Kin

HBO | Air Date: February 19, 2023
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AnjosecarFeb 20, 2023
This episode qualifies as a family drama, nothing to do with the chapter of the video game where in addition to the drama there was 300% more action, chilling scenes, decisions and unexpected events. Nothing to do with this HBO series.
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This episode qualifies as a family drama, nothing to do with the chapter of the video game where in addition to the drama there was 300% more action, chilling scenes, decisions and unexpected events. Nothing to do with this HBO series.
In the end, I think this series gets good marks from all the faithful players of the video game, but not because of what we are seeing week after week.
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Carlos5747Feb 21, 2023
Un gran episodio donde vemos el lado más humano de Joel, para mí el tercer mejor episodio de la serie por el momento.
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SilentLevFeb 27, 2023
Ещё один отличный эпизод, без всякого (почти) экшена, полностью сфокусированный на диалогах, и экшене в них. Однако именно здесь в единственный раз за весь сериал мне показалась неубедительной Белла Рамзи. В культовой сцене диалога с ДжоэломЕщё один отличный эпизод, без всякого (почти) экшена, полностью сфокусированный на диалогах, и экшене в них. Однако именно здесь в единственный раз за весь сериал мне показалась неубедительной Белла Рамзи. В культовой сцене диалога с Джоэлом её натянутость, отталкивание Джоэла руками и скоропостижная речь была похожей на переигрывание или что-то, что сложно сформулировать. Пересматривал сцену несколько раз и всё так же кривил мину. Не знаю, наверно это только у меня так. А вот откровения со стороны Джоэла Томми были чрезвычайно пронзительными. Его демонстрация слабости и сомнений здесь выполнены блестяще, что играет на руку общей приземленности сериала. Expand
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GregVeeFeb 21, 2023
I wanted to rate this higher, but "bunny hunting" and "hanging high-five" were two pieces of fan services I was desperately hoping they'd include. I felt pacing was a bit odd this episode, and would have been happy to spend more time withI wanted to rate this higher, but "bunny hunting" and "hanging high-five" were two pieces of fan services I was desperately hoping they'd include. I felt pacing was a bit odd this episode, and would have been happy to spend more time with Marlon and Florence, but the show is an outstanding adaptation. (Still time for bunny hunting I s'pose) Expand
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BubbakillmasterFeb 20, 2023
This falls SO short of it's source material. Hard to watch. Had pass if you love the game. This is such a poor depiction of Joel, it's no fault to the actor it's definitely the direction they wanted to take for the series. Joel and Ellie'sThis falls SO short of it's source material. Hard to watch. Had pass if you love the game. This is such a poor depiction of Joel, it's no fault to the actor it's definitely the direction they wanted to take for the series. Joel and Ellie's "bond" never progressively grew like the game did. Can't wait for season 2, it'll turn flaming trash into a dumpster fire. Expand
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mchapaFeb 19, 2023
They couldn't make it more boring and dull even if they tried. They completely changed Joel, making him more 'soft', and just forgot about the game storyline. I'm not saying the should follow the game to the exact same details, but they can'tThey couldn't make it more boring and dull even if they tried. They completely changed Joel, making him more 'soft', and just forgot about the game storyline. I'm not saying the should follow the game to the exact same details, but they can't just take out a major piece of the story just like that, and make it into a 5 minute scene. Expand
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xCoNDexFeb 20, 2023
So yeah, sorry but this is not the last of us, at least not a good adaptation from the game, change the show name pls HBO.
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Degener8guyFeb 20, 2023
... I just can't believe they made Joel so soft.. This is NOTHING like the source material, a few references thrown in.. But other than that.. This isn't the Last Of Us to me.. And "that" scene.. There wasn't enough behind it.. It was crap... I just can't believe they made Joel so soft.. This is NOTHING like the source material, a few references thrown in.. But other than that.. This isn't the Last Of Us to me.. And "that" scene.. There wasn't enough behind it.. It was crap and I knew it would be.. Weak.. Expand
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md_coelhoFeb 19, 2023
Needed more action

the version of the game was better

joe and ellie's relationship sometimes is flat
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DonharleyFeb 20, 2023
Episódio parado demais, chato. Não tem como não comparar esse momento com a trama do jogo que tem tensãoe ação afinal éuma jornada de terror, Elie perdendo o timing de sua evolução como personagem, continua a mesma Elie do início. JoelEpisódio parado demais, chato. Não tem como não comparar esse momento com a trama do jogo que tem tensãoe ação afinal éuma jornada de terror, Elie perdendo o timing de sua evolução como personagem, continua a mesma Elie do início. Joel representado nessa primeira temporada parece ser mais velho e cansado que o Joel do segundo jogo. Tá forçado demais já isso. Expand
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WhitesnotacrimeFeb 20, 2023
I put only 1 for the effort to make similar scene , and beatiful land, but blackwash is useless, there is only ellie as white character. 2023 u can't be white if u not a pedo or gay. FU HBWOKE. Only episode 1 is good, rest is trash.
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BorduquiFeb 19, 2023
Episódio muito fraco. Estão destruindo a história do jogo. Sem ritmo, sem tensão, sem nada.
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UserbackFeb 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los capitulos cada vez mas aburridos...de nuevo cambiaron a una mujer blanca y rubia por una africana...una de las peores adaptaciones va parejo con resident evil...cambiaron la personalidad de joel completamente...de nuevo quitan toda parte de accion y

Ya no hay ni habra infectados !!! Mas de la mitad de la serie sin zombies en una serie de zombies !!!
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TersakFeb 20, 2023
Awesome episode. One of the best so far. Sadly it won't get a higher score due to some trolls in this website.
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RooseweldFeb 19, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great episode, from the writing, acting and directing, somehow this show keeps getting better with each episode. Expand
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L_jonesFeb 20, 2023
Time passes within a blink of an eye, but it's the dialogue that wins the most for me this week. Joel and Ellie..that subtle connection through conversation I thought they could only show via the game shines as the journey continues..thoughTime passes within a blink of an eye, but it's the dialogue that wins the most for me this week. Joel and Ellie..that subtle connection through conversation I thought they could only show via the game shines as the journey continues..though it would have been nice to have some questions answered in more detail and certain scenarios less rushed it’s these moments (to me) that are much more important to the heart of the story and with performances close to rival the game show why Bella and Pedro where chosen to lead the series. Expand
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VikramAditya4Feb 19, 2023
This episode was a calm breath of air amongst all the chaos going on in the show.
There were some cheesy moments but I think that's what describes the character arc of Ellie.
And talking of character arcs, Joel's character arc deviates to
This episode was a calm breath of air amongst all the chaos going on in the show.
There were some cheesy moments but I think that's what describes the character arc of Ellie.
And talking of character arcs, Joel's character arc deviates to some extent in this episode and I will say, I kinda liked it. It shows the vulnerable side of the strong and fearless Joel. It shows that he too is just a human being who has lost too much.
This episode solely focus on the relationships and the bondings between Joel and Ellie and that between Joel and Tommy.
Though Tommy's character could be given a bit more depth, but it's alright.
There were also some moments, which were not explained but given that they were not significant either, I'll allow it.
And last but not the least, the ending may be a shocking moment for first time watchers, but for those who have played the game, the ending is underwhelming and doesn't make much sense.
So, overall, this episode was a calm and dramatic one. Don't expect too much action from this one. But the ending shows us a glimpse of what's to come and believe me, it's gonna be chaotic. A lot more than you think.
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Jgo77Feb 21, 2023
The agenda of this show gets old, seriously your gonna promote communism now? Also what a waste of an appearance by Graham Greene, if your going to have a big name actor in the show have them in it for more than 1 minute...
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CloudXzFeb 21, 2023
Last Week was absolut amazing and a 10/10 for me. This Week was boring as Hell and what they did to Joel, Tommy and Maria speaks for itself. Absolut amazing what a Pu**y Joel is here. How you can f*** up like this after Episode 3 again? I wasLast Week was absolut amazing and a 10/10 for me. This Week was boring as Hell and what they did to Joel, Tommy and Maria speaks for itself. Absolut amazing what a Pu**y Joel is here. How you can f*** up like this after Episode 3 again? I was so hyped last Week and now that Trash. They sould NOT be in Jackson right now and live the good Life already. Expand
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najamussahar84Feb 25, 2023
If you are a real the last of us Fan. You cannot Love it or Like it. I do not give a **** about race swap but things should make sense at lease. Watching this show making me feel like SJW and Woke people are taking it as a reality. Where theIf you are a real the last of us Fan. You cannot Love it or Like it. I do not give a **** about race swap but things should make sense at lease. Watching this show making me feel like SJW and Woke people are taking it as a reality. Where the world has been devoured by zombies. And they are making their own world where kids below 18 could have sex. I mean she left her nipple of feeder that she could shove it up her Vegina to keep the spurm away. I was thrown by this scene because how could she get pregnant by scissoring :-). Dina was looking at her like she was the first girl to be in jackson. WTF. I watched this and never watched again. But that season "Reacher", I like watching it again and again. Because I and also intolerant to horse **** just like Roscoe. and The Last of Us is becoming horse **** I remember the scene from game where jeol kills 80 people and they are scared of him and ellie is happy to have him on his side for the same reason that he is bad ass. But they shoe is telling that Joel is getting his balls shrunk and Ellie has to stand the watch for his balls. This is Absolutely ridiculous. Expand
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Deceo86Feb 23, 2023
More and more Woke, animalfriendly and other stupids things for the glass new people who never play the game before, thats ok
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joaosemsungaFeb 21, 2023
It all makes sense now why this show exist, its not about telling more of tlou 1 story or even making money with an old product, its about making joel a weak old drunk guy who suffers from heart so the 19yo whore that is more muscular thanIt all makes sense now why this show exist, its not about telling more of tlou 1 story or even making money with an old product, its about making joel a weak old drunk guy who suffers from heart so the 19yo whore that is more muscular than cbum named abby killing him in the second season makes sense instead of the game, cause that was the main critic bout tlou part 2 Expand
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ShotymcwowoFeb 22, 2023
I understand character building is important but part of building up the characters is showing how they act and react to dangerous situations in this apocalypse. Without the action, savagery, violence, and the fight for you life mentality,I understand character building is important but part of building up the characters is showing how they act and react to dangerous situations in this apocalypse. Without the action, savagery, violence, and the fight for you life mentality, the show just feels bland and soft. They've missed so many opportunities to include these things and yet they continue to include unimportant sub plots that do nothing for building the attachment and suspense that the game does. This show seriously deserves a 5 out of 10 at this point which is a huge disappointment considering the source material, budget, and the cast they have. Without infected this isn't the last of us. Expand
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MikaPikaFeb 21, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To create an interesting episode, there needs to be a balance between action and relationships, as in a video game that probably became popular thanks to this approach. However, in the TV series, it seems that showrunners are simply using the authority of the game to draw attention to relationships and plotlines. I enjoyed all episodes except the third, but now I also did not like the sixth. I think the entire series' plot was deliberately and implausibly presented, including the overly soft portrayal of Joel, as well as the scene where he changes his decision. Expand
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stuooFeb 21, 2023
The series is still going strong and every episode brings me back into this amazing world.
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AlanFroesMar 2, 2023
Péssimo episódio pra uma série bem ruim também, 0 ação, nunca ura se comparar a estória do tlou 1, quando havia o Bruce Straley na equipe da Naught Dog
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chevkochFeb 23, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like Ellie moving away from the fireplace to find sleep inside the cave and likely freeze, this episode as a whole mostly appears to have gone astray. The main problem is, other than weak directing in places, the storyline is heavily hurried along now. If there would have been more room given to the development of the relationship of Joel and Ellie through post-apoc hardships overcome, some of the emotional scenes in this sixth episode might still have worked. But with the butchered, disjointed feel of fast-forwarded events, they do not leave the same mark as in the game, not by a turkey-shooting half mile.

And it's generally not the actors' fault, I think many cast members deliver a lot given what must be either a rushed production or heavy-handed editing process that leaves a lot of material on the cutting floor. Maybe here it's both.

While the shortcomings in this episode are worrying, let's celebrate Graham Greene and Elaine Miles as the lovingly grouchy couple. Their scene is among the highlights we've seen so far in the show, a real treat. Gabriel Luna gives a believable Tommy, it was good to see what he is doing with the character. With Joel, I am willing to follow the route they have for him as an aging man with physical and anxiety issues, even if it differs from the game, but I wasn't buying the intense plea fest sent his younger brother's way, to take Ellie to her destination instead. Bella Ramsey, as usual, is a joy to watch.
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Souansmwuzj991Mar 27, 2023
Amazing and attractive, which, in addition to a correct adaptation of the game, offers an attractive serial effect
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TarmodeusFeb 25, 2023
Han cogido la historia de The Last Of Us y la han violado de una manera imperdonable. Todo pierde su epicidad, no hay acción, Joel es un blandengue, no hay presa, no tuvimos a Bill, y para colmo apuñalan a Joel de la manera más ridícula y random.
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J4ckB4rj0wFeb 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cet épisode est bon, mais il est tiré en longueur... Mais c'est supportable et faut bien des épisodes du genre de temps à autres.

Il y a de l'émotion, de la découverte, on y voit aussi le lien entre Joel et Ellie de plus en plus fort, etc...

A nouveau on ne voit plus un seul infecté (même Joel en devient surpris de ne pas voir de Claqueur xD), on se retrouve à nouveau dans un épisode on a l'impression qu'il y a 0 danger... Et ca que ce soit par les humains ou les infectés... C'est dommage ils devraient en montrer même s'ils ne les affrontent pas, les voir de loin, les contourner, etc...

Bref un bon épisode de transition qui calme un peu le jeu après ce gros 5e épisodes qui était au top, quelques défauts mais on se doute que ca se calme pour repartir de plus belle (enfin je l'espère) Pour moi c'est donc un 6 (le 7e comme celui ci je les vois à 6,5 en note donc celui ci je met 6 et le suivant à 7), car il est moin bon que le 1er, 2nd et 5e épisode auquel j'ai mis entre 8 et 9, donc il ne peut pas avoir mieux !
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DrJavierFeb 28, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good episode. The cast and the direction brilliant. The town is absolutely well done. Expand
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NaughtyDog86Feb 25, 2023
Another great episode.

Don’t listen to the trolls who whine about every single thing. Maria being black doesn’t negatively impact the story. The communist joke isn’t pushing an agenda like these snowflakes make it out to be. Just enjoy the
Another great episode.

Don’t listen to the trolls who whine about every single thing.

Maria being black doesn’t negatively impact the story. The communist joke isn’t pushing an agenda like these snowflakes make it out to be.

Just enjoy the ride for what it is.
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SamlogosFeb 21, 2023
Love it! all the building and environment they are giving to each character is magnificent. This episode made me more empathize with Ellie and Joel. At the end I managed to see a parental image between the two.
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cwillFeb 24, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m done with this. If you’ve gotten this far TURN BACK!!!! waste no more of your time. The series is soooo boring it’s like watching paint dry. If you played the game do not expect this series to do it justice. Sad because it had so much promise but, the series is nothing more than a poor man’s Walking Dead. With none of the charm. Expand
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reaper911Feb 27, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel is so soft man, wtf i mean if you looking at the game he is a real sigma male. Strong, silent type who stop at nothing to defend his families. Fck this episode so boring and dull lack of action only crying and being too sentimental. well at least this episode better than episode 3 who is the worst of all episode. So disgusting for gay people maybe that is heaven but for so many of us who straight it is bad real bad Expand
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if90Feb 27, 2023
Molto deludente rispetto al gioco, e troppo frettoloso e inoltre la caratterizzazione di Joel non mi è piaciuta assolutamente in questo episodio, nel gioco non era cosi fragile mentalmente
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GDavis987Feb 27, 2023
Good episode. My only gripe is some of the changes in the series so far. For one thing the bedroom scene removed the iconic music track which just changed the vibe too much for me. It made it feel flat compared to the game, which is a shame.Good episode. My only gripe is some of the changes in the series so far. For one thing the bedroom scene removed the iconic music track which just changed the vibe too much for me. It made it feel flat compared to the game, which is a shame. As well as this, it seems to me that the show almost feels like its sometimes in a rush. Skipping the university fight to get straight to Joel's injury was an odd move. Some of these changes are welcomed twists sure, as promised by the creators but then some just seem...unearned. Either way enjoyed the episode, but damn, these editors have got to review these shots, two mistakes were let slip showing crew members in two separate scenes. Ouch. Expand
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