It’s hard to overstate the fact the show “Last of Us” remains true to its original material. That’s what makes it a fantastic television show. Episode 5 attempts to bring back some of the most difficult scenes of the game.
Henry as well as Sam’s story
The episode’s first episode is an armed sniper fight in the suburban suburbs. This is a great illustration of how the show is able to seamlessly transform gameplay moments into stunning film-like spectacles. Joel is able to sneak into the scene and tries to eliminate the sniper with a long-range weapon. The action perfectly aligns with an aspect of the game where players have to do exactly the same.
A throwaway conversation in which Ellie says she defeated two of the infected. The moment is reminiscent of the part of the game in which you’re prohibited from leaving the house with a weapon because of the people infected within the city.
The most memorable scene of the episode isn’t really about gaming. Sam wakes up and Henry soothes him by telling that he’s safe. There’s nothing harmful at the surface, so there’s no need to worry about killers. In order to keep Sam at ease, Henry creates Sam an image of a superhero on his laptop. It’s a sweet gesture which brings back the excitement of the first series.
Kathleen’s tale
Kathleen Melanie Lynskey (of Yellowjackets) she shares her tale of Henry in a tragic scene. FEDRA is the militant organization located in Kansas City that killed her brother Michael. Kathleen is determined to retaliate.
Kathleen is forced to take revenge on Henry despite Henry’s appeal for forgiveness. This is a dramatic scene that is tied to the theme of revenge and the story. Every person is either sheriff or hero based the way they view it.
Perry (Jeffrey Pierce) is a brand new character who assists Kathleen in her pursuit of Henry as well as Joel. The episode is more sombre than the previous ones due to the morally questionable the character.
The show also helps her to be more cautious in her plans to retaliate. While it’s a minor detail but it shows that the author is trying to help her become more relatable as a person.
The Bloater
The Last of Us Episode 5 stars Joel (Pedro Pascal), Ellie, and Henry (Lamar Johnson). They received the infection from a large number of people infected who were able to emerge from a well. Bloater was among those affected, and the episode proved to be one of the most terrifying moments during the show.
The creature here isn’t like those Clickers Joel, Ellie, and Tess were able to escape from in earlier episodes. The creature has an extensive fungal growth, which is difficult to get rid of. The fungus can be observed, however, it’s still feasible to kill it. It will eventually start to damage the armor plating on the body and make vulnerable to strategies based on fire.
This isn’t just an add-on to the series it’s also a reference to the video games which some of the fans may be familiar with. The game’s original version featured Sarah the player-controlled character that is killed during the course of a battle with soldiers.
Easter Eggs to play video games
“The Last of Us” HBO adaptation of the Naughtydog show “The The Last of Us” has a bounty of Easter eggs that fans will be thrilled to discover. Here are the best highlights of this episode.
The Ellie’s Pun Book — Ellie used jokes from the Pun Book and Joel to create The Last of Us memorable. It’s a nice feature, and it’s great to see her use the book on the show.
Ellie and Joel discover an arcade with an earlier version of Mortal Kombat. It’s a fun allusion to Ellie’s relationship with Riley and the Left Behind DLC.
Tess’s lighter – A different Easter egg is Tess’s lighter. It’s marked by a number 76 as well as an asterisk. It’s a reference to the Uncharted series, which is also produced from Naughty dog.
