The Last of Us: episode by episode
Episode by episode recaps of the HBO/Sky Atlantic survival series, based on the bestselling video game of the same name
The Last of Us finale recap – what a brutal, sadistic triumph of television
In an absolute gut-punch denouement, Joel and Ellie reached their destination – then much blood was shed and they movingly shared their truths. If only one of them wasn’t lying …
The Last of Us recap episode eight – TV just got a whole lot more abhorrent
Joel and Ellie try to survive the bleak midwinter – then encounter David and his strange meat-eating club. What unbelievably horrifying viewing
The Last of Us recap episode seven – the most painful farewell of all
Ellie tended to Joel in a dilapidated basement, then flashed back to bliss, booze and photo booths with her best friend – just before disaster struck
The Last of Us recap episode six – fear and roaming in Wyoming
Joel and Ellie reach the river of death, only to face new dangers. Will he get back on that horse?
The Last of Us recap episode five – all hell breaks loose
After a quiet couple of weeks, something big was inevitably on the horizon … but who knew it would be that big? This excellent episode upped the ante with flames, explosions and tragedy
The Last of Us recap episode four – ambush in Kansas City!
Ellie gets to grips with a gun, Joel has a rude awakening – and here’s Melanie Lynskey as the revolutionary Kathleen. But don’t be fooled by her dulcet tones … she’s as twisted as they come
The Last of Us recap episode three – absolutely magical television
Is this the TV episode of the year? It’s a big call so early on in 2023, but it’ll take something incredible to top this brave, poignant, heartbreaking character study
The Last of Us recap episode two – nightmare at the museum
An attack by the clickers is horrific and explosive – no matter how many times you watch it – but Joel and Ellie’s chemistry is a joy to behold
The Last of Us recap episode one – welcome to the mushroom apocalypse!
It’s early days, but this video-game adaptation about the world being overrun by fungal zombies is expertly done. Newcomers and original gamers will be amazed
