Why does it feel like such a shock when The Last of Us Episode 4 is devoted strictly to Joel and Ellie? Either way, it's a welcome change.
episode devoted strictly to Joel and Ellie? For the first time this season, HBO’s miniseries finally focused on its two lead characters and delivered the goods despite a few game deviations.This week’s plot was simple: Joel and Ellie continue their cross-country trek, bond over amazing puns , and battle a few bad guys along the way. In one notable sequence ripped straight from the game, the pair come across a man pleading for help.
As the episode ends, Joel and Ellie share a laugh, fall asleep, and awaken to find two young men pointing guns in their faces.First things first: I really enjoyed Bella Ramsey in this episode. The show gave her something to do for the first time, and the young actress delivered. Her banter with Pedro Pascal was fun to watch; she’s still young and bratty, but not in an annoying way. Ellie reminds us that she’s just a kid forced to endure a horrific world full of wretched people.
Giving us more backstory on Joel and Ellie’s attackers is a great way to add heft to the brief action sequences. In the game, Joel and Ellie brutally murder countless hordes of people without giving them much thought. After the store shootout, we learn more about the people who died, which makes us question our heroes’ resolve. Here is a world populated by folks doing whatever they can to survive. Everyone has their unique perspective on the situation, an aspect of the show I can appreciate.
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