Endure and Survive

This episode left me empty and speechless like a part of me was gone afterwards! After the latest episode i had a pretty good idea what was gonna happen in this episode and I still wasn't ready for it!

This episode shows the true nature of this world! Its a cruel place where anything can happen! It is also not as clear what makes someone good or bad! It all matters on your point of view!

The episode is good at balancing fun lighthearted moments with dark and serious moments as the tone can change in an instant! The action in the episode was amazing and the best we have seen so far!

By the end i was left in tears.... That's The Last of Us!

As a non gamer , I was absolutely thrilled by this episode. We are introduced to two new characters "Henry and Sam" . Exploring their back story and their issues with hunters. Needless to say this episode featured one of the best action sequences till date. If that wasn't enough the ending absolutely was not expected. This episode also shows how the people that are not infected are as bad as the infected. Joel is actually softening up and as the episodes progress he is more accepting of people. Ellie is honestly the best part of the show. The actors that portrayed Henry and Sam really did a good job. But this episode really offered a glimpse of what is to come I am expecting huge action sequences in the end of the season. We need to see how that works out and Joel and Ellie's relation really is the best part for the show.

I will never give a 10/10 to any show because there is always room for improvement and I see the word "perfect" thrown around way too much in reviews. But with that being said, this episode was very close. They respected the source material and, in my opinion, improved on it.

But to anyone that has given this episode a bad review, I have to ask. Why are you even watching this show? I know they can't please everybody but if you're not a fan of the game or of the show, so far, then I would highly suggest watching something else rather than bombing the reviews because THIS is what Last Of Us is.

I probably could've watched sooner like most everyone else but I prefer the live version and not into the Super Bowl. Anyways this was so damn good best episode yet! Lamar Johnson's performance was sublime, the directing was perfection throughout, and so much engaging entertainment that should be praised for years. The epicness of Endure and Survive stands out like an episode of Breaking Bad with similar masterful vibes throughout! The coordination of planning to get out of town, calmness, and action that will have you on your toes. I must say I don't say I don't understand the complaints of episode 3 even that was well made at least this episode 5 here makes up for any mixed vibes.

A huge improvement NO SPOILERS Episode 5 Endure and Survive brings back the tense and fast paced tone found in various scenes in prior episodes, while providing a balance throughout the episodes with emotional tones and themes. In this episode, it continues on the cliffhanger featuring Henry and Sam, and we see them in a much bigger role than their two second cameo in the previous episode, as well as seeing Perry and Kathleen again.

While many people disliked the introduction of Kathleen and Perry as original characters, I felt it brought more depth to the rebels, who weren't featured in much detail in the games. Many people also shared their dislikes with Melanie Lynskey's performance, criticising her soft and "un-frightening" demeanor and voice, however I liked this, as it goes against the cliche of all antagonists being callous and rough.

This episode has much more narrative and story then the two previous episodes and was a great continuation of the adventure of Joel and Ellie in the last episode.

10/10.