THE LAST OF US FINALE REACTION & REVIEW -EPISODE 9- LOOK FOR THE LIGHT - PEDRO PASCAL, BELLA RAMSEY

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Honestly it has been an incredible ride and an amazing first season. Though it wasn't perfect, honestly we are just grateful The Last of Us is considered one of the best videogame adaptations ever made. They deserve that title! Congratulations to Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey their performances throughout the season has been nothing short from stellar and we cannot wait for season 2! Thank you guys for tuning in! The Last of Us journey is far from over ❤ If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our Patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

[@maxvagnoni6276]

i'm very sad because i know what happened after this. I'm very scary and excited for season 2

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Season 2 is gonna be bigger and better!

[@Hustlemandalorian]

I haven’t played the game, only watched the KZbin videos, still need to watch an actual play through, but I agree with the feelings on the show you both had.

[@maxvagnoni6276]

@@OfficialMediaKnights yes 😊

[@Hustlemandalorian]

I think they said game 2 will be split between 2 seasons so they’ll have more time for it. Honestly don’t know if I’ll be able to watch it lol. My heart can only take so much 😂

[@SeeMore-ki7mq]

Did you get that Ellie lost her Mum on her Birthday and Joel lost his daughter on his birthday.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

OHMIGOD YES!!! That is just so devastating for both... So damn sad...

[@SarahJames-gv2td]

😮

[@Sannoz]

And Ellie had to kill Her best friend. Same as Marlene had to kill her best friend Anna/Ellies mother and both where infected 😢

[@brittanylewandowski6200]

Actually Joel lost Sarah the day AFTER his brithday,.

[@Sannoz]

@@brittanylewandowski6200 Or maybe it was passed Midnight when Marlene found Ellie's mom? 😉

[@Mulukkis]

I love how they throw the ethical dilemma at us in the end. The fireflies were wrong to not let her choose. So in that sense Joel saving her by any means is justified, but by lying to her he's also not letting Ellie make the choice. I actually thought about this a lot. I think Joel saving Ellie is both heroic and selfish (not wanting to lose her) but then again the same goes with lying (thinking he is protecting her but at the same time afraid to lose her). It's an amazing story so far.

[@gpeddino]

Marlene could not risk giving Ellie the choice and having her back out. Joel could not risk giving Ellie the choice and having her accept. It’s a tragic and complicated predicament.

[@gorylek198]

There is really no dilemma. They tried to use a child. You can only argue about "greater good" but that's it. She is a child. We don't let them vote or drink - we should not let them decide if they should die for our sake. Fireflies did not let her chose. They wanted to use and discard her. Joel was only one thinking about her. Him killing everyone is also justified. When you do rescue plan like that alone - you can't leave anyone behind who can find a gun and follow you. You just can't. You remove everyone in the path. Some people argue that he should kill nurses but they did not really matter because there were people in the city where they started that knew him and Ellie and knew about the job. It was not really a secret among Fireflies. So really what he did there at that point was the only viable path that considered well being of a child.

[@DeannaGilbert616]

The levels of meaning in ”I’m not.” to “You’re not girly” coming from Bella specifically is

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahahaha factssss. Also Joel trying to be an understanding and non-judgmental dad, failing and succeeding at the same time is gold!!

[@maramkura]

who cares what joel lost. he is literally nobody.

[@ryand34561]

This show was filmed in my area. I was on my way to work on day and police had a bridge area blocked off. I could see cars covered in moss, etc. Kinda neat to see.

[@bridgethaines7127]

Joel not leaving any capable people as survivors isn't no mercy, it's as he told Marlene, they'd keep coming for her. He can't leave any witnesses who know what she or he looks like, or the fact they got there. His mistake is not killing the nurses. Even if they told Ellie she would die and gave her that choice, she's a child, a child who lived 99% of her life in FEDRA school, not even leaving the QZ, she never actually got to live. She's not a full grown adult with life experience capable of making that kind of decision. She doesn't have full competency to agree to her own sacrifice for the greater good. It's a no-win situation.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The nurses surviving was also something we both thought about…when it comes to Ellie’s choice even though she is still technically a child. She has had to go through some tough life experiences that many adults today will never even get close to experiencing. Of course she never had a normal life but who does in this apocalyptic world. Ellie is a smart young lady. She deserved to at least know what the options were. There’s a lot of back and forth about this particular topic and we find both perspectives fascinating. Let’s say she could’ve sacrificed herself for the cure, we don’t know how exactly they would’ve used it. Would they monopolize the vaccine? Would everybody get it? Would there be enough resources to even provide everyone with a vaccine or only the lucky few? Or is it better to remove that option entirely like Joel did? Tough decisions all around. Like you said it’s a no win situation.

[@bridgethaines7127]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Would it have even worked. "He believes he can make a cure" is a big leap. Clearly none have been successful in the last 20 years. Also, if it didn't work, but came close, would the Fireflies then have tried to replicate the circumstances of Ellie's immunity? By capturing pregnant women and infecting them after birth, before the cord is cut?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ooff that is dark but who knows the length they would’ve gone to finish a cure. We see how desperate everybody is so it’s not too far fetched!

[@mrdavman13]

@@OfficialMediaKnights no matter what she has gone thru does not mean a minor is able to comprehend that decision. In fact it makes her even less capable. She just went thru a year of trauma, and is depressed from almost being raped and eaten just a few weeks prior. She has a ton of survivors guilt, and has been given a slight messiah complex (stated by the writers / directors) because people have been telling her she is the sole hope for a new world. That is more than enough to heavily skew her current mind state. Regardless of that her brain will not be done developing until she is 24/25. Before then, it is not even something she should have to think about.

[@besupaaa]

​@@OfficialMediaKnights EXACTLY, that's what I think so too. Who's to say they even have enough resources or research to even produce this vaccine? They never tried it before. What if they killed her off and it didn't work? And if it worked it would give them leverage over the.... Whole world basically.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Man it was so dirty for Marlene to just sedate her without offering Joel a shot at saying goodbye. Not one single bit of dialogue was dropped over the possibility of a non invasive/non fatal procedure. I just couldn't shake the feeling that the ending happened too quickly in the game and also in the show since it was recreated.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah man! They should’ve done some experiments first to see if there was another way. But no, they went the hardcore way. God knows if it would’ve worked. And if it did who would have the privilege of getting that vaccine? Because we all know there’s no way there’s enough resources to cover everyone. This ending recreated the debate we all had years ago. Masterful story ❤️

[@kingunda5013]

I disagree. Marlene knew Joel as a hardened man almost incapable of attachment. She wouldnt have anticipated him developing fatherly feelings for Ellie. What she did was totally fine.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@kingunda5013 for someone who couldn't care less about the human being Ellie right?

[@adam_clown]

@@gailseatonhumbert She did care about Ellie though, shes her Best Friend’s daughter. That’s why she told Joel she understands the gravity of the situation. Joel didn’t do it to save her, he chose to save himself.

[@nottweet]

didn't Joel say they had been experimenting over the last 2 decades and it kept getting nowhere that's why he didnt believe in Ellie being the cure in the first place

[@spotpz]

I watched a playthrough of the first game and I know what they took out. But honestly, I'm not as bothered by it as others. I realize that it was probably a budget issue and they just couldn't afford to recreate all the crazy awesome scenes from the game. I just really appreciate what they were able to give us with limited time and money. We traded some action for more backstory and extra character moments. Never in the game did Joel tell Ellie "You healed me" or anything to that effect, but we got that in the show. I just love stuff like that. I give the show 9.5/10.

[@gorylek198]

Thing is - nobody want to watch 1 hour of Joel sneaking through another location. So it was justified to skip most of it. Some thing like that gay romance in the beginning were not fleshed out in game because there was no time for it. Camera was glued to Joel so you could not develop the story like you can do in a show. So that where this massive change came from. They could finally present something they could not in the game. The important parts are there and that's what counts.

[@shayneoshaughnessy2471]

it's crazy how much ashley johnson and bella ramsey look alike.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?!? Low key, they reminded me of each other somehow!!!

[@UltimaTheSeraph]

They added scenes that are necessary to the story. Ellie's birth and Joel's confession. They added missing details from the game. I'm 98% sure this show will dominate award shows.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

With those performances!? It would be criminal not to. This was a fantastic adaptation 👌👏

[@vincec082]

Yeah I feel those that have played the game focus too much on what was removed without giving proper credit to what was added. The good thing is that both the game AND show exist. It's not either/or but AND.

[@UltimaTheSeraph]

@@OfficialMediaKnights I remember that the show was initially made into 10 episode, then they cut it down to 9. I wonder if ep 9 was initially longer. My disappointment about episode 9 is about the shootout scene...I think they should've added a short scene of Joel hiding and struggling behind wall being flanked it would add a sense of stake on what he's trying to do that his life could be in danger just trying to save Ellie...but instead we got a scene where Joel is basically a pro grounded player who has achieved platinum and do quick playthrough regularly. I'm also a bit disappointed that they cut the scene where Joel was chased while he's holding Ellie...that is a crucial scene. Everything else I can make sense about. Yes, there is no infected and tunnel scene, no drowning scene, and I expected them to have that in this episode. But it's reasonable to cut them out, because first, it's basically Fireflies' base, and apparently they have patrol...so I would think the city is relatively safe because they wouldn't set up a base in a city swarmed with infected. The could also already cleaned up the city. And the drowning scene, I mean, if I were them, I wouldn't even risk it to go through tunnels where infected usually dwell. I would take safe passages through the surface, even if I have to make a long detour (hinted at ep 2). I can rationalize it. But oh well, I'm pretty happy because the show actually made me much more emotional than the game with added scenes. Yeh...still bummed with the shootout cuts.

[@SarahJames-gv2td]

​@Vince C Avid lover of both the games (yes, you read that right) AND the show. They did an amazing adaptation. 2 of the best games ever and one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@CliffMcVodka]

I loved the beginning and that it explained how Ellie was immune. As a game player, I always wondered if there were other people like her out there. Unless someone else was born under those circumstances, which I think are unlikely at best, Ellie really is the only one.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhhh man that beginning!!! Having Ashley Johnson back, on top of which we got to see her killer acting skills was such a treat!!! It was also great to see an explanation to her immunity which had only been hinted at before! Maybe they'll delve further into the infectiom and how exactly it works in the future! That way, if Ellie truly is the only one, it'd make a really dramatic story!

[@RogueJyn]

Somehow the showrunners made me sad during Joel's rampage at the hospital. The music and everything. It's beautiful. I almost don't want to watch the second season now cause I know what's gonna happen and I don't want to be sad anymore.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's very true!! It almost felt like an ode to Joel. Every kill brought him closer to Ellie but it also brings us closer to Part 2 and we're honestly emotionally not ready, because it's going to destroy us...

[@jasonaugustine3370]

You guys edited out the best line..."it wasn't time that did it"

[@wizdm]

Yeah I’m a gamer, I’m 57 years old & out of all of the games this was the most played, it’s still my favourite game of all time & to see it played out by amazing actors is a dream come true!

[@tlou_explained]

fun fact: the nurse on the left is Laura Bailey! aka the voice of Abby. She also was one of the nurses in the first game too so she is reprising her role, hehe

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely love that cameo! We caught it late since she was wearing a mask! 😄

[@mitchmatt6002]

Having watched your reactions throughout this episode and how much you enjoyed it, I wasn't expecting the immediate (and lengthy) focus of your review to be on what disappointed you about the season. I played the game, and in Bill's words, "I'm satisfied"

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's honestly wonderful to hear!! It gives us genuine joy to hear that a video game adaptation has garnered this much adoration and respect because it is well earned! Our post episode commentary were our immediate thoughts, therefore not a complete overview and breakdown of our thoughts on the entire season. If we let ourselves, we'd go on for hours 😂

[@NatashaSalgado]

I guess they decided to let it to the view imagination to build up the relationship, because they use time jumps from season to season (from fall to winter). I understand your feeling because I felt the same with Harry Potter movies, especially the sixth movie where we missed so much from Voldemort story, Harry and Ginny's relationship, Dumbledore actually was preparing Harry and so on... As a non player, I got Joel and Ellie's connection, I got action and killing performances from Pedro and Bella. I truly understand that you felt like we missed a lot and I respect that but for me this show is a 9.5, I never cried with each episode of a series in my life, I was happy and nervous when we reached a Sunday and I understand that the passing wasn't faster, I still love it and this show became one of my favorites. Thank you for your reactions and your analysis, I love your channel and your work. Now we will have The Mandalorian so more Daddy Pedro hehe.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah, we suppose so, a lot of their relationship seemed implied in little comments here and there. Still would've liked to see some of their highlights from the games but oh well!

[@NatashaSalgado]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsyeah, I added more to my comment, as I watched the video. I wasn't expecting a reply too soon hehe.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh. My. God. The fact that you brought up Harry and Ginny's relationship being mangled in the movies is one of my most passionate criticisms of the adaptations (Denise). By so doing, they also destroyed Ginny's character, who was smart, confident, sassy and intuitive in the books. Also the first kiss moment in the books was SO MUCH BETTER. Anyways. Rant over. Back to our topic 😂 We are so so soooo glad you enjoyed the show. It's so wonderful to see fresh sets of eyes observe this story and fall in love with it as we did with the games. The feeling is just inexplicable. Just to confirm - though we may have been a little down during our commentary portion of the video, we do still love the show! And we will miss it, every Sunday, until the next season!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh. My. God. The fact that you brought up Harry and Ginny's relationship being mangled in the movies is one of my most passionate criticisms of the adaptations (Denise). By so doing, they also destroyed Ginny's character, who was smart, confident, sassy and intuitive in the books. Also the first kiss moment in the books was SO MUCH BETTER. Anyways. Rant over. Back to our topic 😂 We are so so soooo glad you enjoyed the show. It's so wonderful to see fresh sets of eyes observe this story and fall in love with it as we did with the games. The feeling is just inexplicable. Just to confirm - though we may have been a little down during our commentary portion of the video, we do still love the show! And we will miss it, every Sunday, until the next season!

[@eemersonm]

I love how some people refuse to acknowledge that Marlene and Joel both took away Ellie's choice. The audience is more attached to Joel because they know him better and so a lot of people see him as the hero but Joel and Marlene were both in the "wrong" if we have to make moral judgments which I think seems silly in a story that is all about the shades of gray. I love Marlene and Joel both as characters and can empathize with them both.

[@LB-Gaming-]

Agree. The Last of Us is a story that has no hero's or villains. Everyone is just doing what they think is best for them to survive. The only real villains in this world are people like the hunters and rattlers (those who have played both games will know what I mean)

[@kiwigirljacks]

True but we have to remember that Marlene took Ellie’s choice away first so it was redundant of her to say “what would she want to do” because she never even asked her and it was too late to. Of course she didn’t because she couldn’t risk Ellie saying no, and then being an even worse person but forcing her to do it as she and the Fireflies would have because they are as militant about their cause as Joel is. So… Joel had only two options at that point and none of those options were to ask Ellie what she wanted because the procedure was already under way. His only options were let her die or kill everyone to get her back (and maybe give her that choice later). And also let’s not forget Ellie is a traumatised child and really isn’t equipped to even make that choice. The only option I see would be to protect Ellie until she’s old enough to make a fully informed decision. So while both Marlene and Joel are not good people,I personally still fall on Joel’s side. He just shouldn’t have lied about it Ellie afterward.

[@lcfcsr]

I don't get why people believe Ellie should have a choice! The choice is either her life or the entire world, in those circumstances how can you contemplate dooming the entire world just because 1 girl doesn't want to die, what about all the other children that will die because they haven't found a cure? For me Marlene did the right thing by making that decision and not allowing Ellie to die in fear

[@nathanburr]

They even gave Joel a second opportunity to the tell the truth. I guess that sort of makes the transition from Joel as a friend into Joel as a father. Friends will tell the truth. Parents will do anything to keep you safe.

[@afrxsh]

​@@lcfcsr because it was not Ellie's fault that the world as it was ended. Why would she just accept the responsability to die for something that they HOPE that works. Most likely Ellie would agreed but they took away her choice and her right to say goodbye to Joel, to make things the right way. Marlene just needed to justify those 20 years of killing, the innocents killed, the years of failures and the deaths of her people, all her guilt into this 14 year old girl. Even when the world ended Ellie was just a political matter, The fireflies needed this "win" to "liberate" the QZ from fedra. Kinda sad.

[@yourmemesupplier887]

I’m not a gamer so I don’t have the full story of the game. But as someone new watching the show it was an amazing ride from beginning to end. From the first episode that just digs it’s claws in you doesn’t let you go, to the beauty of the 3rd episode. This the first show I have watch where I would go to KZbin after every episode to watch reviews and reactions( that’s how I found you guys, you guys are great and thank you for the content). I just can’t get enough of the show, one of my favorites of all time.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ah man! First episode is my favorite adaptation of a story ever! I know it’s only part of the story but they captured everything perfectly. The tone, the acting, the most important sequence and the catalyst of it all. Pedro’s and Bella’s acting was nothing short from impressive. Even though we had our criticism I want to point out this is just that, a critique of what in our opinion would’ve made it a home run. But what we got is the best video game adaptation we’ve ever seen. And nothing will take that credit away from TLOU. In fact we are due for a rewatch fairly soon! 😃 thank you for showing some love and sticking around ❤️

[@michaelwhite4608]

I said to myself that i wasn’t going to watch anyone that had played the game react to this show as i wanted a frash take so pleased i changed my mind for these guys

[@jessicahiggins2047]

I teared up so many times watching this episode! It was written so beautifully!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! This entire show was just filled with so many moments to tear on your heartstrings... So many tears shed! HBO's getting our therapy bills for sure 😂

[@auz-lv9ox]

I watched all literacy reviews in a row completely amazing when she grips your arm and your guys both show your passion just through your body reactions it’s amazing man you guys are a dope team

[@ranggakd]

I didn't know you guys noticed this or not but the house, the scenery, even the tractor in the opening scene kinda resembling something similar in the second game, I wonder what :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

YEEESSSS!!! Great catch, it definitely feels like a teaser to something in the future :)

[@anthony310h]

I never even heard of the game until I knew the show was coming out of course this flew in my radar because of Pedro the Mandalorian I bought the game obviously after this one amazing amazing piece of work with that said I am glad I saw the show first but I do appreciate the happiness I’ve seen from U2 on scenes that are directly from the game to see it come to life that’s something I will never experience

[@patstaaf7661]

Excellent show. I'm sorry it's over! I'm like a little kid who wishes away the days until Christmas....I cannot wait for Season 2,

[@dcinsc]

As someone who didn't play the game, I watched the series before I watched your reaction. I appreciate your PoV and it makes me truly appreciate how well they stuck to the story. I can't wait to watch S2 with you all!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

S2 is gonna be a blast! Thank you for giving this a watch with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the reaction ❤️

[@tahir-dm5es]

So far i enjoyed the hell out of it through this whole season. everything is perfectly translated to the game👏. Loved when joel didn't want to risk ellie's life for millions of people. He couldn't resist because he already lost sarah He didn't want to make the same mistake

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss!! That detail is what makes it - he felt so helpless ever since Sarah, and especially with Ellie - he felt old, slow, tired and scared he wasn't able to protect her. Then, when push came to shove and he knew he would lose her, we saw what he was capable of. This show did a fantastic job of translating the game, what an adaptation!!!

[@yasminehl89]

What a journey it's been, guys!! Thank you again for doing this, it's been really great experiencing it with your reactions, I really appreciated them. Overall loved this season, hoping the pacing will be dealt with for the next, because they really can't risk it there. Also, the talk about the knee-jerk reactions is making me reconsider some stuff, so I think I'll go play the second game again. Thanks again for everything, running over to the Patreon now to join up finally.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yayyy!! Thank you so so much for sticking with us and for supporting us, it truly means the world!! This show overall was fantastic, no doubt, and knowing that now they have a fan base for it, and the successes this achieved, they will certainly receive more of a budget so they can fully delve into all the complexities of Part 2! Let us know what you think of it actually as you're playing, we're curious to hear what you think!! Thank you soooo much for your support, we're so lucky to have you! See you over at Patreon!

[@danielmunoz2275]

Man I agree with y'all , the screen time with Joel and Ellie were much needed but hopefully season 2 is an upgrade

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right though?! We needed more of our Dynamic Duo for sure!

[@Sawyer1982OAC]

My theory is that HBO covered its a** in the first season. They gave the showrunners the some money and the freedom, but not the final decision on next seasons, so they had to make it work in 10 episodes and not left untold stories for some season that might not happen. Now it´s a hit so I think they´ll get the GoT and House of the Dragons treatment.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That definitely sounds like what may have happened - which also has a part to it that's understandable as you have to manage your investment. Can't put all your eggs in one basket. Hopefully for S2 they get the GOT/HOTD treatment like you said!

[@Sawyer1982OAC]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Also the timming was terrible, the first season was annouced and produced in the peak of the Covid pandemic. They´ll probably make 4 more seasons, 2 for each game (also it gives time for Naughty Dog to develop Part III). Anyways, nice reaction as always.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Waiting for Part III here! Expecting some sort of announcement once season 2 comes out

[@-Knife-]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this show then following up with you guys to get your analysis on it. I'm sad it's over for now but can't wait for season 2!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hey man! Thank you for watching these with us! It makes our day to read comments like these. We can’t wait for season 2 already! Bigger and better baby!

[@KAINSAMA]

THE NURSE THAT PUTS HER HANDS IN THE AIR AND PULLS THE I.V. OUT AT 18:34 IS LAURA BAILEY. THAT'S ABBY SEEING JOEL KILLING HER DAD!! ❤❤❤❤

[@kasss5664]

Spoiler for pt2

[@rayhutchinson640]

I've watched dozens of reactors watching this, and just started watching gamers play it. I won't say which is better because I'm just so happy to have more of this world/story to see! I really enjoyed how emotionally invested you two are in the story and characters. It made for an excellent series reaction and that's why I subscribed!

[@JessieJames200]

I am a gamer I played both games multiple times. I think they did an awesome job brining the game to a tv series. Also I never really questioned if Joel was the hero in my mind he is and was I have kids and would have made all the same choices he did. Great reactions to the wholesome series also!!

[@amandawesterfield7447]

"The world took EVERYTHING from Joel so Joel took Everything from the world"

[@iRival20]

17:23 that's abby running away, you can see the braids

[@burrrn___]

definitely feel season 2 will be on a league of its own since it’s the first season they didn’t have a big budget, but after the popularity and heartthrob for the show i feel action/ number of infected will not be an issue next season i hope

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hopefully! Part 2 is a fantastic story and they have to take their time telling that story.

[@AiJay1109]

Iv played both parts. Actually started watching the show and after the first episode i was curious of the reactions from other so i came across u guys. So not only did i watch all 9 episodes with u guys rather than watching the actual show i thought the references were great and the show was all around amazing. I liked how they included the voice actors in the show, only thing i think thewy missed and im not saying that thats bad im just curious how they will show it in season two was they didnt show Ellie beeing immune to the spores maybe yall didnt show it in the reaction or i missed it, again i havent seen the full show myself i watched it with you guys. All and all i loved it, with u guys it felt like watching it with ur buds and knowin u guys are big fans of the game made it even better and relatable. PS: not really a show guy im usually the type that just skips ahead every 2min so watchign it kinda choped up and showing the important parts was refreshing, not that the show had boring parts its just my head works stupidly xd. Keep it up guys cant wait to watch season two with yall, u can guarantee me as a viewer 110%

Game of thrones: i am going to emotionally devastate you TLOU: Hold my cordyceps.

[@netflixandchinchilla]

Maybe my memory isn't so great but I don't remember there being much father/daughter bonding time in the game either. If I remember correctly right after the whole David portion of the game there is another time jump to when they arrive in Salt Lake City and by then Ellie is pretty checked out. I do agree this episode felt a little rushed though. Even some of the dialogue felt like it was at a quicker tempo and didn't have the same room to breathe like it did in the game. I get it though, there are run-time constraints in television where there are none in a video game.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It wasn't much in the game, but there was some, still! Especially in reference to the Tunnel sequence, where we saw them fight together, as a more cohesive unit than we'd seen before and we did feel like cutting straight to the hospital after capture was what left things feeling a little rushed. That could have been handled in less than 10 minutes, still giving the show a shorter runtime, but again that's what brings us back to the budget issue. We still got a great show, it was just the ending that could have used more time...

[@netflixandchinchilla]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yeah I do wish they kept the part where Ellie momentarily drowns. Joel trying to resuscitate her while ignoring the Firefly guards with guns in his face hits a lot heavier on his desperation.

[@garyscott9364]

Never played the game and didn’t know anything about it before the show. I learned a lot about the game right before this premiered. Such epic performances by all. Looking forward to the next season.

[@daven4297]

Ashley Johnson did a great job creating the character of Ellie in the game. And the show also created Ellie as her mother giving birth to her... Great symbolism showing that it all started with Ashley...

[@JorichoCualing]

you two are my break from an exhausting school day

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha awww we're so glad to hear that!! School can be rough, so make sure you get your proper rest! We appreciate your support!❤️

[@pavelmyshov464]

man, guys, you just nailed the analysis. Agree on all points

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thanks man! That means the world to us. We know this is gonna be a divisive/controversial episode when it comes to the wants and needs haha

[@martinmillar7137]

Joel goong ham is..imo one of the most incredible scenes ever made.... It is beautiful

[@joshuacoldwater]

7:29 😂😂 that did say it all

[@aonetruthr]

I’m not a gamer, but I love your reactions when you see similarities to the game. Enjoying your channel, folks!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so so much for such a wonderful comment! We are so glad to hear when non-gamers enjoy this show and our reactions, as we're so passionate about this story! Thank you for joining us!

[@LiveForTheDrum]

So just FYI, the whole "chemical messengers" thing needing to be obtained from Ellies brain is nonsense. Those "chemical messengers" are the human immune system and that exists in our circulatory system - aka our blood and lymph nodes and spleen of the lymphatic system. It would have to be some kind of naturally acquired innate immunity in Ellie from her mom, and is difficult to say that it would have been enough time for Ellies mom to develop some kind of "chemical messengers" that would produce antibodies, likely Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, that would pass from mother to fetus. if this were possible, Ellie would likely be producing antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) which would trigger her adaptive immune response - involving cytokines awaking T cells and B cells to mount an attack. In any case, all that is needed from Ellie are some blood samples and maybe possibly apheresis - bone marrow collection - for the purposes of obtaining the stem cells producing the B cells that recognize the cordyceps and mounts an adaptive immune response. What I think might be more likely is that Ellies mother had some sort of immune resistance to cordyceps, examples of this sort of thing are people who have resistance to HIV and other infections. Probably something that we don't yet understand about eosinophil response (yes, I'm saying this is the context of in universe, but there is still a lot for us to learn about eosinophils). If this were to be the case, it probably would have been even more helpful to breast feed Ellie in that moment because babies do not develop an adaptive immune system until around 2 months of age. It's also possible that a cordyceps infection could not occur through breast feeding because we already know that this infection was spread through the wheat supply. So I am thinking that this organism is not a lactose fermenter and therefore would not survive in breast milk. And if it were to pass into the breast milk into baby Ellie, the very acidic environment of her stomach (pH2) would very likely kill the cordyceps and pass from her body with no incident. Given all this, it might have been that Ellies mother would never have turned and Ellie could have grown up with a mom.

[@bhargavipba]

This is what I kept thinking the whole time. Like what about a blood test? Why do you have to go straight for a surgery. What kind of doctors do they have? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@whatchagot487]

It was only a couple floors of fireflies he killed, not an entire hospital,but i do feel ya though the fact that he went through "many" soldiers. 👀

[@PDC1987]

People like you truly do redefine semantics, and the concept of obsessing over them.

[@rylanol5241]

When I finished the game for the first time I had no idea what to do with my life at that moment. What I had experienced for about 3 days left me completely depleted.

[@jateen19]

Hey! I found your guys channel through 1899 and have thoroughly enjoyed watching your reactions mainly bc you guys are genuine and articulate your thoughts really well. Also I’m a lurker so this is my first comment so here goes. I agree with you that we needed more Joel and Ellie moments and there were several instances where the show felt rushed. However I still love it bc it’s been such a wonderful adaptation of one of the best video games ever! And also we def needed more infected and infected sequences but I’m hoping the success of this season gets them a bigger budget and with the creators confirming that part 2 will stretch across multiple seasons, here’s hoping that they can cover all the main beats while expanding on some of the backstories. This is turning into an essay (Sorry!) but one last thing I wanna say is that there was a bit i saw on twitter (I think it might have been a part of this week’s podcast) about Ashley Johnson saying what she felt was the meaning behind the final "Okay" that Ellie said, and she says how Ellie knows that Joel’s lying and the "okay" is not her believing or accepting the lie but a okay we’re done and our relationship isn’t going to be the same and it’s just even more heartbreaking. Anyways I was just paraphrasing, you should def give the podcast a listen (if you’re not already). Ok phew my essay is over, and again I love your channel and I’m so glad I found it!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely loved this! Firstly Hi! Nice to meet you haha thank you for commenting. It’s great reading from new names and it means the world to us seeing how you’ve been part of the community since 1899. Thank you for sticking around. We have no doubt after the massive success of season 1 the next seasons will have all of the resources they’ll require for sure. Budget, time constraints etc. can’t wait for the next parts and we hope they give us a more in depth look. Loved reading your comment, please don’t be shy in the future 😄

[@MagDag_]

Merhaba! I was upset, because I couldn't find your channel. Finally, KZbin gave me a second chance ))

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Merhaba! Glad you found us, we're happy to have you here!

[@guywood4955]

It´s been an awesome ride dudes!! The second game will be done in between 2 seasons I believe, so we'll have more time, hopefully they don't cut much and add more infected, since the first season was a hit maybe they'll have more budget for upcominhg seasons! Also am I the only person that thought the house where Ellie was born and the surroundings looked very much like The farmhouse?? xD.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly has been one helluva ride, thank you so much for joining us and supporting us throughout this! This season was definitely a great start and as you said, this hopefully means there is more time and budget to explore the story fully! Yesss omg that does look like a certain farmhouse!!!

[@NormanLacombe]

see as someone who never played the game so i dont know the outcomes this finale made me second guess some things at the end too. like i love joel but i feel so torn on his intentions.... damn this show did alot for me

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh man! We all felt that way when we experienced this. Glad the show translated the same emotions onto newcomers. It’s a tough decision. And a great character moment 😃

[@NormanLacombe]

@@OfficialMediaKnights yea i loved it! fun journey im still gonna stay on that joel train cuz papa pedro is life! but i also dont wanna see ellie get hurt cuz she is amazing! im excited for the next journey and i hope the next season makes things right again

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

PAPA PEDRO ALL THE WAY BABY! Haha honestly can’t wait for season 2 to come out already! We’re gonna have sooooo much to talk about 😄

[@NormanLacombe]

tucker and dale vs evil you guys will love it

[@crazymage1068]

I am a gamer, I have played this game numerous times as well as the 2nd game, and although Joel did not care for Ellie at the beginning I feel that his love for her finally showed threw , which is why he did what he did , I think I would have done the same.

[@zorigooleo]

Nice reaction. Laura Bailey played as one of the nurses. She is my favorite voice actress. Maybe one of the greatest.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

She is such a stunning talent, it was so cool that they brought her in for a cameo. But hopefully we see her in a more dominant role next season!! Thank you so much for your support and comment, it means the world to us!

[@petercourtien4581]

This show was so emotionally charged. Beautiful and dark. I loved it but I’m a wreck. Talk about divisive. I’m torn within.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Definitely agreed on that - there's a lot of beauty but also a lot of pain in the world of the Last of Us and all of it is fleeting... We are definitely a little broken inside after this show. What an emotional ride!

[@dddd1344]

Great reaction! So thankful this show helped me find your channel. Episode 1 was supposed to be 1&2. But episode 1 was so short they didn’t want to lead with that. That’s why it was longer. Budget per episode was planned way before that change was made. Love the Gamers perspective on the movie and people who take any disappointment you may feel personally should watch non gamer reactions.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah! We don’t take others opinions personally as well. And we love to hear others opinions! Thank you so much for sticking around and watching our reactions it truly means the world to us ❤️

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Game 2 - Was anyone else dreading the dr scene because of the dominoes it started? And then the close up of the dr afterward 🤦🏻‍♂️, just teasing us with future pain.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

!!!!! SPOILERS. !!!!! MY GOODNESS! That moment had us all Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar, frantically slamming against the tesseract, crying and pleading himself to stop. And the worst of it is that we have to manage our reactions in order not to give too much away. Ughhhh, it was awful.😭😭😭

[@Dust468]

#TheMediaKnights :It's not cold hearted Me: It is absolutely cold hearted. They didn't tell her and to make things even worse! They didn't tell Joel hence they got what they deserved

[@martinmillar7137]

Joels rampage is one of the most beautifully shot scenes I've ever seen..that truly was incredibly haunting and stunning... oof

[@ChrisReise]

3:20 Ellie's mom was bit during the battle in that room.

[@LovedByYou]

Game Ellie gave birth to Show Ellie. How poetic.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?!? Ashley Johnson was FANTASTIC!! Wish we coulda had more of her in the show!

[@torijeri]

im seeing this a week later but this lm sure you know they’re splitting part two into season 2 and 3 (which is definitely much needed imo to tell the story in full & with care) and promised a lot more infected in the future. so i’m feeling optimistic and i think Neil and Craig are v open to feedback. the only thing i’m not excited for part 2 is how my heart is going to break all over again

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes!! Honestly, considering how complex the story is in the game, it definitely has to be a couple seasons - (hopefully we get a Part 3 game in the meantime?!) Druckmann and Mazin have proven themselves to be fantastically competent of this story so it's definitely in good hands. But you're very right - we are going to be devastated and it's the one thing that prevents us from being suuuuper excited.

[@vargr2089]

Joel is the very definition of a broken hero.

[@anhkriva5274]

He was never a hero, always the villain.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Appreciate the comments, but frankly we don't think Joel is a hero, nor a villain - it's all a matter of perspective. To some he's a hero, to some he's a villain, it just depends on where you land on his path. That's what makes him such a fascinating character!

[@vargr2089]

@@OfficialMediaKnights well the term 'broken hero' doesn't actually mean they are a hero at all, nor are they a villian, its a term often used for morally grey characters.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@anhkriva5274 absolutely not

[@notexactly9145]

@@gailseatonhumbert He is, just ask all the people he crossed to get to Boston...oh wait, ya cant.

[@shep4life]

Nice to see Ellie as the mom. This episode wow

[@reduxmod9178]

It's really strange to me as a person who doesn't become emotional too easily. The last of us 1 & 2 effected me very deeply. To a point where I feel a genuine protectiveness towards the character. You guys expression at the beginning of this episode when you heard Ellies voice was like It's her. It got me. Seriously I think the last of us series is a modern day tragedy with a story that is as good as anything I've ever seen in a film , TV programme . If something can effect oeooke so deeply then surely it has to be considered as high art.

[@bestistmate]

I swear i sit here waiting for joel to say" it was time that did it " to see your face so lets go

[@ramon.rnt1992]

Me and my wife (both played the game) watched the finally, and no jk what you guys said was word for word our conversation after finishing it. I still loved the show, the focus on the character development was spot on, the actors were beyond amazing, but the shortest episode for the finally was rough!! I would hate to eliminate anything from what they did for the show, i would just like to not have had any episode under 1hr.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Exactly!! They've accomplished some fantastic things in this show - truly amazing work has been poured into this. It definitely felt like we needed more time in general - perhaps even a couple more episodes would have helped.

[@carriesmith742]

Anna told Marlene she was bit after she cut the cord, which was a lie because we all saw what happened. She didnt want Ellie killed. I dont think even her mother, as a Firefly, would sacrifice her daughter for a cure. I see both sidesbut if I was Joel, as a parent, I would've made the same selfish decision. Like you said the cure was no guarantee to work with every blood type, etc. Im not a gamer but ive watched walk throughs of the game since the show started.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yup! We’d definitely agree with Joel. There is no guarantee and you can’t reverse the infection. If it doesn’t work then you loose your daughter for nothing and if it does who’s to say the people in power will share it with everyone?

[@ashchbkv6965]

the nurse on the left is Laura Bailey, reprising the same role in the game

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss!!! So cool that they put her in this as well, hopefully we see a bit more of her next season!

[@bigj5880]

I'm not a gamer with that being said I would have loved to see more father daughter moments between Joel and Ellie a solid 20 minutes of them bonding laughing etc, I think the infected were shown just fine in this TV show format, I don't need 15 mins of Joel and Ellie going around killing infected, that's what the game is for, I respect y'all's opinions there is no right or wrong here it's just preference, at the end of the day for what the creators put out in this show for what they were going for etc it's a 10/10 for me

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Loved this! We love hearing others opinion and seeing others respect opinions they don’t fully agree with. Just like you said. It is a matter of preference! This adaptation set the bar very high for video game adaptations and we couldn’t be prouder of what they accomplished. We have high hopes that HBO will trust the team with more budget for season 2. It’s gonna be bigger and better in every way and we’re all here for it 😄

[@bigj5880]

@@OfficialMediaKnights absolutely! Looking forward to season 2, even tho the last of us is over for now, I'm not going anywhere I'll enjoy your other reactions to different shows as well 🙏😊

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh dude! It means the world to both of us when people stick around so thank you 🙏 We’re not done yet with the last of us. We’ve got some really cool ideas incoming ❤️

[@bigj5880]

@@OfficialMediaKnights can't wait! 🙏🙏🙏

[@whatchagot487]

I do LOVE the fact they added Ellie's mom's story 💔

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yessss!!! It was also amazing to see Ashley Johnson in this!!

[@whatchagot487]

@@OfficialMediaKnights yes, and also weird to hear her voice when we all know it as original Ellie's voice, 😆

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my god yes!!! Ellie was all we could hear 😂😂😂

[@whatchagot487]

@@OfficialMediaKnights you guys are awesome, just have to say it again 😎 ... I would absolutely LOVE if you could do vids for the one season (unfortunately 😢) zombie TV show on Hulu called, "Zomboat". 🧟😜. I thought the show was great and deserved a second season. Hopefully you guys give it a chance 👍😉

[@martinmillar7137]

Might be one of the greatest scenes ever ❤

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

As a huge gigantic massive fan of both games Part 1 and 2 I love them both such masterpieces. For me personally I will always prefer the games over the show any day the games are number 1 in my book. But I also loved and appreciated what they did with this show such a fantastic adaptation so well done bravo. And I am nervously looking forward to season 2 LOL

[@DragoNerd137]

I STARTING CRYING THE SECOND THE EPISODE STARTED DANGIT!!! And this is the second time Pedro Pascal has rescued a kid in a hospital like thing, remember? Mandalorian? Just wanted to point that out!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Man! They always get us early!

[@KasperochSiri]

I'm not a gamer so never played it but I like to hear what is different, what they did right and things like that! I was late to the party due to the fact that I didn't have the streaming-channel that i was on here. I benched the whole season with the believe (for some reason) that there was a second season out already. Now I regret not waiting until the second season is out! 😆 I hate when characters lie to each other because I know that it happenes just so that there can be drama later when the other person finds out. That is about the only thing I didn't like about this show! Love your reactions!

[@timmendoza3782]

Played the game! I love that were having a whole debate about Joels decision again! I'm still obviously on Joels side, but he definitely isnt a hero, nor am I saying hes done the right thing. He made the most human choice, if saving the world means losing his (again), I get it. I also love the additional backstory of how Joel got his scar, the whole "it wasn't time that healed it" conversation made me symphatise with Joel more. If Ellie dies, Joel would lose it and would probably end it. I have no sympathy for marlene, her saying she was the only person who understand the pain is BS. She made a promise to her mother yes, but she was never around ellie, she didnt make a connection with ellie, she has "no idea what loss is" relative to a parent and child relationship. I do agree though, I wish the drowning scene was there too, Joel desperately trying to save ellie from drowning and the added tension of when the fireflies showed up wouldve made it more emotional. I also wished Joel called Ellie "baby girl" again when he picked her up off the surgery bed. But overall I still absolutely love the show! I do also wish we had more time seeing their father-daughter relationship, but the show captured the game perfectly. Ps. Also love that they added the giraffe scene!!! Haha

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed! Especially on the Marlene part - Ellie still grew up in what was basically an orphanage, she didn't even know who Marlene was...also the final 'babygirl' should have been theeeere! Anyways the show was still great!! Cannot wait for S2!

[@JADTO]

Played both games and I didn't miss those scenes at all

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Glad you felt you didn't miss those scenes. The show overall was fantastic still, there were just a few hiccups we did feel like we had to address but it is, after all, just our opinion.

[@MeandMumzyReacts]

Late to the party only because I've only just come across your channel and I already love you guys 😆✌🏼. So relatable and big shout out from United Kingdom 🔥❤️. I'm a gamer and I've just finished part 2 and I'm emotionally exhausted 😩 but it was amazing , the TV version I felt done the game justice and that's because of the cast which they done perfectly 👌🏼 tbh none of the characters are innocent even the people Joel took out , I would of felt different if the people Joel killed were innocent bystanders but unfortunately killers kill killers so at the end I still was routing for Joel 😇

[@DASamX5453]

You're defiantly right about them cutting too much out...I wanted to see them go through the tunnel scene with the water and the bus and Joel helping Ellie across the water on a pallet in certain areas cause she can't swim....that and the 3rd episode missing out with Bill and Ellie interaction and not a lot of the infected is very disappointing...it was a great season but everyone that played the 2nd game and all the controversy, I really think people are going to turn on this show in the 2nd season and ratings are going to hurt...I heard that they are going to do 2 parts for the 2nd season and have to do part 1 in S2 and part 2 in S3...

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss! That entire tunnel sequence would have been so cool to see... Ugh. Anyways. The story for game 2 is very complex, so they HAVE to take their time with this!! We do however still have faith in them as they gave us one of the greatest videogame adaptations to date, so... Now we just gotta wait!

[@Mulukkis]

Craig Mazin has become a hero for me. First Chernobyl, now this. Makes me wonder, what he and HBO could've done with Witcher (I'm still a fan of the series, but TLOU is another level).

[@shanerudek6460]

I have played the games, and I am anticipating the big " thing " to happen in season 2.

[@martinmillar7137]

Joel wick... That scene may be one of the greatest ever scene recorded in cinema history.....

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Joel is a complete hero. Hero is more complex than most people think. I am not a gamer. I found games too addictive early on for me to handle.

[@JorgiePorgie2011]

This show is a masterpiece👌🏼

[@monil2447]

Thanks guys for making me watch this show. I was like "zombie apocalypse? Meh..." But the show really has its own personality and so many unforgettable characters. I personally didn't miss the infected. The action scenes unfortunately tend to bore me. But I agree with you: we haven't had enough of Ellie and Joel. I had the feeling that they were almost attached to each other all of a sudden. You can see the evolution in the relationship, but when Joel ends up telling Ellie that it wasn't time that saved him, it's actually rushed. For me there was nothing to throw away. I really liked the flashback with Riley. It was super fun and 80's and so important to building Ellie's character. But I also wanted to see Riley transform and Ellie kill her. It's an ellipse, it's a shame, and it's precisely the flaw in the show you're pointing out: events are missing, even for someone who hasn't played the game, and even for someone who don't particularly look for action scenes and monsters. It is perhaps precisely these scenes from the game whose absence you regret that would have made the evolution of the relationship between Joel and Ellie less fragmentary. Despite this flaw, the series is excellent, really special, and I really appreciated the inclusion of in-game voice acting and all of the enthusiastic player feedback on how the story was sometimes changed, sometimes expanded, sometimes the same. It extends this universe that I really appreciate. I particularly liked Ashley Johnson. She's so beautiful, charismatic, she looks like Bella Ramsey (right? the nose, the cheeks...) and she's her voice in the game. Ellie's mother here: it's perfect! Anyway, your final analysis was so interesting, as usual. Love you guys .❤❤❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha yayyyy thank you for commenting again!!! We love seeing your comments pop up and you always share such insightful stuff! We're so glad you enjoyed the show and that you gave it a chance! There's so much to love about this show and still a lot they did beautifully! Still cannot wait for Season 2! You're in for a ride haha. Thank you so much again for sharing your thoughts! We love you!

[@monil2447]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Let me translate this remark from a French KZbinr I adore: "What was effective in the game was precisely this scene that we have in the series too, when Joel boosts Ellie. In the game it works well because when we press the button to ask Ellie for help, she does not answer and we have to go see her. In the series, since we never had this scene of scale boost that we get all the time in games, it has a lot less impact because you don't expect Ellie not to react. It's less effective than in games because it is one of the little things where the interactivity of the game and the narration work well together and that's also why season 2 will be very difficult to do, I'll talk about it in a next video." I will not watch this next video to avoid spoilers. Having not played the game, I can't quite understand why Season 2 will be harder to do than Season 1 and what this KZbinr is saying. But I'm a big fan of his analysis and I always, always agree with what he says and I share his preferences and tastes and he's so relevant. Maybe you've heard this remark before somewhere, or maybe you've made it yourself (sorry I only have a B2 level in English, sometimes I miss a word or two and the meaning of a sentence), or maybe you found it interesting. What do you think of this fear for season 2?

[@NomeDeArte]

Can’t wait for season two.

[@TheNotedHero]

When Joel said, "It wasn't time that did it." I lost it. Bloody onion cutters.

[@daven4297]

A real moral roller coaster. Marlene was able to sacrifice the life of someone who was in some way close to her. Joel sacrificed humanity for selfish reasons. He couldn't imagine experiencing the loss of his own daughter again. Nothing else mattered to him. Throughout this story told, what is also interesting is the fact that everyone glorifies the murders that Joel commits while protecting Ellie and also everyone condemns others who try to kill Joel and Ellie. The truth is that Joel protects his group, just as Tommy and Maria protect theirs, even David and Kathleen protect their groups... Each of these groups does exactly what Joel does for Ellie. He protects his own people. At this point I come to one very disturbing conclusion. If such or a similar pandemic ever happens, the biggest enemy will not be a virus, a zombie or something like that. The biggest enemy will be the other person. Every group and every person, because their goal will be only to save their own people. Marlene was the only one willing to sacrifice Ellie, whom she raised as a daughter, for the good of humanity. I enjoyed spending this time here watching and experiencing this wonderful show with you.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Sometimes I wish we had shows that just didn't end.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I KNOWWWW, SO MANY GOODBYES, WHY?!

[@KelseasComments]

.... how the hell did you cut out the best line of the show??? Joel's "it wasn't time that did it." BEST LINE OF THE EPISODE. Maybe of the whole show. So poignant. and you cut it out!! lol.

[@jubilantsleep]

Ellie jumped out of her mom to help her fight off that infected woman!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right? She was ready from day one haha

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Since I never played either game, I have no emotional attachment to them one way or another. I know the story beats and the endings to both, and I'm well aware that the second game isn't nearly as popular as the first for reasons I won't get into. I'll be curious to see how they adapt the second game for season 2. Kudos to the opening scene, it brought back some strong Blade origin vibes.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right! Ellie’s Blade origin is spot on haha We are definitely curious on how Part II will work but I guess we will see 😄 If you have the chance we strongly suggest you okay the game at some point

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

@@OfficialMediaKnights I actually have the first Game on PS3 Somewhere but never got around to playing it. And yes, although I know the game that's nothing like actually playing it for yourself. I'll definitely play it before the second season of the show👍

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhh nice!! Well now you got the time! You'll definitely have a fun time, the game is spectacular!!!

[@leonwilcox4887]

Joel and Ellie’s relationship was developed over 9 episodes it didn’t need an extended last episode.

[@MJR_365]

Did y’all notice Laura Bailey as the nurse? 👀

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

OMG WE SAW THAT DURING THE EDITING PROCESS!! So cool they brought her in, especially for this episode!

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Sorry for the long comment but my heads been thinkin lol…….. I’ve heard that season 2 will have some big changes from the game. While I would love for them to change ONE thing about game 2 I will not give into hope and trust Neil Druckman with what’s left of my feelings. I refuse to fuel him with any more of my tears 😂. But regarding the show, the issues it raises are so complex. But I am ultimately more team Joel and this is why: -if Marlene knew that Ellie would consent then why not just tell her what was going on? Yeah she said it was to keep her from being scared but I honestly don’t feel that was 100% the case. If they had just told Ellie, she would have chosen to do it and then she could have probably convinced Joel to let it happen, and they could have at least said goodbye to each other. Now if they did that and Joel still rampaged then I might not be completely on his side regarding that. -He was so brutal because as he said if he let the dr or Marlene live, eventually they would have come for Ellie. And the rest were firefly guards that were trying to prevent him from getting to Ellie. The one guy did put down his weapon but in this world you can’t really trust anybody, he could’ve had a hidden sidearm or something. And Joel did at least let the nurses live 🤷🏻‍♂️. -Then there’s the fact that Ellie might have died for nothing. The cure was still only hypothetical. They believed it was possible but there was still no guarantee that it would work, or that it could be mass produced for the world. They should have taken more time to test and plan things around this one and only immune individual that exists. So I feel that the risk vs probability of success wasn’t good enough. -And also….the fireflies……I have no doubt that if a cure was made, the fireflies would have used it to gain power. I can’t see them just generously handing out the cure to everyone, especially not fedra controlled cities, so those civilians there would still have suffered. So overall, I understand more what Joel did and lean more towards team Joel. Now, he shouldn’t have lied to Ellie. I know he was afraid that if she knew it might damage their relationship and she might try finding some fireflies again to try the cure, but lying won’t help their relationship either. you can tell Ellie could kinda already tell Joel isn’t telling her the truth about it. It’s got so many complexities to it. There’s right & wrong on both sides. However, I’m more #TeamJoel, but let’s be real………Forget the show, I’m 100% #TeamPapaPedro! 😂😂😂 But also………..GIRAFFES!!!!!🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Duude! We agree with all of your points! The fireflies using the vaccine for their own benefit, Ellie having a choice, Joel getting to say goodbye if it came down to it. ALL OF IT! #TeamJoel #TeamPapaPedro

[@dannysenger666]

Yeah I think if HBO gave the creators a bigger budget this season could have been better & longer, at least 11 or 12 episodes. Think episode 5 burned through a huge part of the budget. Hell the bloater costume was half a million by itself. If season 2 & 3 are going to be any good HBO needs to give them over twice the budget of season 1

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed - the level of investment they've had to make to give us this amazing show is truly remarkable. Considering how well this show was received, and how intricate the story for Part 2 is, it's quite likely for them to increase the budget and the runtime! So fingers crossed!

[@RachieRen.]

I have never played the game, and although I am really loving the show I also feel like it's being rushed and missing something. Wildly disappointed in the lack of infected.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I'm sorry to hear that. It definitely did feel rushed, and if we could only convey how many iconic moments with the infected were cut out... Ugh. It's sad. But like you, we still love the show for sure. This was our only criticism really, everything else was handled beautifully and masterfully!

[@ruinedx]

The pacing of the show is the reason that it was a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 for me. Cutting out the majority of the combat sequences was a mistake, especially with the infected, because Joel and Ellie bonded from surviving those encounters and slowly developing a father/daughter relationship along the their journey. If the show was just a bit longer, they could've fleshed things out more, which would've made this season perfect. The Last of Us is one of the most expensive shows ever made with a budget upwards of $100 million dollars, more than each of the first 5 seasons of Game of Thrones, and they originally had 10 episodes planned, so I definitely think that they had budget constraints and that could be why so much was cut.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Precisely!! It was definitely a pretty big undertaking, but a show like this definitely requires more of a budget, more episodes and longer runtimes in order to not sacrifice too much. Hopefully with the next season, they split the story into two, with access to a higher budget!