Review: In 'The Last of Us' episode 8, Ellie meets David and his flock of cannibals, in an adaptation of the famous winter section from the video game.
Note: My name is Gene Park. I’m a reporter covering gaming culture for The Washington Post. I’m following “The Last of Us” from the perspective of someone who has played all the games .The famous winter section of the video game version of “The Last of Us” is finally here in the penultimate episode of Craig Mazin’s HBO adaptation.
Here, David and Ellie get to know each other. In the game, this scene was interrupted by an action sequence with infected zombies. In the show, we instead get some background on David’s faith, and how he became a preacher. He claims to have found God after the world ended, and he left the Pittsburgh quarantine zone with a group of people; they eventually settled thousands of miles away at this location.
David’s town is a sharp contrast to Tommy’s Jackson, Wyoming haven. In Jackson, where everyone shares everything, children laughed, engaged in art, and there was liquor, active shops and food. They were on the verge of raising hogs for bacon. Meanwhile, under David’s leadership, the children are crying, and the adults’ bodies are wiry from hunger. If Jackson is the picture of success, David’s group is a portrait of a failing society.
We cut back to Ellie realizing that David’s group has been eating human flesh after she notices an ear — and other chunks of human flesh — on the floor. David claims its out of desperation and poor decision-making. Ellie interrogates David about his motivations. David said it was cordyceps, not God, that helped him teach the ways of the world. The fungal infection isn’t “evil,” he says; it is simply nature doing its job.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Last of Us Finale Trailer: Fireflies & Original Ellie Actor's New RoleThe Last of Us episode 9 trailer teases Joel and Ellie finally reaching the Fireflies, as well as original Ellie actor Ashley Johnson's new role.
Read more »
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Recap: It’s Okay, Baby GirlIn Episode 8 of 'The Last of Us,' 'When We Are in Need,' Ellie faces a terrifying foe by herself, and the bond between Joel and Ellie grows stronger.
Read more »
‘The Last of Us’ Voice Actor Troy Baker On The Joy Of Joining The TV Series: “I Thought I Was Going To Be A Clicker, This Is An Upgrade”SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Episode 8 of HBO’s The Last Of Us. In the penultimate episode of HBO’s record-smashing horror-drama The Last of Us, Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) last…
Read more »
HBO Max Schedule March 6-12: New TV & MoviesThe Last of Us Season 1 will climax as part of the HBO Max schedule for March 6-12 as Joel and Ellie prepare to end their journey.
Read more »
Last Of Us Season 1 Finale Will Be Controversial, Says StarAiring March 12, the highly-anticipated The Last Of Us season 1 finale may cause some controversy according to Ellie actor Bella Ramsey.
Read more »