When We Are in Need

When We Are in Need is the darkest and most disturbing episode of the season, a very faithful adaptation of the corresponding part of the game and a haunting reminder of what the apocalypse will do to people that shows the infected aren't even close to being the worst monsters in this world.

This is the most faithful episode of the season, barely deviating from the game and only briefly enhancing the backstory of David's community (which works) with the rest being shot for shot and line for line. However by invoking the memory of the game it invites comparison to the source and obviously some of the scenes aren't as strong as the original but are still great here.

Bella Ramsey has always been really good at showing Ellie's warmth but here she really shines because of the horror and pain she convincingly portrays. Scott Shepherd is superb as David, his kindness is so off-putting and when he does show his true nature it's so horrifying to witness.

Ali Abbassi's direction is excellent, knowing when to show you the disturbing imagery and when to leave it your imagination. The episode also covers a lot of plot in less than an hour so it's a testament to the pacing that it doesn't feel rushed and knows exactly when to end.

Ellie(Bella Ramsey) is flawless. The acting over all is on other level. The episode is epic and Ellie does the job. Adrenaline roller coaster ride. The loyality and feelings in this episode would really hit hard down to the core of your bones. Do not miss out this gym if you are really want to see something which makes you stick to the screen with your eyes wide open. The vibes of a freezing frosting weather and hunt for a survival would get you there after watching this episode. I never thought it would be as good as the Game itself. But I gotta accept I was wrong and it does the job. Awesummm.

Goddamn. Bella Ramsey has just won me over with this episode. I was loving her acting so far, but this episode was just beyond anything I've seen from a 19-year-old. I have no idea how some people think she wasn't the best actress for this role. Completely mesmerized by her performance.

Also, this episode was simply so raw and animalistic. It really depicted what it's like to have to survive with basically no means.

Ended up crying, of course. The ending really was something special. I don't wanna spoil anything, so please just watch it asap.

Cant believe there is only one episode left! It's absolute perfection.

Bella Ramsey did an amazing job in this episode! Don't get me wrong they were amazing in other episodes as well, but in here? PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCE.

I think making the leader a priest/preacher was an amazing choice, and this is coming from someone who's always been orthodox. It shows that he took advantage of people who actually believed in god and used their beliefs to his own advantage. I mean if anything he had god complex himself lmao. Not making the leader just cannibal and making him "religious" added depth to the whole episode, made you feel bad for his followers and so on. I don't get why people are offended by it, I mean it's obvious that he's not actually a believer.

With that being said, great episode, I'm just a little worried about how they're gonna fit all the important parts in the last episode.

This episode has by far been my favorite but also the hardest one to watch. Bella Ramseys acting was absolutely phenomenal and I was holding my breath throughout the entire episode. This episode was by far the bloodiest so far but it worked perfectly with Ellie and Joels storyline.

As somebody who has played both games multiple times, I feel like this episode portrayed the brutality of the games perfectly but also finally showcased the relationship building between Ellie and Joel. Really hoping to see more of this in the last episode.

Loved everything about this episode and I am so excited for the last episode.