HBO | Air Date: March 5, 2023
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Degener8guyMar 5, 2023
I think this is episode people were looking g forward to the most, but again.. Just totally falls short of the source, no infected the most powerful scenes felt rushed, there was alot of almost scene for scene which was nice, but it justI think this is episode people were looking g forward to the most, but again.. Just totally falls short of the source, no infected the most powerful scenes felt rushed, there was alot of almost scene for scene which was nice, but it just lacked.. Joel just seems perpetually weak now, Ellie was good in this one though.

Only one more short episode to wrap up the season.. Its not going to be enough.. It will just suddenly end in a quick and unfantasastic fashion.
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J4ckB4rj0wMar 7, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cette série commence vraiment à tirer en longueur, et le souci est flagrant pour ceux qui connaissent le jeu, et même des gens qui n'ont jamais vu le jeu abandonnent par manque de danger, action, infectés, etc... perso je n'y ai pas joué mais je regarde les Gameplay, et ce que je remarque c'est que 90% de l'action dans le jeu n'est pas retranscrit dans cette adaptation ! Et par conséquent ils comblent avec des scènes qui n'ont pas grande utilité et ca fait tirer en longueur les épisodes pour pas grand chose... Bon cet épisode est pour moi moyen, pour moi seul le 3e épisode qui n'a pas grande utilité pour l'histoire est pire que celui ci...

Les défauts commencent à être nombreux pour cette série, mais cela n'est pas du au jeux d'acteurs, l'ambiance, émotion ou autres... Mais dû au scénario qui vire toutes les actions de chaque épisode... Cet épisode le début est long, dans un jeu le passage de la chasse ca passe, mais dans une série c'est long... Le dialogue avec le chef et son 2nd aussi... La petite panique d'Ellie pour la piqure est inutile... Le groupe qui sont une cinquantaine, il y a des coups de feu et le feu et personne fait rien... Joel qui est en PLS et inconscient depuis 2 épisodes et comme par hasard se réveille et les défoncent quand les "méchants" arrivent... Bref les défauts et incohérence se voient de plus en plus... On nous montre pas le passage d'entre aide entre le chef et Ellie, ou encore Ellie qui fait un carnage dans leur village... Bref...

Et ne parlons pas des infectés qui sont, la cause de l'apocalypse et la raison pour laquelle les survivants sont comme ca, toujours aux abonnés absents (le jeu à ce moment là a déjà croisé 3 colosses minimum des centaines d'infectés, des bandits, des pillards, les chasseurs, la secte, etc...) Les modifications pour des adaptations sont nécessaires, un Copier Coller serait inutile... mais elles ne doivent pas changer l'essence de l'œuvre original... Ce n'est pas normal que je prend 2x plus de plaisir en regardant des gameplay pour comparer alors que je n'aime pas ce style de jeu !


Je met donc un 5, car c'est le 2nd épisode que je regarde où j'en suis niveau timing sur l'épisode tellement je m'ennui... Il y a de bonnes choses (pour cela que je ne comprend pas des 0.1 ou2 en note, tout comme je ne comprend pas les 10. 9 ou8...) , mais en enlevant toute l'action qu'il devrait y avoir ca gâche encore une fois l'épisode qui aurait pu être beaucoup mieux...
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GDavis987Mar 7, 2023
Another episode just missing the beats that made the game such a hit. The emotions were there, and so was the performances, but let's not pretend this couldn't have been much better. The main issue is still, like previous episodes, theAnother episode just missing the beats that made the game such a hit. The emotions were there, and so was the performances, but let's not pretend this couldn't have been much better. The main issue is still, like previous episodes, the pacing. This is a story in the game where Ellie shows us what she's made of, and obliterates half of David's gang. In the show however, she is cut down from her horse early, and is brought straight to her David confrontation, which also was...rushed. Another massive flaw here is the music. If you have a listen through Gustavo Santolalla's album for the show, all the right choices are present, but, unused in the show where they once fit perfectly in the game. It just doesn't work when you keep reusing the same theme from Part II instead of the brilliant "All Gone". Lastly, leaving out Ellie's bow and arrow came off to me as very lazy. Enjoyable episode, but not without its major flaws that further contribute to the game being superior. Expand
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OlivierPielMar 6, 2023
Great premise at last on a more mature discussion on faith and religion in the face of total adversity. It could have been a great opportunity to compare how faith and religion were upended when Europe survived the Black Plague or, closer toGreat premise at last on a more mature discussion on faith and religion in the face of total adversity. It could have been a great opportunity to compare how faith and religion were upended when Europe survived the Black Plague or, closer to us, cholera epidemics in the late 1800. But it is ultimately wasted on a oversimplistic, bestial resolution and complete "character assassination" of the main protagonist (the faith leader). Zik, zak, boom, boom...Action, action for little children.
It just exemplify that this is a very very narrow-minded little show, well, that is meant for a similar audience
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Weeeeee711Mar 5, 2023
I don't think they could have wrote Ellie more unlikable if they tried.

Someone else should have got the role besides, Bella
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Matheus1945Mar 5, 2023
Os caras tiram um roteiro pronto e seguiram em muitas partes que foi excelente, mas tinha que inventar histórinha de cristão, broxar completamente a cena final do Joel abraçando a Ellie igual no jogo e os infectados pelo visto continuam deOs caras tiram um roteiro pronto e seguiram em muitas partes que foi excelente, mas tinha que inventar histórinha de cristão, broxar completamente a cena final do Joel abraçando a Ellie igual no jogo e os infectados pelo visto continuam de férias!!

É SÓ SEGUIR O ROTEIRO DO JOGO QUE TODO MUNDO SAI FELIZ,. QUAL É A DIFICULDADE?
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Jgo77Mar 8, 2023
Parts of it were faithful to the game but they once again excluded a major scene (when Elie and David fight the clickers) likely to save production costs, kind of disappointing just like when they didn't have the fight with the Bloater in theParts of it were faithful to the game but they once again excluded a major scene (when Elie and David fight the clickers) likely to save production costs, kind of disappointing just like when they didn't have the fight with the Bloater in the Gym, guess they'd rather waste money on filler episodes... Expand
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JohnnyC4077Mar 8, 2023
This episode is thinly veiled contempt for Christians. Coming from the director/writer who admits to pushing propaganda over story. Poorly written episode with caricatures instead of characters.
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RIVERPLATE14Mar 5, 2023
One of the best episodes of the series. Really very very good. 10/10.
The only thing is that I would like them to last more than 50 minutes.
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RooseweldMar 5, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best episode so far, incredible acting, writing and directing, standout is the guy playing david. Expand
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daniel_Mar 6, 2023
It´s another boring outburst of boredom blended in unnecessary violence. This show would have been okay at the first time TWD aired but 10 years later this is just plain boring.
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CloudXzMar 6, 2023
First 27 Min's where boring as Hell with Characters that feelt like Filler Characters. Nobody needs that little Girl and the other Peoble. The last 20 Min's where ok but like in the Game not that great. For me the David Part was always theFirst 27 Min's where boring as Hell with Characters that feelt like Filler Characters. Nobody needs that little Girl and the other Peoble. The last 20 Min's where ok but like in the Game not that great. For me the David Part was always the worst and most boring Chapter in the Game already. Episode was not bad but not really great. 5/10 is ok for me. Expand
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Ronnison14Mar 6, 2023
Esse episódio muito parecido com o jogo gostei muito espero que siga nesse ritmo
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DonharleyMar 11, 2023
Até onde a série deveria brilhar a história é confusa e fora do escopo do game.
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UncleWillardMar 16, 2023
I had to watch it twice because it was really boring, and I still don't see why everyone likes this episode. Is it just teenage girl kills religious old white man? Is that it? I mean, I'm down, but I didn't find this episode to be that great.I had to watch it twice because it was really boring, and I still don't see why everyone likes this episode. Is it just teenage girl kills religious old white man? Is that it? I mean, I'm down, but I didn't find this episode to be that great. Lost me. Expand
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PaddzonikMar 7, 2023
Bella Ramsey's acting alone makes this a 10/10 episode what a performance! WOW!
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StockportBlueMar 16, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh look, another evil Bible reading 'man of god'. Because we all know that Christianity is nothing but a stain on humanity, absolutely nothing good could ever come from that backwards religion right? All priests/pastors are paedophiles, all their intentions are bad, so predictable. Yawn. Expand
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JoGeronimusKerMar 6, 2023
This was a rather faithfull adaptation of what is arguably the best chapter from the original game. Scott Shepard gives an excellent performance as David, who comes across as more charismatic than his game counterpart, yet still perfectlyThis was a rather faithfull adaptation of what is arguably the best chapter from the original game. Scott Shepard gives an excellent performance as David, who comes across as more charismatic than his game counterpart, yet still perfectly creepy. His character got more sceentime than in the game and I did appreciate that. This episode also features a bit more action than the last two episodes, which was definitely a welcome addition. It also shows us more of that brutal side of Joel that I think could have been featured more in the series so far, so that pleased me.
The only two things that hold this episode back for me are Bella Ramsey's preformance, which is kinda hit or mis in this episode (she is far from a bad actress, but her acting durring the hunting scene was a bit off) and the way they adapted the ending of this chapter. Though the ending of this episode is still done well, the game simply did it in a way that left a larger emotional impact through timing and score. Just watch the episode and then compare it to the ending of this chapter in the game, you'll see what I mean.

All and all, this was a good episode
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PtipanaMar 7, 2023
The episode was great. Overall, it seems that the episode was able to move the story forward in a satisfying way for the viewer. It is refreshing to see that there were no unnecessary sexual or gender issues included, allowing the plot toThe episode was great. Overall, it seems that the episode was able to move the story forward in a satisfying way for the viewer. It is refreshing to see that there were no unnecessary sexual or gender issues included, allowing the plot to progress without any distractions. Although there have been some references to religion, they did not detract from the overall experience of the episode. The absence of flashbacks in this episode may have helped to maintain the momentum of the plot and keep the viewer engaged. It can be frustrating when episodes spend too much time recapping the past, so it's good to see that this episode avoided that. The story is now in the falling action after the climax of the plot. This suggests that there will be even more thrilling moments to come in the next episode and potentially in the second season as well. It's always great to see a story progress and develop in a way that keeps the viewer interested. Overall, it sounds like this was a great episode and one that fans of the show will surely enjoy. With the anticipation building for the next episode and the conclusion of the first season, it's clear that this show is doing something right and is worth watching. Regardless of all the agenda-setting in episodes 3 and 7, the show is great. Expand
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Carlos5747Mar 6, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un capitulazo con todas las de la ley, Hasta David me dio miedo, su simple apariencia infunde terror y el suspense está muy bien conseguido y la escena dónde Ellie le clava 47 puñaladas también está súper guapa, el tercer mejor capítulo hasta ahora, que ganas del capítulo 9 y final :) Expand
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SilentLevMar 5, 2023
До выхода 9-го эпизода этот для меня однозначно самый слабый, учитывая мои умеренные ожидания. Плюсы: удачный подбор Дэвида, большая часть серии поставлена более-менее, диалоги, музыка и приятные эмбиенты из второй игры, Трой Бейкер. Минусы:До выхода 9-го эпизода этот для меня однозначно самый слабый, учитывая мои умеренные ожидания. Плюсы: удачный подбор Дэвида, большая часть серии поставлена более-менее, диалоги, музыка и приятные эмбиенты из второй игры, Трой Бейкер. Минусы: крошечный хронометраж, вялая режиссура (многообещающее появление в постановщиках Али Аббаси тут совсем не впечатлило), большинство сцен в игре, включая сцену пытки и особенно финал в игре выполнен сильнее и проникновеннее. Хотя Белла Рамзи вновь молодец. Наконец-то появилась толика той самой жестокости из игры, пускай и совсем не много. Финальный поединок слишком полагается на условности игры и был крайне не уместен здесь, когда Элли спокойно могла сразу убежать, банально разбив окно. Expand
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RenazinMar 6, 2023
Ótimo ep,e muito imersivo,continua com o nível alto sem deixar a proposta se lado e evoluindo muito bem!
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L_jonesMar 7, 2023
A strong start the pace picks up and almost forgets to slow down...this is a dark episode, there's a lot to get through and even though I knew what was coming I was still shocked by some brilliantly acted scenes...I will say some momentsA strong start the pace picks up and almost forgets to slow down...this is a dark episode, there's a lot to get through and even though I knew what was coming I was still shocked by some brilliantly acted scenes...I will say some moments could have been more impactful if not rushed through but even with the short run time still up there with the best. Expand
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Danilo_Souza80Mar 10, 2023
Parece que querem mostrar pra todo mundo que todo cristão é ruim. Pra mim não passou de uma promoção ao discurso de odio contra religiosos mais ou menos como prega o governo da Nicarágua.
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Petergriffin123Mar 6, 2023
This is one of the best episodes suspense from the beginning to the end, if they have expanded some other parts of the story instead of the lgbt episodes the series would be a masterpiece
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rnny84Mar 7, 2023
Very good!! It's great to see the real Joel on tv, no strings attached !!!!
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EliteTeamKillerMar 5, 2023
Once again this show delivers what was great about the game. The main points are hit almost verbatim. And that means it was freaking fire. There was, of course, a little less action. You're not going to be shooting twenty people in a showOnce again this show delivers what was great about the game. The main points are hit almost verbatim. And that means it was freaking fire. There was, of course, a little less action. You're not going to be shooting twenty people in a show that has a foot steeped in realism, and a 14 year old girl isn't going to suddenly become Rambo, like you have to do in the game here. But, it hits all the violent high points, and it hits them very well. And to be frank, this episode was more raw and affecting than the game, great as this sequence was in that version. Bella really brought out the anger, terror and horror of "that" scene. And it was somewhat interesting to see what happened with Troy Baker's character (Joel in the game). Also, we got to see Joel as dangerous as he is when he has ALMOST nothing to lose, except the one thing that matters to him. I'm really looking forward to more of that next week.
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Regardless, this episode I think might be the best of the series so far. Absolutely 10 out of 10, no question. It has some emotional tension, a lot of it really. It's not sappy like episode 3, and it's not filled with insecurity like episode 7. But it has a more pressing, urgent emotional vibe to it. The sense of losing everything you love, and the lengths you'd go to protect it.
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Absolute masterpiece.
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md_coelhoMar 5, 2023
Let's be real. The story of this episode is such a stretch. But i think the emotions that it evoked especially due to the raw violence, savage it somehow.
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Ma210308Mar 6, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom Recomendo para todos assistir , episódio mostra perfeitamente o lado violento do Joel e Elie Expand
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AnuradhaVermaMar 8, 2023
Very good episode my 2nd fav episodee after than ep 5 this episode was bit too fast for my comfort i'll say
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Sergius_GreyMar 13, 2023
Episode 8 perfectly conveyed the sequence of events in the game, preserving key points well. 9/10
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MatB86Mar 12, 2023
Best episode of the season, very good adaptation of the source material, I've been very (very) critical of the previous episodes so did not expect to give this episode such a high score. I only wish they spent 2 episodes on this arc and gaveBest episode of the season, very good adaptation of the source material, I've been very (very) critical of the previous episodes so did not expect to give this episode such a high score. I only wish they spent 2 episodes on this arc and gave Joel more time trying to save Ellie like in the game Expand
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phoenix_prjctMar 18, 2023
Final Thoughts:

When We Are In Need is another faithful recreation of one of the source material’s hardest-hitting storylines, further developing Ellie’s character in a way that Bella Ramsay gives new life to. I was initially worried about
Final Thoughts:

When We Are In Need is another faithful recreation of one of the source material’s hardest-hitting storylines, further developing Ellie’s character in a way that Bella Ramsay gives new life to. I was initially worried about how the conflict would be set up given most of what causes the game’s events don’t occur, at least not to the same level, within the show, but the writers breach the gap with solid motivations supported by solid performances.

Breathless and tense, even for someone who knew exactly what would happen, When We Are In Need solidifies our protagonists’ purpose and commitments, and sets up the show for a finale that cannot be missed.

For the full post and more like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/%f0%9f%8d%bf-when-we-are-in-need-the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-8-%f0%9f%8d%bf/
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Souansmwuzj991Mar 27, 2023
Attractive and spectacular. Ali Abbasi showed an admirable direction in this episode. Which is definitely one of the most interesting parts of the series to this day
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VikramAditya4Mar 13, 2023
This is going to be an absolute 10 for me, as expected.

The performance of Bella Ramsey in this episode was stellar and should clear the head of any person who still doubted her as Ellie. If she doesn't get nominated for an Oscar the next
This is going to be an absolute 10 for me, as expected.

The performance of Bella Ramsey in this episode was stellar and should clear the head of any person who still doubted her as Ellie. If she doesn't get nominated for an Oscar the next year, this is gonna be straight up snobbery.

Every other actor also did a phenomenal job.
And the amount of character progression, Ellie went through in this episode, within this short span of time feels unreal and yet perfect.
Also, this episode gives the fans what they had been craving for. Thrilling action sequences and breathtaking moments make this episode one of the most intriguing episodes till now. A jump of disbelief and another one of joy are guaranteed while watching this episode and the best thing is that none of it feels rushed.
Overall, this episode is the second best episode of the show after episode 5 and an absolutely perfect one.

This show has been setting up benchmarks for video game adaptations and the stakes are going nowhere but higher.
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