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JacobSudduthJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good episode. Did not enjoy as much as the first episode, but it was still good. Really liked the introduction in Jakarta. The sequence with the Clickers was also really good. Overall, good episode.… Expand

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RooseweldJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great second episode, clickers and runners are awesome. The way Tess died is not the same as in the game, but I think this fits better, while also making sure it’s not just a copy paste from the game.… Expand

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10

Roose1234Jan 22, 2023

Second episode with a directing debut from neil, who did a fantastic job with this episode, great seeing some infected action, also changing some things around to get something fresh for people who have already played the games.

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dedxsecJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank you Hbo thank you Naughty dog Thank you PlayStation Thank you sony Thank you Everyone
Love this show… Expand

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Zana1610Jan 23, 2023

Next very good episode. The clickers a scary an Looks unbelievble good. I loved it.

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PickleJan 24, 2023

Keep Neil off the director's chair...

Okay, in all seriousness; the episode is fine, but while the last episode was a re-enactment of the events from the game to a tee, and only changed aspects from it when it made sense or expanded theKeep Neil off the director's chair...

Okay, in all seriousness; the episode is fine, but while the last episode was a re-enactment of the events from the game to a tee, and only changed aspects from it when it made sense or expanded the story of the game in a way; this episode instead chooses to change a lot of elements from the game.

Perhaps if you're a tv viewer and don't have that much of a precedent with the game, you might not mind a lot of the inconsistencies between it, but I personally kept enjoying the aspects that were similar to the game here, ended up resenting most of the changes, and also enjoyed some of the very few ways the story got expanded.

For starters, I disliked the fact that the episode doesn't take place at night, in the game this segment of the story has a symbolism -in a way-, because of how the moment to moment events progress; it starts at night, then ends at sunrise when they reach the capitol bulding; there is a sense there of not only progression in the character's journey, but also an idea (whether intended or not) of the night that turns into day, there's is an end, but also a beginning perse.

Then there's the fact that they introduce an element over how the infection works opposite to how it did in the game, whilst there the infection spread through spores in specific contained areas and also through bites, here they chose to relegate it to bites and also get rid of the spores, not only that but they also introduced an strange characteristic of the cordyceps where it can communicate... Which as far fetched as the entire premise of the show is, I felt as if they were doing a good job in making the plot points of the fungi resonate with the audience, given how they precedeed the last episode (as well as this one) with a slow, intelligent explanation, and demonstration of a realistic, disasterous representation of what might happen if the cordyceps could infect humans in real life; these segments were great because they served as additions to the plot of the game, they didn't change the elements present in the experience, in doing so, because of the way they were presented, they also made sure to turn the idea of the fungi into a possible threat, something that added substance to the plot of the show and of the game.

But then the show also attempts -in a fairly blunt way-, to make Joel and Ellie bond together here, something that happened more gradually and more naturally in the game and in the last episode, here they attempt these "tension breaks" as moments that contribute to their relationship and are supposed to develop it even further, however, I found these moments to be -for the most part-, quite forced and unnatural, it didn't seem as if the actor's themselves, a lot of the times, felt as if those were how two people who just met, in a situation such as the one from the show, would act or interact with one another.

What's funny is that this is the one episode directed by Neil Druckmann -one of the creator's from the game-, in fact, one of the game director's for the game, so to have him be the one that contributed to the number of changes present in this episode ends up being quite ironic and a bit sad, because in a way it showcases what he had done differently, had he created the game today...

In the end, what I truly disliked, was the fact that I loved the points and plot elements that were similar to the game -if not identical-, the scenes inside the apartment buildings, the tension of those encounters, the final goodbye, and the extensions to the plot, such as the intro, were the highlights for me here; those long walks at the very beginning as well as the forced interactions and the drastic changes to how the cordyceps behaves are changes that I didn't like in the least though.… Expand

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MartinAlpertJan 24, 2023

Super odcinek. Świetna scenografia świata jak i z miniliziwanie CGI tam gdzie jest to uzasadnione. Ellie zaczyna być Ellie. Nie mogę się doczekać kolejnego odcinka.

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PtipanaJan 23, 2023

What an episode! My heart was beating so fast while I was watching. I didn't expect that this series was going to be that good.

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chevkochJan 26, 2023

More so than with the games, I wonder how it smells, the world as it is depicted. Watching this second episode, I felt so there with the characters. It's intensely vibrant, I almost could not look away. In an interview, if I am rememberingMore so than with the games, I wonder how it smells, the world as it is depicted. Watching this second episode, I felt so there with the characters. It's intensely vibrant, I almost could not look away. In an interview, if I am remembering this right, Neal Druckmann has said that they intensively researched what changes to urban environments an apocalyptic event would bring. I recall the book The World Without Us by Alan Weisman was mentioned. The already very plausible environment I know from playing through The Last of Us titles feels closer in this live action format, a tremendous wonder to behold despite the harshness of its origin and story-current reality.

Pacing was a bit slower in this episode compared to the first one, which I had hoped for. Benefitted the atmosphere. For me, I would wish they'd provide even more room in this context. Acting, particularly by Anna Torv and Bella Ramsey (playing Tess and Ellie, respectively) is quite good, while Pedro Pascal's performance seems a bit wooden sometimes. Looking forward to see what he can do as the show progresses. It just makes me appreciate the incredible character work Naughty Dog was able to create, with the in-game Joel. Druckmann directing the episode was a good choice. Yeah, I love this show so far. Waiting impatiently for Sunday.… Expand

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PascuSingJan 22, 2023

Even better than the first episode. The opening scene was very intriguing, at the very beginning of the outbreak. Joel and Ellie starting their journey, I was afraid the pace would be too fast, but this episode managed to completely recreateEven better than the first episode. The opening scene was very intriguing, at the very beginning of the outbreak. Joel and Ellie starting their journey, I was afraid the pace would be too fast, but this episode managed to completely recreate the main game atmosphere without rushing.
The direction wisely integrated details on the cordyceps. It gave the impression this series provides something even deeper than the main source.… Expand

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L_jonesJan 25, 2023

So part of me was hoping it was going to start exactly where we had previously left off, as before stellar performances, some amazing set pieces but with more back story and new lore unfolding, it now seems ridiculous that at one point theySo part of me was hoping it was going to start exactly where we had previously left off, as before stellar performances, some amazing set pieces but with more back story and new lore unfolding, it now seems ridiculous that at one point they even considered this be made in to a movie...some of the best subtle moments have hit the cutting room floor giving some of the biggest plot points little room to breath..but I'll be honest that hour felt like 15 minutes and bar one possibly unnecessary moment kept me enthralled throughout..… Expand

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BrkbotelhoJan 23, 2023

Segundo episódio excelente, agente tem que entender que não tem como ser cem por cento igual ao game, mas está muito fiel, e a qualidade da HBO excepcional

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ZeraoJan 22, 2023

The second episode was even better than the first the actors' emotions are brilliant without words

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Jpika1Jan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a masterpiece! incredible episode, excellent performances, Pedro Pascal is incredible, as well as Bella Ramsey.
Spoiler Alert: Tess death was sadder than the game, infected are pretty scary and what a perfect intro.… Expand

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phoenix_prjctJan 25, 2023

Final Thoughts:

Infected is a fantastic follow-up to the tone-setting excellence that kicked off The Last of Us TV adaptation. It's tense, truly terrifying, and displays some stunning apocalyptic visuals. For my full review and more postsFinal Thoughts:

Infected is a fantastic follow-up to the tone-setting excellence that kicked off The Last of Us TV adaptation. It's tense, truly terrifying, and displays some stunning apocalyptic visuals. For my full review and more posts like this, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/infected-the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-2-basic-review/… Expand

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SamaelsBookJan 24, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cut off 2 cool locations from the game, but not bad. Not bad, thx for not populising "Netflix vision" about "race discrimination".… Expand

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thebethbentleyJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, the episode was decent up until the last 15 minutes or so until THAT DEATH scene. I felt like it wasn't as well done as it was in the game. Emotional? Sure. But the grossness of the kiss was really unnecessary. People can try to argue it, but at the end of the day it felt like a cheap inconvenience and it watered down how badass THAT CHARACTER was built up to be until that moment. I also felt like, although the scenes with the clickers were super intense and well done, the pacing felt rushed for a season. I felt as if this should have been maybe two episodes instead of one, but that's my personal opinion and I'm hoping the rest of the series doesn't feel as rushed knowing how much more has been added to the story. So all the above knocked this episode down a few points for me, it wasn't as good compared to the premier but wasn't necessarily a bad episode. Just be prepared to say "WTF" a lot.… Expand

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Alfred9846Jan 25, 2023

Cold open was again excellent at creating dread and gave some good world building. Hand's off to the actress who played the scientist.
And this scene is nicely juxtaposed with elllie's immunity.
A lot of small character moments between threeCold open was again excellent at creating dread and gave some good world building. Hand's off to the actress who played the scientist.
And this scene is nicely juxtaposed with elllie's immunity.

A lot of small character moments between three characters which slowly build their relationship ( especially between Ellie and Tess).

Production design in this episode is off the chart. They made an entire flooded sound stage for a 2 minute scene. The cgi is nicely blended with the practical sets which make it really hard to tell it apart.

Introduction of clickers were absolutely insane and it was definitely the standout moment in this episode.
It really made me feel like I was playing the game for the first time. The show really did justice to their ferocity. I was on edge of my seat, holding breath.

For me personally, tess's death was much more impactful than the game and it is mainly due to Anna torv's performance and the musical score.

There is one scene towards the end were some people may get confused, so highly recommend listening to official tlou hbo podcast. The creators will explain their intentions with that scene and i personally really liked that addition.

This was such a great follow-up to the 1st episode and i would say it maybe a better paced than the premiere.… Expand

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Ronnison14Jan 23, 2023

Episódio incrível parecia que eu estava jogando o jogo the last of us tá de parabéns a Sony e a HBO

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ZoltishJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second episode is Intense and Brutal, with a fantastic performance from Anna torv, who crushed it as tess. Some changes from the game in how she dies, but ends up being more impactful this way.… Expand

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ODrakyzJan 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito, prende qualquer um do início ao fim sem falar daquele "beijo" do infectado.… Expand

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TheRedHuntressFeb 5, 2023

Great adoption, period. Homophobes sucked when they review bombed the Last of Us Part 2, They suck today.

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LetoAtreides82Feb 5, 2023

I think I might actually enjoy this episode even more than the first one. In the game I loved the interactions between Joel, Tess, and Ellie and this was pretty much what we got in this episode. Lots of fun and great ending. More like this please.