Topic: The Last of Us (HBO)

[Verbl Kint]

^^It's only bothersome to those who've played the game and want the show to be as close as possible to the game. 

For the rest of the viewers, the racial diversity isn't a big deal.

The opposite is true for the non-binary relationships / LGBTQ+ parts of the show. Gamers accept it as it is canon but many viewers were probably not ready to see it in a post-apocalytic "zombie" series.

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[Koolkat]

True. TV and videogames are a visual medium. We tend to judge what we see. Yes, Pedro is chilean, but he looks  really similar to Joel. I just never mentioned it, but Im actually not into Bella Ramsey's look as Ellie. Acting? Great!. But it just feels a bit jarring to see her as Ellie. I guess it's really not about the race. Its more about the looks.

[alvinbaronsia]

Diversity and Inclusion is okay as long is it is integral to the story. With Last of Us, they can easily take out Episode 3 and 7 without missing a beat and these are just filler episodes. Can you imagine that, instead of having episode 7, you have instead the hotel basement scene? That said, I did love episode 3 and I don't think it would make as much impact if it was a heterosexual relationship probably because we've seen this scene a million times.

[newwaveboy]

^ IMO Ep. 3 was integral to the series ......... the Bill's town portion of the game was always Joel's target to obtain transportation to get to Wyoming.

Same here, loved the way that they expanded Bill and Frank's story, turned out to be a highlight of this season.

But I can see the scenario wherein there was no Bill & Frank gay love story - just proceed with the game script which would have made for a tense ending, Ellie first time maneuvering/driving a car, while Joel and Bill jumpstart it as infected attack ......... more than a few had some small complaints about the loss of the comedic encounters between Ellie and Bill.

The game itself was near perfect (some Ellie mechanics to complain about since 2013), but the script/story was flawless.

[alvinbaronsia]

I only played the game 2021 when I got a PS5 and I didn't like the game at all. I'm sure I'm a minority (played uncharted after and didn't like it as well), but I kept comparing to Days Gone and while the story in Last of Us was so much better, the dated gameplay made me just breeze through to try and finish the game as fast as possible. The HBO series is fantastic though and I'll just wait for season 2/3 instead of playing part 2.

[Dan]

I can already tell just by the crowd here you'll all ABSOLUTELY LOVE season 2.

[Wiggum]

Inside Episode 9 - “Look For The Light”

https://youtu.be/hLgjj8yWoUE

All I can say is.. wow. I’m glad I wasn’t familiar with the game and had no prior info about the storyline. It made watching each episode more compelling and satisfying.

I’m going to miss this weekly viewing experience. It’ll probably take at least a year or so before Season 2 begins airing.

[newwaveboy]

^ I'm happy for those not familiar with the two games - you get to experience this wonderfully brilliant and sad story for the first time.

Yes, it's probably going to take more than a year for season 2, for many reasons e.g. time difference between the 2 parts

I do hope that Bella Ramsey grows an inch or two - for a more believable and matured Ellie, come season 2. 

[Disharmony]

I do hope that Bella Ramsey grows an inch or two - for a more believable and matured Ellie, come season 2.

Don't think that's going to happen considering she's turning 20 in a few months, and girls stop growing at around 15.

They're also not recasting her despite the time jump. Kaitlyn Dever would make for an "older" Ellie pa naman, and she doesn't look old despite her age.

[newwaveboy]

Yes, I know she's 19 na ....... a bit hard to imagine a TLOU2 terminator Ellie, being this cute and small-ish Bella Ramsey.

Wow, Kaitlyn Dever sure has that older Ellie look ........ I also recall an earlier article, suggesting Emma Watson play the older Ellie.

I won't mind if Mazin/Druckmann takes their sweet time (1-2 years) before unveiling TLOU2 ......... baka ipag growth balls nila si Bella.   

[jjjeronimo]

Sinanay lang tayo na younger roles ang binibigay sa kanya.  I'm sure with a little Hollywood magic, they can make her appear older (and taller  ).  She's good, so I want to see what she can do with the role.

Having finished the first season, I'm glad I haven't played the game, but I do want to play it now. 

[JeromeA]

Sinanay lang tayo na younger roles ang binibigay sa kanya.  I'm sure with a little Hollywood magic, they can make her appear older (and taller  ).  She's good, so I want to see what she can do with the role.

Having finished the first season, I'm glad I haven't played the game, but I do want to play it now. 

you should sir.. maganda ang adaptation. natuwa din ako sa sniper scene, ganyan na ganyan. hahaha

[jjjeronimo]

Interestingly,  I thought the mother (apparently played by the original Ellie voice actor from the game), did resemble Bella in some of the shots.

[newwaveboy]

Interestingly,  I thought the mother (apparently played by the original Ellie voice actor from the game), did resemble Bella in some of the shots.

Yes, some shots/angle ni Ashley Johnson, akala mo si Bella Ramsey mismo .......... a very symbolic and full-circle moment for the TLOU franchise.

[Dan]

For those wondering, the time jump between The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 video games is approximately 5 years. Ellie started her adventure with you when she was 14 and Part 2 has you playing her at 19.

I wouldn't be surprised if season 2 releases by 2025. But HBO must know they have a hot property and should release sooner than later (maybe mid-to-late 2024?). Also, it's looking likely season 2 would either be split into 2 parts, or encompass a season 2 to season 3 story arc because The Last of Us Part 2 is about 3x the size of Part 1 in terms of story.

I'm not worried about Bella Ramsey looking like a child. She can pull off looking older based on some of the other TV show clips people keep posting on Twitter. She looks VERY different.

[Dan]

Interestingly,  I thought the mother (apparently played by the original Ellie voice actor from the game), did resemble Bella in some of the shots.

There's a cameo that many people missed, and rightfully so because she was wearing a mask and you had to spot her name in the end-credits.

One of the nurses (the one on the left of the screen) is played by Laura Bailey who performed a major character in The Last of Us Part 2.

The significance of Bailey's presence in that specific scene is a huge wink to those who've played the game.

[jas]

Also, it's looking likely season 2 would either be split into 2 parts, or encompass a season 2 to season 3 story arc because The Last of Us Part 2 is about 3x the size of Part 1 in terms of story.

The Last of Us Part II Will Be Split Up into Multiple Seasons on HBO

The Last of Us Part II is roughly twice the length as its predecessor, and it appears that will also be the case for the HBO Max adaptation. According to the show’s co-creators, that sequel will span over more than one season.

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1273541-the-last-of-us-part-ii-season-2-hbo-max-multiple-split

[Wiggum]

‘The Last Of Us: The Complete First Season’ Home Video Release Announced

HBO and Warner Bros have officially announced the physical Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release of The Last of Us: The Complete First Season on July 18 (SRP $44.98, $39.99, and $49.99 respectively), with the Digital version expected to drop on April 11.

The package will include all 9 episodes, along with three hours worth of extras. Among them are four Getting to Know Me featurettes, two The Last Debrief with Troy Baker featurettes, two Is This a The Last of Us Line? featurettes, nine Inside the Episode featurettes, and a pair of featurettes that are exclusive to the disc including The Last of Us: Stranger Than Fiction and Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us.

[Wiggum]

A 30-minute documentary on the making of TLOU is now available to stream on HBO Go:

https://hboasia.page.link/W8uEwBmjpZG1d1k16