


However, I don't feel like the episode worked as well as the game and I'm not convinced that the episode was necessary for the TV series as a whole, particularly given that there are only two episodes left. Instead, I think a better approach would have been to tell the story through a series of small flashbacks interwoven within the main plot, rather than devoting a full episode to it. It was a heartwarming coming-of-age love story and and I understand it's importance for viewers to learn more about Ellie's backstory and how she got bitten.

I loved watching Ellie's amazement at something as simple as an elevator and confusing a photo booth with a time machine. I thought Storm Reid played Riley phenomenally and her on-screen chemistry with Ramsey was equally great. Let me explain myself.ĭon't get me wrong - I did find it an enjoyable watch. And no, not for the reasoning of those sad, raging homophobic incels. That being said, this episode wasn't my favourite for a number of reasons. HBO's adaptation has skillfully blended pre-existing and new material, resulting in a great series overall. But boy was I wrong, as I've loved pretty much every episode so far. I thought they wouldn't be able to do justice to the masterpiece that is the game. Of course, there will be some slight spoilers (nothing too major), so players who haven't yet been fortunate enough to get their hands on the game should proceed with caution.Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in episode six of The Last of Us Photograph by Liane Hentscher/HBOĪs a diehard fan of the original story, I was apprehensive going into this series. While many players might overlook The Last of Us: Left Behind, there are a few details from the DLC that will make all the difference for players when they actually jump into 19-year-old Ellie's shoes in the long-awaited sequel. While players can jump right into The Last of Us Part II after completing The Last of Us, the DLC, The Last of Us: Left Behind, provides further backstory into Ellie's past, while also shedding more light on what Ellie did after Joel found himself impaled during their trip to a Colorado university. RELATED: The Last Of Us Part 2: 10 Ellie Cosplay That Look Just Like The Games It puts players in the shoes of Ellie, the only known individual immune to the cordyceps brain infection that devastated the rest of the country. After seven years of waiting, fans of The Last of Us were ecstatic to get their hands on the game's sequel, The Last of Us Part II, which served as the direct continuation to the events in the first game.
