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  • The Last of Us HBO Episode 3 today spoilers! Beyond The Trailer breakdown reaction review 2023! Easter Eggs! Ending Explained! Bill & Frank!
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    The Last of Us Episode 3 REVIEW today! Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph's reaction and review of Episode 3 with spoilers! Based on the video game! Pedro Pascal is Joel, Bella Ramsey is Ellie, Nick Offerman is Bill and Murray Bartlett is Frank! Share your own reaction as you watch each full episode of The Last of Us on HBO Max in 2023! And be sure to make Beyond The Trailer your first stop for movie and entertainment news here on CHclip today!
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    CHAPTER TIMES
    My First Reaction - 00:00
    Poetic Brilliance - 1:15
    Calling Card & Hurdle - 1:34
    Bury Trope? - 3:32
    Video Game vs Show - 4:18
    LGBT Characters - 6:17
    Director Peter Hoar - 8:25
    Meeting Bill - 9:03
    The Message of Episode 3 - 9:39
    Human Connections - 10:31
    Real Life Love - 11:10
    The Moment I Knew - 12:55
    True Love - 14:01
    Frank & Strawberries - 14:26
    Joel & Tess - 16:54
    Extremely Well Written - 18:28
    Offerman & Bartlett - 19:58
    Production Design - 20:35
    Difficult Moment for Joel - 21:36
    Monument to Bill & Frank - 22:53
    Pedro Pascal's Acting - 23:53
    Top Moments for Ellie - 24:45
    Flour is Canon - 26:27
    The Government - 27:05
    Radio - 27:30
    Conclusion - 28:00
    Interact with host & creator Grace Randolph!
    Twitter: bit.ly/GraceOnTwitter
    #TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsHBO #HBOMax
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  • Declan Patrick
    Declan Patrick Před 3 měsíci +154

    As a gay man, I can’t speak for the entire community but for myself.. this episode meant more to me in terms of representation than anything I’ve ever seen in mainstream entertainment. It was so human, so real, two people who love each other facing the challenges that many of us face in real life - apocalypse aside. I have absolutely no critiques for it, one of the best and most important pieces of television ever imo.

    • BaronRoaster
      BaronRoaster Před 3 měsíci +10

      I'm with you, man. I'd honestly never seen anything like it, and I think it'll be something I return to.

    • Robbie Castillo
      Robbie Castillo Před 3 měsíci +4

      dude I cant stop crying. This is the first time i feel truly seen. So beautiful, poetic and heartbreaking

    • Bic Whittle
      Bic Whittle Před 2 měsíci +3

      ditto. im a 57yo gay man and this episode will probably stay with me for a long time

    • daniel p
      daniel p Před 2 měsíci +2

      It was spot on with how I would want my last days to be.

    • Robert Silverman
      Robert Silverman Před 2 měsíci +1

      @Bic Whittle me too

  • Travis Stanley
    Travis Stanley Před 3 měsíci +389

    I’m a gay man Grace and this is honestly the first time I’ve ever felt truly comfortable and truly ‘seen’ having a gay relationship represented on screen. It was beautiful and heartbreaking. It would have shattered me to see Bill continue on without Frank, their death was poetic and the inspiration for Joel to fight for Ellie. There would’ve been more raiders and Bill was too old to protect Frank; they already relied on Joel to save them. I would’ve spent every second of every other episode worried about them 😂 I’m perfectly happy with how their story ended x

    • Michael Kripal
      Michael Kripal Před 3 měsíci +18

      Completely agree. My partner and I had never seen a gay relationship we could relate to more than this.

    • Gaby Nassar
      Gaby Nassar Před 3 měsíci +3

      You gotta watch Spoiler Alert .. it is very similar to this episode

    • Yellow Sweatshirt
      Yellow Sweatshirt  Před 3 měsíci +13

      Great way to put this. I'm queer too and while I absolutely loathe the "bury your gays" trope, I really didn't feel like that was the case here. Bill and Frank were beautiful people, and they wanted their death to be the same.

    • Jacob Tackett
      Jacob Tackett Před 3 měsíci +12

      @Yellow Sweatshirt absolutely Bill didn’t want to live without Frank. Also loved that they didn’t show their bedroom afterwards!

    • Yellow Sweatshirt
      Yellow Sweatshirt  Před 3 měsíci +8

      @Jacob Tackett totally I think they handled that entire situation really respectfully

  • Domino
    Domino Před 3 měsíci +113

    Something to keep in mind is the world stopped in 2003, society was a decade+ away from Gay marriage. Its what makes the two of them realizing their connection so beautiful, and Bills fear so real. I also makes the marriage scene so much more touching.

  • Ben
    Ben Před 3 měsíci +275

    I’m not so upset about it being in line with the “bury your gays” trope, because honestly in a world like this, there’s not much happier of an ending for anyone. They got it pretty well off, and they were satisfied

    • Mikaela decker
      Mikaela decker Před 3 měsíci +11

      Yeah also it made sense and was moving

    • Justin Beagley
      Justin Beagley Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yea - nobody has a happier ending

    • Mikaela decker
      Mikaela decker Před 3 měsíci +5

      They were old in an apocalypse. It makes sense. Tbh

    • sihotech
      sihotech Před 3 měsíci +7

      They lived 20 yrs of happy lives together in a zombie apocalypse. That's a win.

    • Raynie •••
      Raynie ••• Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes, exactly this. Yah, okay, the gays died, but I think they got as happy an ending as anyone could possibly hope for in the LoU world, so it hits different than a "bury your gays" trope.

  • WanTan8888
    WanTan8888 Před 3 měsíci +141

    its not about zombies at all, thats what made the last of us so great. its really a story about joel and ellie and people. It is awesome to see people new to this story learning its ways for the first time

  • Blag Cog
    Blag Cog Před 3 měsíci +523

    I think the "bury your gays" thing doesn't quite apply to a show like The Last of Us.
    I don't want to spoil anything but all I can say is that this world gives no one mercy, and they got a significantly better life than most in this world.

    • SocialPurgatory
      SocialPurgatory Před 3 měsíci +40

      Yes they found their happiness and held tight to it as long as they could in a cliche love in a literal hopeless world kind of way. It was beautiful

    • brandon q
      brandon q Před 3 měsíci +3

      *cough* damn golf club *cough*

    • James McInnis
      James McInnis Před 3 měsíci +12

      I agree. "Bury your gays" is largely suffused in misery, which was actively avoided here when the characters decided to go out together on their own terms. Furthermore, the BYG trope suggests that death or the loss of a loved one is an irreconcilable hardship for the surviving partner. I get the sense that HAD Bill elected to continue living, the show would've taken steps to demonstrate that his time together with Frank was a blessing, and not a curse that would plague him for the rest of his days.

    • LAMusing
      LAMusing Před 3 měsíci +9

      Yes - they had 20 years of a loving relationship, living full lives on their own terms. And ending it the same way. Beautiful

    • The Man
      The Man Před 3 měsíci +3

      🏌️‍♀️

  • Miguelito Reyes
    Miguelito Reyes Před 3 měsíci +387

    The Last of Us Parts I AND II are about love first and foremost. It's about the lengths people go to to protect and preserve who they love. And the depths they're willing to sink to to gain retribution for love that is taken from them. This episode NAILED that

    • Sticks of Truth
      Sticks of Truth Před 3 měsíci +13

      Part 2 is actually about hate. These are the words of Neil Druckmann.

    • Beatness
      Beatness Před 3 měsíci +11

      Mmm that’s certainly a theme, but I think these stories are too complex to be summed up in a single theme. Especially part 2.

    • TheJuup
      TheJuup Před 3 měsíci +1

      @Sticks of Truth Or forgivenes

    • What?
      What? Před 3 měsíci +3

      I still stand by Part 2 being trash story wise and a complete character assassination of Ellie and Joel (and in some ways Tommy), but I agree with your assessment of the themes in both stories

    • Phillippe Pym
      Phillippe Pym Před 3 měsíci +4

      @Sticks of Truth revenge not hate.

  • Sebastian Garay
    Sebastian Garay Před 3 měsíci +69

    I cried with you Grace at 23:16 thank you for your real and honest thoughts

  • Sean Valentine
    Sean Valentine Před 3 měsíci +116

    This was one of the most beautiful episodes of television I’ve ever seen. By the end I was a weeping, ugly crying mess! Nick Offerman! Nick frickin Offerman! I had no idea the man was capable of such range. Parks & Rec is one of my all time favorite shows and his Ron Swanson is just legendary comedic gold! But wow, I was not expecting this from him! As a gay man, it was beautiful to see such an honest, genuine queer love story where I cared deeply about the characters. I’m not mad at the ending at all. Bill and Frank went out on their terms and no one else’s and that’s how it should be. Fantastic episode.

    • Lavar Edwards
      Lavar Edwards Před 3 měsíci +10

      I have never seen Nick Offerman act like this. He completely blew my mind and his role out of the park. I wept ugly tears, such an emotional but well acted episode. This episode was unexpected but I will treasure it forever.

    • Austin
      Austin Před 3 měsíci +2

      Well said! They got to die happily in each others arms. Anyway else would’ve just been too tragic.

    • Daniel
      Daniel Před 3 měsíci

      Watch lost than or Dark

  • urwrong
    urwrong Před 3 měsíci +432

    I was shocked they changed so much, would’ve loved to have seen Ellie & Bill go at each other…but Bill served his same purpose from the game. In the game he was an example for Joel how not to be, Bill was an uncaring loner and because of that was losing his mind, it was showing what could happen to Joel if he completely cut himself off from the world. In the show however, Bill is the opposite and is actually inspirational for Joel and shows him how he should be, I thought it was beautiful.

    • TM
      TM Před 3 měsíci

      I don't think Bill is dead

    • urwrong
      urwrong Před 3 měsíci +19

      @TMI disagree but we shall see

    • Gerardo Rodriguez
      Gerardo Rodriguez Před 3 měsíci +8

      I saw this exact comment word for word in other videos hahahahaha

    • urwrong
      urwrong Před 3 měsíci +5

      @Gerardo Rodriguez really??? Someone must’ve stolen mine because I genuinely wrote it from the heart and said it similarly out loud to my husband while watching the episode lol

    • A Banks
      A Banks Před 3 měsíci +5

      you definitely didnt write this because there is 100 other comments word for word that was posted before u on everyone's reactions videos and this is a copy pasta

  • Michael S
    Michael S Před 3 měsíci +102

    Being gay… this broke me. I’m still crying. This was beautiful and everything I wanted. I can’t express how much I loved this episode. This and Heartstopper is how you do good lgbtq representation. I don’t think I’ll ever recover 😭

  • Jae
    Jae Před 3 měsíci +445

    I love that a mainstream show portrayed the "conspiracy theorist" character as actually being 100% correct & prepared

    • Sean Smith
      Sean Smith Před 3 měsíci +73

      When Ellie was checking out his stockpile in the basement and said Bill was a genius, I genuinely laughed out loud. Such an opposite reaction to what people would say about someone like Bill in today's world.

    • Joshua Howell
      Joshua Howell Před 3 měsíci +47

      He called himself a survivalist. That's not the same thing.

    • Aussie Legend
      Aussie Legend Před 3 měsíci +10

      Big 10 Cloverfield Lane energy haha

    • Mikaela decker
      Mikaela decker Před 3 měsíci

      @Sean Smith many would say otherwise.

    • KeybladeMaster Andy
      KeybladeMaster Andy Před 3 měsíci +8

      And also layered and not just a stereotype.

  • harrison
    harrison Před 3 měsíci +233

    i do wanna mention that i'm gay, and i really don't wanna watch bad endings for gay characters/romances, and i'm satisfied with bill/frank's ending! it is very sad, but i'm comforted by the fact that they loved each other for 20 years, grew old together, and decided to peacefully die together. it didn't leave me wishing things went different for them, because it seems like they had a pretty decent life all things considered!
    i don't speak for all gay people but i wouldn't say this is at all egregious. bill and frank probably fared better than most other couples

    • Rizzo
      Rizzo Před 3 měsíci

      I think Neil druckmann has a lot of gay trans people as friends

    • simpleplanfan011
      simpleplanfan011 Před 3 měsíci +15

      Yeah, I thought their story was fantastic. They had a long life together and the fact that Bill decided to die with Frank was beautiful because he loved him that much.

    • Nick Martinez
      Nick Martinez Před 3 měsíci +4

      i’m with you !!!!!

    • Favio Avalos
      Favio Avalos Před 3 měsíci +10

      I like the change, now their death does have a meaning, teaching Joel that all is not lost and that it is still worth taking care of someone and loving

    • William Wallace
      William Wallace Před 3 měsíci +11

      I’m also gay and completely agree!

  • Duane H
    Duane H Před 3 měsíci +22

    As a 50+ gay man, I feel acknowledged by this story in the most sincere way. It blows my mind that something this touching would come from a game. xoxo

    • FireflyABQ
      FireflyABQ Před 3 měsíci +2

      Very good point.. not only is it difficult to come by such well made cinema/tv with gay themes but on top of that, queer men over 35.

  • MD Rivera
    MD Rivera Před 3 měsíci +51

    Couldn't even be sad cause they had an incredible life. I was so scared they were going to kill Bill or Frank before but letting them live a long life all things considered was beautiful.

  • BLAC_SHYGUY
    BLAC_SHYGUY Před 3 měsíci +207

    23:43 I almost broke with you grace . This episode is way different from the game I played, but a change worth having !

    • roy cohen
      roy cohen Před 3 měsíci +9

      Yupppp

    • Roman Jordan T
      Roman Jordan T Před 3 měsíci +12

      Whenever grace gets emotional I have to go back and watch the show/movie again.😢

    • Azenith
      Azenith Před 3 měsíci

      The theme of sunshine and sunshine protector is always a win!

  • Logan Strange
    Logan Strange Před 3 měsíci +51

    This episode broke me this deserves all the awards it’s quite beautifully directed written and acted. Tears streaming down my face 🥺❤️‍🩹

  • Miguel Avila
    Miguel Avila Před 3 měsíci +147

    Not every character needs a spin off. Also, Bill dying by his own volition with his lover is way better than EVENTUAL death by infection. You’re too focused on keeping their characters alive.

    • christian
      christian Před 3 měsíci +10

      Nailed it!

    • Leo A
      Leo A Před 3 měsíci +6

      Agreed 100%

    • DanceMT
      DanceMT Před 3 měsíci +22

      She too use to the mcu Disney plus spin offs that great writing and side characters need a spin off.🤣

    • roxiebaby
      roxiebaby Před 3 měsíci +3

      Theres a bigger conversation shes trying to have about a trend with gay characters in this big shows when it comes to their treatments of gay characters…

    • Toby Dion
      Toby Dion Před 3 měsíci +1

      @roxiebaby There's more to come, it's not revealed yet but just because these died before meeting the main characters it don't mean that will be all. A lot of people die in this story, it's tragic, and often shocking, but that's because of the ruthless world.
      These two characters grew old together, and they had a much larger story than the original story. They were given a even bigger life with this show, and a interesting ending on their own terms, and not because of infected or raiders.

  • Lewis Cook
    Lewis Cook Před 3 měsíci +61

    The relationship between Bill and Frank was such a beautiful thing to see and their final day was heartbreaking to watch.

  • Julian Vel
    Julian Vel Před 3 měsíci +21

    I recommend listening to the official companion podcast for the show. Neil and Craig spoke about the Bury Your Gays trope, and they had lots of community consultation when deciding how the story would unfold. Considering Frank was already dead when Joel and Ellie encountered him in the game, seeing Bill and Frank grow old together and go out on their own terms was very touching. It gave life to them that neither character was afforded in the game. I can sleep peacefully knowing Bill, although a fictional character, isn’t somewhere bitter at love, loss, and protection as burdens. He died happy with the love of his life. ❤

  • Jose Laynes
    Jose Laynes Před 3 měsíci +39

    Given the story we see in the game, I found myself doubting of Frank real intentions with Bill, I was really worried at any point he was gonna betray him, but after the strawberry scene and seeing how everything unfolded after that I found that it was awesome how they gave so much deep to this secondary characters and also changing the game in such a great way. This episode alone deserves every award

    • John Smith
      John Smith Před 3 měsíci +1

      I was waiting for the betrayal too, so never trusted the guy or warmed to him. Kinda ruined the episode for me. 😞

    • Marcos Nonato
      Marcos Nonato Před 3 měsíci

      I also expected betrayal. Not just from Frank, but Joel and Tess too. And that's what made me like the episode so much. Other apocalypse shows focus on showing how humans can be cruel, but for a moment we saw that not all human are monsters and not everyone lives in despare in this world.

  • BidM142
    BidM142 Před 3 měsíci +818

    Ellie is the LGBTQ lead of the franchise. Obviously they haven’t said that yet, but they laid the groundwork in ep 2 of Ellie saying she has no boyfriend. So I’m okay with Bill & Frank’s story being self contained because it was so beautifully written, directed, and performed

    • Aussie Legend
      Aussie Legend Před 3 měsíci +35

      Yeah I'm surprised that's not brought up (as I think she knows? as you say it isn't clear in the show yet [and wasn't in the original game until later]), and of course gay men & women aren't interchangable but this is certainly not the last we've seen of LGBT+ characters (and I have bad news, it is an apocalypse so no one is going to have a good time even the queer ones).

    • Be a Dragon 🐲
      Be a Dragon 🐲 Před 3 měsíci +12

      I was happy with the episode, it was beautifully told and ultimately they had a long life together and went out on their own terms. Tess was taken out too soon as well but I think we will get more looks back at them as the story develops. The themes of the story are about love, loss and grief. We all have to accept loss with love in life but it’s how we all process it and relate to others , some shut down and others try to open up to the possibilities as we move forward in life. ❤️🥰🙏

    • NightHunter
      NightHunter Před 3 měsíci +5

      yeah and spoilers here but they cast someone who will show up in Ellie’s backstory and if you know the DLC you know what I mean

    • Tech Citizen
      Tech Citizen Před 3 měsíci +8

      Yeah Ellie is the LGBTQ lead and the first hint is mention of Riley in Episode 1. By the end of the game for TLOU Part 2, multiple LGBTQ characters will have survived.

    • Ingram Jones
      Ingram Jones Před 3 měsíci +14

      @Aussie Legend She doesn't know and she doesn't care. She likes pontificating.

  • BlackFlagsNRoses
    BlackFlagsNRoses Před 3 měsíci +22

    I appreciate this deviation it was so beautiful and sets up Joel and Ellie. Joel is even worse than Bill, as a loner. Tess said “I never asked you to feel the same for me.” While he was fond of Tess he did not let himself be so attached so as to be in love. Joel still hasn’t found purpose, someone to live for, and we know that by the end Joel will find purpose again.

    • Azenith
      Azenith Před 3 měsíci

      Couldn't agree more!

  • wishmaster
    wishmaster Před 3 měsíci +50

    I think the ending shot of the window was also a call back to the game main menu screen, especially with the wind blowing through the curtains, cool detail

  • simpleplanfan011
    simpleplanfan011 Před 3 měsíci +74

    While I’m sad that we never got to see Ellie and Joel interact with Bill, I loved seeing Bill and Frank’s relationship play out. I’m especially glad they didn’t follow the game by having Frank try to leave Bill, die trying, and leaving him that spiteful note. Overall a pretty compelling episode and more fantastic changes. I can’t wait to see what they do next!

  • Colton McCoy
    Colton McCoy Před 3 měsíci +41

    I’ve never cried more during an episode of television than I did during this episode. I think the way they did it wasn’t offensive and if anything will be a step-forward with acceptance with 2 characters falling in love organically and making us attached to both of them.

    • Cameron Hitz
      Cameron Hitz Před 3 měsíci

      Tess didn’t commit suicide she sacrificed her self

    • Oli. Y
      Oli. Y Před 3 měsíci +4

      @Cameron Hitz nobody is talking about Tess

    • Jhon Rivera
      Jhon Rivera Před 3 měsíci

      I skipped most of it

    • marc english
      marc english Před 3 měsíci +5

      As a potentially life long single gay male this episode was emotionally uplifting and draining at the same time. A second life of self acceptance and love absolutely beautifully done episode of television. Okay with being single but this episode was eye opening

    • Lik Soon Lo
      Lik Soon Lo Před 3 měsíci

      You obviously need to watch more series.

  • Tanner C
    Tanner C Před 3 měsíci +16

    Joel's reaction to the note got me emotional, I'm loving Pedro as Joel so far!

  • Kalebv11
    Kalebv11 Před 3 měsíci +162

    Grace :"This will be the episode the show is remembered for "
    Me thinking about Sam and Henry, the winter months, and that godamn ending : 🙂🙃

    • whateveridc
      whateveridc Před 3 měsíci +23

      Honestly 🥲 I think she said she hasn’t seen the ending yet, prepare yourself grace!!! Get your tissues ready!!! 😂😭

    • clint hancock
      clint hancock Před 3 měsíci +20

      she has no idea what's coming

    • Triple -A
      Triple -A Před 3 měsíci +8

      Yep that episode when it does arrive is gonna be soul crushing also the firefly situation as well 😐😢😭

    • Maudite Balvenie
      Maudite Balvenie Před 3 měsíci +10

      Not even getting into what happens in Pt II

    • blackmanwithcomputer
      blackmanwithcomputer Před 3 měsíci +4

      She's only seen the first 4 episodes.

  • Robert Rubiera
    Robert Rubiera Před 3 měsíci +4

    You know your series or movie has done well when you can bring Grace to tears . Loved it

  • michael turner
    michael turner Před 3 měsíci +102

    It works without zombies because its more joel and ellie's story. Their story is that good. Im kinda bummed ellie missed out on meeting bill like the game, but they did better than the game imo.
    Fleshing out bill and frank was awesome. So much better than what i got from the game in that section.
    Sadly, this isnt the saddest thing that will happen this season if they still follow the game

    • Favio Avalos
      Favio Avalos Před 3 měsíci +16

      I like the change, now their death does have a meaning, teaching Joel that all is not lost and that it is still worth taking care of someone and loving

    • sconnor8469
      sconnor8469 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Like The Walking Dead, it's about those who remain, not the monsters.

  • tiago
    tiago Před 3 měsíci +125

    The “kill the gays” is a real thing in films and shows, but in this case i really saw that in a different way. In the game, Bill and Frank’s history is slightly mentioned in a letter, and the fact that they were a couple was open to interpretation. So, even though they die at the end, i enjoyed seeing their relationship expanded and mentioned very clearly. They made big changes from the source material, but it makes sense. Bill’s part in the game works very well as a gameplay, but the adaptation gives more depth on a series, now that we can watch from other points of view, and not only Joel’s. To this point, im really impressed with what they are doing adapting the game.

    • Raymond Sims
      Raymond Sims Před 3 měsíci +4

      This episode was complete filler rubbish in my opinion lad🤷‍♂️there was absolutely no reason to have ever introduced bill and frank. They gave them the whole episode, to kill them the same bloody episode!! That was a complete waste of time. Idgaf about two lads being killed off in the same episode they were introduced. And if this was any other tv show they would get killed for this extremely forced super filler episode. I think it was a 3/10 at best

    • Alëx
      Alëx Před 3 měsíci +30

      @Raymond Sims the show's name is the last of us not Joel and elllie's adventure , the purpose of this episode is to tell a story about some of those remains to be the last of us that found Love and connection in a hopeless world

    • BlackFlagsNRoses
      BlackFlagsNRoses Před 3 měsíci +15

      @Raymond Sims it was more thematic about Joel and Ellie. Bill found purpose after being a cynic and loner, it’s a mirror about Joel finding purpose and someone to live for

    • Pedro Henrique
      Pedro Henrique Před 3 měsíci +2

      Grace doesn’t know the story of TLOU and doesn’t know why fans like the game and keeps insisting on “I want to know what you think”
      We WATCHED THE BEST CHARACTER BE KILLED AND THEN HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE KILLER

    • Mikaela decker
      Mikaela decker Před 3 měsíci

      They died not cause they are gay it’s because he was sick. That was it.

  • Andy Wheeler
    Andy Wheeler Před 3 měsíci +9

    This was such a powerful episode. Slight curveball but brave. Right in the feels.

  • Duane
    Duane Před 3 měsíci +20

    For me, the first scene that seemed to point to Ellie having dark tendencies is when Joel attacks the guard in the first episode and is pummeling him repeatedly. If you watch her in the background her look reads as absolute fascination, as least that was my take. She is really soaking it in. I haven't played the game, but when I saw that scene I was like ok she's dangerous. She is kinda stalking in the background like a cat ready to pounce. It was very well done. Also, this episode was great.

    • Carlos Diaz
      Carlos Diaz Před 3 měsíci +3

      They are setting up the dark Ellie from Part 2

    • Blanca Velasquez
      Blanca Velasquez Před 3 měsíci

      she was born after the whole outbreak it’s a whole different world

  • Jonathan Solorzano
    Jonathan Solorzano Před 3 měsíci +30

    Grace The last of us is not focused around zombies. It’s about how living in a post apocalyptic world changes people. You see the relationship between Joe and Ellie but also the people they come across… yes, episode was a big departure from the game but it’s more of a personal story between Frank and Bill. Frank commit suicide in the game with not much backstory given other than the notes scattered across the game, and some brief interaction with Bill. So overall I enjoyed this episode and if others don’t like it. It’s OK.

  • Jamie D
    Jamie D Před 3 měsíci +4

    Grace, I’ve seen this episode twice now and cried both times. Now I’m getting teary-eyed again just hearing you talking about it. Loved the episode and loved your breakdown/review. 💖

  • Grizmeyer
    Grizmeyer Před 3 měsíci +73

    Bill's letter to Joel at the end 😭
    Didn't mind the changes. We don't get to see any of Bill & Frank's relationship in the game, just through extra material. Loved getting to see them be together and get a bittersweet ending

  • aboveaveragejoe
    aboveaveragejoe Před 3 měsíci +75

    I don't see this as a tragic love story. I cried at the end too, but the story as a whole was beautiful. As a gay man, I don't need them to overstay their welcome just to check a box. If they traveled with Joel, Frank probably would've been infected. Sad in a less satisfying way.
    Without meeting Bill's family, you can tell he grew up in an environment that would not be okay with him being gay. It's so interesting that Bill's life got better after the apocalypse. As he says “I was never afraid before I met you."

  • Jeff Erckert
    Jeff Erckert Před 3 měsíci +6

    Grace, YOU made me cry multiple times watching this review and it's just one of the reasons BTT is my favorite CHclip channel. I know you're not overly emotional so it hits that much harder when something moves you like this. It's so cliché at this point, but you said it early on, this is a great representation of love is love. Beautifully written, acted and directed. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us. ❤️

  • Sanne annelies
    Sanne annelies Před 3 měsíci +9

    I love that it was there own choice to go out the way they did. In this series, a lot of people's lives get taken from them. It is so powerful in this dangerous world that they had a different choice. That people got to have a life and have love. It makes it more powerful to me. That the human side to all of us is never really gone. ❤️

  • Trey Wessel
    Trey Wessel Před 3 měsíci +107

    I really expected Bill to wake up in the morning as if his dose was not strong enough. And Joel and Ellie show up right before Bill tried to commit suicide. That how I thought it was going to end. So Bill would still be around.

    • Joshua Howell
      Joshua Howell Před 3 měsíci +12

      I did too. But he was definitely older in the show than in the game. So it made sense.

    • Terror
      Terror Před 3 měsíci

      I was hoping for that too, but now it all seems like a waste.

    • Zane Platt
      Zane Platt Před 3 měsíci +23

      @Terror I would argue it is the weakest sequence in the game and is far, far improved here

    • Jason Lam
      Jason Lam Před 3 měsíci +3

      Imagine Bill waking up in the morning, puking his guts out and bawling 😭 from the guilt. That would explain his hardened personality when Joel and Ellie later shows up. Would have been great!

    • Sol Krantzer
      Sol Krantzer Před 3 měsíci

      I did toooo

  • Rodsuper 1213
    Rodsuper 1213 Před 3 měsíci +15

    This episode made my wife and eye have such an emotional moments that we just loved their story!!!! We both loved it!!!!!

  • Nathan Hansen
    Nathan Hansen Před 3 měsíci +63

    Nick offerman deserves an Emmy

  • onikasvaccine
    onikasvaccine Před 3 měsíci +50

    Grace i’m absolutely FLOORED by this episode. So amazing. Some of the best TV i’ve seen in a while.

    • Favio Avalos
      Favio Avalos Před 3 měsíci +4

      I like the change, now their death does have a meaning, teaching Joel that all is not lost and that it is still worth taking care of someone and loving

    • onikasvaccine
      onikasvaccine Před 3 měsíci +1

      @Favio Avalos exactly!

    • ARyzen
      ARyzen Před 3 měsíci +1

      @Favio Avalos this is supposed to be the best episode of the season. this show is lost and is not worth watching anymore.

    • Tico505
      Tico505 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @ARyzen ???

    • ARyzen
      ARyzen Před 3 měsíci +1

      @Tico505 what?

  • ArSonGames
    ArSonGames Před měsícem

    This whole show had me crying like a baby every episode....and I loved it!

  • Val Khristian
    Val Khristian Před 3 měsíci +16

    My husband and I just recently got married last week after being together for almost 10 years. This episode broke us. We're still recovering. 🍓

  • G.A.P
    G.A.P Před 3 měsíci +64

    The game definitely is much more about human interactions and connections rather than just a crazy zombie apocalypse

    • simpleplanfan011
      simpleplanfan011 Před 3 měsíci +18

      Exactly, that is what makes The Last of Us so great. Also I wish Grace would stop calling this a zombie show. The infected aren’t zombies because they’re still alive.

  • Cosmohemian
    Cosmohemian Před 3 měsíci +7

    Bill and Frank may have not made it beyond this episode, but the love Bill got to witness and experience through Frank will contribute greatly to Joel’s arch this season. That letter Bill wrote to Joel says it all.

  • AFERADEZ
    AFERADEZ Před 3 měsíci +57

    I loved your breakdown of this episode Grace, i got teary with you in the end with the window scene you described ♥

    • musiqchild007
      musiqchild007 Před 3 měsíci

      I flat out started crying again at that part.

  • Jo E
    Jo E Před 3 měsíci +4

    It was a beautiful moving episode. Grace, you summed it up perfectly and I too would have loved to see more of Bill and Frank, but that’s a testament to how well written and acted their characters are. So happy to see Tess again. I hope we see more flashbacks filling out Tess and Joel’s story. I started to bawl when On the Nature of Daylight was playing. It’s a piece of music that has been used so often it’s almost a cliche. Still gets me every time.

  • XstatiX
    XstatiX Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is one of the most beautiful episodes I’ve ever seen of any show ever…

  • Omar
    Omar Před 3 měsíci +3

    I havent cried like this in a long time. Absolutely incredible

  • NimNoms
    NimNoms Před 3 měsíci +8

    The writers of the show have my full trust and faith. Episode 3 was a masterpiece.

  • Tanner C
    Tanner C Před 3 měsíci +9

    The set design is awesome in this show, they are going all out

  • That One Moody Guy
    That One Moody Guy Před 3 měsíci +1

    It was beautiful Grace! I wanted to cry with you, as wqyou summed up this episode beautifully! 🎉I literally almost starting crying in the ending scene. I wanted to cry

  • alma powe
    alma powe Před 3 měsíci +12

    This was BRILLIANT! it was just beautiful, pure beauty because they just did it right

  • Amoroso
    Amoroso Před 3 měsíci +9

    I’m crying listening to this breakdown 💀 this episode is somehow absolutely soul destroying and life affirming

  • Frank Holbach
    Frank Holbach Před 3 měsíci +1

    you can't start crying, Grace! it's not fair 🤧😭😭😭😭 love the breakdown as always 💜

  • Amazing_Ambu
    Amazing_Ambu Před 3 měsíci +6

    Fuck!! I weeped like a baby .. called my ex ( we didn't make our marriage because of family disputes, we are still frds thou) and weeped and said the entire episode to her.. jezz this show is incredible.. Bill just took the pills even without saying !! Weeping as I write this comment. It's really hard man!!

  • Drrck11
    Drrck11 Před 3 měsíci

    Just finished watching episode 3. And it was so powerful, I forgot its a streaming series. Thought I was watching a movie for a moment there. I'll admit, I got a little emotional.

  • Sanne annelies
    Sanne annelies Před 3 měsíci +2

    Listing to the HBO max podcast by the creators. They explain it so amazingly! And also why they die and so much more. Really recommend it!

  • Nathan Hansen
    Nathan Hansen Před 3 měsíci +10

    People who played the game will really appreciate that final shot of Joel and Ellie listening to the cd and leaving Bills compound

  • Jeremy
    Jeremy Před 3 měsíci +6

    This episode was absolutely perfect, way better than what I expected.
    I think the end they got was a very happy one in a post-apocalyptic zombie world, keeping them alive would’ve just been more suffering.
    I expected a very tragic ending and im so glad that we instead got one filled with love and incredible acting.

  • Felippe Martins
    Felippe Martins Před 3 měsíci +3

    This could be the episode they send for awards ofc, it was beautiful, but I wouldn't judge so soon without seeing the one with David first. That part was on my mind for days after I played the game and I'm really looking foward to it.

  • dani
    dani Před 3 měsíci +35

    23:16 I just about started to break down in tears with you 😭😭😭 give this show all the awards !

    • Lawrence Turner
      Lawrence Turner Před 3 měsíci +10

      I was not looking at the screen but when I heard Grace's voice start to break... my, my. I understand. At first I wanted to see Bill and Frank at the end, but I'm glad we didn't get that. It was not needed.

    • little lord fuckleroy
      little lord fuckleroy Před 3 měsíci +6

      She asked why it was necessary to kill them off instead of keeping them around, and then unknowingly answered her own question at that time stamp. The pure emotion you get from telling a story like this is essential. We’ll get more well rounded LGBT characters and romances in this show, but the writers only had one chance to tell this specific story that will resonate with people for years to come.

  • Adrian Ventura
    Adrian Ventura Před 3 měsíci +6

    Ahhh will it be it’s calling card? I feel like the first two episodes were great well written episodes. I’d want to see the other episodes and more of Joel and Ellie relationship developing more, I enjoy that the end they showed more joes parenting side to Ellie and caring slowly growing between them

  • KatReyes63
    KatReyes63 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loved this episode and really like the series so far. What a tear jerker and a perfect song.

  • insomnimatt
    insomnimatt Před 3 měsíci +12

    I was not ready. I didn't play the games... im just along for the ride. I signed up for a cool zombie show, not heartbreak. its been a while since I cried that hard. wow, bravo to the two men.

    • SUN WARRIOR
      SUN WARRIOR Před 3 měsíci +2

      Omg the game is very emotional. From the same music they used, the human interactions, and relationships. Before you play the game, you think you're getting a cool zombie survival game, but you get this very deep cinematic story. I'm glad they are doing the game justice even with the pleasant changes.

    • insomnimatt
      insomnimatt Před 3 měsíci

      @beyondthetrailer --- your shirt reminds me of strawberries kinda.

  • J. Carter
    J. Carter Před 3 měsíci

    So awesome to hear your enthusiasm and even your vulnerability grace.. I watch everything you do and this is why! I really appreciate your hard work!!

  • Debzilla
    Debzilla Před 3 měsíci +2

    Such a FANTASTIC episode of television! I loved it sooo much. I, too, was puddle of tears at the end. I can still watch it over and over again.

  • Paul Chien
    Paul Chien Před 3 měsíci +6

    Nah, this episode was one of the greatest episodes of TV ever, especially for those of us who deem the game sacred & love the character of Bill. What a tremendous moment for representation & love being love; the lives, loves & struggles of those that paved the way for Ellie.

  • RB8Gem9
    RB8Gem9 Před 3 měsíci +6

    The whole "kill your gays trope" thing is so ridiculous. Bill and Frank are side characters. Wanting characters to stay alive or remain present in the show despite the story and their role within it is absurd.

  • Nerrad
    Nerrad Před 3 měsíci +19

    Joel’s accent coming and going is very relatable. Especially when he is upset. Most people I know that have “hidden accents” always let them slip when they are either really excited or upset or stressed. So I fully believe his southern accent slipping in and out.

    • SUN WARRIOR
      SUN WARRIOR Před 3 měsíci +3

      Very true. I totally agree with that. It happens to me all the time. Lol

    • little lord fuckleroy
      little lord fuckleroy Před 3 měsíci +3

      especially considering that he hasn’t lived in the south for almost 20 years, it makes sense his accent would slip in and out

    • UnfilteredVV
      UnfilteredVV Před 3 měsíci +2

      Happens to me all the time. I am Irish. I was born in Dublin and my whole family is from Dublin but I grew up in a small town. I've been told I have a neutral accent but when I get upset, excited, angry etc I apparently my accent goes REALLY Dublin

  • Victor Ruiz
    Victor Ruiz Před 3 měsíci +5

    GRACE I'm in!
    This episode was so good. Loved it.
    It got me in the feels, just like when I played the game for the first time. Well directed. Bravo 👏

  • Joseph Aguirre
    Joseph Aguirre Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing breakdown Grace. I started crying just listening to you revisit the scenes haha I can't! Brilliant episode, Brilliant breakdown

  • Gowon Enthusiast
    Gowon Enthusiast Před 3 měsíci +9

    this episode was so fucking good I knew it was gonna be THAT serious when it started with intro right off. The writing, the acting, the direction it all felt very meticulously made

    • ARyzen
      ARyzen Před 3 měsíci

      Worst episode.

  • RJ
    RJ Před 3 měsíci +5

    in my opinion that was a phenomenal episode. maybe my favorite episode so far. ( or maybe the first part of the first episode with Sarah alive was my favorite so far.)
    talking about episode 3 in comparison with the game most of the differences i liked.
    i loved how they developed the relationship between Bill and Frank. and i also liked to see the lunch between Bill, Frank, Tess and Joel. Bill and Frank actors were super well chose on my opinion.
    great video, Grace. pretty nice to hear your honest thoughts about this third episode of The Last of us Series.

  • Dee Williams
    Dee Williams Před 3 měsíci +11

    This was a masterpiece. Jus was a smiiidge disappointed in the fact we didn’t see Ellie & Bill go at it..but I quickly got over it. Wow. The last of us is truly something special.

  • David DeLauder
    David DeLauder Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hey Grace! The part around 23:20 when you’re talking about the open window and the curtain in the wind (and you start to tear up a little lol) that is the start game scene! Like when you’re playing a video game and the title screen comes up and you have to “press start” that’s the shot! When they racked focus to it I was like “Dude!!” it’s a nice touch and it makes that image so much more valuable.

  • PGK87
    PGK87 Před 3 měsíci

    Incredible episode, and we weren't ready for it! Bravo 👏

  • Mikespike27
    Mikespike27 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This episode for me showed you can have 2 separate mediums for a story and both being nice. While I did miss the whole adventure of going around Bill’s town in the game with Joel and Ellie. Seeing his back story with Frank in the show was a nice opposite side of the coin for me.

  • Joe
    Joe Před 2 měsíci

    I did not expect this episode. Like grace it destroyed me. But so so beautiful. And dammit grace why you make me cry after I just finished blowing my nose from ep3

  • Armando Martinez
    Armando Martinez Před 3 měsíci +5

    Truly was a special episode. Loved every minute of it ❤

  • Benji-Sales
    Benji-Sales Před 3 měsíci +7

    Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking episode

  • Opinionatedinsect
    Opinionatedinsect Před 3 měsíci +4

    The actors who played Bill and Frank should get Emmys for this. This episode crushed me! Argh!

  • Big D
    Big D Před 3 měsíci +1

    So hard to watch it more than once as I’m always crying or getting emotional

  • Chad Howard
    Chad Howard Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love that they committed as a show... Didn't tip toe arou d it and didnt make it whorish. So realistic. Its a relationship. Same scene coulda been a straight couple which is why I love it so much. Its just about the scepticism and then love. Gay or straight doesn't matter. Just humanity and love

  • Tiffany King
    Tiffany King Před 3 měsíci +2

    I feel a mix of love and appreciation for this episode but also really craving to see more of Joel, Ellie and the infected. I wish they had been in this episode more so we could see more of the bond that will grow between Joel and Ellie. Definitely wish there was more infected/baddies at this point to heighten the danger. I know it’s still early and I do see the groundwork being laid, but I worry it won’t have the same impact at the end. Hopefully they get it right. I’m looking forward to the episode at the lodge and the finale (of course). If this episode crushed you hopefully the last will tear you apart.
    However I loved this episode on it’s own merits. It was a beautiful story and, knowing how grim this world is, I will cherish the tenderness and humanity we saw in it. I’m happy to see it resonating with so many people. The acting was superb and the set work was stunning. I don’t mind it being different as long as the core of the story is still the same. This elevated it but hopefully they don’t deviate too much.

  • Warren Peace
    Warren Peace Před 3 měsíci +5

    Grace, I think you might be an undercover touchy-feely person. It’s ok, it’s a fun club lol. What a great episode. I still kept waiting for a zombie to jump out from somewhere but now I know that’s not happening, I can watch it with all the feels.

  • Elia Fuimaono
    Elia Fuimaono Před 3 měsíci +5

    I like they established Tess will be in flashbacks so I'm sure we'll see some more Bill and Frank

  • agogu10 Beast hunter
    agogu10 Beast hunter Před 3 měsíci +12

    The window shot gave me chills

  • Shawn Wacek
    Shawn Wacek Před 3 měsíci +1

    I was shocked by this episode it didn't go like the video game but it was phenomenally changed for the better I loved it it turned out better than I thought it would especially not knowing much about Frank this was an awesome change I preferred it I wish we would have got Bill and Ellie bickering at each other like in the game jibber jabbering at each other messing with each other but hey we can't have everything still phenomenal job! ❤️ The actors that played Bill and Frank did a phenomenal job bringing these two characters to life in their own way with the changes that they brought to it producing this episode by far I loved it! It remind me of Romeo and Juliet type of idea😎 type of trope I find it offensive to kill off the gays but in a way that's poor taste ! They did this type of two character death and thought are gay very well done and tasteful and it remind me of Romeo and Juliet type of love story The love was so strong that they did not want to be apart from each other! ❤️

  • Schmo
    Schmo Před 3 měsíci +4

    Bill and Frank

  • Sticks of Truth
    Sticks of Truth Před 3 měsíci +1

    It's not like there's any lack of representation when a main character in the game (Ellie) has not only her own story sequence but carries on as the lead for the entirety of part 2.

  • Agustin Rivera
    Agustin Rivera Před měsícem

    Grace!! I had to get HBO Max to properly follow u and this episode was great! This whole show has me in suspense 😮😅 Keep up the great work 😊

  • Justin Scro
    Justin Scro Před 3 měsíci +12

    My wife wakes up to me crying asking why and I say because Grace is crying…lol appreciate the genuine emotion

  • rjhemedes
    rjhemedes Před 3 měsíci +4

    As a gay man, I really enjoyed this episode. It was just such a fully realized romantic relationship between two men that was heart wrenching. This elevated the video game source material to a whole new level.

  • Zeddicus AWR - GOW Kriss Tigger

    The breakdown you gave helped me see the episode in an entirely new light. I loved it, but your explanation adequately helped me to understand why I enjoyed it so much! Great job! 🤗🍀❤

  • Favio Avalos
    Favio Avalos Před 3 měsíci +9

    I like the change, now their death does have a meaning, teaching Joel that all is not lost and that it is still worth taking care of someone and loving

  • The Electric Prince
    The Electric Prince Před 2 měsíci

    This episode was so beautiful.

  • Richard Fonseca
    Richard Fonseca Před 3 měsíci +6

    One of the best episodes of the show so far!