The Last of Us (HBO Max)

[Kaodi]

It's kind of funny that both Ellie and Dina are named Bella.

 

[Clint_L]

It's a very head and heart thing. What I've found of interest is seeing how audiences are responding just online, in their wrestling over the challenges in it.

People who characterize themselves as being pretty individualist, yet have the experience as parents/nurturing and support figures, vibe strongly with "I'd do it all over again" line, of what Joel did.

If it's my kid, it's not even a choice. I'd kill them all.

Edit: Also, that last episode.

 

[payn]

Whoa… didn’t expect day one until next season.

 

[TiQuinn]

Whoa… didn’t expect day one until next season.

They’re really using lots of shots from the game. That whole approach to the aquarium brought back memories.

 

[Retros_x]

Whoa… didn’t expect day one until next season.

I think that was the best approach so non-game viewers know what to expect and will not be completely surprised by Abby centric episodes for half of the season.

 

[cl3ver]

I find myself a little confused by last night's episode...

 

[cl3ver]

I also know nothing about the game. I watched it for the cast, who were great. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

I'm pretty much going in blind myself.

 

[payn]

I find myself a little confused by last night's episode...

Which part?

 

[cl3ver]

Which part?

Seattle Day One? I never played the game, so I am guessing there is some context I am likely missing. The "dream" sequence didn't seem to make sense. I am guessing the end of the episode is present tense and then in the next season we will get some kind of version of Abby's story leading to her finding the Theatre?

 

[payn]

Seattle Day One? I never played the game, so I am guessing there is some context I am likely missing. The "dream" sequence didn't seem to make sense. I am guessing the end of the episode is present tense and then in the next season we will get some kind of version of Abby's story leading to her finding the Theatre?

Yes, it should have said "Seattle Day One X days ago" so that it was clear that folks are about to enter a backward time warp to show what was going on with Abby and crew while Ellie and Dina made their trek.