Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episodes seven and eight. Episode seven dives into more of Ellie's past and gives the audience a view of what Ellie said when it wasn't the first time she had used a gun. Living in this world is harsh for even the youngest people. There isn't much hope to spare. Picking up with episode 8 drops us right back into the urgency of Joel's condition. Episode 8 feels pivotal in many ways. The first gives us a face to evil in the show that quickly captures the audience. Also, giving Ellie the challenge of her life; can she survive without Joel? But not without Ellie being traumatized dramatically by the experience. While the audience is led to believe Joel will make a heroic rescue, we don't get that exactly, but Joel saves Ellie's soul right when she's about to fall over the edge.

TV Show BreakdownErich WenzelApril 4, 2023The Last of USComment

The Last of Us Episode 3

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode three. Episode three is, so far, the most significant departure from what those familiar with the game will see. While Joel and Ellie are still featured in the episode, we mostly follow the lives of two other survivors, Bill and Frank. Instead of facing the grim reality that the end of the world has in store for our characters, we face a different story. Can you still find love, keep your humanity and protect someone when it would be easier just to be alone?

TV Show BreakdownErich WenzelFebruary 15, 2023The Last of USComment

The Last of Us Episode 2 | TV Show Breakdown

Today's podcast continues our breakdown of The Last of Us on HBO with episode two! We discussed what we liked, what had changed from the game, and other details that caught our attention while watching the episode. Episode 2 gives context on the origins of infection, Joel and Tess confront what Ellie could mean for the future of humanity. While Tess is filled with Hope, Joel remains mission-focused not willing to feel anything. But with the events at the end of the episode, Joel must make a choice to take on the responsibility or give up.

TV Show BreakdownErich WenzelFebruary 3, 2023HBO, The Last of US, Paul Staments, Mycology, TV Show BreakdownComment

The Last of Us Episode 1 | TV Show Breakdown

In today's episode, we are starting our breakdown of the newly released series The Last of Us based on the game of the same name! For those who want to remain entirely spoiler-free, this is not for you, but given the game has been out for some time, we assume most casual audiences will be curious enough to learn more about the source material. In this episode, we cover the major story beats, what we enjoyed and what we hope is to come in the story. Finally, we try to dive a little bit deeper into the show. As fans of the game, seeing an adaption done well is refreshing for us, to say the least. Please enjoy this breakdown in episode one of The Last of Us! Let us know what you think!

TV Show BreakdownErich WenzelJanuary 25, 2023TV Show, HBO, The Last of US, Breakdown PodcastComment