I'm the opposite - the scarcity of infected people encounters is nicer and brings more tension for me than should they meet one every other scene. It doesn't seem illogical given the fact they're doing everything they can to avoid them and are in remote areas. Even in the mall episode where there's only one encounter, imo there was tension throughout the episode and it was properly built up.
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Same here. Episodes like 2 and 5 stand out because they were episodes with lots of infected. It feel having them fighting infected more often would just make them become a blur like it did in the Walking Dead.
Also whenever weve seen them somebody ends up getting bitten. They are deadly compared to twd as an example
100% the mall one had me proper anxious because I was just expecting one any second!
Agreed.
It's not actually a big part of the game. It's an optional, paid DLC that was released months after. It's great in the game cause it adds extra game play elements and a nice side story but sandwiched in the middle of the show I can see why people wouldn't like it.
I played the game years after it was released, when ‘Left behind’ was included, albeit as an additional option to complete after the main game. I think it was the only place to include it and it fit naturally, as that is the part in the story where it flashes back to in the game (where it’s flashing between past and present). But yeah, without those flashes to the present day in ep7, I guess it could feel a bit random
Holy shit that last episode was brutal. So nasty. This series has been a wild ride. So many changes of pace.
I'm guessing they're holding back the hoards for the last 2 levels.
Would like a episode where it flashes back to initial big outbreak.
Would like a episode where it flashes back to initial big outbreak.
Really enjoyed that episode. Looking forward to the finale. I wonder if they will stick close to the source material for it.
I can definitely see them making this into a game.
Just so I’m clear will this be the final ever episode, if anyone is slightly confident of this based on the game?
Been renewed for a second series.
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there are 2 games
It's actually fully a part of the game in the remastered version I believe but yes, it was originally fully DLC and not a part of the game. I find that being the least received episode quite telling.
Something like uncharted but with zombies.
they're not zombies
It's also already a game but who's splitting hairs.
I think it’s been better to be honest. That’s what I expected and thought it’d be a bit average because of it but it’s pleasantly surprised me. Great episode and looking forward to the finale.
It's been 25 years since the original outbreaks and there's a semblance of life and civilization post apocalypse. Like much in human history, as soon as we conquer or master nature our biggest threat is ourselves.
It may not make for the kind of blood and gore, fright scenes of typical zombie movies but I think its a more thoughtful and realistic creation
Minor point but I’ve noticed how everyone who meets Ellie keeps telling her she’s incredibly smart and a born leader. First of all the army boss guy, then the woman at the commune, then the rapey preacher guy. On what basis? What has she ever done to impress any of them? The only impression I’ve seen her give them is of being a bit of a potty mouthed smart arse. Why are they all seeing hidden depths?
I've never understood that either but I'm guessing maybe it's because she doesn't stand for any shit? I would assume you'd have to be a bad arse to be able to lead in those conditions due to the dangers of not only zombies but also more importantly other human groups. Given how young she is I imagine she stands out from her age group for not being scared or meek despite her age and physical limitations. All of this is conjecture though, she always came across as borderline psychotic to me.
I think that’s the case with David. He made a comment about being surrounded by sheep, so maybe he is interested by her aggression. With FEDRA we don’t know much, but maybe she has distinguished herself academically. The stuff at the commune did seem unearned though.
And, y'know the whole being a hebephile/ephebophile (at minimum) stuff he was trying to groom her until she said feck you and opted for force instead.
There is certainly that as well, but he already had a room full of children at his disposal. A podcast I was listening to had a good point, which is that when one of those children stood up to him he slapped her down and almost seemed disappointed when she backed down, like he was hoping for some spark of rage. I almost think he was bored being a tyrant over "sheep" and wanted someone with a bit of fire in them, but not directed at him.
Yeah I thought that was his standard seduction technique to be honest. Talk them up (whilst talking himself up) and make her dependent on him as he’s their only way to stay alive.
I don't think so. Look at the way James reacts to both being sent for the antibiotics and also when they go searching for Ellie after. He is genuinely surprised that David wants to help Ellie in the former and there is real concern that David will replace him as #2 with Ellie in the later. I do think that David is a manipulator and I am not saying his view is correct, but I think he sees something beyond the normal when he looks at Ellie. A partner (granted a subservient one), but not prey.
I personally read the army boss guy's lecture to her as a generic one he probably gives to every other person to keep them in line. Her friend's arc hinted at same given how shocked she was to get her assignment after the training. Similarly, at least for David it seemed to be about luring her into her group so he could groom her. Likely it is not easy to find young girls in the current state of the world for him.
Im not really after the blood and gore. the whole purpose of getting Ellie to the fireflies is the possibility they can use her to find a cure so the infected are still there. Remember the urgency and promise Tess asked of Joel? Their journey has been a battle against the worst of human nature, they are having to be careful every step because of the dangers of the uninfected. I just think the added threat of the infected would make thinks more difficult and tense, we just havent seen any of that and its an important part of the whole plot. The infected are at the heart of the reason for their journey.
Ive enjoyed the show, I think they have done a great adaptation, I just feel a hint more encounters with the infected would help with the peril and urgency of their journey.
It's been renewed as everybody says and, without going into spoilers, the 2nd game is split in a way which could very well mean at least a 3rd series would be appropriate. If that doesn't happen then the 2nd season would definitely be rushed if it ends up 9 episodes like this one.
Been trying to get promoted quickly as I wanted to post on these threads, so sorry for the slightly slow reply on this one!
The game was never about focusing on the infected, the most well thought of parts were meeting people and experiences like in episode 8 or the Bill and Frank episode. Some nice differences from the game as well, for example episode 8 followed a lot of the exact details of the game, but previously we'd not really learned much about Bill and Fred so having the full hour about them was brilliant.
Craig Mazin has already said he feels the second game would be best covered over two seasons. Given the huge success of the series I can't see how HBO would be unhappy about that because more episodes means more money for them too.
But yeah 9-10 episodes definitely won't be enough to fully cover the second game without cutting a lot of corners. The story length of Part 2 is around double than that of Part 1 so it only makes sense to have more episodes too.
just started this, why did they pick the kid from GoT who can't act to save her life?
Go away
to be fair its starting to look like she's had a few lessons now
actually nah, she's still piss-poor 
Weird take away from all of this
I think the lesson here is that whatever @Tarrou thinks about acting, if you think the opposite you're probably correct.