![]() It’s nice to see that those mundane gameplay moments are being revisited in the TV show, as the two bicker and even chuckle together as an infamous pun book finally makes its appearance. While the cutscenes in the game were excellent, a lot of our love for these characters stemmed from the downtime we got with them as they traversed cities, countryside, and dilapidated neighbourhoods. And episode director, Jeremy Webb, isn’t afraid to hone in on the quiet moments. While Pascal has continually impressed with his more dead-pan take on Joel Miller, it is together that the two characters really come to life. The mish-mash of humour, anxiety, and trauma is delicately balanced in Ramsey’s performance here, and we reckon this will go a long way to winning over those that were initially unsure about her casting. In our first episode review, we said that we weren’t sold on Ramsey’s portrayal of Ellie, but it feels as though the actress has grown more comfortable with the role as time has gone on. While the latest episode, entitled 'Please Hold on to My Hand', isn’t quite as dramatic or even memorable as the last episode, there are plenty of stellar subtle moments between its two leads that keep things interesting. ![]() ![]() ![]() But at the centre of it all we have Joel and Ellie, who are finally getting that extended one on one time. It’s an episode with plenty of references to the game, and the set up of some deviations that we are beginning to become accustomed to. After the genuine heartbreak of episode three, things are a lot more casual in this week’s episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. ![]()
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