Purpose (Bill & Frank) - The Last of Us

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you all for watching, what did you think of the third episode? Also, do consider leaving a like to support the video, if you enjoyed it!

[@traxx1194]

it was amazing episode

[@jaychow94]

@@jasonmayfield45 He's gay in the game

[@InTheFrontRowYT]

It was a beautiful episode! Heartbreaking but beautiful. Ever episode in this has been amazing so far 👌😍

[@jaychow94]

@@jasonmayfield45 the porn magazine Ellie takes from Bill is a gay porn magazine, and: “It was the voice actor for Bill, W. Earl Brown, who infused queerness into the character post-script after Druckmann allowed him to define their relationship at a table read.”

[@mrdieboom123456]

In case you ever find the time or want you should consider doing a video like this for Askeladd from Vinland Saga anime

[@patriautism]

I love how even though Bill was against making everything pretty when Frank can no longer walk he faithfully waters his plants for him.

[@paularunslondon]

I didn’t even spot that, but that’s lovely 😭

[@aziraphaleluvr]

And even though it might not seem like it, this was the happiest ending we could've gotten for them. I love them sooo much

[@EscathonEdits]

Well said, well said.

[@RaptorJesus]

This would've been a happy ending even if it wasn't the apocalypse. Spending 20 years with the love of your life, growing old with them, and going out in each others' arms? That's the dream even in a utopia, but to get it after it's all burned down? That's as close as anyone can ever get to "winning" at life.

[@indieoregano]

​@@RaptorJesusexactly! suicide is not inherently tragic. Frank was in pain and Bill was old and would've been alone. This is the happy ending, no doubt about it

[@unhappybacon3292]

The moment Bill downed that wine, I knew he spiked his too. It was so subtle, and so well done, but you can tell. No one downs wine like that after knowing you have to watch your loved one die, unless you plan to go out with them.

[@EscathonEdits]

Yes, I felt that right away as well. You could just tell right there and then.

[@katherinegraham3803]

Yeah, and he waited until after Frank drank his wine. I don't think Bill was necessarily hoping Frank would change his mind at the last minute. More that if Frank did change his mind, Bill needed to live so he could be there to take care of him.

[@Moscato_Moscato]

This isn’t a tragic suicide…I’m satisfied 😭😭😭

[@keyohkey22]

Probably the only characters with a good ending. They were together towards the end and after ❤

[@erichneumann3856]

Beautiful to see such love.. if you can't see that. Straight, gay , or wtf ever bs you label your self as as a human..I feel so so sad for you

[@BurnMassive]

@@erichneumann3856 i couldn't agree more...

[@LorenHale07]

Because you were my purpose

[@Coilzz]

im happy they died

[@herminator1613]

They got a happier life than 99.9...% of the rest of the population during the apocalypse. Their ending is anything but tragic, its really emotional, but in a bitter sweet way.

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

I adore how Frank didn't get upset or tell Bill that he needed to keep living. He understood exactly what Bill was feeling when he said he already lived his life to satisfaction.

[@EscathonEdits]

Yes, it was a welcoming change instead of forcing drama where it didn't need to be.

[@XaldinX]

This should be in classes for the type of story telling. From 3 minutes you get the view an entire world and it hits just the same

[@EscathonEdits]

Feel free to share it around, and with schools haha!

[@bicwhittle7820]

its the kind of episode that affects you so deeply that you feel as if its real and youre actually watching real people not actors. i cried for hours after watching this episode. it will stay with me for a long long time like the episode title.

[@EscathonEdits]

Quite understandable. It hits hard to many.

[@kalebgaming5648]

me to

[@fern__]

episode 3 is probably my favorite single episode of a tv show ever. If not my favorite, it's definitely up there

[@EscathonEdits]

It certainly is unique, no question about that.

[@JF-bc2lw]

Pretty gay

[@kusykustosh]

Nick Offerman deserves the Oscar for his role of Bill, its was just perfect!

[@poyu4_you493]

That’s not how it works. This is a show.

[@opeix]

They both do

[@sethzimm9678]

Emmy

[@solodolo4098]

Emmy foo

[@kusykustosh]

@@poyu4_you493 so? many actors get Oscars for tv series

[@mightyblowstudio]

One of the best TV episodes in history

[@MichaelCooper234]

Usually in tv gay relationships feel forced to make it look like the writers are progressive but this is the only show I’ve watched where I was rooting for them to get together and go in for the kiss. It was a portrayal of love not just some attempt to get with the times

[@Ryrynz2000]

Yeah, for once an ACTUAL believeable gay relationship.. something to be celebrated.

[@Alexavian]

That's definitely your opinion, gay people exist. There is nothing forced about including them

[@kingcobra2858]

I agree. This is the single most believable/realistic gay relationship iv seen on tv. Hell, im straight and even I can relate their struggles with the struggles i experience with my gf.

[@andreheri4546]

I very much agree, this isn't some purposeful agenda like many media showed recently. This is true love story.

[@MichaelCooper234]

@@Alexavian not saying it’s exclusively gay people who get forced relationships in tv, but the majority of the shows that have gay couples force it to look progressive. I enjoy a show more when the script and actors actually make the characters look like they love eachother, most shows just don’t do that, they grab two male or female side characters and stick them together.

[@DayDay80631]

This is such a beautiful love story. Not forced, not awkward, just pure genuine emotion. These two deserve all the awards! I didn't know anything about the story before watching, but I heard the story from the game was much more tragic. This is beautifully done

[@johnnyteague3407]

Now this episode may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it exemplifies the meaning behind Edgar Poe's poem line ,We loved with a love that was more than love.

[@Joemartinez-jp8sr]

Annabelle lee

[@upashah]

There is a quote from Community which goes something along the lines of "its the crazy notion that the longest, coldest, darkest nights can be warmest and brightest" - this episode embodies that quote beautifully. Outstanding: Writing, acting, directing, everything! Broke my heart in the most beautiful way.

[@EscathonEdits]

Well said!

[@kianhughes6309]

This is how do you a bottle episode. An actual interesting story instead of pure filler, but also moves the main story along a little.

[@caronstout354]

Offerman was right..we needed a bottle of something after this episode.

[@VicTheFigGuy]

Man I love this show and episode three was devastatingly beautiful

[@Jyn.Andors]

This episode was stunningly beautiful. I loved what they did with Bill and Frank in the show. They took what was in the game and adapted it so well for television. Yes, it's different to the game but the outcome (Joel and Ellie get a car and Joel starts to care for Ellie a bit more) is still the same. What a wonderful hour of story telling ❤

[@EscathonEdits]

Fully agree with this!

[@unhappybacon3292]

If it goes the same way, or something similar, or something worse, I'm not going to recover.

[@inappropriate_comments]

This show will make history 🥺

[@EscathonEdits]

Has a big chance of doing that if it keeps up with the same quality.

[@Jay-gy9ql]

The most beautifully emotional hour of television I can ever remember experiencing. Simply magnificent

[@EscathonEdits]

Truly was!

[@RochelleWilliamsreads]

This was the perfect bottle episode. This could have been a whole movie without any other context at all, and it would have been perfect. What a great series.

[@shubhangbahadur7112]

Bill knew how to survive, but Frank knew how to live. 🥹❤️

[@EscathonEdits]

Great binding contrast.

[@shubhangbahadur7112]

@@EscathonEdits Thanks. 😊

[@VicTheFigGuy]

I ain't crying y'all. Damn ninjas are chopping onions again.

[@EscathonEdits]

Damn you Ninjas.

[@davemo71]

I’ve never seen a better written episode……ever. It was PERFECT.

[@Squid_Plays]

One of the best thing I have watched in my entire life and probably won't regret it Most wonderful 1 hour of my life

[@toffee3944]

I love this so much, watching this episode actually got me out of a really shitty day with how beautiful it was, I got the feeling that this'll be the best show for a good while.

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad that it helped you through a bitter day. Let's hope the show keeps on assisting with that if it never needs to be.

[@KnivesNIN]

This was amazing my friend. I am crying all over again. This was an amazing episode and a change from the source material I'm glad they made.

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you for watching. It was great to edit this, and yes, certainly an amazing episode!

[@j.h.8098]

The guys who played those characters... They did an awesome job.

[@Capt.DanInJapan]

This has all the elements of a perfect love story. It shows how an isolated character can open up and grow with the right supporting character, it provides peaks and troughs of emotion and it closes with a bittersweet conclusion. It also does all this in a relatively short time. I can see this story line being studied in English literature and media studies classes.

[@nathitaxo]

This really show that love doesnt have gender...

[@marlondeanclift]

Beautiful montage, marvelous.

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you, Marlon!

[@TheSoleman221]

God this episode was heart breaking, lump in my throat for the last 20 minutes

[@ericthomas1865]

I legitimately believe this is one of the best episodes of HBO in general. A platform that was known for so long for making the best television around has outdone itself. Not since watching the two chapels episode of the West Wing, the ending to Cowboy Bebop, and the Red Wedding have I felt television actually take my breath away. God I hope this teaches the new CEO to keep this around and not try to push shitty TV.

[@srenmadsen1947]

I'm furious this episode's rating are not as high as the others. It's so good.

[@darthgon146]

It's the homophobic review bomb.

[@PJChgo1]

No one will remember the ratings years from now....but they'll remember this episode

[@srenmadsen1947]

@@PJChgo1 true!

[@boxerrobert4005]

I don't think the usual anti wokeness viewers downvoted this. Just actual homophobics

[@lanuiiohu]

Rating not as high because gay scene, violence & foul language.

[@jimena4135]

this was so beautifully made i can’t explain the impact episode had on me but god i just needed to see something and see a space of people who are on the exact same page

[@EscathonEdits]

It truly was great!

[@katierowen3166]

The little touch of him turning the plate just like he did during their first meal made me burst into tears. This show is so amazing!!!

[@saber_2_6]

I love how devastating beautiful this episode is

[@zyonhenderson67]

I'm with you with that On the Nature of Daylight. It's like the producers were saying " We're gonna make those bastards cry and they're gonna love it!"

[@EscathonEdits]

That is right on point!

[@reddieweeb]

Wtf man this is so tragic and sweet at the same time 😭

[@Urmomkizzer]

Now I'm crying again

[@EscathonEdits]

Oh no o.o

[@meganda_]

after being emotionally wrecked, this is truly the reliability I needed after the beautiful devastation 🥺 thank you for this edit!! the characters were so thoughtfully crafted, my god they were wonderful

[@EscathonEdits]

I hope whatever your dealing or dealt with had a healthy resolve! And you're welcome with the edit, It was my pleasure to represent them through it.

[@angonkatwang]

The way Bill gives in to Frank's demands & Frank helping Bill to loosen up a bit is adorable

[@saffronites]

"You were my purpose" DEADDDD I TELL YOU IM DEADD 😭😭❤

[@EscathonEdits]

:')

[@saffronites]

@@EscathonEdits ikr, also hii i loved ur edit ❤

[@policerthought5649]

I still can’t believe what I saw. A week later and I’m still processing just, the fucking nuance of something like this. Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

[@duke605]

Crazy how they deviated so much from the source material and people still absolutely loved it

[@EscathonEdits]

Sometimes, It just works.

[@acube_otaku]

They didn't deviate. They just elaborated/expanded for us to understand the story. It is known in the game that Frank was Bill's PARTNER... Then changed it a little to give Frank's character more depth and justice because he just vanished in the game after we encounter him, so idk where you're coming from. Homophobe, maybe? 🤔 Lol

[@duke605]

@@acube_otaku they deviated heavily. Bill drove frank away in the end with how stubborn he was in the game. In the show he softened by the end. They also both didn't kill themselves in the games, only frank did and that was only because he was infected. Also, did I at all say I didn't like it? Idiot, maybe? 🤔 Lol

[@e.h.4933]

They added to the source material in a way that benefits it on this medium. I love the game but I would say I loved this version of Bill's story much better.

[@PickettMusic]

Didn't really love that this took a while episode personally

[@waichoi]

This episode are very special. Too many thing we can’t control in the world. Life goes on and we only can accept it. The most touching part, today my last day. I am old, I am satisfied. Isn’t that what everyone want? Live with the love one for long period of time. And pass away together on a bed

[@The.Authority...]

If this is what we got for Bill & Frank... can't imagine for Henry & Sam...I'm guessing their story well be altered as well...

[@EscathonEdits]

Let's see o.o

[@FirstNameLastName-lc9hm]

Yeah

[@toantungtang7420]

Love is love . It doesn't hurt anyone. Just love and keep loving the one who make you feel the feelings that you've never felt before. This episode made me cry and your video made me smile....in tears. Love both of them and you,too

[@tanyanelson8780]

I have heard this song a long time ago. It is not a song you want to listen to when you are sad. So then put this in such a beautiful episode with such a loving couple. Heartbreaking but beautiful.

[@fredericksburgrdoxfordhouse]

This was the most beautiful episode in television history

[@lancekuznitz5741]

This episode totally blew me away. Best ever

[@theworldisquare]

I'm a heterosexual man and this episode had me in tears. One of the most powerful episodes I've seen since the Red Wedding in GoT or Ozymandias in Breaking Bad.

[@ibahibut]

Awww, I'm so happy the show does more side stories of Bill & Frank and does not follow every scene from the game. Thank you Craig. I knew he would do his best for the show. Chernobyl hbo is already a special place in my heart. I hope they explained more why Joel became protected for Ellie. (If you know, you know)

[@sheridanalder6375]

Love how Bill turns the plate a little bit - just so the food looks a bit better to Frank. Paying attention.

[@thesha7447]

This episode was one of the best pieces of entertainment I've seen in quite a long time, the fact that Bill prepared the same meal as the one he made when he first met Frank made me tear up

[@EscathonEdits]

The poetic nuance in this episode was really great.

[@mnmdisney]

Everyone deserves this kind of love💜💜💜

[@DislikeButton69420]

Damn the transitions are so good man, what a magnificent edit!

[@EscathonEdits]

It was fun to put that together, and thank you!

[@margaretbarra6390]

Anyone who can't appreciate thie epsiode...I mean, really? It was a beautiful love story ended only by time itself, just two people who found each other at the end of the world. If you can't appreciate that the problem isn't the epidode...

[@KillinYounglings17]

It’s bad enough I cried watching the episode, now I’m crying watching this. Absolutely beautiful! ❤️

[@EscathonEdits]

Oh no! ;_;

[@JPRvideos]

Is nobody gonna talk about how beautful the transition was from the original song to Bill's version at 3:00 ?

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you liked that!

[@nycjward]

@@EscathonEdits you're a f genius. #hero

[@fallontaylor3702]

After the apocalypse, the joy, the sheer relief of not being alone.

[@liroso]

This is the best editing job I've seen of dozens of attempts by people just trying to garner clicks on the back of this most touching love story and brilliant acting. Thank you for your sensitivity and care. Cheers!

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you like it, thank you!

[@troylandzerep8045]

I prefer this over the game one....

[@pchae1]

They were both perfect for its purpose. Remember, the game is based off of actual gameplay to keep the story moving. This love story wouldn't have fit in the game at all, having to push Frank around his wheelchair with your left joystick and press X to pick up strawberry to eat it. The pacing and storytelling are different for film and games. That's why this adaptation of Bill & Frank's story was absolutely perfect for the show. We should be happy that we got to experience both.

[@cheesebuns1123]

I love that they never did go on the same route as the game. Been a while since I have cried like a baby

[@EscathonEdits]

It was a risky move, but one that worked really well in the end.

[@Jay-gy9ql]

Same and it felt great

[@WeBrEaThGaMiNg]

this is the most beautiful episode i have ever seen

[@DeJangum1231]

HBO is probably on another level. So much respect.

[@rosannafrith]

For a game to become a tv show, this sort of thing is the perfect addition. Those who played the games knew the names, and those who didn’t, there’s more emotional backstory. This was a brilliant addition for a game to tv adaptation. They’re doing everything right so far to keep the backstory and the main plot progressing. There’s never been a better game to tv adaptation

[@EscathonEdits]

The Last of Us HBO is certainly crushing it as the best game to TV adaption!

[@fazertace6837]

The greatest hour of television over the last few years.

[@dylan15243]

You need to watch more shows.

[@Mike-or2cv]

oh wow, this episode was so good....i'm in tears.

[@EscathonEdits]

It really is!

[@ezekel.4656]

Fantastic episodes! 3/3 so far!

[@jackakascko]

The game was inprinted on me because of the story, never thought the show will be able to do the same.. thank you naughty dog and hbo

[@matteeeoooo77]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful. The third episode was a masterpiece

[@EscathonEdits]

It was truly great!

[@Im_Akira_]

Man, I don’t have the words. Your editing with the original music is just amazing. You have shown the beauty of this episode, good work. 😭✨

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you liked the edit, and thank you!

[@cerysheaps6258]

This edit is beautifully done and I thank you for making me cry.

[@addymac6145]

I don’t know why I thought this was going to be a mini video essay, but I’ve now been balling my eyes out for the past 10 minutes

[@EscathonEdits]

Sorry about that, haha. I take it you liked the video though, so thank you!

[@alwayjohnrallos7359]

This episode is an art. The direction and the soundtrack bring the feeling of nostalgia. In the end, Joel and Ellie's faces hit the afternoon sunlight, and the window scene with the song "long long time" playing reminds me of when I was a kid sleeping in the afternoon with the radio on while staring at the windows. I also felt the 'UP' vibe in here.

[@EscathonEdits]

Sounds like an impactful callback to your childhood, must be important!

[@leatherjackets92]

I think even if it wasn't in The Last of Us it would be a damn good episode or short film

[@EscathonEdits]

I think it worked perfectly as an episode, but I see where you're coming from.

[@higuysitseli]

I love how the show changed what Bill means to the overall story and character of Joel. In the game, he serves as a dark foil to Joel, what would happen if he continued to push everyone around him away. But here, he’s a beacon. A reminder to Joel to keep finding something to fight for and to open his heart.

[@icecube9430]

Dude ur edits are just on another level

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you so much!

[@THEMIGH3Y]

I swear I'm not crying I'm not crying 😢 😭 Now you know I'm bad at lying.

[@CinematicHeartstrings]

I cry every time I watch the story of Bill and Frank. Beautiful

[@angelking.91]

When i first heard bill sing "long long time" i was touched such much and knew that the writers knew what they were doing with character arks even though we only knew frank in the game for his suicide and his mean letter to bill but here they showed us that even when when the world and all hope is lost you can find redemption and happiness not just in yourself but in others. I pitty people who judge people by looks because they will never truly understand anything beyond what they see with their own 2 eyes. The episode was not what i thought it would be. It far better than i expected it took my breath away how real they show relationships and sacrifice. Relationships have ups and downs but in the end its the 2 of you against the problem not against each other and bill and frank both realized that. In the end they saw eye to eye on their situation and bill learned something about himself when you hear him singing he sounds scared or sad to love someone for a long time but he learned that he would rather die with his husband and life partner than to live without him because their home was for both of them and it would probably hurt bill to see everything they did together while frank is gone. EDITED: even bill learned to consider joel as a friend and trustworthy man and when bill thought he was done for he wanted joel to be the one to take care of frank because frank and showed bill that friends are needed and not everyone is a bad person. He cared enough for joel that he didnt want him to come into the room ( but that might also be because bill wants that to be their final resting spot and doesn't want to be split up from frank even after death. Im a huge movie/tv fan i enjoy the cinematography but more importantly i love the small details that make a bigger picture for a episode or scene.

[@EscathonEdits]

That was a great read, thank you for that comment!

[@benymiller8917]

I was waiting for a video like this, thank you so so much❤️❤️ such a beautiful episode hands down, every time I listen to this beautiful music and see bill and frank it gives me some emotions. Between sadness and love.

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad I could provide an edit which you were looking for then!

[@childofconvienience]

This has touched me like no other clip for a long time....

[@kspl100]

An amazing edit, thank you from Poland for this! This is wonderful :)

[@EscathonEdits]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@BavarianBlackBear]

Anyone that doesn't think this was a beautiful story is missing so much. If they didn't expect the end that happened they were not paying attention. This was so touching.

[@etynreve]

One of the most incredible pieces of art and storytelling ever, period.

[@vincentvangogh3634]

This episode is a masterclass in good storytelling! If any of the Marvel or Star Wars writers are watching, this is how it’s done!!

[@Anthony_Cika]

Well fucking done, My Friend!

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you!

[@MrJpanese]

That was one of THE most beautiful, emotional TV episodes I have ever watched. We get to hear Bill & Frank's story and it is equally heartbreaking and aspirational. Bill was gay in the game but we never really got to know much about his relationship with Frank. I am honestly touched by the way the vast majority of people have reacted to this episode. People saying things like "my boomer dad was crying for 10 minutes after the show was over" truly blows my mind. This is a love story. A story of hope. And eventually a story of loss. Their sexuality does not represent who they are. Their love for each other does. When the episode was over, my husband and I didn't talk at all because we knew we would be a trainwreck. There was nothing to be said. Congratulations to HBO, Playstation and Naughty Dog for giving us the representation we deserve. PS: As a kid, I was OBSESSED with Linda Ronstadt. So listening to her song, watching this episode with my husband 32 years later I realized that I've come a long way. Life is good ❤️

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AlperTG]

This is the best edit, reflecting the spirit of the episode 3. Thank you ❤

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you think so, thank you!

[@meursault.1984]

Just noticed Frank was using Wild Turkey when he was healing Bill in the raiders scene. They are truly the classiest characters ever. To anyone interested in trying whiskey, wild turkey 101 is one of the best value bourbon/rye you can get. Best bourbon/rye for me under $50.

[@ShortyHelenaYT]

I watched this episode with my parents, who were just like "ick, so unnatural." and the whole time I was just waiting for joel and ellie. So I've had to re-watch it on my own to get the true beauty of the episode. But I get why they did this, from an adaptations point of view. In the games, Bill is never shown or mentioned again so its an unresolved plot line. There wasn't much of Bill in the beginning, but they took what there was and used it to make something beautiful. Since Joel and Ellie end up in Jackson towards the end, there's no reason for them to see Bill and Frank again later down the line. Though their deaths do close the possibility of ever seeing them again, and I think killing them off in the same episode they were introduced was kinda uncalled for. But it does change the perspective on an apocalypse. On another note, how the hell did they have toilet paper?

[@JJ-qy3pq]

Using it responsibly and taking the TP from every other residence and store. I imagine that could last a pretty long time.

[@ambroseasylum9777]

Damn... this was hitting hard 🥺🥺🥺

[@EscathonEdits]

Yeah... sorry about that.

[@GallowsBound1]

This was beautifully made. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you liked it, and I'm more than happy to have been sharing it with you all.

[@gregfrllo]

beautiful story, beautiful edit 😢

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you so much!

[@KevinChantal]

I dont get why people really think they loved each other. It was not love. This was just a normal friendship

[@subhajyotiGoLui]

This is how you tell the story of a gay couple, which will make viewers cry for them. Nothing was forceful in this episode everything was perfect.

[@fastred6007]

Just finished that episode and when bill and frank doing the final day together I just burst out crying(never had cry for years last time was Selma that was in 2021)