The Price

June 9, 2022 is when I lost my grandpa. When I got the news i was devestated and heartbroken. All I could think about is the experiences I would no longer get with him.

Cut to this episode. Watching this made me remember all of the little things I did with him. This episode is a great representation of remembering those we love, for me of course people have differing views on such matters.

In all, I enjoy this show. Shore the writing in the second season is not the best but I still enjoy and come back to it because of the characters.

This franchise was built on that and the actors do a great job a portraying that.

I love you grandpa. I hope your resting comfortably.

I don't usually cry during shows, but this episode broke through every emotional wall I had. Season 2, Episode 6 of The Last of Us is an absolute gut-punch-not because of some shocking twist, but because of how human it is.

This episode slows down in the best way possible. It gives space for the characters to breathe, reflect, and just FEEL. There's so much unspoken emotion in the silences, in the glances, in the weight of words left unsaid. You can sense the pain, the guilt, the love, and the fear clashing all at once.

The performances are phenomenal. You can tell the actors didn't just act-they lived through their characters. I found myself fully invested in their vulnerability, their inner conflict, and the quiet moments that said more than any dialogue could.

What hit me hardest is how the episode deals with the complexity of forgiveness and connection. It reminded me that in a world as broken as the one in this series, the smallest acts of honesty and vulnerability can feel like both a risk and a lifeline.

This wasn't just an episode-it was an emotional experience. One that left me reflective, heavy, and thankful for stories that are brave enough to go this deep.

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.

This was a beautiful, heartbreaking episode, that sums up very well the joy and pain that comes with parenting, and the absolute gut-punch of the necessity of having to let your child go to find their own way through life. Pedro Pascal puts on an absolute master class in acting, with able assists from Bella Ramsey and Joe Pantoliano. I find that I could watch this episode time and again and still draw more meaning from it each time. I wasn't sure that I was going to enjoy the second season as much as the first, but have found that episodes such as this have rewarded my decision to continue viewing.

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.