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JacobSudduthFeb 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode runs into the same problem as episode 3. By themselves, they are both great episodes. However, both episodes took a full hour to tell stories that did next to nothing to advance the Joel and Ellie plot forward. It is frustrating watching them delete iconic sequences from the game, such as Ellie running away and the university sequences, so that we can spend multiple hours on episodes that do effectively nothing to advance the plot. The season is only nine episodes long. Two of those nine episodes can practically be skipped and you won't miss hardly anything. That's a problem.… Expand

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9

D1xyFeb 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another fantastic episode that shows Ellie before she was bitten and introduces her friend Riley. On another note, what the hell is wrong with the incels, trolls and other horrible humans that have issues with gay characters and don't understand what world building is?… Expand

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10

PaddzonikFeb 27, 2023

As soon as I saw the kiss I knew this was going to be bombed.

Once again we get a great episode of TV showing Ellie's backstory and her character development. People calling this a filler episode need to understand that the viewers who haveAs soon as I saw the kiss I knew this was going to be bombed.

Once again we get a great episode of TV showing Ellie's backstory and her character development. People calling this a filler episode need to understand that the viewers who have never played the game won't know Ellie's background! Also stop complaining she's a lesbian, she's a lesbian in the source material FFS!!!… Expand

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10

SamlogosFeb 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode was the most faithful of the game. It had almost 100% fidelity, I liked the performance of the actresses. It was something magnificent every detail, environment, dialogues, scenarios, and even the detail of the mask that made the same. However, I repeat, this episode was the most faithful to the game. Love it so much. Perfect.… Expand

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10

inopinatusFeb 27, 2023

This episode is taken straight from the game. Excellent adaptation. The homophobes will hate it, but that’s their problem.

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7

GregVeeFeb 27, 2023

Good episode, but I wish it had been more balanced between present and flashback. A bit more of the present, focussing on Ellie and how independent/resourceful she is without Joel would have added IMO. Still - a quality hour of television.Good episode, but I wish it had been more balanced between present and flashback. A bit more of the present, focussing on Ellie and how independent/resourceful she is without Joel would have added IMO. Still - a quality hour of television. Just have no idea how they're wrapping this up in the final two.… Expand

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10

arealhumanFeb 26, 2023

Great back story episode. Also further sets the foundation for Ellie's later developments. Don't listen to the ignorant homophobic trolls who can't help but feel threatened by tales such as this. They'll come out when they're 60, completelyGreat back story episode. Also further sets the foundation for Ellie's later developments. Don't listen to the ignorant homophobic trolls who can't help but feel threatened by tales such as this. They'll come out when they're 60, completely rip apart the farce of a family they've lied to until then, regret their wasted lives, and finally fade away from society pining for what could have been. Maybe if they just took a moment to stop worrying about everyone else and just took a look at themselves they'd finally know how to enjoy their lives.

This show continues to go against the normal video game adaptation stigma and endlessly engages and surprises.… Expand

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10

PopBlockMar 1, 2023

Another incredible realization of Ellie’s journey. This show continues to amaze me. Don’t listen to the homophobes…if you’re not watching this, you’re missing out.

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10

overdriveFeb 28, 2023

great episode right from the DLC of the game, think a lot of ppl never played the DLC and are just review-bombing it to be trolls

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10

Ronnison14Feb 26, 2023

Igualmente o jogo HBO tá de parabéns foi uns dos melhores episódios que eu gostei

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10

EliteTeamKillerFeb 26, 2023

THIS HAPPENED IN THE GAME (more or less). I'm so sick of people trashing a good episode because they think the show has gone "woke" when Riley and Ellie's relationship is straight out of the DLC from The Last of Us game. We get it. You're aTHIS HAPPENED IN THE GAME (more or less). I'm so sick of people trashing a good episode because they think the show has gone "woke" when Riley and Ellie's relationship is straight out of the DLC from The Last of Us game. We get it. You're a squeamish little girl and you have extremist political views that make you take offense at a PG relationship between two girls THAT IS LITERALLY IN THE SOURCE MATERIAL. Just go away and go watch G.I. Joe or something. ....

This episode touched on deeply ingrained human emotion and experiences. We all go through these things. It's another great one. The sets were absolutely astounding. Such a great job with the mall. Of course, I knew what was coming (and even those who haven't played the game's DLC ought to have known), which made my entire watch tinged with anxiety. But afterwards, when Riley gave her line about everyone going to the same place, but some just "get there faster," I realized that that same anxiety is haunting all of us, because we are all in the same boat as the characters. Enjoy the moments, but in the back of your mind you know what's eventually coming. So live deeper in that moment. That's what this episode brought, and the squeamish little girls attacked it just like episode 3.

This is about a 9 on the scale of 1 to 10. But unfortunately once more I must inflate the score to counter-balance the squeamish little girls who act like 1940s women when they see a mouse at the sight of GASP gay people. Smh. There is ONE down side to this episode: The fact that there's only two episodes left. Which means they are going to be rushing something to finish the story of game one, and I'm none too pleased about that. We've got huge moments that are supposed to be coming. How are they going to do David's gang, the trek to Salt Lake City, AND the finale in two episodes? "Well I guess we'll find out..."… Expand

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8

GDavis987Feb 27, 2023

Great episode. Straight from the game, something most of the zero score reviews on here seem to forget blinded by politics and homophobia. My only criticism is that I felt it needed the present day sequences from the game of Ellie scavengingGreat episode. Straight from the game, something most of the zero score reviews on here seem to forget blinded by politics and homophobia. My only criticism is that I felt it needed the present day sequences from the game of Ellie scavenging for supplies in the other mall. Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog did a much better job on their own in the story regard. This seems to be a running issue I have with the show, something I suspect is probably mostly Craig Maizin's doing, a bit too many changes here and there that very strongly supported the story in the game. Last week they changed the music in the bedroom scene, which.... really made it fall flat in my opinion. Still good though, it's just the plot changes and pacing I keep taking issue with so far.… Expand

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7

Sergius_GreyMar 2, 2023

The plot of this series carries a minimal amount of useful information for the main plot. It is colorful, somewhat romantic, and secondary. 7/10

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10

RooseweldFeb 26, 2023

Amazing episode, from the directing, writing and acting, might be my second favorite after episode 3.

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10

TurboguardFeb 28, 2023

First of all, I’m so confused about all these pathetic users throwing around the word “woke” as if the meaning of it is “contains representation of minorities”. Like what the hell, out of 7 episodes we have 2 that shows non-heteroFirst of all, I’m so confused about all these pathetic users throwing around the word “woke” as if the meaning of it is “contains representation of minorities”. Like what the hell, out of 7 episodes we have 2 that shows non-hetero relationships. Eg. The majority of the show is heterosexual, why you all screaming. People want representation and the game had both Bill and Franks relationship AND Ellie and Riley’s. This is all CANON. About the episode, bittersweet. I am respecting the changes to story telling Mazin and Druckard are doing but I did miss some of the nuances as this story was told in the game. Still, fantastic episode and I’m excited to see how they deal with the last 2!… Expand

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7

J4ckB4rj0wFeb 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bon épisode, cette coupure était nécessaire, touchante, même si un peu longue par moment, j'ai pris du plaisir à le regarder ! C'est dommage car ca fait 2 "filers" pour une saison de 9 épisodes et ca fait trop... Les défauts de l'épisode 3 l'impact indirectement...

Franchement cette épisode qui nous montre le passé d'Ellie est bon, on y découvre ses liens passés et comment elle s'est retrouvé dans cette situation... Il nous fallait cette épisode c'était obligatoire ! Après il manque d'action et certains passages sont tirés en longueur, mais ce ne rend en rien cette épisode mauvais... Car l'histoire et l'émotion de cet épisode compense largement !

On y voit aussi le lien toujours de plus en plus fort entre Ellie et Joel, et on comprend mieux désormais certaines de ses réactions, elle ne veut pas perdre une nouvelle personne chère à ses yeux ! Tout comme on voit aussi que la peine de Joel qui ne peut pas protéger à nouveau une fille sous sa garde... Que d'émotion !

Bon pour ce qui est de la note et du classement de l'épisode... Il n'est pas au niveau du 5e qui est le meilleur, ni du 1er ou encore du 2e, ces 3 épisodes sont excellent ! Il est largement au dessus du 3 qui est le pire de la série, et aussi au dessus du 4e qui avait trop de défaut... Je le vois donc au même niveau du 6e

En note j'avais mis : 1er => 9, 2nd => 8, 3e => 4, 4e => 6, 5e => 9, 6e => 7.
Donc je lui mettrais un 6 ou 7 (6.5 comme je pensais pour le 6e)... je pense que je mettrais un 7 pour ce 7e épisode… Expand

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10

ZeromusPrimeMar 1, 2023

Fragile losers review bombing this show AGAIN because gay people scare them. THIS WAS IN THE GAME, you bunch of virgin incels

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8

The_kudosFeb 28, 2023

Nice telling of a normal friendship in a apocalyptic world! The scenography in the shopping center was amazing!

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8

L_jonesFeb 27, 2023

The gamers bias/hindrance strikes again and it's shame as the acting was so good. Storm Reid and Bella are fantastic..the set pieces brought me genuine joy, and bar one piece of jewellery not being used was the perfect homage to their part inThe gamers bias/hindrance strikes again and it's shame as the acting was so good. Storm Reid and Bella are fantastic..the set pieces brought me genuine joy, and bar one piece of jewellery not being used was the perfect homage to their part in the story...the problem lies as the dcl (which the episode is based on) showed two different time lines running parallel to each other, one present day and one in the past, as tv viewers we only see one, the flashback..the main story is interrupted and the passage of “real” time literally stops and we are left almost no further forward than when the opening credits role..in short the game did it better but as a fan was in awe of what we did get to see on the screen.… Expand

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10

if90Feb 27, 2023

Bellissimo quasi come nel videogioco, pero non so se in due episodi riusciranno a far tutto quello che manca che è parecchia roba

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10

PalmykunFeb 28, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ถ้าจะดูหนังก็ต้องตามเนื้อเรื่องถ้าอยากมันก็ไปในเกมสิวะมาวิจารณ์ในหนังมันจะได้อะ คนสมัยนี้ก็ไปเล่นเกมสิอย่ามาดูหนังปยอ.สมองคิดได้แค่นี้… Expand

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10

lupusyonMar 1, 2023

Amazing episode, another masterpiece. Storytelling at its finest, with an astonishing acting performance by Bella Ramsey.

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10

MuikiFeb 28, 2023

I love it, just like a game I've been impressed with for 10 years. perfectly made out At the same time, it shows the resentment and hatred of the people. That comes out from the bottom of the mind of the audience as well.

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10

shokomannFeb 28, 2023

Very well done background story to why things are as they are, love how they are building the background

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10

HunAdamFeb 28, 2023

Szerintem fantasztikusan vissza adta a játékot! Elliet alakító színésznő nagyon jól játsza a szerepet!

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10

MajorMonksFeb 28, 2023

I thought this episode was amazing, thought it was a good distraction from the main storyline.

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7

CloudXzFeb 27, 2023

Was almost like the Game. Everytime a Episode is Trash they comming with a good one the Week after and Trash the Week after that and a good one after that. Peoble that played the DLC Left Behind will have almost a Copy here with all hisWas almost like the Game. Everytime a Episode is Trash they comming with a good one the Week after and Trash the Week after that and a good one after that. Peoble that played the DLC Left Behind will have almost a Copy here with all his strength's and weaknesses the DLC had.… Expand

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9

Carlos5747Feb 27, 2023

Un capítulo para el recuerdo, no recordaba el DLC de Left Behind tan bueno, de mis capítulos favoritos

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10

WishartFeb 28, 2023

Fantastic episode.

Almost beat for beat how events folded out in the game but in a much more relatable and real world way. Particular shout out to the real world locations and references. It's interesting to read these reviews after readingFantastic episode.

Almost beat for beat how events folded out in the game but in a much more relatable and real world way. Particular shout out to the real world locations and references.

It's interesting to read these reviews after reading the reviews of episode 3. So many people who claimed not to be homophobic and review bombed the episode because of the changes made to the narrative.

This episode, they have no such defence. Nowhere to conceal their homophobia and so the stock usage of 'woke propaganda' is being used. Woke? Propaganda? Are you aware of what either of those words mean let alone when used together? This is an authentic telling of a teenage romance in a horrendous post apocalyptic world. It's innocent, it is coming of age, it is entirely appropriate and essential to the story. Do any of these trolls actually believe that all this time, money and production value has gone into something so we can slip an LGBT story line under your noses? This isn't a wink wink gotcha moment that the queer community are celebrating as they get one over on the haters. It's a human story. Plain and simple.

This series continues to balance the nuanced emotional moments with the wrought with danger action sequences perfectly.

And the negative reviews for a lack of action? Go back and play the game and time how much of the game is 'action'. The game itself takes a humble pride in it's pace and story telling. I don't understand how anyone can be so riled up by such a true representation of teenage romance. Especially when it is so true to the video game that you all claim to adore so much.… Expand

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10

fivestarsMar 2, 2023

An atmospheric background episode without much action which gives an interesting understanding of one the main characters in the story as well as very well crafted setting and environment.

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9

rnny84Mar 3, 2023

I liked the episode. There were great performances by the main characters. Respect the source material.

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10

ChorizohueseroMar 1, 2023

Dieces y ceros. Es decir, valorar la calidad de la serie o poner 0 porque es " propaganda LGTB" , no se, tengo la cabeza hecha mierda y apedrearía a mi hermana si la veo besar a otra chica. No sé, valorarlo vosotros. Creo que es de unaDieces y ceros. Es decir, valorar la calidad de la serie o poner 0 porque es " propaganda LGTB" , no se, tengo la cabeza hecha mierda y apedrearía a mi hermana si la veo besar a otra chica. No sé, valorarlo vosotros. Creo que es de una calidad impresionante.… Expand

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10

rickypichaMar 2, 2023

Non è un episodio da 10 ma è bello e non merita di essere sotterrato dal review bombing

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10

Dave_NosdivadFeb 27, 2023

Another fantastic episode with colossal character development for whom didn't play the game.

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10

chevkochFeb 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I played through the game series, the Left Behind DLC felt like a crucial part of the story, not just filler between two main releases. I really loved it. And I'm happy to say that I equally love how they have adapted it to TV. Bella Ramsey and Storm Reid's performance is strong in every scene, the mall location is incredibly realised (the lighting is particularly gorgeous here), it all just works for me. Great television, crafted with care. It's the first 10/10 I am giving an episode of the show, this was beautifully done.… Expand

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10

Yomomma1118Mar 1, 2023

Amazing episode! People will complain it's woke -- whatever the **** that means.

Enjoy this amazing episode

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10

ZeroEmptinessMar 13, 2023

Very good episode, all as it was in game!!! I think this episode much better than third.

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10

Nitrosoft1Mar 11, 2023

Perfect, even better than the games DLC. The emotions conveyed by the cast are beautiful and powerful. A+ acting.

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10

AUF1Mar 4, 2023

Another great example of how stepping away from the chaos to focus on moments of light ultimately makes the whole premise of the show more horrifying. This series really does stand head and shoulders above the rest of the genre.

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VikramAditya4Mar 13, 2023

This episode may seem a excessively boring, at times to some, who keep seeking for intense action and zombie sequences in the show.
But for me and most of the general audiences, this show is more of an emotional, once in a lifetime ride thanThis episode may seem a excessively boring, at times to some, who keep seeking for intense action and zombie sequences in the show.
But for me and most of the general audiences, this show is more of an emotional, once in a lifetime ride than a generic horror action TV show, just like the video game.

And this episode did that job almost perfectly. It took us on a rollercoaster of emotions. The quirky friendship of Ellie and Riley, the depth of their friendship, the things they were unaware of, the teenage adrenaline rush and the heartbreaking ending as always, everything was perfect. I have no complaints from this episode except that the episode definitely felt a little bit stretched out at times.
But the ending, once again, broke me and I'm sure it did the same with most of the first time watchers and passionate second time watchers. Overall, it was a pretty great backstory, which perfectly depicted whatever it needed to and it ended with one of the most heartbreaking endings in any TV show of recent times.… Expand

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phoenix_prjctMar 14, 2023

Final Thoughts:

Left Behind delivers the series’ most poignant episode yet, combining the perfect date with crackling performances from Bella Ramsay (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley) while sweetening the relationship with Joel despite Pedro’sFinal Thoughts:

Left Behind delivers the series’ most poignant episode yet, combining the perfect date with crackling performances from Bella Ramsay (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley) while sweetening the relationship with Joel despite Pedro’s reduced screen time. It’s faithful, focused, and, while I think the series has struggled to balance itself since episode 5’s bombastic finale, it delves deep into Ellie’s survivor’s guilt and yearning for connection and purpose. Ramsay delivers a rainbow of emotions, undeniably stealing the spotlight with snark, wit, and foul-mouthed innocence.

We’re heading for the endgame now and I have a feeling the last two episodes will be quite the ride.

For the full review and more like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/%f0%9f%8d%bf-left-behind-the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-7-basic-review-%f0%9f%8d%bf/… Expand

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10

LangelaaanMar 26, 2023

Effective means a great effect and, for that reason alone, this episode is worth watching it.

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8

KalthoonMar 2, 2023

This was one of the most true to game episodes so far. It added some good story and background to the characters to help make up for the gameplay it can't have. The DLC didn't have to take the whole episode, and did feel a bit stretched. MoreThis was one of the most true to game episodes so far. It added some good story and background to the characters to help make up for the gameplay it can't have. The DLC didn't have to take the whole episode, and did feel a bit stretched. More action could have happened.… Expand

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