie all the way. Media literacy is at an all time low if people can't see that.

[@runthemeows1197]

@@hyteclowlifethere are a plethora of reaction channels on this website proving that a lot of people are fucking terrible at watching tv. They can't pick up on anything for shit. It's actually why i love this channel so much. There's an actual attention to the details being presented

[@FearTheTan1]

aspirational tale: be careful, and you'll end up like me

[@tigqc]

"I'm old. I'm satisfied. And you, were my purpose." Ugh man I'm not crying, you're crying 😭😭😭

[@JamesVSCinema]

😭😭😂

[@wackyvorlon]

I couldn’t even watch this reaction video without crying😂

[@AaronSiganoff]

They built a better love story in an hour than most AAA movies can do

[@wackyvorlon]

@@AaronSiganoff it is stunning. And it feels real and lived-in. Just phenomenal.

[@bridgethaines7127]

Yeah, I ugly cried. UGLY CRIED.

[@davidedwards1705]

What makes the wedding scene so much more beautiful is in this Universe the Same Sex Marriage Act was never passed before the Outbreak so Bill & Frank are sticking it to the man one last time.

[@miss.brun0]

this episode is one of the many great reminders that TLOU isn’t a zombie story with humans in it. it’s a human story with zombies in it.

[@notmyname4261]

Hate to be pedantic, but they're infected, not zombies in the traditional walking dead sense.

[@Musabre]

@@notmyname4261 Hate to be pedantic, but the zombies in the walking dead are also infected, so the differences are elementary. If you want to get 'traditional' about it, you'd have to go back to the classic 'undead' zombies. TLOU has zombies, by every contemporary definition. Call them infected if you want, it's just as valid a label.

[@notmyname4261]

@@Musabre Not zombies then lol

[@vizz00]

the walking dead has zombies. Zombies, meaning undead. In TLOU, the infected are alive, not dead. Idc if anyone calls them zombies, but they are, in fact, not zombies.@@Musabre

[@Musabre]

@@vizz00 It's just how majority of people refer to them in common parlance but sure. Zombie doesn't have to be strictly 'undead'. TLOU has biological zombies, fungus zombies, infected. Call them what you will but there's no point trying to argue away the Zombie tag/label. It just makes you look incredibly needlessly pedantic.

[@robert_bbiii]

Bella Ramsey doing Nick Offerman's laugh is something I didn't know I needed. Great relief in the episode. Such a subtle scene I love is how Bill says he doesn't want friends or work with Joel but we see Joel know the code for the gate.

[@yashjoseph3544]

The fact that this episode got hated on by so many non-fans of the games for being "woke" because it featured two gay guys in love is baffling. Like they were gay in the games too, you know? It was just more subtle since it was back in 2013 and representation wasn't that great back then. And don't get me started on the "it's a TV show about zombies, not romance" argument.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Yeah it sucks that we can’t just give respect to quality for being quality. I loved this episode!

[@blainemitchell1846]

Love transcends all national and racial barriers imo its beautiful no matter the ppl

[@bsmith8943]

People are tired of it.

[@spiraljumper74]

It gets hate by plenty of “fans” of the first game too. Because invariably that crowd hates the second game. You just gotta realize that there’s plenty of gamers who are just reactionary dumbasses with no media literacy or taste.

[@ericellerbrock9350]

Frank wasn't actually gay in the game, and the director of this episode stated he injected this gay relationship into the show

[@keeganbate8935]

There's a tweet that came out near this episode's airing where one of the showrunners were like "C'mon, y'all, this was supposed to be the HAPPY episode." Which is what makes it really special, giving a genuinely believable 20 year old relationship of two people thriving after the world ends and taking care of each other. It's HARD to write happy things that make you cry from beauty, not sadness.

[@JAYWALKER1000]

And the window was the game loading screen. Nick Offerman got the sript but really wasn't interested in doing a show based on a video game. But his wife, Megan Meullaly, read it - she told him, "Oh, honey, you're doing this." And he'll probably wind up with an Emmy for it.

[@joostverra9130]

Dude dont be afraid to shed a tear during episodes like this you seem to be holding back but you dont have to!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahaha it’s not like that. I’ve shed tears but even when I don’t, doesn’t mean it’s not hitting me. Still being hit by the feels, everyone’s different 👌🏽

[@joostverra9130]

@@JamesVSCinema true true, everybody's different like that. You be you

[@patriciarp9686]

I don't cry about what many people cry about and I cry about what no one cries about. In other words, the sensations are different for everyone, what reaches the point of crying is something very sensitive for each person.

[@204154529]

Homie got that street cred to be mindful of. He and Jimmy Macram are brothers in this war.

[@theovanhurtere]

@@patriciarp9686 I usually don't cry watching fiction but let me watch a sports documentary and I'm bawling my eyes out

[@TheFreshTrumpet]

“and time washes clean, loves wounds unseen. That’s what someone told me, but i don’t know what it means” keep an eye out for the quote “it wasn’t time that did it,” it’s the punchline to one of the best thematic set ups i’ve seen in a series and it started in this episode with these characters and that song. This is a masterpiece of a series & media adaptation.

[@codypavy]

Might be my favorite episode of the season. A great deviation from the game and a beautiful emotional episode. Good ol Nick Offerman killed it! Even though it’s a sad tearjerker in retrospect it’s a pretty happy story. They found love in an ugly world under difficult circumstances and were able to build something together and die together on their own terms. Bill was a damn badass and I loved getting to see a bunch of his perspective. Clearly they can faithfully adapt the game well while also making interesting and meaningful changes/additions to the narrative so it makes me excited for the future of the show. We’re in good hands 🙏

[@nicholasloduca6668]

As much as I was a little sad we didn't get to see Bella Ramsey's Ellie interact with Nick Offerman's Bill (that was one of my favorite interactions in the game), but this little side story hit me so hard on an emotional level

[@TheFreshTrumpet]

honestly they prob figured they’d solve two problems at once by also avoiding all the classic but fatphobic lines she says to him, that got a little yikesy lol

[@bicranium7198]

Man, you had the exact same reaction and even used the same words I did when that Max Richter song started playing during the montage of Frank's last day. That song is absolutely a cheat code when it comes to eliciting an emotional response. Shutter Island and Arrival both use it a good bit and it just finds a way to reach straight into your soul.

[@JamesVSCinema]

That song is everything man.

[@MamadNobari]

That and Adagio in G minor lol.

[@andrewstephens5885]

Arrivals ending always messed me up.

[@MamadNobari]

@@andrewstephens5885 Literally just finished rewatching like 10 minutes ago. Such a good movie.

[@BigMike246]

I never played the game. The first two episodes blew my socks off but this one overwhelmed me a little bit. They had a happy life in a little paradise in the middle of the end of the world.

[@PhilospherStoned]

“you’re evil for playing that song” LMAO bro i expressed the same sentiment when i heard the song 😭💀

[@guggie]

The strawberry scene - pay attention to the light. They had minutes to film it, and they caught it perfectly. Without that scene, the episode may not hit in the same way. Check out the making of commentary after you’ve finished the series. It’s pretty amazing.

[@spiraljumper74]

Yeah the natural lighting in that scene goes crazy.

[@loganmcleod141]

This episode gave me so much confidence in the direction and intent of the televison adaptation of this phenomenal game. Knowing hollywood the series could have been ok or good but they made it great.

[@MM-hi]

The note Ellie reads wouldn't hit as hard to the audience if we never saw Bill and Frank's story play out

[@kahlbutomacfarland]

The episode is downright beautiful. Hit me on an entirely extra level because of the use of Linda Ronstadt. My mom was a massive fan and passed from Parkinson’s. Everyday rip. Ps: the shot of the pit during the song montage, slammed me.

[@MilkT0ast]

Loved this episode. I relate to Bills character so much. Hes so practical and doesnt understand why Frank woukd want to fix up the yard and the house in an apocalypse. But my wife is the same way. "Paying attention to the little things, its how we show love." Thats an amazing line.

[@CapraDemon101]

Any form of art that makes you appreciate your life and those people in it more, is priceless.

[@TifaBom]

For them to live peacefully and freely for 20years in an apocalypse world is a GOAL and wow!

[@KyleWoodlock]

Also! "I like you older... Older means we're still here." In the timeline of the show, where we first meet Frank in 2007 and he looks to be maybe late 30s, early 40s? He was a young adult at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic.

[@thefourty-yearoldgamer8289]

This episode had the internet flooded with people crying their eyes out, just crushed.. which I think we all shed some tears. The shows creators though said, "this was the happy episode" :D :D I think it's maybe the greatest Work of television ever! Absolutely beautiful and at the same time devastating! Having finished the Video game like 5+ times I found this episodes' departure from the game to be just amazing! way to give Bill and Frank a "Happy Ending"!!

[@olgabahirkina1286]

Frank wanted Tess to like the place so much that he picked a fight with Bill to get what he needed to make the place prettier! That is so funny and adorable!

[@TheFreshTrumpet]

the fact that you recognized that piece On The Nature of Daylight you really are an art connoisseur lol. this was one of my fav vids of yours ever, and that’s saying something. ‘ppreciate the content you put out as always

[@denisebennettahrentzen8340]

This is one of the greatest episodes of television that I have ever watched. It’s ridiculous how perfect it is. I loved watching you experience it in real time. You are fabulous as usual!!

[@dlweiss]

24:07 Ha, that was my EXACT reaction when I realized they were busting out "On The Nature of Daylight" on the soundtrack. Weapons-grade emotional shrapnel every time I hear that song.

[@marennicholson5444]

What’s also a gut punch about this episode is that THIS was a happy ending yet we all bawled our eyes out

[@robinfailure]

James mentioned Mr. Robot and I instantly jumped on my chair. Love the series!

[@chaost4544]

The number of awards this episode was nominated for was well deserved. Beautiful writing.

[@tarinindell8217]

Netflix does have some solid series under its belt. Arcane, for example, is one of the best shows of all time. And they also just announced that season 2 will come out in a year

[@pooty195]

Netflix didn't produce Arcane, Riot did.

[@tarinindell8217]

@@pooty195 Yes, but it is still considered a Netflix original. Thats why they dropped the new teaser. It wasnt Riot or Fortiche (the animation studio for Arcane) who dropped it.

[@AshenCorvum]

This ending for bill to me is way better than the games. For the game it makes sense for playability, but the shows it’s so much better they have a “happy” ending instead of Frank running off and getting killed and Bill just being bitter.

[@PaintedFreddie]

There is something so lovely about this episode, especially in the queer community of getting to see a gay couple grow old together. We don't always get that. "Older means we are still here." This is one of my favorite pieces of media that's been made in recent years

[@jasonmarbach]

One of the best episodes of television of all time, as far as I’m concerned. Aggressively, unrelentingly beautiful and poignant. I’ve never watched this episode once (the actual ep, reactions to it, whatever) without crying. Tremendous television.

[@jackcarl8809]

Some fantastic foreshadowing as the credits rolled in episode 1. The song was Never Let Me Down Again by Depesche Mode, an 80s tune, signifying trouble. We see in this episode it was the raider attack in the night.

[@MattSaettler]

The raider attack was 10 years before 'the end'. "80s= trouble" was because they died and did not reset the playlist so it automatically went on to the 80s songs.

[@DizRupTnz]

@@MattSaettler More like 4 years beforehand, 3 years + 3 years + 10 years passed, or 16 years in total and the outbreak was 20 years ago.

[@thactotum]

master story telling done in this epsiode. heart squeezing, just like Black mirror: San Junipero.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Yes!

[@hansmaulwurf3572]

The zombie lying under the rubble at the beginning is computer-animated. The quality is so good that when I first watched the episode, I also thought it was makeup."

[@JamesVSCinema]

Shoutout to the lighting!

[@giannacasale1876]

Also! The last frame on the open window and curtains is very reminiscent of the loading screen for the games which I think is a very cute and heartbreaking nod.

[@NintendoCapriSun]

Even now I've only seen this show via watching reactions, but this is always the episode I look forward to the most.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Absolutely. I can see why now!

[@jinchoung]

the thing about the contaminated FLOUR is foreshadowed as a RETROACTIVE DANGER in episode 1. joel forgot to get CAKE. and they're out of PANCAKE BATTER. and they refused MUFFINS and OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. they unwittingly dodges a handful of bullets and that's why joel didn't get infected.

[@tek3336]

Totally unrelated recommendation but Murray Bartlett who plays frank, though sort of outshined here by one of the best performances of the year, is a total star in the white lotus series on HBO. HBO really has the best tv out there.

[@TheOkayWin]

I love reaction content, but I typically just fast forward the big moments so I can see how other people react. With your videos though, I just hit play and watch the whole thing. I love your insight and overall vibe. Thanks for sharing and excited to see more!

[@JamesVSCinema]

The algorithm & me would like to say thank you hahaha. I’m happy I’m able to add some more value whenever it’s possible. Cheers! Thanks for the comment!

[@GoldudeMK]

I cry every time I see the final day because it just makes me think of my partner and how so not ready I am for the end, for either of us. The thought of being alone and the thought of leaving her alone just weighs down on me every watch. Still such an incredible bottle story in this episode

[@phj223]

This episode, oof. It created a completely believable and authentic feeling love story in something like 30 minutes, that many shows and movies fail to do over the course of multiple episodes or several movies. **cough** The Star Wars prequels **cough**

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahahaha yeah, the way they tapped into a character and presented us with further grounds is pretty incredible. This episode ROCKED.

[@heikkiheinonen6745]

So very suspicious man trusts a random man after like 1 hour and is ready have to sex with him? In this universe that is very stupid thing to belive

[@mandalore1089]

​@@heikkiheinonen6745Use your brain and think more than surface level of why Bill did that.

[@timothy_b03]

nah don’t diss the prequels

[@Hakkar6993]

​@@heikkiheinonen6745 Dude's like 40-50 and has been in the closet all his life on top of being an asocial prepper - it doesn't take a genius to figure out why he would go along with Frank's advances despite normally being super closed off and wary of people.

[@tetleyT]

Gotta say it wasn't Bill's smartest tactical decision to expose himself out on the open street with a bolt-action rifle. And no body armour in a house that seemingly has everything? His prepping skills faltered there.

[@JamesVSCinema]

You are absolutely not wrong haha

[@bridgethaines7127]

Not all that surprising, he had someone to protect for the first time in the apocalypse and he was willing to die to do it.

[@gabraham9509]

Oh shit super hyped for Mr. Robot! One of my all time favorites

[@rumbledumpthumpershaker6735]

Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson's. They were hinting that's what Frank has.

[@Denashi]

Incredible episode! Absolutely beautiful storytelling! Attention to detail: Joel begins to open the bedroom door, when the front door slams shut... because, as Bill wrote in the letter, he'd opened the bedroom window, causing a draft! It's such a small thing, but I really love when they remember little details like that!

[@JamesVSCinema]

"The things we do for love!" -Courage the Cowardly Dog Better Call Saul & The Last of Us & Always Sunny on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Much love!

[@xxkillmmmbbaaaxx]

Please review the movie "Bunraku". Its a real masterpiece. Main actors are Josh Hartnett, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman etc. You will love the world the movie is taking place in and the magic behind the transitions. I wish you could bring your knowledge of film making to explain whats going on! Thanks again!

[@ms_keira]

I enjoy every single one of your reactions and the recognition of so many small details and the varied nuances of film. Max Richter's "On the Nature of Daylight" helped me through depression and s.uicidal ideation back in 2018 and ever since, it has been a powerful song that I respect and love. You aren't wrong in that it's a cheat code to your heart lol.

[@KeithDCanada]

I remember watching this one for the first time and thinking, "Damn, that was probably the finest episode of television I have ever seen." I liked that so much more than the snippits of Bill we got in the game. That, right there, is an example of how changing details of a story, from a narrative standpoint, can take advantage of a new medium and create something so much more impactful.

[@beedubree2550]

fortunately, I can confirm that Frank is not dying from Alzheimers. Craig Mazin said it's an "unspecified neuromuscular disorder... it was either MS or early ALS". Cant necessarily say that's any better than Alzheimer's, but hey, at least it's not Alzheimers

[@KLProduction]

I felt the exact same way when the song started. Kicked me square in the face and straight back into the ending of Arrival.

[@warpedwhimsical]

One of the few adaptations I’ve seen where the plots which deviate from the source material are still bangers

[@thebigshep]

Max Richter's song in this episode reminds me, you should watch the show Taboo, starring Tom Hardy, it's dark and messed up and incredible, but also Max Richter scored the entire thing and it just elevates it to an 11

[@justachad6494]

I was so fucking happy they went a different direction with Bill and Frank. One of the best episodes of television I've personally ever seen.

[@rayhutchinson640]

I miss the comedic rivalry banter between Bill and Ellie in this version of the story, but it's an amazing viewing experience (especially if you have Winter congestion and need to flush you sinuses and tear ducts!). Can't wait for the next episode!

[@acflick99]

damn bro, how u get throught that w out tears. i was bawling when frank asked bill to do all that and give him one last good day. loved this episode. still hits me in my heart like a truck.

[@thebigshep]

2:49 Bro when you start watching Mr Robot imma lose my mind

[@stevemartegani]

Agreed!

[@VAVORiAL]

Mr. Robot Season 3 and 4 are so unbelievably good, oh my, he's in for a ride

[@thebigshep]

@@VAVORiAL fr, those last 2 seasons have some of the best scenes I've ever scene, period.

[@indigoace261]

Great commentary and reaction. Thanks for sharing.

[@dsembr]

A perfect example of what it means to be a faithful adaptation. Every medium has its strengths and weaknesses, a TV show doesn't have "gameplay" but it can follow different characters in a way that games often can't. They were able to tell this story in a way that takes advantages of the different medium without betraying the source. We didn't need to see Bill become a bitter curmudgeon, a character necessary to move a videogame plot forward. He got the ending he deserved while fulfilling the same role in the story, and we got one of the best episodes of television this year.

[@Erionna.]

Love your reactions can’t wait for next episode!🫶🏽

[@botheringthewildlife9641]

"On the Nature of Daylight" during the "last good day" montage is just a dagger to the heart. I'm only familiar with it through this and Arrival, but those are enough to make it deadly.

[@eliteteamkiller319]

12:50 Woah! Arbys was my first job too lol.

[@JRush374]

The end scene with the window is the menu screen after you beat the game

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

No that's fucking stupid lol

[@kevintaylor7627]

Love your reaction, man. This was such a great adaptation of the story. Mazin and Druckmann talk about their choices on the official podcast (which is part of the 'extras' on HBO).

[@analuciamedeiros4828]

the strawberry scene is one of the most simple yet genuine i've ever watched

[@colee61200]

Such a beautiful episode, one of the biggest additions from the game.

[@epicjen]

Really loved your take on everything this version of the story brought to light. Despite the awful world they're in, Frank and Bill show that there are many reasons to keep living and that it's possible to not only SURVIVE but also to be happy and really live.

[@analuciamedeiros4828]

this episode was something else!! one created to make even those who are not into the whole apocalypse theme fall in love with the last of us

[@HuxtableK]

One thing I didn't see mentioned by the comments about this episode, especially their marriage between Bill and Frank? This was in Massachusetts. Same-sex marriage wasn't legalized in this world, or at least in Massachusetts, before the world went to shit. Bill couldn't have gotten married and lived as himself publicly in the before times.

[@HuxtableK]

Massachusetts then. Apologies, I got the state wrong. But the same concept applies. And I will edit the original comment to correct myself.

[@HuxtableK]

@@ISavant thank you for calling out my error. I went off my memory, not actually looking it up in the original comment.

[@aaronhooper1549]

We really are seeing a seige in good video game adaptions finally and this one is up there, for sure. Fan of your channel, I try and dabble at the same sort of thing myself

[@thomashiggins9320]

This episode is beautifully crushing. And I always liked Linda Ronstadt, too. 😀

[@LUC0R]

Can’t wait for every episode you watch!

[@neilbrideau8520]

Bill is a fan favourite from the games so this was a risky bet. Imagine reading the outline, you would be like, nah that shit won't fly. So with how much respect they paid to the source material having such a departure was ballsy AF.

[@michaelsweenie-lane359]

One of THE BEST episodes of Television I have ever seen - Bring on all The Emmys !

[@hj-ct2qi]

finally someone else reacted to the use of On The Nature of Daylight just like i did. i was already emotional and when that song kicked in i knew instantly that i was done for. i have NEVER cried harder at any piece of media, film or tv, than i did during this episode.

[@ErnestJustice]

I really am glad that you continued the series after this episode because a lot of reactors stopped due to the content in this episode unfortunately.

[@venuztrvp]

Man Im literally just a lurker I slide thru your channel like once every few months but I love these reactions so much Truly transformative content and your takes on a lot of the content you react to are so careful and articulate 🤌🏿 Keep up the great work

[@JamesVSCinema]

Yo good looking out my man! Thank you truly 🤘🏽

[@lonewolfe8625]

The scene on the couch, when frank tells bill about his last day, is so heartbreaking. I cry everytime. If it was possible this deserved some kind of oscar/academy award just for this episode. I never played the game, and first two episodes were ok, but this episode was a game changer for me and I got invested into the tv series.

[@pinkygunslingy]

I have loved this episode since I watched it and I have only grown to love it more. Even separate of the game, it is so rare that gay characters get happy, shameless endings. Their marriage genuinely makes me cry, because they came from a time where it wasn't even legal and yet in the chaos and destruction of this world, they make their own rules and find love. They didn't die terrible, gruesome deaths. Comparitevely, they get such a blisfful ending. It's such a lovely departure that I think really encapsulates the heart of what the show tried to do. It's an apocolypse story that deviate from it's focus on "zombies", but the people. The good and the bad. This episode is sooo special to me. Still cried watching this reaction lol.

[@ShiftyWolf117]

Lol I had the same reaction when I heard on the nature of daylight again. Probably one of the most beautiful songs ever made that always makes me cry.

[@HaloOverOurDemise]

Theres a podcast that goes along with each episode where they talk about why they changed things and goes into depth about each episode its 100% worth the listen its called The last of us podcast

[@phillipcabrera4705]

I feel like while TLOU show set the standard for video game adaptations, Ep3 set a new standard for storytelling in tv shows period.

[@ToastyZach]

As much as I would have loved to see the high school and the bloater in the gym, this episode was absolutely amazing. I'm glad they went this route.

[@kflowers8276]

Regarding the lack of spores, the co-creater didnt want to have people wearing masks all thr time, not to mention if it were spores the human race would likely not be a human race anymore.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

This show is up for numerous Emmy awards specifically this episode Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman for outstanding actor in a drama series each and the episode itself for outstanding writing. 27 Emmy nominations in total for the series.

[@KyleWoodlock]

Bill in the show was the exact inverse of Bill in the game but served a similar role... In the game, he is alone and broken, he says 'caring about people is only good for one thing, getting you killed.' Frank left him because Bill stayed isolated and refused to let anyone in. He is a picture of what Joel might be if he stays closed off. In the show, Bill is a picture of what Joel can be if he's willing to open up and let someone (Ellie) in. He finds purpose in life again. Bill and Frank get the closest thing we see to a happy ending in the whole show: they live a full life together and then die peacefully sleeping in each other's arms. It sets up a great contrast, especially once Joel starts opening up to Ellie and you see him starting to feel love and joy again. And it also sets you up for a sucker punch when that love and protective connection to Ellie leads him to make some monstrous and destructive choices. Because, like Bill with Frank, Ellie becomes Joel's sole purpose after so long without one. He literally would not survive without her, just like Bill doesn't survive without Frank.

[@inevitableAnpu]

I remember this as its own story in the last of us universe rather than an episode of season 1. Its got a very different and special place in my brain. November from the album memoryhouse if you want to check out more cheat code music. He was also featured heavily on Leftovers to a frustratingly good effect.

[@papl20]

This whole episode is a masterpiece.

[@Smokie_666]

This is one of my favorite episodes of any show. I love everything about it from the character development, the way it was translated from the show, the casting, how it was shot,.. just everything. Also going to add that I think telling someone they are your purpose is almost more heartfelt than saying "I love you"

[@MamadNobari]

True. This kinda weirdly reminds me of an episode from Bly Manor which focused on the lady of the lake in the sense that they both kinda halted the main story to give an entire episode focused on side characters with a beautiful contained story. Episodes that can be watched on their own without watching the other episodes and still be like competent short films. I didn't even like Bly Manor that much but I still thought that episode was one of the best single episodes of any show I've ever watched. Same with this, though I didn't think it's a 10/10 like the lady of the lake episode.

[@TheFreshTrumpet]

@@MamadNobaria Bly Manor reference in a comment section about my other fav show makes me so happy, that’s a great episode comparison

[@Sabre2087]

I've heard that there's a 2 hour cut of the episode. I'd be curious to see it.

[@Thebigsigh1975]

I haven't had a show make me cry like this did in a long time

[@y2kaylaog]

oh god here we go

[@JamesVSCinema]

Daaaaaamn right

[@Bill-en7kw]

I say that this is the most beautiful episode I have seen on television, full stop

[@jmclen7]

One of the things that hits so hard in this episode is the only terrible thing that happens is time. Btw, Nick Offerman is great. Have you seen Devs? He’s great in that. Such a cool show.

[@GrrrTurtle]

This is one of my five all time favorite hours in tv