The Last of us episode 3: Long,Long time.

The Last of Us episode 3: Long. Long time

Well it’s hard to avoid the buzz about the show. Conversations about how the show could adapt to the sequel are already in the works with showrunners emphasising it would take more than a second season. Sadly , Annie Wersching, the original Actress who played Tess in the Game has passed away, leaving a raw feeling, both for her family and fanbase and the ending of episode 2, as people can’t help but see the two.

Yet still, thankfully, with no knowledge of the game or how it plays out, I enjoy the scenery and thoughtful character process we see in the show. It continues to be a movie of the week for over an hour.

The relationship and locations continue to waver as they begin a midnight-run dynamic between Joel and Joelieella continues to show a range with Ellie, at one moment an enthused child, another a traumatised and violent woman with a lot of anger and wounds.

The theory of the fungal pandemic is given in throwaway conversation yet at the same time. I did do a book. Well, I’m still working on it. But it seems relevant, especially after john Hannah. So I’m going to detour and tell you to pick up ‘Silent Spring’ By Rachel Carson. The history of the outbreak links so closely to all the case studies she gives in the states and the UK it sends shivers of luck more so than the recent apocalypse we all endured. The ones with the masks

As they don’t have our leads, the flashbacks, or snapshots, may not be part of the game. But they take the narrative to another level after they hit. In a world so claustrophobic, giving us this almost anthology-like moments, it’s a great idea. But in this case, it pays off as we meet Ron.

We will always be Ron. on some level. But to see the evolution of his pragmatism puts his character of Bill in a place that could give Tremors ‘Burt Gummer’ a run for his money.

The shoe works by breathing. The relationship and jeopardy show one of the most naturalistic builds to embrace in a drama. The walking dead has a series of spin-offs. The last of us, we incorporate everyone on the journey for the betterment.

We see the dynamic, but then as they intersect with the larger world, it becomes clear that no one has the whole picture. And the sense of loom and threat never really goes away.

But the love that lasts decades from the chaos can’t help but feel a commitment from the viewer. 

It made me think of our lockdown. Me, mum and dad. One hundred forty-four days on my part of not leaving the house, just trying to keep quality of life.

It’s resonant and truthful to all of that.

When Ellie and Joel arrive, effectively bookending the episode, I have to admit I welled up a few times watching it.A great show