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The Digital Excitement Streaming In after 'The Last of Us' Episode Three
With the third episode of season two aired on Sunday night, fans can't contain their enthusiasm – and reactions – for 'The Last of Us'.
Gamers who've never been introduced to the series were left astonished in shock watching Joel (Pedro Pascal) meet his brutal end in the second episode – "Through the Valley". As if that wasn't enough, it was grizzly and gory as Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) mercilessly beat Joel to death and jabbed a knife through his neck with Ellie as the silent observer.
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But death wasn't the end of it, as 'The Last of Us' took a darker turn with episode three – "The Path".
The council of Jackson vetoed a war plan to attack Seattle and exact revenge on Abby, but Ellie and Dina make their move on their own to confront her. In their journey, they encounter the WLF – a heavily armed military group that appears to have carried out a massacre on a cult. The tragic remnants of the cult are found by Ellie and Dina along their route.
While not everyone was a fan, the rest of the episode set the stage for Ellie to embark on her darker journey. Fans on Reddit were not shy in sharing their opinions.
One viewer noted the transformation of the unfamiliar cult to 'good guys' in the story, which they believed was due to subpar writing. Another praised the new take on the series, comparing the development of Seth's character to the best storytelling they'd seen on the small screen.
Another discusses Dina's pregnancy and her sickness during the journey, while another fan praises Bella Ramsey's performance, particularly her heart-wrenching words to Joel’s jacket.
Reactions were mixed, but fans generally agreed that while it may not have been much of a blockbuster, the impact of Joel's death and the plot developments are setting the stage for a powerful final act.
Still Socializing on Reddit: How 'The Last of Us' Episode Three hit the Mark
'The Last of Us' has left fans buzzing, and with good reason. Joel's death delivered an emotional punch, and though episode three seems slower than its predecessors, fans are talking about it.
For some, the slow burn pacing worked, allowing them time to expand their world-building and introduce the Seraphites. But for others, it was a frustrating departure from the suspense and action-packed episodes of the series.
Regardless of personal opinions, the show has certainly left an impact and certainly has fans on the edge of their seats eagerly waiting to see what happens next.
- Despite some fans find it underwhelming compared to previous episodes, the slow burn pacing of 'The Last of Us' in episode three has sparked intriguing discussions among viewers.
- Joel's emotional death in episode two has led to engaging reactions on social media platforms like Reddit, with some expressing disappointment over the subpar writing of certain characters' transformations, while others applaud the show's new direction and the development of Seth's character.
- The introduction of the Seraphites in episode three has been a returning topic in entertainment discussions, with opinions divided on whether the slower pace was necessary to develop the world-building or a frustrating departure from the suspense and action that fans have come to expect.
- Movies and TV enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the returning season of 'The Last of Us', as the impact of Joel's death and the development of the plot set the stage for a powerful and potentially riveting final act.
