This article is completely spoiler-free.

The Last of Us is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a fungal pandemic has wiped out much of humanity. The story follows Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a young girl who is immune to the virus, as they journey across the country to reach the resistance group known as the Fireflies. Along the way, they encounter hostile survivors and dangerous mutated creatures as they attempt to survive and find a way to reach their destination. Throughout the game, the relationship between Joel and Ellie deepens as they rely on each other for survival and support. In the third episode of the TV series, new characters are introduced among which prepper survivalist Bill and his partner Frank.

The first episode of the TV adaptation aired on the 15th of January and received immense praise from fans and critics, currently standing at 9.2/10 on IMDB with over 50 thousand votes. The series itself is currently rated 9.3 by 115K users, making it one of the highest-rated TV series ever. But last Sunday, after the third episode aired, some reviews praised the episode as one of the best television episode ever.

Here are some of the headlines you can find in the press at the moment (beware - if you click the links you may get a few spoilers):

• IGN: 10/10 - Episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us is a sensational hour of television.
• Esquire - The Last of Us Episode 3 Is a TV Moment We'll Never Forget
• Dexterto - One of the best TV episodes of all time
• GamesRadar - An early contender for one of 2023's best episodes
• CNet - A gut-wrenching masterpiece

I could go on. Yet, as you can see on the above IMDB ratings chart, with the high number of 1-star ratings, the episode stirred quite a controversy. If you have watched the episode, you can easily understand (but not necessarily condone) why a certain part of the population may have had a hard time with this episode.

What about you? Have you watched this episode? Are you one of the lovers, or the haters? Comments may contain spoilers - be ready for it. Most importantly, please stay civil and respect each other's point of views.

 

[pustal]

No rulers. Answer to no one but yourself/your God. Not a hard concept, dude. 😂

Again, you have no clue. Go read Proudhon for the basis. You also should pick up Daniel Guérin, it'd be good for you.

 

[holypuma]

Again, you have no clue. Go read Proudhon for the basis. You also should pick up Daniel Guérin, it'd be good for you.

Again, you have no clue. Go read Proudhon for the basis. You also should pick up Daniel Guérin, it'd be good for you.

Left-anarchism I'd imagine. I'd rather stay in the center. Thanks tho.

 

[pustal]

Left-anarchism I'd imagine. I'd rather stay in the center. Thanks tho.

You'd imagine? Literally, the "father of anarchism". Shows how much of a clue you have. Absolutely beautiful!
You just made my day. 🥲

 

[samcambolt270]

You'd imagine? Literally, the "father of anarchism". Shows how much of a clue you have. Absolutely beautiful!
You just made my day. 🥲

that dude sure loves his 'no true scottsman' arguments doesn't he.

 

[holypuma]

You'd imagine? Literally, the "father of anarchism". Shows how much of a clue you have. Absolutely beautiful!
You just made my day. 🥲

I don't care for socialism, commie ❤️

 

[Costello]

@holypuma
@pustal
@samcambolt270
you've all made your points now and you're free to do so but remember what I asked in the OP

"Most importantly, please stay civil and respect each other's point of views."

please dont make us do whatever we'll have to do if you continue down that road

 

[samcambolt270]

@samcambolt270


"Most importantly, please stay civil and respect each other's point of views."

I haven't said much of anything about anyones point of view.
The most I've said to these guys is "wow you've gotten off topic" and laughing when someone called latin "the english language," so yeah, i'm not involved in this argument.

 

[jomaper]

You mean people, majority, that are fed up by forcefully having certain political/sect agendas shoved down their throats intentionally everywhere they turn?

Straight away labelling someone something the moment they don't bend the way you want them?

If i wanted to watch same sex I'd watch a show specifically made for that crowd, instead of (again) forcefully, political reprogramming to be pushed into mainstream as its something mainstream.

yes

 

[Stealphie]

-phobia means scared, terrified etc

I think you'll find that the people you're describing are more disgusted than afraid.

Anyway this thread is fucking stupid. Fuck off homophobes. If it was a straight sex scene, nobody would be complaining, but because itt's gay sex, people are complaining. Grow up.

 

[subcon959]

I'd like to see a bit more tolerance (and restraint) from both sides. I get that people feel entitled to voice every opinion they have these days, but that doesn't mean the rest of us wanna constantly frikkin be subjected to it.

 

[cvskid]

Well now we know it's not a good idea to post stuff like this on a video game website. Hard to ask people to stay civil when you post something you know will trigger people from both sides.

 

[Lumince]

Well now we know it's not a good idea to post stuff like this on a video game website. Hard to ask people to stay civil when you post something you know will trigger people from both sides.

Its just asking for people to fight lmao Just the side against this episode are scum.

 

[holypuma]

Its just asking for people to fight lmao Just the side against this episode are scum.

"Scum" "homophobes" etc etc. 🥱

 

[Ligeia]

Lol, "violent" XD Telling someone to stay home after laughing at them for being a conspiracy theorist = violent now. I have also literally never claimed to be "tolerant" or "progressivist" so wherever you're getting that, it wasn't from me.
I mean, i've literally never even been in the argument in the first place for you to have assumed my stance. Lemme list off every point i've made in this entire thread and then you can point out where exactly I'm being "tolerant" or "progressivist".
comment 1 was: I think the ending should have been slightly different.
comment 2 was: a reply saying the episode wasn't "porn"
comment 3 was: that word is latin not english lololol
comment 4 was: I'm literally not in this argument, I'm just laughing at that dumb statement you made. Oh wait, you're a conspiracy theorist, just stay home instead of arguing with people.

Now, at exactly which point did I somehow come off as pretending to be "tolerant" or "progressivist" for my "violent" statement of "stay home and stay out of it" to contradict?

OK troll, you wanna play this game. I am quoting you, you said : "Just go live in your basement and stare at your poster of trump for the rest of your life and let the rest of the world exist without you."

You can nitpick or twist words as long you like, bottom line is I can't stand people like you who feel it's fine to be a bully and tell people they have no place in the world (= they should be dead). You should be ashamed. Bye.

 

[samcambolt270]

OK troll, you wanna play this game. I am quoting you, you said : "Just go live in your basement and stare at your poster of trump for the rest of your life and let the rest of the world exist without you."

You can nitpick or twist words as long you like, bottom line is I can't stand people like you who feel it's fine to be a bully and tell people they have no place in the world (= they should be dead). You should be ashamed. Bye.

Ah yes, telling someone to "go live in your basement and leave us alone" = "you should die!" XD Strawman of the year award goes to you.

 

[tsam2]

"Most importantly, please stay civil and respect each other's point of views"

More or less you know some quarrel will happen but you still create the thread. Well that's beyond my comprehension

 

[holypuma]

"Most importantly, please stay civil and respect each other's point of views"

More or less you know some quarrel will happen but you still create the thread. Well that's beyond my comprehension

Yep. They NEED to virtue signal. 🤣

The western world is trash.

 

[Legitendo]

Anyway this thread is fucking stupid. Fuck off homophobes. If it was a straight sex scene, nobody would be complaining, but because itt's gay sex, people are complaining. Grow up.

The porn scene in The Last Of Us 2 is straight and most people hated that too.

 

[markmoody]

I agree, best episode ever.

 

[ut2k4master]

The porn scene in The Last Of Us 2 is straight and most people hated that too.

citation needed