The Last of Us Episode 2 'Infected' REACTION!!

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[@alabora6781]

Let’s go!

[@ppppaef5065]

Love you guyss 😗✌️

[@5858blue]

There is a series that is a MUST watch for you two. I will guarantee 100% you`ll be riveted. It`s got everything and like GoT the writers do not care who dies. It`s a Canal+ show of War of the Worlds. It`s unlike any other WotW. It`s the 2019 version starring Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern. Upto now there are 3 series (24 episodes)

[@ГригорийКузярин-т1ъ]

16:44 Sarah scene happens 2-3 days after Indonesia scene (09.24 and 09.26.2003)

[@TheAMcDoom]

Gonna say Bella Ramsey (Ellie) is very good at playing an American. I've always wondered why us British (English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish) end up playing better Americans than Americans playing British.

[@biometalix]

I love the additions of backstory in this show. When the professor in Indonesia realized that the fungus is already out there spreading, she knew it was over for the city, the country and maybe the world. Her hands starts shaking and she quickly puts down her tea. She said they had to bomb this city and everyone that lives here, because that might be the only way to stop the spread.

[@meyerseven8767]

It was one of my favorite moments of the episode!

[@EchaAnggara]

the professor is played by christine hakim, shes a legend in indonesian cinema

[@layedbackthomas]

@@EchaAnggara Cool!, Thanks for the info.

[@Sawyer1982OAC]

And at the same time it shows the importance of Ellie

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

And on addition she was ready to die with her family in her home as the bombing she just suggested happened.

[@cvers99]

so I think it’s safe to say the outbreak started and spread so fast bc of contaminated flour! the factory in Indonesia where the infected worked at was one of the largest flour factories in the world and in the first episode Sarah can’t make pancakes bc there is no flour, the old woman eats biscuits that Joel and Sarah politely turned down, Sarah doesn’t eat the oatmeal cookies bc they have raisins, Joel forgets to pick up a cake. They unknowingly dodged flour numerous times but it also shows how hard it would be to avoid flour- we use and eat it so much. Terrifying 😭

[@saddany3254]

Shouldn't the fungus died if they cooked the flour? Or maybe they just inhaled or ate raw flour whey they about to cooked/baked/ them.

[@Faraz_khan0]

damn didn't even notice this detail... good head on your shoulder for picking all this up. Though I would also kinda agree with Sad Dany (the other commenter) that the fungus would've died when cooked...

[@xxxmochibaby]

Interesting observation!!

[@cvers99]

@@saddany3254 not when they have adapted to being in hotter temperatures…

[@krisr.9105]

@@cvers99 But I thought they just adopted to slightly higher temps - not hundreds of degrees hotter. Right? Because there's a certain threshold of heat at which no living things can survive - your oven is definitely in that range. Like, even viruses die if you cook them.

[@Cadinho93]

Fun Fact: The opening scene in Indonesia takes place on September 24th, 2003 two days before the premiere episode's events. In that first episode a short radio segment mentions "disturbances" in Jakarta. Much like the opening scene of the first episode. This episode also opens with more background of the Cordyceps virus. Showing its initial outbreak in Indonesia. Also, I'm so glad non-gamers get to experience this amazing story.

[@magicomerv]

They also showed some posters about the SARS virus that was the epidemic in Asia at the moment, (a bit of a prequel to Covid), and the fact that she was so quick to go straight to the bombing suggestion with that in the world, really shows the gravity of the situation. Love it

[@kareningram6093]

It's absolutely wild to think that it took two days for this fungal infection to go global. I'm guessing they ended up not bombing Jakarta, since the radio didn't say anything about it. Although at this point, I wonder if even that would have worked. Also, I saw a TikTok speculating that the origin of the fungal infection was from wheat, and the first known victims worked in a flour factory, so that seems plausible. It would also explain how the infection spread so quickly, if infected flour was shipped worldwide.

[@DoShawn]

@kareningram6093 i think the flour theory is now confirmed. Even 1st episode makes sense now. The pancake mix, the neighbours and the biscuits. Them making cookies. Ellie and joel avoided eating all of those things

[@a_2502]

non-gamer here! I didn't even know what the story was about lol. Loving it so far!

[@krzysztoftwardokes6407]

Bro it's mentioned multiple times that it's a fungus not a virus

[@Saphthings]

That mushroom expert in the beginning needs some sort of award. Her shift from stoic professional to crying grandma was heartbreaking, and masterful.

[@MisterDevos]

Settle down...this show is good but SO overrated...

[@oduinn7948]

@@MisterDevos I don't know what they're saying about the show but.... Yeah, that's a little over-stated for that performance. Not like she didn't do well or anything, but acting like it's an Oscar worthy performance that's so transcendent and morally gut-wrenching is more dramatic than she was. :|

[@Saphthings]

@@oduinn7948 Yep. It is Oscar worthy : ) A lot of people agree.

[@Saphthings]

@@MisterDevos And?

[@ohhSpxcy]

No its not overrated. Its a amazing show.

[@kevinscottbailey8335]

The Cordyceps fungus being like a neural network is also an actual thing. Which is incredibly scary.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

A fungal expert has confirmed that Cordyceps did indeed make the evolutionary jump from plants to animals as it currently only infects insects, he also confirmed that it could (theoretically) make the jump into mammals, however he said this would likely take a million years or so for the genetic mutation to take hold in a warm body, so we're ok, but the science is sound. 😱

[@ejmolloy2954]

Similar to that deer disease, they're literally zombies.

[@pauljosephmma]

It's like how myceliem connects a an entire forest...I know I spelled that wrong haha

[@lord_rahleo]

Watch the way Joel looks at his watch every time he shares a moment with Ellie. Brilliant writing and brilliant acting!

[@daniirage1382]

amazing!

[@jupitercrash_]

Joel being forced to fire a gun and then it becomes a cascade of screw-ups is definitely true to my gameplay. Fantastic that they replicated that experience here. Hahaha

[@BlueMoonlight777]

When you want to stealth your way through but you fuck it up... Yes sounds familiar 🤣

[@Steef_Lee]

Definitely lol

[@madelinegarber7860]

Lol same yo. Except I would’ve died a zillion times.

[@crunchytaco7734]

When the doctor said “bomb the city” that shit just scared the fuck out of me. She knew there was nothing anyone could do. What a way to start the show. Episode 2, another 10!!!!!!!

[@Tara20052]

I got chills up my spine, I don’t think I have ever seen a performance of that caliber of a character talking about something so dire in such a; powerful, straightforward tone or demeanor. And I have seen a lot of films about infection. She and the military person were excellent together.

[@kingpisces7029]

Such a great damn metaphorical shot at 10:56! Ellie is the literal light in the darkness of this world and Tess is believing in that, while Joel is so pessimistic to the idea and still in the darkness of the world he lives in. So good!!

[@witchmoonstone444]

Ooooohh i love that

[@SDJMEfan12]

Nice. This is why I go to comments. Gotta wade through the darkness of trolls to find the light of wisdom.

[@Overlord0011]

Almost as if they're lost in the darkness and looking for the light?

[@Dark__Thoughts]

And then comes Part 2…

[@superik408]

​@@Overlord0011And guess what? Ellie is like a gift from the Fireflies

[@casluvs]

The only downside to the show is you have to wait a whole week for the next episode 😫. All seriousness it's actually so good omg I can't wait for the rest.

[@nonagon9192]

Just like how TV was growing up it sucks lol

[@BrunoAlves-rn3sb]

more and good like that bro because it makes me want to see it at least in my opinion. leave a feeling of wanting more, give time to theorize, fanficate.

[@nilesstark]

That's old-school. Streaming made it too easy

[@PcfulSol]

I usually not watch and wait until its time for season 2. That way i can binge watch season 1. This is what I usually do lol but with the first episode, there was no way im going to wait unless i find another show to watch.

[@foaesoae]

@@nonagon9192 no. that's necessary. its peak television.

[@ryans413]

Man did that episode feel short when it wasn’t short. That’s very good directing. I’m still in awe of the production quality it’s amazing. The Clickers and Runners so far look really good.

[@julesb1970]

Yup, the episode just flew by!

[@siddharthgaur2205]

The show really captured how hard it is to kill a clicker .

[@D.m0nio]

I don't even want to think about the bloaters

[@danjc9783]

@@D.m0niowhat about the Rat King, I really hope now that season 2 is confirmed they keep that in it would be so good!

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

@@danjc9783 that will probably be CGI but still excited to see it.

[@oliviermartin7063]

RIP Tess, she was a boss, and will be missed.

[@jeffhelton3364]

Yes RIP, but on another note, wow! How disconnected Joel is to the her demise. Didn't kiss her goodbye (not that he should have), no hug and only a short moment of thought as he watches the building go up in flame. He's like, "moving right along here"

[@-SKRV]

@@jeffhelton3364 Bro why would he, when she got biten 😼

[@IAM___ARI]

@@jeffhelton3364 Bro she’s infected, he can’t kiss her

[@paulcrimson3824]

I knew its coming but bro... this hited harder than in the game. holy sh*t......

[@jeffhelton3364]

@@-SKRV true

[@cinefiend4059]

As a non-gamer, this series in a way reminds me of Craig Mazin’s other series Chernobyl. He understands the scope of tragedy and destruction and the importance of showing those little details that truly add so much to the believability of the story. And here it is no different. From the powerful introduction once again that shook me to my core to the encounters with those fungi creatures to the fantastic production design and makeup to that heartbreaking and traumatic and terrifying final act. This series is so honest and terrifying in its portrayal of a world that has lost its humanity but we’re invested ‘cause we have faith in Ellie and now it seems like (theoretically) having her paired with Joel might help him heal in some way. Such a great series so far.

[@cooliostarstache5474]

And it does it all in a way that's so incredibly faithful to the video game

[@Faraz_khan0]

wow so the producer of Chernobyl made this? no wonder it's so incredible in every aspect, story telling, visuals, sound you name it.. and oh.. no unnecessary pg 18 stuff to capture attention. Shows that the showrunner has confidence in his abilities to make the show great without relying upon such cheap tactics.

[@ro4eva]

Oh shit, no wonder it's so edge-of-your-seat suspenseful -- because of the Chernobyl (2019) producer, which, was an amazing limited series in its own right.

[@misterderp4566]

No spoilers, but I want to give a shout out to my brother who worked on this show and was key in finding some of those practical sets y'all appreciate. Super proud of him and glad y'all notice :)

[@ClassicNikki]

Ah that's awesome!!!

[@chancefinch4512]

I love how you can see the fear in Joel and Tess's face when Ellie spoke to loud

[@sin7933]

i love how the show does it own things like change the way the virus works and tess's death scene while still including some moments from the game and the sound track

[@XenoXader18]

Fungus :)

[@-SKRV]

@@XenoXader18 Ascomycetes 💀

[@Dark__Thoughts]

If people are wondering, (game spoiler ahead): The premise is generally the same with Tess buying them time, but in the game Tess gets shot by FEDRA who show up at the capitol building instead of the infected.

[@superik408]

​@@Dark__ThoughtsIt makes sense though, how would FEDRA know that the capitol was a Firefly base? How did the shootout begin and why were there no FEDRAs inside AND/OR outside the capitol securing it?

[@chaost4544]

Tendrils being the way people are infected is a great change. The tendril network makes this universe really damn terrifying; as if it wasn't terrifying enough in the game. I wasn't the biggest fan of spore infection in the game so for me it's a welcome change.

[@AndyTheRoo]

*2 DAYS* was the time difference between the Indonesia scene and the first scenes with Joel, Sarah and Tommy. Crazy to show how quick it spread

[@zitronentee]

Note that it's in Jakarta in Java island, the most populated island in the world. At that time, the city had Indonesia's main international airport. So, consider that there were asymptomatic carrier who travelled to US without any idea. It's the same way covid-19 came to Indonesia: through seaport and airport.

[@TheCourtsOfLove]

This opening episode explained how the Fungus was spread, it was in wheat that's why Episode 1 had a massive focus on food, the granny in episode 1 was infected because of the biscuits she was being fed, all the wheat internationally was infected with cordyceps. Flour and the crop mill in Jakarta. That's why there was a big focus on food in the first episode, especially with how the main characters avoided it. Sarah didn't eat the cookies, Joel didn't took the biscuits, and forgot the cake, Tommy never got those pancakes

[@superik408]

I mean, from what I remember, Sarah did eat pancakes in the morning, but I guess she didn't live long enough for us to know if she got infected too or not

[@georgierose]

@@superik408 i don’t think she had pancakes. she asks joel if they have any and he says no. then they’re shown eating eggs, with joel saying there’s shells in his. then sarah is shown with eggs in her mouth

[@iams1635]

Those prosthetic are awesome! They’re the same voice actors from the game reprising their roles as clickers for the show! I wonder how the actors felt when they were hearing those clicker noises!!!!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

so cool... they nailed it

[@mbovb006]

I loved Anna Torv's depiction of Tess. She was just as ruthless and tough as she is in the game but theres this vulnerability there that peaks out once in a while. The part that loves Joel. She only gets noticed and bitten because she is so scared for Joel. That moment where she runs into the flagpole because shes staring at Joel being attacked, so terrified for him. It was a nice addition to the character that made her loss more felt.

[@lambdacore016]

As someone who lives in Jakarta and a fan of the original game, this series has been something special. The origin story of the outbreak is a great addition so people who played the game can get something new from the series. Also, I never knew the flour mill in my city is the biggest in the world, I just know and seen that it’s massive 😂 (NB: the flour mill is actually in north Jakarta, not west as the episode states)

[@jonsgirl7352]

I absolutely love that even though they are making changes in this adaptation, they have still been hitting all the major points and keeping the overarching story the same. Fantastic job!!

[@chaost4544]

Thus far, all the changes are great changes imo.

[@noahg9912]

@@chaost4544I agree!! I feel like Tess and her death felt more heart breaking than the game because of the way she went out while almost being turned. I like it better than just being shot up like the game.

[@n8er471]

The show was filmed in my city, Calgary, and yeah a lot of the objects in the foreground are real. It was cool seeing them fill an overpass with destroyed cars or a random block downtown becoming post-apocalyptic for a day or two.

[@julesb1970]

Very cool, they definitely didn't skimp on budget, it's reported each episode was about 10 million to do.

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

This scene is even more horrifying when you learn that Jakarta had roughly 8 1/2 million people living there in 2003 😱

[@ryancooke8429]

The craziest detail I noticed was that the actors never ate anything with flour in the first episode. It spread through the flower from the flower mill in Indonesia. (No pancake mix, didn't eat cookies because they were raisin, no biscuits because of the atkins diet, etc) The doctor mentioned it was the perfect substrate in this episode!

[@dumpsterdawg]

Will never eat bean sprouts again

[@piphead]

Try enoki instead

[@channelsoup]

Oh my god true

[@shaynamatthias]

i nearly spit out my drink and then i realized i didn't have any drink to spit out

[@virginiaandrade8009]

Or chicken of the woods..

[@thrashdagnarz8103]

Hopefully we get more intros like ep 1 & 2😮‍💨 those are probably my favorite parts of this series

[@HuxtableK]

See, these new intros for the episodes, that delve into the background of the infection? Fucking wild, and the most horrific parts of each episode.

[@arklytte]

Agreed!! It really gives the world a more realistic and lived in feel. I'm hopeful that each episode will have one. I'd love to see reactions from world leaders, for example, or the various military's around the world. Maybe even something relating to FEDRA and their initial response, as well as what led them to becoming what they are now. Same with the Fireflies...something about their origins would be really cool to see.

[@HuxtableK]

@@arklytte Not just that, but it gives more understanding of dread to the audience for how absolutely fucked the world was, how quickly everything went down.

[@ducktape160]

Tess and Joel were in a long term relationship and they had to say goodbye to each other without kissing, hugging or even touching each other while being steps apart......... devastating

[@SidPhoenix2211]

Ellie, looking at a bomb crater: "woah! Looks like a fucked up moon!!" Subtly tying in Ellie's love for and knowledge of space ✨ Also, soon after that moment, we can see a giraffe plushie on the ground, by a car. We can see similar giraffe plushies throughout the games.

[@kaen4299]

Does anyone know what's up witht these giraffe plushies?

[@SidPhoenix2211]

@@kaen4299 the games have a bit of a motif with giraffes. They appear as plushies, an image on a poster, a child's photo frame (has a printed giraffe on the frame). We see a little girl in the QZ holding onto and playing with a giraffe plushie. It just represents innocence that has been lost.

[@crf122]

I was worried about how the settings would look, and so far they’ve blown me away… also belle ramsey is really growing on me as Ellie, she’s killing it!

[@eemmee3411]

@@Andrewf5251guessing ur one of those weird grown men who wanted her to be an attractive child for whatever weird reason 🤔

[@underscore_5450]

The environments are just insane. Some is obviously greenscreens I think but like the hotel and the museum looked so good. The level of detail is beyond insane.

[@underscore_5450]

@@Andrewf5251 manly? Cute little funny girl? What are you talking about

[@cannedsquasher5923]

@@Andrewf5251 "on her manly face" - "cute little funny girl." Gee wilkers Batman I wonder why he thought of you like a pedo. It is almost like in two separate sections of your short comment you said something about Ellie's appearance. Even besides how creepy it sounded you sound like a total loser insulting a child's appearance, and before you try to claim otherwise. You literally said she has a manly face.

[@cannedsquasher5923]

@@Andrewf5251 Also if you can't see any emotion you are fucking blind because she clearly expresses it multiple times in the show and you'd have to really ignore it to not see it, lol.

[@Y0Da77]

So, actually Joel, Tommy and Sarah were lucky not to have eaten pancakes, biscuits or birthday cake in the first episode.

[@SirWendol]

LOL when Steven is talking about how awesome it is we are essentially getting an origin story of how it all started, Nikkis face lolol she was just horrified at what she just saw and heard

[@kruimels]

A small number of people already have seen more episodes, and they say, that episode 3 is a very good episode! We will see next week! Here the minutes per episode: Episode 1: 81 minutes Episode 2: 53 minutes Episode 3: 76 minutes Episode 4: 46 minutes Episode 5: 59 minutes Episode 6: 59 minutes Episode 7: 56 minutes Episode 8: 51 minutes Episode 9: 43 minutes

[@ryans413]

Looks like the first episode was 2 parts. I feel it would have been better if the first episode ended when Sarah dies and keep the QZ stuff for episode 2

[@layedbackthomas]

@@ryans413 They wanted it to end with Joel meeting Ellie at least from what they said in the podcast.

[@bismut7433]

Usually, the last episode of the season is the longest, but seems like that's not the case

[@SnazzyPuke]

Damn, the finale is only 43 mins?! The pilot was like 2 finales long

[@alittlecreepywhenyou]

Oh my god, Steven's face when that kiss was happening, EWWW! And Steve, can I compliment you on how exceptional your editing has been lately. The scene selection and timing are so well-balanced between the show and your reactions, it's been great to see you constantly outdo yourself, mate. Go 🦅🦅🦅😉

[@azurika_78]

my god, this show is SO good, i've had hairs on my arms standing on end for the whole episodes, the tension the viewer is made to feel is unreal!

[@Nelson-lm5ik]

The actress in the opening is Christine Hakim. Shes a veteran actress from Indonesia. She serves incredible performance here

[@robertosavini9507]

a whole sequence in INDONESIA, they are getting a sense around fiction, that all came from the flour factory... this is not TLOU, this is TLOU lore, an entireTLOU world... this is beyond perfection... if confirmed that Joel did not get the initial infection because he did not eat the grandma's cookies and cake, THE SHOW DESERVES THE OSCAR AND THE GRAMMY

[@mustachinhogrosso3535]

Its actually kinda unnecessary...

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Emmy. Oscars are for features, Grammys are for music. 😉

[@Arthera0]

As someone whi has never played the game so far this seems like an amazing show. Nothing to complain about so far. The design and the movement of the superinfected was just perfect horror. The one person who did that long shot walking behind the glass did a perfect performance

[@LaCheeserie]

Love how Ellie delivers the line about not shitting her pants. The inflection in her voice and perhaps a hint of her accent, it just hits a perfect note

[@phillipeuring8602]

They nailed those CLICKERS!! Man!! That was awesome & the nuances of the infected. The environments & connections that developed. Can't wait for the story's progression.

[@NikkiStevenReact]

feels like they've nailed everything to this point... really loving it

[@NatashaSalgado]

I was watching all the scene in complete silence, listening those clickers and horrifying sounds. The acting so far is outstanding and all the shoots are perfect

[@LycanThrobe77]

The sounds the super infected as they call them in the show were spot on it felt just as terrifying as when you first encounter them in game

[@1zzyduzit]

They really added to the backstory while keeping the main elements in the story. Well done for sure! RIP Tess

[@alfiartya23]

They really changed and improvised the ending of this episode. That kiss scene really really made me HUGE JAW DROPP!

[@MarkDemeo]

The look of the show is amazing. Episode one gave an incredible setup to the story, but this gave me what I was waiting for. The creatures look so accurate to the game.

[@rw7567]

I’ve never played the game but I watched and LOVED the Chernobyl series. This is the filmed by the same dude who did that series and it shows. The lighting and attention to details making this seem so real. Love it! Y’all should really check out Chernobyl if you haven’t already!

[@Laochri]

I like how they added the Cordyceps Tinderals being a mass organism instead of the Spores. In real life they wouldn't be localized is certain areas, they would be everywhere. Also that gives the actors a reason not to have to wear gas (spore) masks. The Clickers are amazing.

[@Kristers_K]

This episode gave me even more shivers and suspense than the first one. I can't believe how well those clickers were done and played, how realistic their appearance and behavior was, jesus. Man, i hate that we have to wait a week for each episode, especially when a show is this good. In a way i love the series where they release all episodes at once, because the wait is too much to handle lol, whole damn week of stressful conscious waiting to see what happens next. But damn, if the quality continues like this until the end, it will be the best game adaption ever made, if not overall adaption.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

haha you must be a youngster lol. used to netflix and series releasing all at once. i had to wait a whole week for shows when i was younger and yes it sucked but it was worth it. i hated cobra kai being available all at once because i couldn’t help but binge but then it was over abd id have to wait a year for the next season

[@Kristers_K]

@@ThePorkchopExpress975 Hardly a youngster at 30, though under different context i might have taken that as a compliment. lol. But no, i'm used to waiting for a week between episodes, that is nothing new, not to mention 2 or more weeks when the show takes a hiatus. Doesn't mean i enjoy it that way. I would rather watch all episodes at once, conclude the story for the season and then i can go watch something else. Plenty of shows out there, and films. Dragging out episodes for months doesn't increase excitement, only anxiety.

[@thefilmmaker9802]

Amazing second episode! Really love that they’re expanding on the lore of the Cordyceps; fundamentally building the world, while also bringing in new layers to the established relationships between the characters. Love what they’re doing so far as it’s so good!

[@calmex]

Sarah scene was in September 2003, and the intro to this episode was 2 days before the outbreak in episode 1 (September 24th, 2003)

[@lanealkarate]

I already know this shows gonna win multiple enemy’s and awards for beautiful cinematography, acting in a drama series and everything else.

[@SARGEHALO666v2]

As an OG player of the PS3 game, I am okay and sorta happy with the changes done so far because they serve to make the story and also the characters better. Well done HBO writers and directors (and Naughty Dog crew involved). It’s going pretty well so far.

[@joannemcdermott2321]

I’m a non-gamer and this show is soooo amazing 👏👏👏 The clickers are scary as s**t and the noises remind me of the zombies in World War Z. Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@theaztecwarrior1190]

They nailed this episode and I can’t wait for more

[@ASSASSIN19923]

good they not copy paste everthing from game. People who die on game , will die different way, except Henry and Sam

[@ryans413]

I notice we are getting new content too start off the episodes if this continues throughout the show i wouldn’t mind that. First episode they talked about the possible virus next episode they expanded on that and tied it into the bombings that’s only slightly touched on in the game. So far I’m a happy gamer this show is a love letter too the fans 100%.

[@rullprime142]

@@ASSASSIN19923 dude why you spoil the dead f*CK!

[@Andrewf5251]

@@ASSASSIN19923 i actually like it that way - it makes the show interesting for both ppl who played the game and who didnt . i played the game and i actually liked how they change some things to make it not fully copy paste :D

[@nicolecrichton9654]

That scene in the museum 😳 I had so much anxiety as a non game player. The feeling in my stomach lasted until the end. I don’t think I have watched many shows that gave me a physical reaction like that!

[@robertschmidt3196]

In the first episode on the TV they mention something happening in Jakarta, and they guess where it is and Sarah tells them. It's where it all started. That scene was the beginning of the end.

[@michelle6337]

In case someone hasn't already pointed it out, Tess is played by Anna Torv, who played Olivia Dunham in the show Fringe. It's a really good sci-fi show if you guys ever want to check it out!

[@liquidalex03ify]

After watching the recap. You find out that they had fans of the game play the infected cause they understood the movements of them. So that was really amazing. Haven’t played the game just yet. But I can’t wait lol. You guys are awesome

[@aussiejed1]

16:50 If you remember in the Sarah scene over breakfast they mention Jakarta, so obviously that takes place not long after the Professor "bomb the city" scene in this episode.

[@Xnannersxx]

Again… this is how you do it! I was concerned on how they were gonna do the Clickers. But it has outdone any expectations. They truly have brought it to life. The changes are making this more real and believable. Every time they show the scenery it’s so epic. You don’t lose the meanings.

[@iamatn3317]

I like that Joel was seeing how many bullets he had when they were fighting the clickers. I smiled like yea start rationing them bullets 🤣👏🏽 very well done on bringing that tension with the infected. Loving the show so far.

[@MarchianoAjax]

I really enjoy those flashbacks to how everything started. It gives such a eerie feeling to how everything transpired. If this was a real life situation it's totally believeable for people to react in the way they did. This show has delivered so far! And your reactions are great

[@SweetsourGamer]

The attention to detail has been immaculate so far. In this episode's intro, we learn the outbreak started at a flour facility. In the 2003-era portion of the first episode, Sarah prepared waffles for Joel that he didn't eat. Sarah and Joel turn down biscuits from their neighbor. Joel forgot to grab birthday cake. Perfection.

[@ashleysmith1369]

This show is amazing! even the way the shoot it and their audio at times looks and sounds like a video game. I love the intros/backstories, it is so griping and devastating

[@gscam0001]

I love the opening to episode two for one simple reason- what makes it unique & shocking is that in most movies & shows it's the military that's all "bomb everything," but here it's the scientist saying it. She asks pointed questions and makes quick calculations based on her experience and the answers and she knows that mankind is doomed

[@SidPhoenix2211]

In the games, Joel's birthday was on September 26, 2013. Sarah died on the early morning (after 0215) of the 27th. 20 year time skip and we're in Summer of 2033. In the show, Joel's birthday was on September 26, 2003. Sarah died on the early morning (after 0215) of the 27th. 20 year time skip and we're in the (probably late) summer of 2023.

[@DoShawn]

So looks like the flour theory is confirmed now. With this all spresding through wheat/flour. Crazy little details from ep 1. They didnt make the pancake mix. Joel turned down the bisuits cuz he was on atkins and ellie didnt eat the cookies cuz of the raisins. Really cool

[@TheScarecrow78]

I never played the games but have always wanted to watch the story so I'm loving every bit of this. Everything about this show is amazing.

[@gelsonlopesdonascimento5515]

If you think about it, remember that the outbreak started in a grain factory, Indonesia exports these grains all over the world. Remember the old lady eating a product made from wheat? That's where it was contaminated, and that's where it spread so fast around the world. He makes several references to this when Joel's daughter was going to make pancakes but didn't, when he was going to buy a cake, but he didn't.

[@SH.21]

I really love your reactions, u r the first people I search for in term of reactions. Cause your the best at reacting to every important detail and give me a second way to watch the episode

[@kmanhogan]

Remember at the start of ep1 when Joel and Sarah are eating with Tommy and the radio says something about Jakarta and they had a conversation about where it is? And then the second episode intro takes place in Jakarta! Just a nice little connection there tying it together!

[@cryingline9697]

sometimes when i watch yalls videos and I just see Nikki look at Steven with so much love especially when he talks about his passions it makes my heart so full and warm 32:03 perfect example

[@Darren-sn4ki]

This ending was so emotional and heartbreaking 💔 😭😭😭

[@igloo2158]

Amazing episode again. The changes only made it THAT much better. More dire. More emotional. Did anyone catch that Ellie referred to an infected type from the second game that Joel and Tess haven’t heard of? That was cool. Moving the hotel scene up so Tess could be part of it was a nice change. Ellie playing around as if to be checking in is a random conversation that many probably missed in the game. Takes a specific pattern of gameplay to get that to happen. Such nice touches and shoutouts to gamers. Another 10/10.

[@igloo2158]

@@bp4_archive Shamblers from part 2. She might have been referring to bloaters but she said they explode which is what Shamblers do once you kill them.

[@dwnkaomwn3953]

So, if there really is no cure for the Cordyceps, then Marlene is just holding onto hope that there is one in Ellie, even if it's false.

[@nekrositoh]

There is no cure that can be made with traditional methods..but maybe if they can study why Ellie is immune..something can be created to make all people immune. But its only a possibility and not a certainty.

[@julesb1970]

The spores way of infection isn't going to be depicted in the show but the executive producer explains why: HBO's The Last of Us TV series executive producer Craig Mazin (creator of Chernobyl) is preparing a new spin on the origin of the epidemic outbreak of the Cordyceps brain infection (per his interview with Comicbook), but he will make sure to explain how the infection works in the world of the TV show. In The Last of Us video games, the Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis fungus grows from the bodies of the human hosts, releasing infectious spores, and non-immune survivors like Joel wear gas masks to protect themselves from these airborne spores. The depiction of this infection process proved challenging in the TV adaption, however, as it would have required the characters to wear masks at all times, but the producer assures fans that the writers were still able to capture the soul and spirit of the game despite changing that major plot point.

[@ejmolloy2954]

THE FLOUR GOODS!!! That's how the neighbor's old lady got infected "in theory". Beginning of episode 2, ground zero was at the grain factory in Indonesia. They ship grain products worldwide.

[@ionacustoyreviews857]

The fungies looks scary and awesome in this. I can’t wait to see the full episodes.

[@mrmikeshea]

19:25 - Nikki's "mhm" sounded so terrified and stressed!!! ❤

[@krisbeal8173]

Never played the game, but still love the show. First two episodes have been amazing. I'm kinda glad I haven't played the game yet so everything happening in the show is fresh and unknown.

[@michaelliew612]

Again, an amazing episode with a great backstory and fantastic telling of the development of this story! This apocalypse series is gonna rock and set another standard for future apocalypse series!👍👍👍

[@jakelorentz7338]

I love you guys, such a great duo reaction combo! Nikki your empathy and compassion is contagious and Steven, you're just a cool fuckin dude. Always look for your reactions, thanks for sharing the experience

[@Blazingstoke]

17:01 As a native Bostonian, that shot of Fanueil Hall Marketplace is just downright unsettling.

[@elizabitty213]

This episode was amazing! They did such a great job on the clickers, just mind blowing, pun intended lol So happy they had the creators of the game working on the show to really get it all right!

[@TomTomson81]

Flour and grain factory in Indonesia. Indonesia was a topic in the pilot at the breakfast table in the kitchen. Our heroes didn't eat cookies in the pilot episode, although they were talked about a lot. The old lady in the wheelchair ate biscuits. Now we know how it spread... by importing food.

[@miket8715]

20:42 Nikki grabs Steven and Steven's eyes/wry smile say "Yup, this is about to suck." Keep doing what you're doing with this channel for as long as you're enjoying it.

[@yourocmysox]

That museum scene with the clickers…perfection.

[@Alexa-md2uk]

Steven's face at the "kiss" said it all!!!

[@BrandonWestfall]

The guy they turn over with his brains blown out at the end of the episode is actually Neil Druckmann.

[@rangermcdanger1971]

If you've listened to the official podcast you know that the opening scenes were the ideas and flavor that Craig Mazin (Producer of Chernobyl) added to the existing content. They really could not have picked a better team for this adaptation. 5/5

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

The opening sequence was SO GOOD! Exactly what I didn’t know I needed to expand the universe

[@ChibiHoshiDragon]

When the doctor recommends bombing, she means EVEN HER and her FAMILY. That is serious commitment to try and place the world above you and yours The beginning was set Sept 24th 2003. The Sarah scenes were September 26th 2003.

[@chadzillas5180]

This was filmed in Alberta Canada. They used mostly practical effects but when they use CGI it’s hard to tell. Well acted and as someone who played the game they are staying true to a lot of the stuff and adding more lore. I’m enjoying every minute of this show and I really hope they do a second season.

[@lordfoul6259]

Great episode I'm amazed by the accuracy to the game btw fungus are connected like that irl I was even back seat gaming during some of the scenes I loved that they even had Ellie messing with the bell and saying the exact same lines

[@Switcharoo82]

i LOVE your reaction-videos. Have seen almost all your videos and even though the missus isn't one for reaction-videos, she always says that you guys are so relatable 😄💪🏽 Please keep them coming👍🏽😎

[@smdanny1]

luv ur reactions! the end with Tess and the lighter gave me such an anxiety attack!!! >.

[@Andrewf5251]

kinda dumb overdramatised moment - just pick up a grenade ffs :D

[@casey9658]

I didn't even notice the head bob camera thing until Nikki pointed it out. BTW Nikki your brows are everything 😍

[@LilSwaggaMuffin]

They did so good with the clickers😭