The Price

And you can tell this adaptation of the game was made with so much love and care. The attention to detail, the respect for the original story, and the emotional weight behind every scene-it's just impressive. There are changes, yes, and the writers took some bold steps, but honestly, they worked perfectly for me. Pedro and Bella are insanely good. Their chemistry, their range, their depth-it all adds up to a breathtaking performance. I try not to comment as a fan of the game, but it's hard not to. The series has my heart, and every episode feels like a gift to those of us who loved the game for years. It's not just good TV-it's a love letter.

Episodes like this are what allow viewers to understand the emotional bonds and dynamics between characters. Beautiful storytelling, visuals, soundtrack, and acting that make you remember the show as more than just a story about survival.

Good episodes keep you engaged throughout, but great episodes make you understand each characters' actions, empathize with them, and make you question what your own decisions would be. E6 is another great epsiode in the series that accomplishes this.

As someone who didn't play the game, I do appreciate the way the show adds depth to the story with flashbacks like these.

Without doubt, the strongest, most poignant and utterly heartbreaking of all the episodes. It's their dynamic that ignites the series, it's the secret sauce. Everyone is on point here...cinematography, direction, acting, production design, music. The timeloop and re-loop works surprisingly well, the narrative threads through the episode seamlessly. There's an almost genuine restraint in this episode that means less action but ultimately we do need it. Everything somehow clicks succinctly into place and when the emotional belter comes it comes hard and true. I though it may be difficult to better THAT episode from Season One but they've surely done it here.

That was an incredibly good episode. I found myself unable to stop crying as I watched it. Perhaps I was projecting my own assumptions onto Joe's character. It made me reflect on my own experiences and feelings. If I had a father like that, someone who embodies such understanding and support, I would feel truly fulfilled. The emotional depth of the story resonated with me deeply, highlighting the importance of familial bonds and the impact a loving parent can have on one's life. It's moments like these that remind us of the beauty of connection and the longing for this meaningful relationships.

The type of episode that really makes you really think about your life and values. Masterful storytelling with every aspect of the episode being executed to perfection. I haven't seen writing acting and visuals complement each other so effortlessly and beautifully in a long time. Truly shows the power of film as a medium.

It can reshape your life, bring new meaning, and create shared cultural memories. The emotional resonance lingers long after viewing, inviting multiple rewatches to fully appreciate its nuanced layers. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's performances deserves recognition for their raw vulnerability. Gustavo Santaolalla's score heightens each pivotal moment without overshadowing the narrative's intimate human connections. An absolute gem, thank you HBO.