Topic: HBO Series:- The Last of Us [spoiler tags approach applies!]

[GreatEx]

I don't remember there being any music in the game... at least not in the first... in the second you get forced to play a Guitar Hero side quest... oops spoiler alert

[classycarra]

I've been listening to loads of Linda Ronstadt since that episode. 

nice any recommendations?

[AndyMuller]

I don't remember there being any music in the game... at least not in the first... in the second you get forced to play a Guitar Hero side quest... oops spoiler alert

BAN THIS FOOL (Brian Blessed voice).

[Andy @ Allerton!]

How is anyone watching this?

[El Lobo]

How is anyone watching this?

How as in...on a TV? In which case....uh?

How as in....you dont think its any good? In which case...uh?

[Andy @ Allerton!]

How as in...on a TV? In which case....uh?

How as in....you dont think its any good? In which case...uh?

I have Virgin media. I have Disney+. I have Netflix and I have access to several other UK streams.

It doesn't appear to be available to me on any of these sources. If people live in the UK and are watching it, how are they watching it? Either they are channeling the force or are subscribed to something?

[Jean Girard]

I have Virgin media. I have Disney+. I have Netflix and I have access to several other UK streams.

It doesn't appear to be available to me on any of these sources. If people live in the UK and are watching it, how are they watching it? Either they are channeling the force or are subscribed to something?

It's on Sky Atlantic. I'm using a Now TV entertainment subscription. It's handy, I let a couple of series build up - then pay for a month, binge them, then unsubscribe. Worked for me for White Lotus, the terrible Game Of Thrones thing and a few other bits.   

[John_P]

I've been listening to loads of Linda Ronstadt since that episode. 

Her song about Mr Plow being a boozer is great

[Lusty]

I have Virgin media. I have Disney+. I have Netflix and I have access to several other UK streams.

It doesn't appear to be available to me on any of these sources. If people live in the UK and are watching it, how are they watching it? Either they are channeling the force or are subscribed to something?

It's on Sky Atlantic, which is not available on Virgin.  It has not been a problem since Game of Thrones finished.

[Lee1-6Liv]

I download it.

[Elmo!]

nice any recommendations?

Not so much songs in particular, just chucked on Long Long Time on Youtube then put on the Linda Ronstadt mix. Loads of good live performances.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

It's on Sky Atlantic. I'm using a Now TV entertainment subscription. It's handy, I let a couple of series build up - then pay for a month, binge them, then unsubscribe. Worked for me for White Lotus, the terrible Game Of Thrones thing and a few other bits.   

Nice one ta mate, I'll look into that

Was really looking forward to this. We don't get Sky Atlantic on Virgin

[BarryCrocker]

I love the whole concept that if I sew you up it fixes all the internal stuff.

[The G in Gerrard]

Great music latest episode. Fantastic episode. Love this show. Bella is a STAR

Atmosphere in this episode was too much to take

[Tombellylfc]

It's been outstanding all the way through this. Hope they stick the landing with the final 2 episodes.

[Snail]

My goodness that was good.

[GreatEx]

Glad they found a way to bring Left Behind into the fold (minus the action elements of the DLC, which felt very tacked on and inauthentic). Lots of emotional resonance with our present lives to be found in that story.

[Fabulous_aurelio]

A fantastic episode.

The music melody in the background whilst they were on the merry-go-round....was it the Cure? Im so annoyed at myself that I can't figure it out.

[Zlen]

Two pretty slow episodes. Can they wrap up the story in remaining two? I did not play the game.

[classycarra]

A fantastic episode.

The music melody in the background whilst they were on the merry-go-round....was it the Cure? Im so annoyed at myself that I can't figure it out.

Yeah it was. Pretty sure it was Just like heaven

Really enjoyed that episode - so long since I played the original game, didn't really clock that I hadn't played this part.

Feels like there's still a lot to go, and only two episodes left. But I guess the last one will be close to 90 mins (and I'm not reliable, memory wise either, maybe it's close to concluding)

[S]

Thought that was the weakest one so far.

Two pretty slow episodes. Can they wrap up the story in remaining two? I did not play the game.

It all depends where they’re planning on ending it. If this season covers the entire first game then it seems like a lot to pack in to two episodes. They might end it at some point before that though.

[GreatEx]

They'd have to cut some major parts of the winter storyline to finish the game story in 2 episodes. I dunno, I reckon there may be 2 seasons for game 1 after all...

[buttersstotch]

Thought that was the weakest one so far.
It all depends where they’re planning on ending it. If this season covers the entire first game then it seems like a lot to pack in to two episodes. They might end it at some point before that though.

The reviews said the last two eps cover a lot of story quickly. Which kind of makes sense, as the character build up of Joel/Ellie and why they both need each other is hard to pull off in 8-9 hours of television. I can't see any other way the story ends in Season 1 other than to mirror the game ending.

[Dench57]

Loved that episode. Bella Ramsey is smashing it out of the park.

[Schmarn]

I loved the Cure on the carousel. Not realistic of course but nicely done. We should have known that 80s music means danger!

[meady1981]

Hm. All got a bit too Stranger Things for my liking!

[Bread]

It all depends where they’re planning on ending it. If this season covers the entire first game then it seems like a lot to pack in to two episodes. They might end it at some point before that though.

I've got a theory on where they might end it, and I know people on here aren't enthused about game spoilers in this thread but this will be the only time I allude to future events. To make it clear, these are GAME SPOILERS FOR BOTH PART 1 AND PART 2.

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I reckon they might end it with Joel and Ellie nearly drowning in the tunnel, and then Joel getting knocked out by the Fireflies. The events at the hospital is the connecting bridge between the events of Part 1 and Part 2, it makes just as much sense to start Season 2 with those story beats as it does to end Season 1 with them. Plus is gives us a little bit more Pedro Pascal next season, and that iconic moment where Joel lies to Ellie is the perfect way to end the Season 2 premiere. And then Episode 2 is where real shit goes down

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As an aside, Episode 7 was an incredible demonstration of Bella Ramsey's acting prowess. This one was all about her, and it was wonderful.

[El Lobo]

I've got a theory on where they might end it, and I know people on here aren't enthused about game spoilers in this thread but this will be the only time I allude to future events. To make it clear, these are GAME SPOILERS FOR BOTH PART 1 AND PART 2.

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I reckon they might end it with Joel and Ellie nearly drowning in the tunnel, and then Joel getting knocked out by the Fireflies. The events at the hospital is the connecting bridge between the events of Part 1 and Part 2, it makes just as much sense to start Season 2 with those story beats as it does to end Season 1 with them. Plus is gives us a little bit more Pedro Pascal next season, and that iconic moment where Joel lies to Ellie is the perfect way to end the Season 2 premiere. And then Episode 2 is where real shit goes down

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As an aside, Episode 7 was an incredible demonstration of Bella Ramsey's acting prowess. This one was all about her, and it was wonderful.

GAME SPOILER GAME DONT CLICK ON IT COS ITS ABOUT THE GAME, BOTH GAMES

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Yeah its hard to see how they can fit everything left into two episodes. The next bit definitely warrants a whole episode (her hunting, meeting David, their whole thing, Joel recovering, the burning restaurant), frankly maybe even two. Then Salt Lake City is a massive bit of the game, there's loads before they even get to the hospital. I mean they could maybe do it in two if they're both feature length

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[AndyMuller]

ARGHHHHH SO MANY GAME SPOILERS HOW WILL WE COPE ARGHHHHHHHH.

[The G in Gerrard]

Nerds playing the games.

[The G in Gerrard]

Agree with the Bella Ramsey shouts. She's been outstanding.

Both leads have been flawless.

[Hedley Lamarr]

I didn't know much about Bella Ramsey, I'd seen her a few times in Game Of Thrones but that wasn't really my bag.  I was a bit on the fence regarding her portrayal as Ellie at first, it took me around 20 minutes of episode two to realise my doubts were misplaced, she's more than holding her own against Pedro Pascal who is outstanding himself.

I understand why some might be apprehensive regarding potential pacing issues, but they've absolutely nailed everything so far, I'll be amazed if they manage to fudge the last two episodes.

[cloggypop]

A fantastic episode.

The music melody in the background whilst they were on the merry-go-round....was it the Cure? Im so annoyed at myself that I can't figure it out.

It was. Just Like Heaven.

[El Lobo]

[GreatEx]

Good? I didn't have time to watch last night.

[AndyMuller]

Stupendously good.

[Elmo!]

Another great episode.

[classycarra]

Good? I didn't have time to watch last night.

Yeah it was mostly very good

ep 8 spoiler

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another in their catalogue of successfully introducing and sort of fleshing out a character for a one episode shelf life. He played it great, was spot on and they did incredibly well by being economical and not overdoing culty/preachy stuff.

Think they maybe hammed up the infected wound (then similarly overdid recovering), but it wasn't bad.

One question I'd ask of those who haven't played the games - how did the violence from Joel (inc torture and beating the last guy to death) go down with you?

I was wondering if the group from the village not having been after them in this episode may have made it seem more stark especially after a week (couldn't tell you what any of the four people in episode 7 looked like, or who the three surivors were among the men in the village)

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[Red Viper]

I'm loving the show don't get me wrong, but to play devil's advocate, does it have to be virtually a shot for shot remake of the game? Seems a bit pointless if so

[The G in Gerrard]

Oh my God. Ellie/Bella smashed it out of the park again. The last ten minutes was awesome.