THE LAST OF US EPISODE 6 REACTION - KIN - 1X6 - HBO - PEDRO PASCAL, BELLA RAMSEY

Welcome to The Last of us episode 6 reaction! This episode titled Kin was such an emotional rollercoaster. On one hand we got some amazing performances from Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. They both had time to shine with their own monologues! "You have no idea what loss is" The return of Gabriel Luna as Tommy was an incredible performance as well. This guy has Tommy's voice down to a T. This episode also introduces us to Rutina Wesley as Maria.
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[@TheStorytellerWolf]

It’s amazing how this show reminds you how we take so many things in life for granted. And Pedro and Bella, man.. This show is operating at a 100% in every aspect.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Everything in this comment is so true. They've done such an impeccable job of adding a nostalgic level of forlornness to the story, and then acting with these two... Couldn't have asked for a better Joel and Ellie for this!

[@ncard00]

Are Tommy and Maria both insane or what!? Having a kid when you have no access to professional healthcare, midwifes, and doctors who can perform a C section if necessary. How stupid can you be. And having a child is just another mouth to feed. They sure are selfish, mindless, and primal instinct driven, they might as well be infected...

[@Flexorcist3030]

"Dream about the sheep on the moon" first time Joel thought of their dreams together. What an underrated line

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Love how their relationship is growing!

[@LovedByYou]

The fact BellaRamsey is 19 and she plays 14 so well is so impressive to me.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! Her talent is immeasurable!! She's an amazing Ellie!

[@Flexorcist3030]

and when she played Lyanna she was a kid who acted waaaay too old for her age.

[@forestque1531]

She was 17 during filming but that is still so true. She is amazing!

[@netflixandchinchilla]

I loved that they softened the scene where Joel asks Tommy to take Ellie off his hands. I feel like in the game there was a lot more animosity between them in that moment, but in the show Tommy actually takes the time to sit down and listen to his brother.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely! And Joel opens up in a way we’ve never seen before. That heart to heart was some incredible acting!

[@miroh8]

Pedro's delivery of that monologue to Tommy was amazing, if that doesn't earn him an Emmy I don't know what will. That scene stuck with me the most

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ufff that monologue... Seeing Joel that vulnerable was unexpected but also amazing to watch. The acting chops on this cast is amazing!

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Golden Globe nomination is available too

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Man those old folks in the cabin were hilarious. I'd love to see some of the outtakes or behind the scenes with them.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I hope they have a blooper reel out there somewhere! This show is incredibly funny when it need to be 😄

[@LovedByYou]

One thing you notice too is that Joel is surrounded by people living their full lives all around this episode. The couple in the beginning then the people/his brother in the commune. Then there is Joel who is still haunted by what happened to Sarah 20 years ago, his shoes are falling apart, he’s not sleeping everything is getting to him. I think Pedro did such an amazing job portraying Joel’s emotional side, i think it enhances Joel. You clearly see he’s flawed but you’re still rooting for him to get a happy ending like everyone else.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Such a great comment, thank you so much! Everything you're saying also gets amplified when we think of how Tommy tells Joel that they did what they did to survive the only way they knew how - but there were other ways. We've seen it with Bill and Frank, the couple at the beginning of this episode and finally the people in Jackson. It's also interesting to see how Marie handled her loss of a child so differently from Joel. This show really does an amazing job expanding on and fleshing out the characters! On top of that the stellar acting we got just rips our hearts out and makes us smile in a single episode, every time!

[@NatashaSalgado]

Pedro and Bella were brilliant in this episode and they flex to us why they were cast to play Joel and Ellie.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha for real! Anytime we get this amazing level of acting, HBO goes 'Hold my beer'.

[@zorigooleo]

"You have no idea what loss is" omg. Pedro's voice is so perfect.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?!? That moment had us fangirling like crazy, it was such an amazing adaptation!!

[@chrisbrouton6262]

This is Emmy worthy performances by Pedro and Bella!! Love their chemistry!!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Love to see this! I think we all are agreeing these performances were top notch! From Joel's monologue to the iconic scene and that ending!? This show just keeps getting better and better ❤️

[@DragoNerd137]

You could see it in Joel, when they were target practicing Joel was happy that Ellie chose to go with him. THIS EPISODE MY HEART, I think this is my new favorite episode

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhhh his face and his little chuckle, the banter with Ellie OUR HEARTSSSS! This episode was phenomenal and they just keep raising the standards!

[@-Knife-]

There are so many actors that I bet will win awards from this amazing show and not to mention Craig Mazin. Pedro and Bella nailed this episode.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The performances in this episode is probably some if not the best acting I’ve seen from Pedro Pascal. And Bella Ramsey absolutely killed it during the emotional scenes here. Can’t wait to see what more they have up their sleeves

[@-Knife-]

@@OfficialMediaKnights couldn't agree more

[@patrickmarques2876]

Yeah, that's exactly who you thought it was. That was THAT CHARACTER watching Ellie eat with Joel! If I'm not mistaken Craig just joked about it "Someone's watching Ellie... I wonder who could that be, someday we'll find out"

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

HAAAA RIGHT?! It has to be THAT one which is crazy!! Part 2 is so close and we are not emotionally ready!

[@DUBS720]

They’re leaving the door open for her being (spoiler), but stopped short of officially saying it was her. They acknowledged it’s similar to the story of how the two characters meet, but I think they want to keep it ambiguous until they actually figure out what they want to do in season 2 and write it. The character is listed on the casting as “Staring Girl” for now

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Smart for them not to say anything yet haha

[@Teresa7087]

Line up the Emmy for Pedro. An amazing actor.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

He has got to get nominated for this! Both him and Bella Ramsey did such phenomenal work here!

[@ramon.rnt1992]

Their performance on this episode is beyond spectacular! Amazing! And as someone who loss somebody to suicide recently Joel's monolog to Tommy was tough to watch. So much pain in his voice.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We are sorry for your loss...We are both wishing you strength during these times. We both find Joel's performance so grounded in reality and so raw it was honestly mesmerizing to watch.

[@bridgethaines7127]

Joel's presenting with a classic panic/anxiety attack. It almost presents as a heart attack. Happened to my brother a couple years ago and they rushed him to the ER and it was, thankfully, a panic attack.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah... We're actually uncomfortably familiar with those as I (Denise) experience bouts of panic attacks. A lot of the physical symptoms of a panic attack resemble that of a heart attack - which is why I appreciated the depiction so much in the show. You see Joel experiencing them anytime he's confronted with a trigger of losing someone and failing to protect them. The tightness in the chest, the loss of breath, ringing in the ears.. It almost felt a little too close to home, but it's also comforting when it's depicted this accurately. Also we're sorry about your brother, panic attacks are no joke. But the fact that it wasn't a heart attack is a good thing! Hopefully he feels better now!

[@bridgethaines7127]

@@OfficialMediaKnights He is much better now. Hooray for anxiety meds! (I have them too!)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh that's so great to hear, glad he's better! Proper medication can drastically improve quality of life and should be talked about more!

[@Sawyer1982OAC]

The production design. Oh man, oh man. They’ve nailed it to the point

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Seriously though?! The attention to detail for Jackson is absolutely stunning!!!

[@bowi1332]

I'm also super glad to see the actress who portrays Maria, because I loved her in True Blood.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss, huge TB fan here (Denise)! I was THRILLED to see Rutina Wesley as Marie - she is a powerhouse of an actress and did an amazing job! Hopefully we get to see more of her in this!

[@TARS20]

Was looking forward to your reactions! This episode is one of the most powerful episodes they've done and the subtle changes they made with Joel's character from the beginning is blooming in this episode. Some people argued that the writers broke Joel's character in this episode, I feel otherwise. - Joel cried out for Tommy's help shows his trust in Tommy and that he is open to Tommy (as opposed to the game where he only looked at Tommy, which means he needed his help but can't even say it). - Joel is much more depressed because of his grief, the only way you can be this way is if you have a deep emotions within. - Joel is physically vulnerable (as opposed to the game where here is invincible)....physical vulnerability can lead you feeling helpless at times. - Tess's death made him felt that he failed again to protect his loved ones, intensified his helplessness. - He started to let Ellie in, which means he started to get emotionally vulnerable. - He saw the death of Henry & Sam, which reflected what could happen to him and Ellie. - Everyone has a breaking point, and Joel bottled up everything, when he ailed to protect Tess, and almost lose Ellie, he felt helpless and finally broke, and he can only break down to the one person he trusts the most. Joel's character in the show nailed it, it has depth much more than in the game, it applies to real life human psychology. Idk why those people still complain that Joel's character deviated. If anything, it's because the game's character lacks depth that they're surprised by real human psychology. And man Joel and Ellie's argument scene had me teared up (I didn't in the game). Powerful performances from Pedro and Ellie. Can't wait for "Left Behind"!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for coming back and commenting and showing us so much support again, it means the world to us! Absolutely loved your breakdown as well - the subtle changes they made, I feel, make Joel a more rounded and real character. Seeing him actually open up to tell us his fears, his pain helped us get to know him even better and that is just irreplaceable! His vulnerability was painful, but also wonderful to see - he is still in there. He's not just a hardened smuggler shell of a man, there is so much more to him and that's why we love him! His scene with Ellie broke our hearts, and the context they provided definitely helped build that psychological and emotional tension!

[@phoenixrising8231]

Joel isn't weak. He's suffering from 20 years of PTSD. When he was at the Boston QZ he was self medicating with booze and pills. He's been without these coping mechanisms for months. So his trauma is coming to the forefront since he does not have drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. That's why he's getting those panic attacks. First when the couple said his brother wouldn't have survived out there. And then when he saw someone who looks like Sarah. We been knew he wasn't sleeping well. You've got to imagine most of the population born before the pandemic are suffering some form of mental health issue. In the game, Joel is a superhero. I'm glad they didn't have him fall out the university' window. That's unrealistic for a man his age to survive. Pedro and Bella better win all the awards. They're putting on a master class on acting.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely brilliant performance from both of them! Both of the monologue from Joel and the iconic scene between him and Ellie! And yeah, we also like the fact that there’s definitely some heavy wear from this world on Joel. It makes every single effort to survive that much more impactful.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Overall, this episode was designed to do two things. 1. Show the growing bond between Ellie and Joel. 2. Remind people if they forgot the acting chops of Pascal and Ramsey.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha facts!! It was so good to see them get closer, to see Joel accepting his growing fondness of Ellie, and to see her be vulnerable with him too. They're both so damn talented holy cow!!

[@GarrettRodman]

Yes, the whole show is shot around Alberta even studio work. Plus some filming in Kansas City in US for establishing shots. Jackson is Canmore, AB just outside Banff National Park. Businesses were paid $1000+ a day for filming which was probably welcomed for a tourist town in the pandemic with no tourists. They Frankensteined the University.. it's a combo of SAIT (a tech college) and Mount Royal U for the buildings with sandbags and some interiors - both schools are in Calgary. I do film permitting for the city of Toronto so it's been interesting to see what's been allowed and not allowed in another province

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Woow that is fascinating, thank you for sharing this! It's honestly incredible how movie magic can make things seem so seamless - but as you said, there's a lot of red tape, a lot of work in general to make things work depending on city, state or country!

[@riverexwren]

love this episode so so much! Both Bellas and Pedros performance was amazing! I just gotta say that you guys are the best reaction channel I've ever watched, I love seeing how excited you both get, especially for things and scenes that are just like the game. also love that you guys are fans of both games and not just the first one, it makes me so happy. I watched all your tlou reactions in one night and I was just so happy after watching it. you guys seems to be such good people and I can't wait for the next episode and your reaction to it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much! We can't thank you guys enough for showing up and giving us some love. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the reactions. Can't wait to discuss the next few episodes 😄

[@mitchmatt6002]

Each episode is so good, and they deliver the emotional punch in a different way every time! Fantastic performances, wonderful shots, love the dry humour! Great reactions, as always!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for the support, it means so much to us to see you return and comment! We truly appreciate you! And you're spot on with everything in your comment, couldn't have said it better!

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

0:35 The most notable difference is that bunnies have longer ears than rabbits and are taller and slimmer 25:00 Ellies lines kill me every time. One of my favorite scenes in the game. Bella is doing amazing. As skeptical as I was about the cast, she absolutely nailed it. She plays my favorite character in computer games great. Every time she cries, it brings tears to my eyes!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha first of all thank you so much for clarifying that one! Bella Ramsey did absolutely fantastic as Ellie - she captured her essence so well, and on top of that added such beautiful layers to her character. The cast ended up being phenomenal, as we'd hoped!

[@Hustlemandalorian]

So glad I found your channel, you all have quickly become one of my favorites. Something I didn’t notice until this video was what Joel said when he was opening up to Tommy. He said he watched a man kill his own brother to save Ellie because he was frozen from fear. I knew what happened with Sam & Henry would have affected Joel but from what he said it seems he felt bad that Henry had to be the one to kill Sam and that if Joel had been able to protect her then, even though Henry would have been devastated, things might have had a different outcome. They might have been able to keep Henry from doing that to himself, and he could’ve stayed with Joel and Ellie. Makes it even more heartbreaking for me.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for your support and comment, it honestly means the world to us - seriously! That monologue was so powerful, because it helped us understand what Joel was going through. And knowing that that was the guilt he carried with himself just makes it utterly devastating. To feel the responsibility to protect and to feel you've failed, even if it wasn't your fault, is crushing.

[@DavidB-2268]

The couple at the beginning are prolific actor Graham Greene - perhaps best known for Dances With Wolves - and Elaine Miles. They previously worked together on a show called Northern Exposure.

[@jonathanpowell7256]

It makes sense for Joel to remove the bat from his chest. The only reason to keep it in would be to avoid bleeding out until he ould get to a hospital but there are none around. Leaving a dirty/old wooden bat embedded in his chest for a prolonged period could cause sepsis which would also be fatal without medical treatment. So in the apocalypse, it's kind of a catch-22 situation about what to do in these circumstances.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That is very true, it's definitely a lose-lose situation. Also considering he was going to have to mount the horse, ride which would likely cause further injury. Thanks for pointing that out for us!

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Been a fan of Gabriel Luna since he did a few episodes of Agents of Shield starting around the midpoint. I cheered when Tara from Tru Blood showed up.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hell yeah! Ghost Rider! So happy he got to play such an iconic character for the video game community as well. He deserves all the love 😃

[@arislanis]

There are numerous allusions to symbolism in episode 6: the indigenous couple in the wood cabin represents eternal spiritual nature, the River of Death is a passageway to a kind of afterworld, the dog symbolizes Anubis, a gatekeeper who controls access and keeps evil out, and Jackson town is a sort of paradise.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Whooa that's so interesting, we never caught that!! Thanks so much for pointing that out, we appreciate you!

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

I saw 3 reactions before this and I think this was the best edit of scenes together.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh dude! Thank you so much for the compliment 😄

[@shep4life]

That scene. All the feels

[@michellewang3270]

I look forward to your reaction just as much I look forward to each episode!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yay, thank you! That means the world to us. We hope you enjoy!

[@abz129x]

I don’t think I’ve written a KZbin comment in over a decade but I feel compelled to write one now. I’ve been watching reaction videos for years now and it’s rare to come across reactors as joyful to watch as you. Not only are you a pleasure to watch and re experience the magic of TLOU with, but it’s equally enjoyable to read through your thoughtful, introspective comments and replies. I can’t imagine how long it must take you to reply to everyone but it’s very much appreciated. Your commentary, emotion, attention to detail and enthusiasm makes these videos; I’ve even gone back to watch your Chernobyl and house of the dragon reactions, and I have the rest of your videos in my ‘watch later’. You’ve got a new and faithful subscriber in me! Looking forward to your future videos, keep doing what you’re doing! Lots of love from the U.K.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh. My. Goodness!!! This comment right here just brightened our day... You have no idea how much this means to us, truly. Your support, and comments like these, are everything and help fuel us to continue bringing out content. We're so happy to have you here with us, thank you for joining!

[@fookutube501]

The old couple living there life to the fullest lol

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

What a great scene! Comedic timing was perfect!

[@wendybijellberg]

you know what i'm not gonna lie and say that i don't miss hardened asshole joel but pedro's performance especially in this episode and the way they're having him outwardly express his trauma and how it's been affecting him for 20 years......... fuck man. i just know that ending is gonna hit WAY harder. also we finally got the ranch scene conversation and omg???? the way bella said "FUCKING EXCEPT FOR YOU"???? the fact that the actors were so scared and felt so much pressure over that scene but they delivered PERFECTLY ahhhhh i'm so happy (and sad lmao) as always thanks guys for these reactions and how fast you upload them ❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We absolutely agree! That scene was delivered perfectly! They made it their own and it works. That iconic scene now has 2 different takes and they are both oh so good! Thank you for watching with us. We wouldn’t be here without you guys ❤️

[@monil2447]

Ellie is such a little mother to Joel. She is constantly educating him ("say congratulations", "say your name to Henry and Sam", "tell them everything is OK", "not with that tone", "wake up"....) and doing his job for him, like Sarah who was waking him up and telling him his T-shirt was on the wrong side... Also: I miss funny Denise doing the HBO "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah 👩‍🎤" in the bigining of the full Patreon reaction 😥

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha she really is, love how they both put eachother in check, like when Ellie cusses and Joel's just like 'let's mind our manners'. Adore the relationship of these two! Also gaaahhh sorry, next time I'm gonna do the aaahhhh thing again, I promise!!

[@lemski92]

Props to y’all for catching the Depeche Mode song again. 80’s means trouble!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha thank you!! That song was so good, and we love that they brought it back for this! Apparently it's Craig Mazin's daughter singing!

[@kaleyrose47]

I really love how they’re really diving into Joel’s PTSD/panic attacks, and allowing him to be vulnerable with Tommy in that way. It’s refreshing and important to see in media. I also think Bella and Pedro are both so natural together on screen, and they seem to have a very sweet friendship. They ARE Joel and Ellie. Between this and the Mandalorian, Pedro is really in his “disgruntled man turned reluctant babysitter/surrogate dad” era-we love to see it! ❤ (Side note: I read an interview with Bella talking about how they’re non-binary and felt more comfortable wearing a chest-binder while filming the show and they said Pedro was super supportive, and that warmed my heart so much…he’s a huge ally for the LGBTQIA community…it’s so nice to see!)

[@imtriplydead]

*when Joel’s ptsd kicked in, i was kinda worried because i don’t remember that scene in the game tho* *anyways nothing can compare to this Masterpiece live adaptation ever!! my top fav show, and also you guys are my fav reactor on my list now*

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh we were definitely scared during that panic attack moment! We were scared that it was maybe even a heart attack or something! They've handled the story overall and the characters, their relationships to eachother so incredibly well - truly a gem of an adaptation!

[@dlweiss]

Honestly, while I'm impressed with how well this show is nailing all the dramatic moments, I'm equally impressed with how well they're also nailing all the *comedy* beats. That was one of the things that gave the game its signature tone and vibe: the fact that humans still manage to find humor even in the darkest of scenarios. So I love that the show is giving us so many genuinely funny moments like the opening scene with the old couple in the cabin. :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That scene was great! I love how casual they all played it. Honestly a very well rounded episode in the acting/script department 👌

[@Darren-sn4ki]

I loved the tv version of Joel

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes!! We already loved Joel from the games, but the show really helped us get to know him better!

[@martinmillar7137]

It was special because Bella's pronunciation was next level .. on top of her facial expression the pronunciation of everything she said was clear concise and heartfelt

[@synaesthesia2010]

this episode alone should have won Pedro an Emmy, first when he opens up to his brother, then when Ellie confronts him. he was so fucking robbed

[@spacepotato5524]

I just woke up to see what’s up and I see my favorite channel has uploaded mere seconds ago. What a good way to start my day off. :) Can’t wait to see the reaction.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Morning! You're the best! Thank you for already making our day ❤️

[@rahulpaul3929]

Anyone who's ever played the game, you will know a lot of the scenes are so accurate and powerful, I love you guys because at least I can enjoy it with someone who knows. Great performances from all actors Please bring out a second season. ❤

[@redheadstoner7788]

This is one of my favorite episodes from the series. Such wonderful character building and development. You could feel everything they were feeling. I am so impressed with this adaptation. And I am so anxious for what the next season will hold 😭❤️ I’ve been binging y’all’s reactions the last two days and I love them all. So happy to be a new subscriber

[@datwongai3903]

I absolutely adore the couple we're with in the first bit... every line of theirs is the best. Never played the game but picked up enough to know about the bloaters, if not the people. If those 2 are in the game, I'll likely get it just for them Though bloaters seem exciting, heh. 🤘

[@Darren-sn4ki]

This episode is the best in the series so powerful so much emotion 💔😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Gaahh this Episode was INCREDIBLE!! So many beautiful, tender and heartbreaking moments, so much talent from the actors... It's just always such a joy to watch this show!

[@reynaldolorenzo8409]

Joel had to get out the piece of the baseball bat out, it was dirty and would’ve get infected really fast and he wouldn’t have been able to get on the horse and even if he could the movement of the horse wouldn’t be good with that piece in there so it’s a lose/lose situation. I’ve seen people criticize this scene and that the game did it much better and I disagree, sure the game scene is more dramatic but Joel in the game is superhuman. He is an old man that has unlimited stamina, can crouch forever, is stronger and faster than every man in their prime and in that scene he falls from a second or third floor, hit his head, gets impaled and that could’ve hit some vital organs and even if it didn’t he lost so much blood he would’ve need a blood transfusion, like there’s no way someone can survived that. This show is trying to be as realistic as possible so this scene is way better written in my opinion, sure they could’ve made it more dramatic by having Joel and Ellie kill more but this show is taking each death to be more meaningful like Bryan scene. And I am so tired of people asking for more action and saying that this show isn’t good because it doesn’t have action. The big difference is video games are an active experience. Players are making the action happen themselves and they’d much rather fight a infected than walk down a street. In a show characters would avoid confrontation as much as possible, especially how difficult the infected are. Television, is a passive experience as the viewers let the story happen as they watch and, in that case, characters and story is more important. Games have healing mechanic, unlimited resources unless you play on grounded, etc, in the show Joel breaks his hand and has to deal with that pain, we don’t have to deal with any of that in a vide game. In the vide game Joel is an old man that has unlimited stamina, is stronger and faster than every man in his prime, that is obviously unrealistic. In the show they make emphasis on the characters age, loss of hearing because shooting without protection, etc. “It’s just, we can’t crouch, bandage, you know, and be fine. So, violence has a different impact. Smaller bits of violence do a lot more damage, and the damage lasts much, much longer or permanently” “When you have an action sequence, it should be singular,” Mazin added. “So, one of the things we talked about was the role of action in the show and our belief that we would appreciate the action moments more if they were each unique, separate and apart from each other, each one of them impacting the story directly in a very clear way and either being very small or very big.” co-showrunner Craig Mazin There’s action but not pointless action just for the sake of action, every action scene has a purpose and it’s impactful to the story. I take amazing writing, acting and well filmed content over pointless action any day.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed with you on that! Disliking the show merely because it's not action packed honestly feels like a disservice to the story that is being told. We love the fact that Joel, a middle aged man, actually carries his battle scars - psychologically and physically. It makes sense - the people in this world don't have access to unlimited and solid healthcare. Wounds won't heal right, some injuries one won't even recover from at all. That being said, we can sort of relate to those feeling a sting of disappointment of not being able to see the complete badass Joel we saw in the games. Realism aside, it was a huge part of his character in the game and it was utterly satisfying to see a man tear through those infected and raiders . However, this is indeed a different medium, as you said. Certain changes must be made for entertainment but also for realism purposes. TV Joel's knees hurt from climbing stairs, he gets out of breath and misses a few shots because that's life. They've grounded the story this way and it makes the world so much more lived in. The writing in this is so incredible that each change they make are so easy to take in stride for us!

[@reynaldolorenzo8409]

@@OfficialMediaKnights He is still badass in my opinion. In the first episode he beat someone to death, in the second episode he killed two Clickers and like Henry said “And you still alive?” Joel even dodge Clickers attacks and killed both of them, in episode 4 he killed the raiders except one, in episode 5 he was hitting headshots to every infected and in this episode even with a surprise attack Joel was able to dodge the cannibal baseball bat attack, headbutt it him and broke his neck…and we still haven’t gotten the hospital section. He is still bad ass, it’s just that in here is more realistic and there’s less action for obvious reasons.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed! Joel is a beast, even as an older man, and also we loved that we got to see his classic chokehold grip from the games, it's one his awesome stealth finisher so as huge fans of the games it was so cool that they did that as a little easter egg!

[@bestistmate]

When Ellie put her face on his Back ,wow

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I KNOWWWWW that just melted our hearts!

[@jamesormerod4467]

The old man at the beginning is also the voice actor of Rains Fall from rdr2

[@piphead]

Thx guys. I never knew what a menstrual cup was before this show. They really opened my mind. Thx guys ❤️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yesss the things we learn!! And it'd make sense in a post-apocalyptic world to use that as those kinds of resources would be slim! Thanks for the comment and support!

[@piphead]

@@OfficialMediaKnights I agree, very thoughtful and kind by that woman. Have a great day guys ❤️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly was! Thanks for your comment, have an awesome day yourself!

[@peace4myheart]

Same. I was watching it and said to myself, what the hell is that. I'm in my 40's. Looked it up and was enlightened.

[@bowi1332]

Some people thought (and still think) it was a diaphragm. 🤷‍♂️🤨🤭 I'm glad I wasn't part of those people.

[@nathanburr]

You guys! I know you’ve already finished the season but I am PUMPED to see your reaction to the finale! I have so much joy when you get excited about seeing a recognizable place or voice actor. I’m also right there with you when things get emotional or stressful. 🤧 The best part about the show/game is that when there’s a quiet, vulnerable moment, it’s allowed to develop and continue until everything that needs to be said is said. There’s no worrying about clickers or bad guys jumping out and interrupting. We the viewers are allowed to be vulnerable and fully invested in the conversation and bonding moments. This particular episode, Joel is so stressed about his “responsibility” to Ellie. I think he just needed to hear Ellie say “I choose you” to lighten his emotional burden. It’s sooooo good! 😂

[@brie1026]

Wow...my first time/episode stumbling across you two, and you guys are such a joy to watch! It's so clear how well you two work together, not to mention how well both of you love the game but are also deeply & genuinely enjoying HBO's adaptation/the actors' various portrayals. Such heartfelt, empathetic reactions! Y'all bounce commentary off each other SO well, and your commentary is intelligent and impressive! Now I'm off to watch all of your previous reactions (after subbing, of course). 🥰 Edit: I just read your profile summary--you're a duo of filmmakers. That...tracks 😄! You should/will have a massive following soon

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Holy cow, THANK YOU!!! This comment made our entire week, you have no idea how much this means to us, it's honestly comments like these that keep us so inspired! Thank you so much for your support, we're so happy you enjoyed our content and hope you like the rest!! Looking forward to your thoughts!

[@heidihammond6252]

So glad I found you guys, watching how you guys get excited when there’s nods to both the first and second game get me hyped every time. The last 2 episodes have been my favorite so far, and I love that they’ve humanized Joel so much in the series - like you guys said, makes him more relatable and more human. Definitely feels like an expansion, versus something totally different. And Bella Ramsey man… KILLING IT! Can’t wait to see you guys for the next episode, much love ❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for watching and listening to the discussion! You are awesome! Sending you all the love ❤️😄

[@keltavuokko]

I'm not a gamer, but I have watched the playthrough of the first game twice because I loved the story so much, so now - with this show - I'm so bloody happy because they have taken everything I loved about the game and brought it even more forward. Yes, they have the action still there, but this story is not about fighting the infected, so I'm seriously thinking this might become one of my favourite series of all time. In top 5 even. They do the character stuff so well. For example just the way they told the story of Tommy and Joel from ep 1 to here is phenomenal storytelling (from ep 1 Joel being the protective practical big brother who would do anything to keep his brother out of trouble, to here where Tommy is questioning whether Joel would take a girl across the country without payment (!!!!), having just seen how Joel has come to find him like a needle in a haystack and once again keep him safe.... Just wow.). I really wanted to punch Tommy so bad, he doesn't see Joel for what he is and damn I want to scream.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha that is so awesome that you got to enjoy the game by watching the playthroughs! They truly did a fantastic job at elevating what was so good about the story and amplifying and fleshing it out further!

[@frances3064]

Sally ride was my hero too I watched her first launch in school I was 11

[@jasonaugustine3370]

It’s not just that he lost. His daughter said he blames himself for not stopping it from happening.

[@gammac534]

4:05 This is around Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. One of my favourite places in the world. The "town" is either Canmore or Banff (probably Canmore cuz it's not as nice as Banff and more apocalyptic lol) and the "university" is Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Whoa thank you so much for telling us this actually!! It looked absolutely gorgeous and we really wanted to know where this was!

[@gammac534]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yw :) If you guys ever visit Alberta in the future, some of the other places they filmed at are the Alberta Legislature building (Edmonton) as the Capitol building and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Calgary) as the museum. Love the reactions btw :)

[@ranggakd]

33:46 it gives me chills when Bella Ramsey yells "get back" since it reminds me of tlou2 when she captures N***

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhhh that is true!! Absolutely cannot WAIT for that sequence!!

[@smdanny1]

I think the river is near Lake Liouse, Jackson is probably Banff (I recognize a couple store fronts), and the university is definitely U of Calgary (the corridor they rode in is the little pathway between the back of the library and the Law building). This episode definitely used multiple locations in lower Alberta, so beautiful.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my goodness we definitely gotta visit Alberta, the scenery was absolutely stunning!! Thanks for informing us on the rest, we appreciate you taking the time to do that!

[@jayc5373]

Jackson was downtown Canmore and the university was SAIT in Calgary.

[@tahir-dm5es]

they building up towards part 2 with a lot of refrences Great set up for season 2 already. i loved the joel and tommy part telling the truth about ellie that she was immune and what they have been through the country

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yess!! Seeing Joel vulnerable like this was so startling yet beautiful because it allows us to know him better! They're doing a phenomenal job of building towards the future!

[@manic_misfit9722]

Weird, Jackson looks suspiciously like Canmore, Alberta (Canada)😄 And I believe the dam is located in Horseshoe Falls, about 80 km (50mi) west of Calgary.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We're definitely visiting Canada. It looks absolutely beautiful!

[@maryamab9700]

Oh pedro is a great actor . İ wish him a emmy winning

[@gailseatonhumbert]

You are both very good and unlike other channels by gamers really do usually stay out of spoiler territory and major hints. Thank you.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thanks so much for the kind words! It's quite hard to really monitor what we say as we get so exhilarated seeing some of our favorite characters and moments be brought to life this masterfully... But we do our best!

[@Thedutchman12]

11:44 Neil and Craig both hinted pretty heavily at that being who you think it is in the official The Last Of Us podcast 😂 NEIL: in Part Il, there is a story about the first time (Name) met Ellie that is very similar to what happens here. CRAIG: That doesn't mean that that's (Name), but it doesn't mean it's not. I removed the name so those who didn’t play the game won’t be spoiled Edit: I think they dont wanna confirm it just in case they gotta recast for season 2

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Seems like a pretty legit reason haha Still excited nonetheless! 😄

[@supraaznpride]

Yeah that's what I figured as well. They aren't stupid, they know everyone is going to catch every detail in this show so it was deliberate for sure. But yeah anything can happen between now and season two so if they have to recast they can just brush this off as a coincidence.

[@NormanLacombe]

thumbs up and a comment havent watched yet but your on my to do list when i get home from work excited to see the reaction cuz i was hyped!!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh man! It’s an honor to keep having you back. Thank you for showing some love ❤️

[@NormanLacombe]

@@OfficialMediaKnights well you two just have a great vibe so its easy to favorite you

[@NormanLacombe]

@@OfficialMediaKnights also yea thats canmore and i think the "river of death" is ghost lake place is like 2 hours away from me

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

No way! It looks absolutely stunning. We are definitely visiting at some point! 😃

[@NormanLacombe]

@@OfficialMediaKnights yea its a great stretch for tourists kanaskis, canmore, and banff sooooo beautiful in the summer

[@GarrettRodman]

I think this episode we see Troy Baker the original Joel (behind a mask) I think that's Troy on horseback with the riffle pointed at Ellie/Joel and sicks the bombsniffing dog on them.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I think Troy Baker's character is still coming up, not too sure who he is though!

[@bowi1332]

9:41 Universal reaction.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank god that doggo was a nice doggo! Haha

[@davids2cents594]

has soon has i saw the look on your face when ellie yelled at that girl while the 4 of them were eating i think its her has well. they are doing a cool job of planting seeds for part 2

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeeesss!! It's gotta be her - and we love that they are planning things properly, that way things make sense to everyone in Season 2!

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Also……I’m glad Ellie doesn’t smell like mushrooms lol 🍄🐶

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha welp, it is definitely a very... Earthy... Scent 😂

[@manuelwilfredo19]

the songs :(

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! 😭😭😭

[@Attelocin217]

Joel: Congrats. Me: He just sounds like that, he has an asshole voice. Love this damn show.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha he does have an asshole voice lolll. Love the show, love the characters, just love love love!

[@peace4myheart]

Not PTSD, but panic attack.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Severe panic attacks are a nightmare. I felt bad for Joel this episode 😕

[@peace4myheart]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Me too and so much credit has to be given to Pedro for his acting to make it so believable and for us to care about him so much. He made us understand the struggle Joel has to go through to make such a difficult choice. As a parent, it hits right at home for me. I see a little of myself in Pedro and I see Ellie as my surrogate daughter.

[@J1ntu]

I feel like it wasn't a case of Tommy not wanting to contact Joel as much as they wouldn't let him because it could being more people up there to Jackson. Even if he tried to sneak in to contact him, I think he would've gotten killed. They could banish him but if they did that, what would stop him from coming back with more people? I still feel for Joel because no part of his life has been easy

[@bawzzzz]

Awesome reaction! Wished you didn't talk over the dialogue sometimes but you are big time fans!

[@kkjhn41]

There are 300 people including children in Jackson. They built this community before Tommy got there. Every one of them may have someone they would want to contact on the radio, even if its' just to say that they are okay. They all agreed on the rules to keep them all safe. We are watching the story of Joel and Tommy, so they are special to us, but they aren't more special or important than anyone else there. Just one time for them would be just one time for everyone and just one time turns into the thing that leads to disaster. Tommy does not have the right to break the rules for the sake of his brother that's just the cold fact. As Maria knows, Tommy had to leave Joel so he could find a life for himself, and he did. Joel could have had a life like Tommy has or Bill and Frank did with Tess, but he didn't even try. He chose to be a smuggler, a drug dealer, muscle for hire acting like it was all he could do. But Frank, Bill and Tommy put the lie to that. Now Joel comes into Tommy's life and demands that he leave his wife and child to risk his life for something Joel doesn't want to do himself. Joel isn't an evil person, but he also isn't a good person. He is selfish and it's that selfishness that determines his decisions and the consequences that follow which affect everyone around him as well as potentially everyone in the world.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Joel certainly carries a selfishness to himself that is present in both the show and the game. It's his inherent flaws, combined with the good parts of him that make him such a riveting character. However after reviewing Joel's monologue to Tommy, I don't think it's as simple as 'he doesn't want to do it' - but more of a question if he 'can' protect Ellie. He acknowledges body beginning to fail him, as well as his (likely) PTSD causing him panic/anxiety attacks, which in his eyes makes him a liability. In the end of this episode he is proven right - he gets injured so severely that Ellie is now crouching beside his passed out from blood loss. Additionally, there is the fear of losing someone he cares for all over again - which is a very relatable fear to have.

[@mjdaniel8710]

Another great episode, and the last 20 years are catching up with Joel, aren't they

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh yeah! This world has been putting some rough miles on Joel. Kinda like this take though! Adds so much more weight to the characters 😄

[@thatrandomaussiechick4107]

Joel has PTSD

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It definitely fits, he shows a lot of symptoms from the DSM!

[@victorewah2659]

Unfortunately, as Joel somewhat revealed in his discussion with Tommy life did in fact stop for him right about the time his wrist watch stopped.😔

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

At the same exact second! I love how he keeps looking at his watch despite it not working. The constant reminder but also symbolic of Sarah’s spirit 👌

[@DylanZombie]

@The Media Knights honestly if I make TLOU tv series I would of made ep 5 a lot differently like: For the battle I would of made the Bloater come out of the ground on the back of a Moler as his mount carrying a cordyseps fungus covered staff with freshly severed human heads hanging from the top of it and the infected line up behind him and when he pointed his staff the infected take off. for the ending when Sam turns I would of made Joel tell Ellie to go outside the room while he shoots infected Sam dead and snaps Henry’s neck offscreen and burns both bodies on a pyre which Ellie and Joel stands in front of until it’s a pile of embers charred skeletons. I would made Perry’s death different instead of the bloater tearing his head off the bloater’s Moler mount would pick him up in it’s clawed hands and eat him whole.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for taking the time and sharing your take on The Last of Us!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

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[@zorigooleo]

@11:46 I know what you thinking 😁

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha it was so hard not to say it out loud to avoid spoiling things for non-players!

[@cryptoeatstheworld3379]

If you guys have not yet played the second game you should, to prep for the second season.

[@shep4life]

Bella Ramsey wow

[@djinx296]

Dina sighting!

[@izmik6489]

The old man at the start is Rains Fall in Red Dead 2!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

No wayyyyy that is AWESOME!!!!

[@ricardomunozjr6455]

Those of us that love the game are getting so much more from this series than anyone else....I'm getting so greedy with it that I wanted him to find "El diablo" revolver before meeting Tommy and the flamethrower at the College 😂

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha El Diablooooo!!! And the Flamethrower omg, that would be gamer heaven 😂

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Based on the point in the game that we are at in the show, does it look like they’re doing all of game one in the first season? Only 3 episodes left so wasn’t sure how much of the game’s story is left to fit in.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It does look like the entire first game will be adapted in this first season!

[@abcdefghi2749]

It's not really a spoiler but was that who I think it was when ellie is eating breakfast in Jackson and yelling at that girl, in the mess hall?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeeess, we caught that too, but kept quiet so we didn't spoil anything! Mazin and Druckmann never fully confirmed it but we are 99% sure that that is who we think it was!

[@abcdefghi2749]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Ok. I thought so. Also, I watched a documentary style-breakdown from Filup Molina called the last of us: unlocking a suprising genius on filmwise. It's incredible. I think you guys would dig it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for the suggestion! Gonna give it a watch later today ❤️

[@faresannaba9718]

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[@OfficialMediaKnights]

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[@josephjasem7926]

This hot chick knows her stuff.👍🏻

[@Hustlemandalorian]

Game spoiler-ish…… So like I’ve said I haven’t played the games but there is one part I kinda know about, don’t know the details of the scene, but it sounds cool. There was at least 2 more references to it this episode. When Ellie was in that room where Joel & her were talking, there was a stuffed animal and also a picture on the wall of one. Hopefully they’ll include it in the show cuz I’m betting that part from the game was cool.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This episode was amazing with all the little references. But more Importantly! Those performances man! What an episode for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay. They absolutely nailed one of the most iconic scenes in the game 👏

[@frances3064]

Bunnies are young rabbits

[@underscorerm1678]

Possible Spoilers? . . . . . . . . . . But i think not. Wiee, I'm a bit late. I just want to say that I appreciate how they demonstrated the part where Joel got impaled, y'now we gotta stick to reality. It was more realistic than the game, I remember how worried I am if Joel's gonna survive his injury from the game without real medical care, but yeah, the introduction of anxiety/panic attacks, things happening in his chest.. I think them hinting that Joel is also getting older and weaker as the day goes by kinda adds severity to the injury he got from the show. I also kinda wished that we got a few more melees at the hospital, I feel like they got past the antagonists pretty quickly, but at the same time it really felt well-paced because we got to see plenty of Jackson and a few cameos from Part II. Overall, I loved the episode ♥️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You are so right on that one! It did feel so much more life threatening in the game, but this is a different medium so changes are to be expected. Absolutely loved that they added Joel's physical and psychological deterring health - him experiencing panic attacks after living through so many traumatic situations so close to home, it makes sense for him to get triggered. We love the depth this added to his character and the show. Maaaan that hospital sequence with the raiders was so badass in the game!! Kinda wished to see that part too, but best guess is that they're saving themselves for a more epic action sequence in the near future. Overall the show indeed is fantastic and an incredible adaptation of this beloved game!!

[@underscorerm1678]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yeaah! I agree! Especially that Riley episode is coming and David, also the finale. I really expect enough action and desperation on that one. Tysm for noticing me guys! ♥️♥️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for commenting and staying awesome! ❤️

[@Deezo187]

no difference between bunnies and rabbits just a cuter name :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ah! Thank you for clarifying that for us! 😄

[@rogerwasp8414]

almost first!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Almost! But you're in the top 3! Thank you for being awesome ❤️

[@leftistagitprop]

i love when tommy looked disappointed after finding out his a communist lol

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Freaking hilarious! Their little banter was great 😄

[@leftistagitprop]

@@OfficialMediaKnights communism has such a bad rep

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right! The concept of its own is something we can all learn from - to share, to help those who cannot help themselves. It can definitely be a loaded term, even though it shouldn't be...

[@leftistagitprop]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yea, exactly, i mean whats happening under this capitalist society is obhorrent, paywalling healthcare, education and housing? mass shootings daily because of the NRA and corporations lobbying the government and the politicians doing whatever they can to keep the status quo....so disgusting....sorry for getting political

[@MrPicklerwoof]

The character interaction being portrayed here is just so far ahead of anything the game could muster. I enjoyed the game but the emotional connection is far greater in the show.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It's so fascinating to see how they've truly fleshed out the characters to the point that we get to know them even better! So satisfying!

[@jakkrit6910]

he kinda have to pull it out though. if he don't pull it out when he ride the horse. that piece of baseball bat will fk his inside like a blender.