Infected

The first 8 minutes of this episode is so well acted that it is hard to put into words...

Christine Hakim so deftly conveys everything she is going through from the impossible to the end of the world in 8 minutes. She do so deftly and subtly that should be praised. So well done...

I hope to see more of her in other work...

As for the rest of the episode it was superb. Very suspenseful and Starting to make me care about the world and the people who inhabit it...

I am so glad they are including lore from before the world collapsed. I have always enjoyed that part in this genre of media. I feel like so many skip it.

Greetings from Lithuania.

Second episode of TLOU called "Infected" was a great fallow up the first episode. It was way slower but more intense. But knowing the story of the game very well, i wasn't surprised.

The star of this episode was in my opinion set design. Everything looks real taken directly out of video game. Yet in another medium it looks way more realistic. Everything can be clearly seen in small and big details - it's a fenomenal looking job.

Acting, writing were very solid. I really like that they expanding upon cause of epidemic in a first place. Opening of the episode was superb.

All in all, great episode. Slower, smaller but way more intense then the first one. Can't wait for the next episode.

What an amazing episode, it was full of tension and had me on the edge of my seat, and once again it was much like the game.

The acting from all involved was brilliant, someone on twitter posted a comparison of some scenes with Joel and Ellie and they were almost identical, Bella Ramsey sounds so much like Ellie, and if I wasn't watching it I'd think it really was Ellie. Wow!!!

Another thing that I'm very impressed with is the clips at the start of every episode, the first one was strange and a bit real, but this one was chilling and makes me think about the problems we have with disease in the world.

I can't wait for the next episode, I just hope they can keep up the good work and make every episode as good as the last.

My only complaint is that I have to wait a full week to see the next episode.

Infected shows the terrifying horror and fear that the Cordyceps and it's victims bring with them, in more ways than one, continuing to strike a strong balance between originality and fidelity with a episode that pushes the narrative forward whilst continuing to build the world and characters that live in it.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are both perfect once again, their rapport is already shining through and hints at the emotional connection that will follow. Bella in particular really comes into to her own in this episode, removing any doubts and confirming that she was an inspired casting choice.

However this is absolutely Anna Torv's episode, giving Tess the confidence, humanity and depth expected of her character and actually enhancing a few of her emotional moments compared to the corresponding scenes from the game.

Neil Druckmann's direction is superb, he transitions from one medium to another just as well as the game itself with an episode rich in tension and atmosphere with some visually stunning moments. The CG and overall production values continue to impress and translate the iconic locations from the game with insane detail.

Soundtrack : (8.7/10) Dialogue : (9.2/10) Story : (9.5/10) Cinematography : (9.8/10) Character development : (9.3/10) Conflict : (9.2/10) Excitement : (9.4/10) Reasonableness : (9.6/10) Overall : (9.3/10)

Pros :

• the relationship are a definite highlight and the chemistry between the characters is great.

• CGI is phenomenal, along with great captures that showcase the horrifying situation in the city.

• scenes that further the development in the characters as we see them take action in a difficult situation.

• everything we've seen has been properly explained in a logical way.

• showcase of how different countries react to the pandemic along with more facts to learn about the disease.

• acting is an A-tier from everyone.

• scenes that hold the audience attention showering them with anxiety and tension.

Cons :

• can't think of any.