The Last of Us (HBO Max)

[HaroldTheHobbit]

Unless they completely crash and burn in the final episode of this season, this will have been a triumphant run of television.

Yes. A couple of episodes have moved me in a way usually only possible by literature or real life. Fantastic stuff.

 

[Flamestrike]

Thank God they kept the Joel torture and murder (x2) scene in.

It's about time we were reminded he's Not A Nice Guy.

 

[Bolares]

I'm happy they didn't try to make Joel save Ellie from David. It's really important for her to save herself in that moment.

 

[Gradine]

Considering how controversial the ending of the game proved to be, I'm very excited (but also extremely nervous) about the discourse that will come from the season finale.

 

[Bolares]

Considering how controversial the ending of the game proved to be

I never trully understood why the ending was controversial, but I don't know if we can discuss it here until next week

 

[Flamestrike]

I never trully understood why the ending was controversial, but I don't know if we can discuss it here until next week

I wouldn't say it was controversial. Thought provoking for sure.

Lets reconvene in a weeks' time when we can discuss it properly.

 

[RangerWickett]

I never trully understood why the ending was controversial, but I don't know if we can discuss it here until next week

The game puts you in the role of a person who does a thing that many players would deem immoral. It's weird to kind of force you to do something you don't want to do, in a way that games don't normally do it.

 

[Aeson]

I think Bella should be nominated for an award or two for this performance.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I think Bella should be nominated for an award or two for this performance.

There should be nominations all around for this show.

 

[Bolares]

Well, no one needs to worry about Joel not looking like a ruthless murderer