The Last of Us Episode 7 BREAKDOWN - Spoilers, Reaction, Ending Explained, Easter Eggs!

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

I didn't say Naughty Dog was owned by WB, I said this adaptation is airing on a WB owned service, HBO. :)

[@khaynes4825]

Dina is based on a real person, btw. Not sure if she can act but game’s character of Dina and the person who provided the character model for Dina are identical.

[@TigerTurban]

Carousel..was playing "Just Like Heaven" - The Cure...!

[@GQMofo]

3:16 Sorry Grace, you did say Naughty Dog was owned by WB. Naughty Dog was bought out by Sony years ago, so its a Sony video game company. But its all good girl, you made a little mistake, just admit it quickly & move on. ;)

[@SinSationNation]

@@GQMofo If you read the transcript Grace never used the word “owned”. You may want to recheck it. It was no mistake on her part 🤨

[@fatheranthony4pope]

@@TigerTurban 😯 that's so cool!!!

[@cytheolympian2706]

The music choice on this episode was genius: two 80s hits being played referencing Bill's code for imminent danger. I'm in awe.

[@zacharylocke5512]

We really saw Ellie’s frustration when Riley told her she was leaving. Ellie in the game sounded more disappointed than upset but show Ellie really expressed how angry she was. I like that change.

[@VGJunky]

in general, show ellie is just a much angrier person overall than game ellie is (until part 2). it's not better, just different

[@HeelPower200]

​@@VGJunky Ellie in the game is much more likeable and better executed. Fundamentally a kinder person who is pushed hard by the environment. Ellie in the show is more of an asshole delinquent.

[@souravdatta9990]

@@HeelPower200welll teenagers in general r assholes so its pretty close to reality

[@VGJunky]

@@HeelPower200 I agree with you, I prefer game Ellie. Her likeability and innocence in the game makes the moments of Joel accepting her, teaching her how to survive and protect herself, and her growth/survival in the next bit of the story feel earned. She's shaped by what she experiences along the way whereas show Ellie never feels like she really has that innocence in the first place, she's always got an underlying hint of violence about her.

[@Jason-tr2pt]

@@HeelPower200 I've been trying to give this Ellie a chance but seven episodes in and she's just not doing it for me and I think you summed up the reasons why here. Angry, obnoxious, charmless makes her just plain unlikeable for me. And this might sound silly but even the F bombs: game Ellie's F bombs were cute and kinda funny but show Ellie's F bombs seem forced, harsh, and angry. Overall I am enjoying the show though.

[@BlazerManiacNumber96]

I don’t think it’s any coincidence that the 2 best video game adaptations ever (TLOU and Arcane) heavily feature the original creators (Druckman serving as co-showrunner on TLOU, Arcane just straight up being made by the game studio)

[@KevinAccetta]

Can we really call Arcane an adaptation tho..? People keep naming it an adaptation, giving game adaptations a win, but it's not, it's an original story based on the game, since LoL doesn't really have a story. It was great, but it's not adapting moreso creating something new. Same thing win the Castlevania show. This is truly the first real game adaptation imo, one that follows the story of the game as faithfully as possible.

[@Official-V-V]

​@Kevin Accetta whether it's 10% an adaptation or 90% an adaptation, it's still an adaptation.

[@geeerwin]

Also another thing to take note of for season 2: Take on Me by a-ha. It was played while Ellie and Riley were on the escalator. It's there by design. That song is very much a part of The Last of Us Part II. Personally, I think Ashley Johnson's interpretation of the song as Ellie is one of the best covers of a classic song that I have ever heard. It's wonderful and it's available on Spotify.

[@psgamer-0199]

Take on Me by A-Ha is one of my favorite songs since forever. I really need to get on this franchise😁

[@sillyskater2]

Storm and Bella did fantastic work in this episode, those scene with Riley holding Ellie and Ellie locking hands with Riley and then Ellie not leaving Joel to die but holding his hand to show how much he means was some real tearjerkers 😭

[@tomektalk4671]

Riley was getting into a lot of of fights it was suggested at the beginning of the episode, so maybe because of her behavior they didn’t see her for a leadership role. Loved how this episode captures the joy and innocence of childhood. It was 100 believable night for two teenagers post apocalypse.

[@EzeICE]

Absolutely agree. That's why Riley was telling Ellie that she can't always fight everyone all the time. As a way to say "hey, learn from my mistakes." As a cautionary tale. I love how that even in a post-apocalyptic world that doesn't mean you don't feel crushes, first love, first kiss, and the innocence of youth. Totally brilliant.

[@nessew7835]

I have to say, Bella Ramsey is phenomenal. This episode made me think she can get an emmy for this show!

[@lead6186]

​@@artdjesus6267 her last scene with henry and Sam was so naturally acted imo.

[@andreastory800]

I have the last of us sweeping award season next year, everyone was too good especially Bella and Pedro.

[@raymondsims7042]

@@andreastory800 this average show doesn’t deserve a single bloody award

[@barnold23]

@@andreastory800 there's going to be some tough competition: the last half of the final season of Better Call Saul is eligible, Succession, The Mandalorian, House of the Dragon

[@raymondsims7042]

@@barnold23 this show should even be in the conversation for an Emmy🤷‍♂️

[@lloydmendoza9358]

I realize that when Ellie confessed that it wasn't her first time killing someone in episode 4.... She might be hinting towards having to kill Riley since Ellie didn't turn

[@raymondsims7042]

NO WAY!!!! 😮 who would’ve guessed

[@fatheranthony4pope]

@@raymondsims7042 could you just piss off. No-one wants you here 👍🏻

[@klejdidavidhi7563]

bella really captured the “in love” look of a girl crushing so well it was great

[@CHarr1991]

This is the one that broke me. I had to walk out of the room when Riley revealed she was bit too. It’s crazy how the creative team and actors can make you care/root for these fictional characters. I’m HOOKED. This is better than HoTD.

[@--Avi--]

You're goddamn right

[@JLo-uh4ir]

The look on Ellie face when the lights go on in the mall. Holy cow. Bella Ramsey sold that moment. She is a revelation!

[@jacobreeves3110]

And she was looking at a blue screen. The whole second story is cgi, and that entire shot of the mall lighting up CGI. Great acting and great special effects.

[@peterpilgrim3377]

Ikr 😱🔥

[@viron1997]

That you said in the last minute of the video that Ellie didn't even know to sterilise the needle and give something to Joel to bite just because she hasn't watched many -if any- (exept the last ep) movies just blew my mind! The fact that we learn so many staff from movies, series and video games that otherwise we would not is just crazy! Great analysis Grace!

[@cheesecakeskeleton841]

Storm and Bella had some incredible chemistry, Emmy’s are coming 🎉

[@vgold4286]

I don't agree

[@lupusnoctis8656]

Yeah right lol

[@raymondsims7042]

@@lupusnoctis8656 lmao😂😂😂so you think this episode was borderline bad as well right??🤔I cant be the the only one

[@lupusnoctis8656]

@@raymondsims7042 yeah definitely wasn’t amazing.

[@ashley.taylor174]

@@lupusnoctis8656 oh the haters are here

[@NosterToaster92]

Episodes 3, 5, and 7 have completely broke me. I’ve never cried this much at a tv show. I honestly think it may be too sad but I’m loving every second of the misery. Wow this show is incredible.

[@VGJunky]

Grace, I really appreciated that this week you really focused on breaking down everything about this episode instead of going deep into foreshadowing territory for the episodes to come!

[@TheBadasssnoopy]

We don't see the moment Ellie and Dina first meet in the game, but in the second game there is an optional conversation between them where Dina talks about the first time she saw Ellie and it sound like the same scene we saw in the episode, though she doesn't mention Ellie yelling toward her.

[@dlumyoung09]

2:37 Correction, Neil Druckmann directed episode 2. He co-wrote episodes 1 and 9 and was the only writer on this episode.

[@ItsAlexandersChannel]

As far as Ellie and Joel comparisons go, she's the one who read Bill's letter and the part about being there to protect people, which I feel she also understands herself. She saved Riley, survived the infection and was told she could help save people and create a vaccine. She's continuing to go on because that's just what she's supposed to do, to protect and save others

[@davidalexander-dhs-baltimo2708]

With the character development of Tommy, Bill, Tess, Frank, Sam, Henry.and now Riley I am so looking forward to season 2 with Jesse and Dina. To be honest Abbie will probably be a fan favorite for the non video game people. Her game story is terrifying.

[@NixtonV]

The Lost Boys carousel scene is always one of my favorites! That carousel is still there at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!

[@chadbailey7038]

Yay it’s up! I came right here after watching the episode. So glad I stayed awake extra for you to release it! 👏🏾

[@leoalper4530]

they never explored this in the games but I always wondered how did Riley turning play out. We know Ellie doesn't turn because she's immune, but surely she waited with Riley until she turned. She'd have to watch her friend turn into a monster and maybe even have to kill her to save herself, only to then never turn herself and have to live with the guilt and trauma of the whole experience. That would have been so traumatic and that is reflected in the line Ellie says right at the end of the game (I won't spoil as she probably will say in ep 9 of the show too). Such a heartbreaking end and I kinda wanted to see how that would play out. I don't think I expected the show to explore that, but it would have been cool. Overall, a very good episode, not as good as ep 5 and 6 in my opinion but definately a very good episode nonetheless.

[@danisar6153]

its like 1 week this show wrecks you emotionally then you can rest for a bit the next week and then the next week it just messes you up again 😭

[@raymondsims7042]

This episode “wrecked you emotionally”🤔how so?? That’s an honest question lad.

[@danisar6153]

​@@raymondsims7042 obviously im exagerating a bit lol but i am a big fan of the games and this scene just really hits hard even after knowing its coming. i get really invested in shows, movies and games and i remember the first time i played through it and it really tugs at your heartstrings. especially with bella and storm they really nail the acting and make you feel bad that they wont get a happy ending.

[@GaboObando]

And we keep coming back for more.

[@raymondsims7042]

@@danisar6153 yeah I didn’t feel that bad for them😂😂I was bored out of my mind!! I have no idea how you like this episode. But man that’s great that you do🤝maybe this show just isn’t for me

[@RealCindyAparicio]

Speaking about Dina in the last episode, even though that scene never happens in the game, Dina does tell Ellie she saw her when she first arrived to Jackson eating all their food. So it was a nice touch to be able to actually see their first encounter ever (Because in the game they already know each other for a while)

[@matt-chew-of-steel]

This episode put so much of the show in context for me. I just started playing the game. My favorite show now.

[@Chuuzus]

this episode broke my heart! i love how the last of us tells these gay stories so beautifully

[@raymondsims7042]

I thought this was an apocalypse show though??🤔I’m starting to feel like I’ve been played

[@PhatBussy]

@@raymondsims7042 It’s more then that! They follow the game!

[@TheBatzFiend]

Small correction: In the game Ellie and Riley's first kiss and when they got bitten were two separate scenes split between a gameplay sequence where the player ran away from the infected. The kiss scene in the game is in a department store similar to the show's Halloween store. Essentially the show decided to make the Halloween store, their first kiss, and when they were bitten all happen in the same place whereas in the game they were all separate locations.

[@uhuhuh1966]

Fun fact, they wanted Mortal Kombat in the game but couldn’t get the rights for it so just invented an equivalent.

[@MarkArnoldMusic]

So ironic now the WB is putting up so much money to adapt the game for their network...lol

[@catmuffins2497]

As a gay man It was beautiful and made me cry as a teenager playing this game. It was one of the first REAL representation (for me) that didn’t over sexualize or make them a joke! I cried when she said “let’s get all poetic and lose our minds together!” Made me cry like a bitch!

[@haydenkashima]

As a Straight man, I also found it extremely beautiful and I really loved this representation of them back when I played the dlc, it was just so beautiful written and acted

[@alexdiogenes4768]

Highlight for this episode (for me) was Bella's fury and frustration after being bit.

[@EzeICE]

Was like that in the game as well

[@MarkArnoldMusic]

Fun fact, in an uncharted game there is a poster for "The last of us: American daughters" which many people speculated would be DLC for the last of us. So the "American girl" store may also be an homage to this.

[@nashsanadiki3104]

The walls she had to put up after the loosing Riley make so much sense now

[@sharoncaseyledwidge]

So Product Placement that isn’t paid advertising is called “Prop” Product Placement. In most countries both “prop” and “advertising based product placement” will both have the same legal requirements but production companies have a poor understanding of it. So for example you have the PP symbol at the start of a program - you need that even if it’s unpaid

[@RJ_____________]

i liked episode 7. in my opiion, pretty well done development of the Relationship between Riley and Ellie. the actress that acted as Riley was super well chose on my opinion. the emotion that she showed when she notices that she was bitten by the infected was so good on my opinion. all the emotion that she showed on the end of this episode, was so good on my opinion. i also thik that the Caotain was a well chose actor and did a pretty good job. pretty good new character on my opinion. i think it was a great breakdown, Grace. i think that it was nice to hear all your thoughts on this episode.

[@Talented34tv]

Quick thing Grace, Naughty Dog is NOT owned by WB, they are owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony acquired the studio all the way back in 2001 and have been making great games together like Jak & Daxter, the Uncharted series and The Last of Us series ever since!

[@jacobphyo5078]

I believe she is talking about the show since it’s on HBO not the game.

[@Talented34tv]

​@Jacob Phyo yeah I think I misheard her 😅

[@johndough3809]

@@jacobphyo5078 no, she said naughty dog was part of WB after being independent. That’s not correct.

[@safirestudio]

@John Dough she said, they are with the wb as far as the show since it streams on HBO. Never said anything about being owned by WB

[@soemmasays]

I thought the episode was good but not great. I found myself a little more bored than I had been in previous episodes. I do think that there is a lot lacking in episodes where Joel plays only a minor role, which makes me worry for next episode and season 2. I think Pedro's performance really adds so much and is a huge draw for a lot of viewers.

[@wetsocks5055]

That’s the writing tho not because joel isn’t there

[@ciaran3207]

I liked the few throwbacks. Like when she had some of Joels whisky before. It seemed like it wasn't the first time she had some. Also the violent stabbing of the infected in the basement makes a lot more sense now

[@Isaacalelopez]

Grace Naugthy Dog is a Sony owned studio, but since Sony kinda gave up on the idea of having a streaming service, they just let other Streming service have the shows

[@Gregor_Von_DOOM]

That is how Ellie and Dina first meet in the game but you don't see it, they have a conversation about the time she first saw Ellie and was wondering who that girl was eating all their food.

[@Him_Downstairs36]

In the game Dina talks about how she first saw Ellie when she was eating when they first got to Jackson. It kind of doesn’t make sense for Dina to be staring at Ellie as she had multiple partners in the game before Ellie

[@Aussie27Legend]

I mean, anyone who isn't an adult in that city would rarely see new people, the only reason Joel and Ellie are let in is because Maria recognises it is Tommy's brother. They are super sheltered.

[@fletchersykes1660]

I'm highly surprised and impressed with Grace's analysis, contrast, and comparisons of this show to the game because Grace hasn't played the games but has researched enough about the games to make several compelling points and highlights of differentiation between the 2 mediums. Great work, Grace.

[@Stress-Free-K]

These are the best reviews ever. Movies and TV do prepare us for life.

[@iceysigloo]

16:34 actually made me misty eyed and has encouraged me to finally ask my crush out! thanks grace ❤🧡💛💚💙

[@neutralman9124]

I had to take a break. A show has not shaken me this much a long time. I finally watched this episode and it's another devastating episode. Bella Ramsey and Storm Reid have such incredible chemistry. I hope Storm Reid and Nick Offerman win Guest Drama Emmy's.

[@LadyPaks]

Had to laugh when you mentioned biting down on something. I said out loud to my husband "she should have him bite down on something or he will bite his tongue off!" during that scene!

[@fatheranthony4pope]

Mary Poppins and Strangers on a Train were the two films I thought of in the carousel scene too! And the sterilise with fire and something to bite on also went through my head 😅

[@michaelacker4493]

Carousels always make me think of Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes.

[@moinfo_moinfo]

This show has me crying every week, just like the show 'This is Us'.

[@Thisthat1234]

No one seems to address the pacing issues this show has! It’s insane no one says a thing solely due to the fact the game is being faithfully adapted

[@safirestudio]

If the show dropped at once and it could be binged, it wouldn't be so bad. But one slow episode and one with action turns some people off. In the end the show is still well written, acted and adapted. It is still very very good.

[@cesarv3238]

Raiden as a god for Elle's choice of character is something to dive into. The show might be foreshadowing a bit here

[@jbills3000]

Just watched the episode - came straight here to watch Grace's review!

[@emiliosanchelihonmayorga8965]

also... my son asked outload: what are those blocks with "A-ha" on it? I said, They are cases for casettes with music. and he try to figure it out saying, "like USB with music?" so I laught out loud. I had to remind him the casette player in the forth episode. Just saying... who had casettes in 2003???? cound't Ellie find a diskman? Am I the only one keeping my CD's for the apocalise?

[@AunjuliHicks]

I loved the DLC, but I liked the moving moment of this episode. It really makes you think. You finally connect with the one you love to have it snatched from you. I loved Ellie's fear and anger and Riley's sadness and calm. And the writing makes you imagine what happened in the end.

[@SinSationNation]

Just watched your video and I really love your psychoanalysis of this episode Grace. Great insight into the characters and as always great review 👍🏻

[@lizzieluyben559]

great review !! glad we share the same opinions on how AMAZING this episode was

[@9Riorichi9]

I don't know how in-depth Ed Boon is with the new Mortal Kombat movie but I do recall him saying that he has been reading scripts and they have been keeping him updated so he is somewhat involved in the next movie.

[@DoubleO7-11]

What a beautiful episode! Can’t wait for Troy Baker next week! 🤯

[@ryans413]

What episode is Ashley Jonson in

[@psgamer-0199]

More voice actors from the game will participate on the show?? Awesome!!

[@savagestarlight7311]

I played this DLC on Valentines day 2014. When I got to the photo booth I suddenly realized we were on a date! I also spent a while running up and down the escalator in the game! I LOOOoove that Ellie did the same in the show!

[@mrblackbond]

Great episode but my ONLY "complaint" is that I dont know what ever happened to Riley after the fact -- maybe that's coming later in one of the other future episodes but it was a pretty heartbreaking episode. I still think Episode 3 was the most effective at pulling my emotion strings but this show has some great writing.

[@LiftHeavyWalkMiles]

Did anyone else catch the song on the carousel was. Pictures of you. By THE CURE and she is the cure!!! Are ya kidding me!!!

[@jrm371]

I really enjoyed this episode but I felt the pacing was too slow, unlike episode 3, where I felt it balanced the pace with the character development. Loved the Ellie/Joel stuff as short as it was!

[@tomsskiee]

The counterspace is actually from the game but they combined two scenes. The counterspace is from the music store and they do dance on it

[@JezzaBondiBeach]

The acting and writing in this show is PHENOMENAL !!! Plus highlighting Mortal Kombat makes it even more special ❤

[@hello.kitty.2000]

As a doll collector... I scream with the American Girl Store. ❤️💕💯

[@majorblazer8808]

Love the shout out at the end, can’t wait

[@TimesFM4532]

Mean Fedra would train them to work in teams with overlapping fields of fire and clear ways to withdraw

[@SeekingMediaProductions]

The Last of Us is owned by Sony and produced by Sony Pictures Television who licensed the game to WB for it to be distributed by HBO for the adaptation.

[@3boodae749]

So that trope where black characters don't survive horror movies? This entire season from the pilot so far. Edit. Not sure if that's intentional, but the optics...

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

In all honesty, I feel that wasn't intentional by Neil. Unfortunately African American characters are done dirty in the game. Henry and Sam, Riley and especially Marlene. Again, I don't think it was intentional but they are done very dirty.

[@stephaniebfi4297]

Best part was the quarters hitting the floor. I felt 14 years old again. I just needed a Ms. PacMan machine.

[@harrismatthew5553]

Yes this episode was about the love between Ellie and Riley but also between Ellie and Joel. This episode imo showed that Ellie truly loves Joel and Joel the same towards Ellie ❤️

[@conor5026]

The carousel reminded me of the episode of the twilight zone “walking distance”. It’s a beautiful episode!

[@uhuhuh1966]

Dawn of the Wolf Part 2 was a Twilight joke, like Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2. They were books first like Twilight then adapted into movies, but it was a werewolf & a human instead of a vampire. It was the last movie Joel saw in a theater, being dragged there by Sarah lol granted, Twilight didn’t exist yet in the new timeline of the outbreak happening in 2003, but I still appreciated the nod.

[@Aussie27Legend]

why have I never clocked that as a twilight joke, lol whoops

[@emiliosanchelihonmayorga8965]

My 13 years old son (who has watch me play both games and won't accept not seeing every episode once it comes out), fell asleep waiting for your review, Grace (I guess HBO is dropping the episodes a little bit earlier in Latin America?). Your reviews have became a part on our sunday nights.

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

Please tell your son I'm sorry my video wasn't ready right after the episode! I promise that for the final two episodes my breakdowns will be ready at 10pm EST when the episodes finish. :)

[@James--Parker]

That time, Ellie convinced her friend not to be a terrorist with the power of gay.

[@bucket399]

AFAIK Grace isn't a gamer but I'd pay good money to see her stream a playthrough of the first game when this season is all over. I wanna see that generator scene in the hotel!

[@Baalek1]

I started playing the first game a few weeks ago and I'm literally stuck on that part right now!

[@bucket399]

@@Baalek1 I replayed the chapters along with the show on grounded mode and that part had me shitting my pants 👖

[@nighttraintv5208]

I think its interesting that last night after watching the episode I told my GF that episodes 2 and 7 were possibly my least favorite and to find out they were the ones written by Druckmann. So much of this episode was good, but when it ended my GF and I both were shocked that it was over already. I personally really missed seeing/experiencing the end of their story. I would have really liked to see ellie realizing something is different when she doesn't turn/the fire flies discovering her or something. This episode just felt unfinished to us.

[@MuscleBound_withDre]

This scene is probably top 3 carousel scene in media/cinema. Top 1: Frank Castle in The Punisher Netflix series…. IYKYK 🔥

[@raymondsims7042]

Are you serious??

[@RandomJtv]

I think the Sonic movie may have contributed to the more hands on approach to video game adaptations. Because if folk from SEGA and the Sonic team were involved with that film from the beginning, it wouldn’t have needed to be bullied back into production. That seemed to be a warning shot to those who have ownership of video game IP’s which were in the process of becoming a show / film. And from what I’ve read, Nintendo is also pretty involved in the Super Mario Bros. movie too. And going off how good the trailers have been, it’s paying off. So, I definitely think that creative forces behind the video games are going to be more involved in adaptations generally. As for The Last of Us Part II, season 1 has been laying all of the ground work for it, in a way the game didn’t. Because I genuinely don’t think Part I was made with the intention of there being a Part II. (I don't think there shoulda been a Part II. But, HENNYWAY!). For instance, the commune that Joel and Ellie are taken to in episode 6, which Tommy and his wife run, we don’t see that until Part II in the games. In Part I, it’s basically just a Fedra looking base.

[@hamburgerhelpersalisburyst1507]

MK2, oh the memories from FUN FUN FUN in Fayetteville, NC.

[@afanofpeanuts7381]

This episode was sooooo great, man! Writing, acting production design! Damn! 9.8/10

[@davidframe7430]

The best product placement is the Pottery Barn episode of Friends

[@Tovii2022]

You’re right. Warner Bros. Working with the game creator is a feat that deserves applause.

[@mpg3946]

Phenomenal epusode. The actors were impossibly good. They made it special.

[@itsandresduhhh]

In the dlc there was a knock of Mortal Kombat game that they liked. but they actually got to use MK in the show. That is cool.

[@atp8108]

Oh my god I’m not ready for episode 8 😳

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

Awe Grace, Me and the rest of the BTT community, adore and have so much appreciation for you. I wish I could become a member but currently financially it is untenable for me. I hope that sometime I will be one of the lucky ones to be gifted a membership but more importantly that I will be able to be a member on my own time dime. I have been a subscriber from the beginning. No less than 12 years I believe, maybe longer? I have been with you from the beginning of your channel and I appreciate you so much! I now even have my partner addicted to your channel! That's saying something! Keep up the fantastic work and thank you so much for all you do and the amazing BTT community you created!!!! 💖💖💖

[@thebuckrogers22]

grace u talk about diversity all the time, take a huge guess as to why riley was giving a crap job. she's black, she might be a light skinned black girl but she is still black. same with how they used to treat black solders in all those old wars back in the day. sure the asian dude has that good job but non black races, put black folks down. its just how it is.

[@VictorCiolacu]

Or maybe the constant fighting, the other students put in infirmary , were also important factors? I'm just sayin....

[@srta.carlota696]

i loved this episode so much♥♥ Bella is an insanely good actress, and should get nominated for the Emmy's!!

[@tcb1012]

Episode 7 was worse than episode 3 - Thank God for fast-forwarding ;-)

[@tuckeringersoll5724]

the only product placement I can think of that can top Mortal Kombat in this episode would definitely have to be Eggos in Stranger Things

[@Stanlos]

OF COURSE Riley is a Mileena fan!!!

[@EzeICE]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CH-vr2dl]

can you react to the trailers for last of us part 2 grace? knowing you already finished the series?? its like seeing the trailer for season 2 without it being there yet.

[@Aussie27Legend]

As per creators being involved in adaptations, Cory Barlog is involved in amazon's god of war though we don't know how much, considering he directed the game that series will be based on hopefully as closely as druckmann ideally [as that is probably the next "easiest" adaptation because it is coming from material you can recreate 1:1 from the game and still hold up].

[@darthlopez9871]

Let’s not forget the Pearl Jam song 🎵 playing in her Walkman 🔥

[@monadoboy9639]

I loved this episode you do see how it ends for Riley in the DLC Ellie does end up killing Riley but she obviously never succumbs herself because she's immune

[@Dularr]

I found it undercut Ellie's dialog in episode 6. Ellie had a home in FEDRA on the officer track.

[@DavidM_10]

I've been disappointed in the casting of Ellie and Joel all along. But I have to concede this week that Bella Ramsey is a good actress. She might not look like Ellie, but she captured the essence of Ellie pretty damn well. She and Storm Reid both did a great job. I don't think this episode was as good as Episode 5, because it lacked the epic action, but I liked it. It did enough.

[@literofcola]

First carousel that came to my mind was Punisher.

[@voiceinject]

Storm Reid was incredible. Wow, just wow.

[@opinionatedinsect]

I like that they didn’t understand what screenshots are.