Nick Offerman on His Episode of The Last Of Us, Reactions to His Performance & Being Spoiled on Tour

[@drdiva70]

The thought of Nick Offerman sitting around playing Banjo Kazooie is precious

[@travis8106]

yes!

[@jasdn93bsad992]

@@travis8106 Yes

[@aicai.]

Man has taste

[@MaximusA444]

I wonder if he knows that Banjo Kazooie was a naughty dog game

[@azuosnossylla]

@@MaximusA444 But it never was, its from Rare. Naughty Dog is responsible for Crash Bandicoot

[@Raiderhays37]

The scene where he eats a strawberry that Frank had grown for them, and then just loses it, hit me hard. Such a beautiful moment.

[@ImWithMe]

I like when he’s in the bedroom and the other guy pulls his towel off. Got me hella riled up 😩

[@VlasicPickle]

@@ImWithMe gross

[@The_king_397]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you guys are sensitive asf

[@VantaClawz]

That was a great part.

[@Aldiethegreat]

@@The_king_397 im fine with the episode minus the bed scene. good story telling and very good acting as wel

[@seafishie5246]

The late scene with old Bill sitting on the couch with the biggest frown on his face really got me. Nick Offerman is a great actor.

[@phantasticmrphasma9874]

Ron Swanson beat the apocalypse

[@RaXXha]

@@phantasticmrphasma9874 well, If anyone can do it, it’s Ron Swanson.

[@patstar5]

Maybe show should be called Last of the Groomers.

[@SILENTVIXXSIN]

Same, 😭 💔 🥺

[@Chloe_prices_spliff]

@@patstar5 see you’re saying it again yet your point makes 0 sense.

[@lacountess]

It’s the attention to detail that made this episode so great. The plating of the food. The song on the piano. The strawberries. The never showing the bodies in the bedroom. The letter to Joel with that line about Tess that finally broke Joel’s defences. I was prepared for this episode, but in the end these little things got me.

[@omarpapandayan1626]

You forgot the tissues Ellie hoarded after Tess made her use magazines to do her business. 😊

[@LARRYLONGSTRETH]

When they showed the window at the end I was literally saying "don't show the bodies. don't show the bodies. don't show the bodies". Was afraid they'd make a bad move and they did not. Masterpiece stuff.

[@robertfrost8264]

They never showed the bodies because they were humping when they died lol lol lol that was what the "unpleasant sight" referred to, not just that they were dead.

[@LeonorFiniCat]

Exactly ❤

[@Ladco77]

The plating of the food, the way he poured the wine... the little hair flip as he sat down. It's the little details that you don't even realize you notice that make you forget your watching a show and feel like these are real people.

[@brownieboi1691]

Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett definitely deserve recognition to this due to their performance of the storytelling, but the writers also deserve recognition for it. They created the story of course.

[@jimmypicklestein6974]

You mean the video game?

[@pineappler6473]

@@jimmypicklestein6974 The video game didn’t have nearly as much detail about Bill and Frank.

[@craigwilliams1959]

@@pineappler6473 Neil druckman did have lots of detail on Bill and frank. He also consulted on the show

[@alfiemarie]

and can i also add the makeup team too? its the most realistic ageing of actors ive ever seen. they look truly old in the 2023 timeline.

[@pawsitivenooz]

The tears made is genuine. Great performances

[@mRheel87]

I don't cry over shows/movies but I sobbed when he brought out their first meal as their last. Stellar performance by Nick and I hope he gets nominated! So beautiful and daunting.

[@CHRISTALGIA]

I definitely had during the walking dead days

[@greg.peepeeface]

@@CHRISTALGIAwhat was the most epic seen in TWD? Look at the roses? Or hmmm, maybe the glen baseball seen

[@dimemega00]

@@greg.peepeeface Tyreeses death was amazing. When Rick and Morgan see each other again. Carls death. So many memorable scenes

[@greg.peepeeface]

@@dimemega00 damn, you’re right, and I need to rewatch the Morgan and Rick stuff…. I’m already forgetting what happened to Morgan.

[@regil93]

thanks for the spoiler

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Some of the best casting in a show or movie I've seen in a while. He was perfect in the role.

[@MatthewK122]

But still I like game version of Bill

[@Junksaint]

I didn't even care about the show or game until episode 3

[@MidgarMerc]

@@MatthewK122 It is a shame we won't get Bill and Ellie interacting but he's pretty much the same person in the show just at a different point of his life

[@Hgh38]

Yea he really stood out in this episode

[@Junksaint]

@@umood-soundscapes why, allergic to good storytelling or characters?

[@wrenlinwhitelight3007]

Nick Offerman killed his role in The Last of Us. We knew him from just Parks and Rec, as Ron Swanson, I had no idea he was capable that acting range. He reminds me a lot of Byran Cranston. From a comedy show to a absolute beast of a drama actor. Nick is on another level now.

[@babaroga73]

Devs ..starts slow and a bit boring, end mindblowing good

[@berenwelter8835]

I just wish that he had more interaction with Joel and Ellie 😢

[@randarias]

Did you watch devs?

[@barnold23]

They say great comedic actors can often give outstanding performances in dramatic roles. Another example would be Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems. (Unpopular opinion, but I also liked him in Reign Over Me)

[@ElizabethKelleher-ei7he]

the Bryan Cranston thing - yes!!! the range is insane. I appreciate actors like them and their talent so so much

[@memoryfoam2285]

Genuinely had me ugly crying for five minutes, such an incredible episode of TV.

[@codycampbell1147]

It was such a moving story line I'm glad they changed it up from the original storyline

[@clickpause8732]

@@codycampbell1147 Yeah, as much as I loved the game's Bill and the tone it was going for, they did an amazing job reinterpreting his storyline here, can't be mad about it.

[@codycampbell1147]

@@clickpause8732 I know right! I just finished watching episode 4 I like how this show is going

[@adhdhamster]

Only 5 minutes?? 👀 Lol

[@memoryfoam2285]

@adhdhamster well yeah, it was a very happy and beautiful story and the ending got me

[@drmiteshtrivedi]

Nick and Murray absolutely OWNED that episode. The script was nothing short of a masterpiece. The level of detail that went into the staging of each scene was genius. And the cinematography and music were perfect. If this episode doesn't win awards, I don't know what's wrong with people...

[@MidgarMerc]

I never thought Offerman would absolutely destroy me emotionally but he did. Twice. He deserves all the rewards for his performance. Absolutely phenomenal episode

[@get2dachoppa18]

Not quite as emotional, but he was good in Devs as well.

[@towievasquez4800]

i STRONGLY second that motion Sir. 👍🏽

[@distractionb]

That's what Megan said

[@gringo2damax]

He was great in Fargo too

[@patriciadioknoia8822]

I want this episode to receive the same award stranger things did

[@naluwu]

I'll never get over the heartache of this story. Nick and Murray blew me away.

[@ArtVandelay_1998]

Or if you didn’t understand it…

[@naluwu]

​@Yaboi Nothing simple minded about it. It was one of the most moving and forceful stories I've seen on-screen. The two actors made you feel like you grew old with them, and they did it all within an hour of time. So yes, I will continue to say that they blew me away.

[@eskiltester3913]

@Yaboi it's you that's simple minded

[@billymadison8574]

@yaboi347 U seem like a guy enjoying life & not a bitter troll at all 👍

[@mikayocc]

I don't know anything about the video game - is this a big part of the game, and is it true to the story?

[@leelanzini]

The cast and crew have done so damn good so far. They’ve put so much care and detail into this series

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

Big part of that is because the head writer of the whole first season was the director of the game. He's critical. I really hope he's back for season 2.

[@notfakenews382]

Bella Ramsey sucks...

[@billywashere6965]

@@JohnSmith-jb2jf Except the real talent who actually made the game famous, Bruce STrayley, is not involved.

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

@@billywashere6965 Yes Straley's not involved, but you should read about Druckmann's contributions and the awards he got. He was also integral. And since he worked closely with Straley and knows him, he can use that experience in conveying his vision. Straley not being there doesn't seem to be a problem. That's 3 banger episodes in a row.

[@billywashere6965]

@@JohnSmith-jb2jf Strayley is what actually made the story and gameplay cohension good in the first one. Also, unless you're into two hairy dudes tongue-surfing the highway of Hersheyville, most people would prefer the subtleties and nuances of the first game instead.

[@Angstbringer18B]

Dude the scene when Nick is crying towards the end on the couch and he has the frown is just crushing.

[@MrMonro27]

It was truly amazing at how his awkwardness towards relationships and opening up on screen transferred out to me while watching. It was palpable towards the beginning of the show and then as the show went on I honestly forgot about it. Some of the best acting, writing, and visuals I’ve ever seen on a single episode of a show! I CAN NOT WAIT to see what else they have in store for us in the rest of the season!?!

[@CableAnna]

I had the same reaction and in the end I was like wow it wasn’t just my emotions but it was me feeling theirs. It was unreal!

[@krazyknva78]

Give that man an Emmy. That performance was absolutely amazing.

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

In what way? The part when he turned into a little girl and the other man told him to go take a shower? Walk me through the dark woods of your mind.

[@jacobdicicco2044]

@@theconsciousobserver6829 You know, the people hiding deepest in the closet are often the easiest to spot. You don't have to be scared and insecure for the rest of your life

[@undyingdefect]

@@theconsciousobserver6829its okay if you like the same sex too man. You dont have to project your insecurities onto others. You can be who you really are without shame. Godspeed

[@krazyknva78]

@@theconsciousobserver6829 That's a hellva way to announce you've never been loved or loved ever, other than yourself.

[@wllulu]

@@theconsciousobserver6829 bro don't understand

[@TheVirusOfHumanity]

The way they went out at the end was such an existential crisis inducing, yet beautiful moment. I didn’t think I’d ever end up teary eyed over this show. You are a national treasure Nick!

[@spaztic4]

Just wait till the Sam and Henry episodes. The tears will keep coming.

[@meatball5336]

Did Joel end up opening the door to confirm that Bill was really dead? I was wondering if maybe he threw up the pills. Idk.

[@fruit4evr]

@@meatball5336 yeah, they r dead they just didn’t show the bodies

[@meatball5336]

@@fruit4evr Ok thanks Becky 💙

[@17thknight]

@@meatball5336 he never opened the door, he understood

[@tomjones2121]

this episode is a mini movie , even if you are not interested in the series , this episode stand alone , and is nothing less then magnificent

[@eliteteamkiller319]

It's basically the first ten minutes of Up.

[@oliverbrooks3779]

I could not agree with you more

[@Jthornwe]

@@eliteteamkiller319 Oh I never thought of it like that but you're not far off

[@surotto4321]

You would not have commented this if it was a normal couple portrayed (man and woman)

[@oliverbrooks3779]

@@surotto4321 it was a love story. Regardless of genders. Go back to your made up religion, as all religions are made up. Written by the rulers to oppress the minions.

[@CableAnna]

It is unbelievable how they were able to convey so much emotion in 75minutes of tv

[@sarahwillacker4135]

Nick and Murray are two of the most talented actors of our generation, episode three was genuinely such a special piece of media and I'm grateful to have experienced it with the rest of the world

[@Kagarin05]

The fact that the last game Nick Offerman every played the hell out of was banjo kazooie warms my heart even more 😂

[@VisualRob]

As soon as he said it I had flashbacks. I enjoyed the hell out those games

[@Kinobambino]

@@VisualRob what was it about

[@Lucios1995]

@@Kinobambino A collectathon like A Hat in Time or Yooka Laylee, I assume Nick 100% it?

[@randallbarrett3382]

Oh man memories! I loved Banjo-Kazooie

[@francoisturgeon1176]

my m an

[@geoffspakes]

One of the most moving episodes of TV I’ve seen since the series finale of Six Feet Under. Such a touching story about two people that genuinely love and care for each other.

[@Yourhighnessnona]

For me it was the most moving episode after Jurassic Bark from Futurama

[@anca.aionicesei]

Omg, I just realized that I only cried so much seeing this and the series finale of six feet under

[@geoffspakes]

@@anca.aionicesei That series finale stuck with me for many weeks afterwards.

[@LazyTallGuy]

@@geoffspakesthat finale killed me

[@stevencastillo5865]

Havent heard that show brought up in years. But yes one of the best series ending. & it was a good episode also

[@KatsObsession]

I cried so hard during this episode totally wasn’t expecting it and they both did a wonderful job.

[@maurenovick]

When he was talking about his last great day I lost it. I was a mess the rest of the episode.

[@BlackBearCustomKydex]

🤣

[@julianamaia939]

@@maurenovickright. And when bill revealed that he had poisoned the whole bottle the despair was colossal😢

[@dianaplesner9478]

100% agree!! I was blown away!

[@berghorst]

That episode was absolutely spectacular

[@redguru]

I cried like a baby to this episode. The emotion was unreal

[@plasmathunderdx]

I've cried every episode so far

[@ImWithMe]

Really? The sex scene just made me uncomfortable tbh

[@cornucopia887]

@@ImWithMe Tbh that was the most tame sex scene I've ever seen

[@andybardo7489]

@Hayden Fox sounds like you maybe need to do some soul searching and talk to someone you trust and will listen. Good luck man.

[@andiscott8470]

I have not sobbed that much at something on TV for many many years... Absolutely astounding acting, writing and directing. Heartbreaking, in a good way.

[@utkarshkaushik8939]

Some of the BEST performance on television...I cried my eyes out... Brilliant

[@Divine_Chareka]

He killed it as Bill, the guy who acted as Frank also ate and left no crumbs.

[@Kendorable]

Yeah bc Frank was hungry

[@Divine_Chareka]

@@Kendorable haha nice one

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Thy guy as frank was so good

[@lamome07]

@@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit He won a Emmy for "White Lotus" :)

[@JSandwich13]

Murray absolutely ate

[@looney1023]

Brilliant episode. Stunning performances. I've never seen Nick Offerman like this before and his chemistry with the excellent Murray Bartlett is out of this world. I still get teary thinking about it. Near perfect TV.

[@billywashere6965]

The only adjective you didn't use that would make yoru comment truly meme-worthy is "brave".

[@looney1023]

@@billywashere6965 yoru

[@CChissel]

@@billywashere6965 You’re very _____ .

[@jconner78]

@looney check out Devs he was very good in that as well

[@looney1023]

@@jconner78 I've been sleeping on that! I really enjoyed Ex Machina and Annihilation too so I really gotta get on that

[@papi1700]

Thank you HBO for being brave enough and giving this episode a chance! It was brilliant! From the story line to the outstanding performance, I watched with my friends and we all cried! It showed so much love and respect for another person, selfless and genuine caring for each other! In a world that is crazy and falling apart, with death and despair everywhere, love, compassion and fate worked its magic and it was AMAZING! Thank you Megan for encouraging your husband to do this episode! I was blown away, never expected this episode from a video game. Well done!

[@seansean8008]

why brave?

[@erinhaury5773]

The game is brilliant. There are actually a ton of fantastic stories in today's games, they just need the right person to adapt them. Having the director of the game working on the show means the broad strokes of the story are all the same. I'm so glad that non-gamers are getting to experience this story, because it's stellar.

[@mammary-lane]

@@seansean8008 brave because it was a departure from both the main storyline and the game that was focused mostly on two unknown "side" characters. A lot of times that can be greeted with mixed reviews from fans. They took a chance and it paid off brilliantly.

[@NotDopeSoMuch]

I have been crying about this beautiful beautiful love story for 5 days non stop. I can't pick up myself from the emotion and somehow I feel I don't really want to because such a great thing to watch their relationship growing. Those two gorgeous men show me what true love is even in the end of the world. Thank you Bill and Frank. Thank you Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett.

[@rab200313]

Get a grip 😂

[@albertreade7607]

Calm down , dramatic over here much lmao

[@agataguzy6641]

What came to my surprise is how often he mentions his wife. This is so heart warming and blesses my heart. It’s just incredible to say that he is softie and he just loves his wife. This is so cute 🥰

[@Kinobambino]

Right! It's so beautiful and seems so strong anf visceral their relationship

[@jaredmarshall9439]

His wife??? Uh oh, don't let Tammy 2 know he's married!

[@kody1917]

@@jaredmarshall9439 she is his wife

[@mariesabine2385]

They’ve been madly in love for decades 🥰

[@ViralChubb]

They are crazy in love. Read his books, he speaks about her as if she is a goddess.

[@jordinkocsis6223]

My husband played the games, probably one of his favorite games and i watched him play because I loved the story line. He loved this episode as well. We are both just blown away by the show so far especially this episode.

[@jordinkocsis6223]

@Darryl Walker He's a very good husband.

[@jordinkocsis6223]

@Darryl Walker Haha I meant nothing by it. As long as they are good games with good story lines I will play them. You should try to get back into it.

[@oppa1319]

@Darryl Walker Games are easier and more accessible than ever before on top of being able to lower the difficulty for the sole purpose of enjoying the story. Consider getting back into them.

[@BullyBoxer]

@@jordinkocsis6223 well he clearly did not play the first game then as he would know ,This not the story from The Last Of US , its totally made up nonsense in the tv series , in the game Joel never meets Frank alive ,you never get to see him beuases he's long left bill , later in the game Franks body is found dead /hanged and hes left a note saying that he left Bill because he hated him and couldn't stand him ,no mention of love or suicide packs he absolutely hated him so left , if you google Franks letter to bill the last of us you can read it for your self .

[@jordinkocsis6223]

@CiganoBoxer He has played the first one, second one. Doesn't matter it's a beautiful story between the two of them, and how the creators came up with it. Who cares if it's not in the game. It's been well received.

[@anthungyn]

Bro Murray bartlett deserves more credit his performance was just as good. Him and nick compliment each other perfectly :)

[@PrincessJasmin1111]

Murray Bartlett was on Colbert the same night! HBO works FAST!

[@hillena]

My Husband and I cried like kids during "the last glass of wine" .....this is relationship goals , Thank you Nick and Murray episode 3 was the best in the entire series and the episode deserves the biggest award we can find

[@SadCat69]

Why is no one talking about Murray Bartlett's performance ??? He was INCREDIBLE

[@erin2597]

he’s in the white lotus s1 too- with another amazing performance. someone give this man his awards!

[@SadCat69]

@@erin2597 Factssss

[@tomdichiazza9669]

​@@erin2597He was also in the series "Looking".

[@nekusakura6748]

@@tomdichiazza9669 And the Netflix revival of Tales of the City.

[@meaganbradford6036]

Probably just because this a video of Nick Offerman lol

[@bradb3245]

I was incredibly moved by this episode. It truly pushes the audience in an unexpected direction and hits them over the head with a hammer. I would call the entire episode visionary.

[@iraford5788]

@Darryl Walker stay salty 🧂 bro lmao.

[@iamcruzing]

Apparently Darryl's a zombie too...

[@derrickpanciera5644]

A visionarily bad adaptation, yes.

[@lokilucario]

@@derrickpanciera5644 adaptation does not mean a direct copy, goofball.

[@bonecollector1968]

@@iamcruzing 😆😆😆yep

[@romilrh]

Nick Offerman absolutely deserves an Emmy for his performance in that episode. From the way he laughed when he tasted those strawberries to the way he cried while holding Frank's hand... What a performance. What an episode.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

He was due an Emmy or two for Parks & Rec, so if he wins one for this performance, I'll be happy

[@billymadison8574]

@yaboi347 so bitter bro

[@Marth66666]

I dont think he will, he was there for like 20 minutes

[@TheSuperNats]

@@Marth66666I think there is a category for guest roles

[@ayoa1173]

@@Marth66666 the Emmys have a guest actor category for one off performances such as this. Hell, they give awards for individual episodes of television.

[@thegags]

@Yaboi you said you skipped it, so how would you know?

[@MrSparkula]

This was one of the best single episodes of TV ever. It’s no joke.

[@richard4460]

I agree

[@PTIPPY]

LOL

[@jamesonfawkes9908]

Yep

[@dandavid2027]

Agreed

[@FrolleinMiez]

I just watched the episode and I cried so much. Such a moving episode. Bill and Frank will forever have a place in my heart. Nick Offerman always surprises me because I always seem to forget what a powerhouse he is.

[@spikedchair7123]

It's not real ! Lol!! Only acting .

[@FrolleinMiez]

@@spikedchair7123 hence my comment on what a great actor Nick Offerman is. 👍🏻 The episode moved me - same as many other people because of the topics it handled and the great acting of everyone, the set designs, the music and more. If it wasn't the same for you or you maybe in general don't immerse yourself into the books you read, movies/series you watch etc then that's great too. You don't have to. Have a nice day. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@davosmando]

4:42 I wasn’t expecting a mention of Banjo-Kazooie! It’s one of the greatest platformers ever, and a game I’m deeply fond of. Nick has great taste.

[@ATeaDaze]

"These people must be on the coasts", lol. Nick Offerman is a national treasure. I've never seen him do anything but comedy but he *nailed it.* I don't usually get emotional watching fiction and I don't like romance but episode 3 had me feeling their love and pain. It was a diversion from the main story but really captured the spirit of *surviving versus living* in a fungal post-apocalypse. He deserves an award for that performance and Murray was so damn charismatic

[@DARWINZOO]

I'm with you on the Romance comment. But Hollywood Romances are manipulative. I think SNL's is called "Oscar Movie" [i.e. maudlin bait]

[@gulllars4620]

If you only saw him doing comedy, i strongly recommend you check him out in the series Devs. He plays a head of a San Fransisco tech company in a pretty special way, with serious drama and some humor, but critically a real human factor in a convincing way. I think one of his main strengths as an actor is bringing the humanity to his characters in a way that hits home. Became a fan for the Ron Swanson gold (pun intended) and Movember activism (when i participated in that 10 years back), stayed a fan for the seriously underestimated acting skills and depth of someone known mostly as a meme character.

[@rachelh2816]

@@gulllars4620 hell yeah! he's fantastic on Devs!

[@josephbatista1515]

Yeah him playing in mostly comedies really lowered my defenses to the emotional impact that the episode was gonna have later on. Really did punch me in the lungs.

[@CB-qg3yh]

I can now die happy hearing Nick Offerman say "Banjo Kazooie"

[@toadinboots]

Full circle moment because the same company that made Banjo Kazooie made Last of Us

[@RayzaNC]

@@toadinboots no they didn't, Rare made Banjo and Naughty Dog made The Last of Us

[@toadinboots]

@@RayzaNC omg you’re so right, I was thinking Crash Bandicoot OOPS

[@andybillnewstime]

Episode 3 was nuts!! I watched it a day after my husband did. I asked him if he cried (I bawled my eyes out). He said he did not. We are getting divorced next week.

[@philipstrutt1086]

the correct response 🤣

[@jmo53214.]

Yeah. Get that filed... He's gotta be a sociopath. 🤣😂🤣

[@vetteleyva918]

This is the way

[@2GreeDie]

Good for your husband. Let him be happy and away from this train-wrecked called relationship. Hope he's with a better partner now. 👍

[@tuesdae666]

😂

[@mrnobody1816]

I must say. I watched this with my girlfriend and at the end of the episode we both looked at each other, then paused for a moment, and I said "If this episode doesn't spin off some awards I don't know what the hell the world is coming too." She....cried. Absolutely amazing - Love is the way.

[@BigBadMadDog.]

I never knew it till this episode, but the role of Bill felt like it was made for Nick Offerman. Terrific job.

[@blownfuse35]

Totally, I replayed the game and during the cut scenes I just picture Nick

[@aziraphaleluvr]

Watched it with my family and I'm pretty sure we all cried. What a beautiful episode.

[@Hechicera86]

😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zualfiqar1627]

Beautiful episode? rate of the episode fell to 7 and maybe it will decrease more 😄

[@thisisalltrue922]

@@zualfiqar1627 keep hating

[@RoseInTheWeeds]

@@zualfiqar1627 You're right we should all change our opinions to go along with the herd.

[@zualfiqar1627]

@@RoseInTheWeeds The herd are the ones who drummed for the episode and gave it ten out of ten only because it contains gays 😄

[@italiahockey]

Both Nick and Megan are gems in the entertainment world.

[@xikaryo6735]

It was a historic moment for TV for sure. I’m not even into emotional stuff like that but it just happened so naturally and was done so well it was hard not to feel what was going on. Beautiful storytelling here.

[@AlottaDixonCider]

historically gross

[@ImTheReverse]

@@AlottaDixonCiderMaybe if you’re a homophobe.

[@buckleygeneration]

@@AlottaDixonCider Fix your heart.

[@jmo53214.]

This episode was nothing short of masterful. The writers, directors, producers, the actors, the set designs. Every single detail about this episode played together to make tl watching it so deeply emotional it had me ugly crying for 10 minutes after the credits rolled. We know Nick Offerman as a stoic man and craftsman (a man's man, with the facial hair to prove it 😂) his performance in this episode show the depths of his range so beautifully. They're absolutely right, even if you don't want to watch the show as a whole, this is a must-see episode.

[@kevogamingid]

Nick Offerman better win an Emmy for that brilliant performance

[@metalcorian]

Frank's actor too though

[@reamdelrey]

Amen

[@osvaldo2985]

@@metalcorian I think he just won an Emmy for White lotus.

[@jeffgrubstein9441]

Please give this man an Emmy. I cried from his performance. So touching and so not what I expected.

[@endicottmr]

I’m going to be so upset if he doesn’t get an award.

[@markmauk8231]

I would agree with you, but I think they dont give Emmys to someone who played in half an Episode of a show. Not saying he wouldnt deserve it tho.

[@endicottmr]

@@markmauk8231 well, damn. That sux.

[@marccardiff]

they do have an Emmy for it, "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series." Nick will be nominated opposite Murray, but Nick will win. Murray is great as Frank, but it's really Bill's story arc--he is the one whose character goes through the biggest transformation. Add to that the fact that he played a legendary character for 7 seasons on Parks and Rec but never won, he's a shoo-in for the win.

[@endicottmr]

@John Cardiff I hope so. He definitely deserves it. IMO, that episode was a masterpiece.

[@actuallyarjun]

Episode 3 had the best love story i've seen in years, and they managed to give it to us in an episode of an horror TV show. Shows how much the writers want it to be more than just a game adaptation.

[@op7308]

EDIT:I have a suspicion that you have not played the video game. They are doing a very good job of adapting it, in the case of Episode 3 ____edit___ incredible (not egregious, because I've discovered that in English it has bad connotation)_____edit____, but the narrative source material of the game is already very good and at times excellent in itself.

[@Chloe_prices_spliff]

@@op7308 not everything that worked in the game will work in the show

[@actuallyarjun]

@O P by "more than just a game adaptation", i mean that the writers want this to be a show that people love even if they aren't already fans of the game. And I've played the game, yeah. And I know what's coming ;-;

[@MasAdamAndhika]

i hate it , and i dissapointed

[@op7308]

@@actuallyarjun thank you for the clarification. And yeah, we know what is coming 😭.

[@edwardyadlon5290]

He was so good in that episode jeez. Murray was amazing also. I honestly think that that was one of the best episodes of television I’ve ever seen.

[@churoism]

I just finished the episode and had to come here to watch interviews of Murray and Nick to ground myself and stop crying. It is the greatest love story I’ve seen probably since The Notebook and surpasses it.

[@bound4sunshine]

I was amazed at his performance! Absolutely perfect - deserves all the awards!!!

[@teytonion]

That was one of the best episodes of any TV show I've ever seen. Could've been a full movie.

[@k.l9468]

Alright calm down

[@daraotl5187]

@@k.l9468 my brother text me this: 'I'm halfway through ep 3 and I think it's gonna be one of the greatest TV shows ever'. When he finished he text me 'maybe one of the best TV episodes I've ever seen'. He's not on social media so he's not being influenced by the amazing hype this show has. A lot of other people I know have had similarly grand reactions. I think it deserves the high praise, but I also think the fact that it was almost like a feature movie within a TV show lends itself to why people were so blown away. It was spanning like 20 years and took aprox 45 mins of screen time cus they paced the time jumps really really well. It was pretty amazing

[@bboyairrick]

@@k.l9468 nah it was.

[@vgolf10]

the original episode is 2 hours long. and the show runner, Craig Mazin him self said he cried so hard watching it. they had to cut it down to 70 mins for the show, unfortunately.

[@_gnit]

@@vgolf10 PETITION TO RELEASE THE 2 HOUR CUT :)

[@devwithsoul]

His acting is soooo good,such a talented person ❤️loved the Episode too

[@emmadodel]

there are NO words for how i felt for epsiode 3. just emotional, amazingly well written, moving, and surprising

[@rambofan1]

How bout gross

[@emmadodel]

@@rambofan1 aw we caught a homophobe everyone !

[@Irish37]

My wife and I are still just......stunned. What an extraordinary, magical, beautiful example of story-telling. TLOU recognizes that, for all the high-concept of the premise, truly riveting story-telling is in the relationships, and in our need for human connection. Nick Offerman is a stunningly gifted actor.

[@Traceymc937]

Nick is a national treasure, I've loved him in everything, but he hit a new level in The Last of Us!! He brought out every emotion in me and goddammit he just nailed it.

[@michaelsalovaara567]

Like Beau quoting his wife, “You are the head of the family, but I’m the neck”. The compliment and credit Nick gave to his wife is gold.

[@thedylangirl]

An incredible couple for television history. Powerful human experience, we all shared. The way Murray’s Frank disarmed the literal and emotional guard Bill had built was so charming and beautiful. Still stunned by what they captured. Thank you.

[@iimcrej]

Nick Offerman, you got this. You deserve an Emmy for Best Actor in TV Series. Murray already got his on his role in White Lotus. This is your time, Nick. So very effective acting, the mark you left in our hearts as Bill is so deep.

[@BacklistBiblio]

The way Nick and Murray portrayed love in its truest form was simply beautiful

[@johncook9392]

Nick Offerman is an American gem, plain and simple!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Right up there with Carrol O'Connor. 😊

[@CPTM1]

I would go further and say he is a treasure for the world. If the UK could Knight a outsider, it would he him. Brilliant man

[@ratildahoyden9864]

Nick's performance was AMAZING and it was one of the best TV moments EVER! My whole family, three generations, was watching it and having the most intense emotional response to the episode and the actors' (especially Nick's) performances.

[@mcd5778]

Lol.

[@Dkazakis84]

This episode was something! The letter reading and adding “Hehehehehehe” in the Offerman laugh was a great plug!

[@doodskie999]

At first, I was shocked on why a guy who portrays peak manliness accepted this role. After finishing the episode, my respect was all over the roof for this guy. He nailed that episode so well I was teary eyed. Im a straight guy and I was emotional over that episode

[@ilithienka]

being straight doesn't mean you cannot feel emotions 😅

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@ilithienka How would you know?! 😉

[@ThisIsTori_]

“Manliness” doesn’t equate to straight lol

[@eamoralesl]

He also plays the captain's ex-boyfriend on Brooklyn 99, also nails the character (no pun intended).

[@amylmoquin519]

Both of them deserve so much credit. What a beautiful, heartbreaking, bittersweet love story.

[@OEx25]

Nick deserves all of the awards for this episode. Absolutely incredible performance with such a beautiful story. Get your tissues ready if you haven’t seen it yet.

[@kobusvdheever5993]

It was probably the best episode of any series I've seen in a long time. I was transported! Kudos!

[@AquaDemyse]

The episode was so incredible and I hope Nick Offerman gets more serious roles going forward. He deserves it.

[@madelinegarber7860]

I signed up for a fun show about zombies! Literally me. I didn’t cry in ep5 but I sure as hell did with this one. The scene where they got married by the piano was the one that got me to shed a tear or two.

[@markchristof3426]

There is no way this doesn't win awards next year. Such a great show and in particular, such a powerful episode this interview revolves around.

[@agendragurung5313]

Last Of Us and its sequel - all fav time games. The show is doing justice - the small details - like the workbench in the 3rd episode, the clickers, one person climbing up to open the door for the others - Amazing.

[@jaundice_japlin]

Part 2 was amazing.

[@Metalmachine18]

One of the best episodes of television ever. Would absolutely love to see Nick in more post apocalyptic style forms of media

[@PhazonInfuser]

Huge props to Offerman and Bartlett. Without a doubt one of the hardest things to act, and they knocked it out of the park.

[@fattimmy2829]

I sobbed watching this show so far. With the first episode, I knew what was going to happen but ON GOD!!! I wasn't expecting episode three. Great job to everyone involved!

[@lmj2k]

This episode kinda reminds me of The Green Mile - it’s so well done, very emotional, damn near impossible to get through without crying, and you kinda never wanna see it again because it just wrings you out emotionally like a sponge. Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett gave a tour de force performance. If either of them got an Emmy for guest actor in a drama series, I’d be supremely happy.

[@snowdjagha]

This episode felt like a movie. It was that good and intense. Just brilliant writting!

[@MrTmm97]

Brought me to tears and I wasn’t expecting to be close to that effect. Writers did an epic job of expanding on the game in surprising ways to keep the door unique. It’s incredible so far. The acting has been absolutely incredible so far.

[@SassyTHC]

brilliant interview, so well spoken, no awkwardness like some interviews, this man is a top bloke

[@lucaslinnell5061]

I have never cried as much at a piece of film/media than I did during his episode. Cormac McCarthy’s book The Road came close at times but this really did it for me. And I live in the Midwest for what it’s worth.

[@betchbetchington6019]

Best episode of ANY show I've ever seen in my life. I don't think I've ever felt so much for 2 fictional characters ever and they were only in one episode. Absolutely BRILLIANT performances and writing. I only really knew of Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson, what an incredible surprise.

[@jeffs6090]

Holy crap, that episode was amazing! Extremely powerful!!

[@eskiltester3913]

@Yaboi insecure little man huh

[@billymadison8574]

@@eskiltester3913 He's just lonely & wants attention. Been salty in every thread here..

[@ray24051]

@Yaboi No one cares Lol.

[@billywashere6965]

@@ray24051 You responded, so you absolutely do care.

[@billywashere6965]

@Yaboi At least someone here has some integrity.

[@GlassThirdEye]

He deserves an Emmy. His career just opened up. Dude has range. Well done.

[@atKR1S]

He always had range. I guess you’ve only seen him as Ron

[@sahilbhardwaj3907]

Had just watched Parks and Recreation. And when I got to know he was on episode 3 I was so excited. What a range of characters this guy can play simply remarkable.

[@shan5963]

Unbelievable performances by these two guys. To make us care so much in less than an hour is amazing. Kudos and BRAVO!!!

[@Karliene]

I bawled like a baby watching that beautiful episode. It was so moving.

[@riemi2689]

greatest lovestory I've ever seen in a tv show, bawled like a baby

[@Quidnunc777]

It was an amazing episode with a great plot, script and acting. Loved it.

[@man2th]

This episode of The Last of Us absolutely WRECKED me! Thanks, Offerman! ;)

[@staceybsbs]

It was the best thing I have seen in a long time. Perfection. My favorite the strawberries and Nicks giggle.

[@esienmimuni]

La actuacion de ambos es increible. Pero lo que logra Nick Offerman es tan real que toca el corazon

[@shaun906]

ive never been so touched and emotionally involved in a tv series, especially this episode. bravo!

[@rogerdavis5142]

I went into this episode not knowing anything about it, and…it knocked my socks off! Astounding story telling!

[@jaychristianson]

I became proud of humanity when i watched this. I realised we as a species could finally respect and watch what love is and it’s variety of display

[@cassiuskahn3318]

It was him crying on the couch coming to grips with saying goodbye to his soulmate that hit me like a truck. I couldn’t hold it back.

[@shanemeyer9224]

I know everyone alive has said the same but this truly was one of the best episodes of any show ever made period, I was just blown away and truly wish we could have gotten more but we are lucky to have had any background story period 😊

[@BullyBoxer]

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