I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but this was the first episode we didn't have a flashback of any kind. I definitely miss the flashbacks to start each episode. I hope those aren't done.
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Hoping for a flashback next week of the KC QZ, FEDRA overthrow, background of insurrection, etc
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My guess: Henry had something to do with Kathleen's brother getting caught/tortured/killed by FEDRA.
No need to guess. She said so specifically.
The doctor denied he'd given info about her brother to FEDRA, and she replied "But Henry did, and you know where he is"
Wondering if the "hole" and the infected below it are Ish's colony? Totally new way of telling that part of the story...
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
Not sure why people think Kathleen is soft? She's unhinged but she literally walked in and gunned down a doctor in cold blood due to paranoia. It's safe to assume that there are not many if any soft people left in this world.
I thought this was a great episode showing Elle and Joel getting closer. The scenes with both of them were exceptional storytelling. They're doing great in the progression of the relationship and they show how Joel is really starting to think of her as a daughter organically.
The hole in the ground is obviously the bloater.
I thought this was a great episode showing Elle and Joel getting closer. The scenes with both of them were exceptional storytelling. They're doing great in the progression of the relationship and they show how Joel is really starting to think of her as a daughter organically.
The hole in the ground is obviously the bloater.
I think you're referring to my post. I never said Kathleen is soft...I said Melanie Lynskey (the actress) is soft. Key distinction. What you're describing is a character's actions on a screenplay and I agree are anything but soft. I'm specifically talking about the actor's physical presence within the bounds of that character. From her physical makeup to her voice, Melanie is soft. In my personal opinion, I wasn't able to 'buy-in' to the persona she was portraying on screen (as opposed to Anna Torv's portrayal of Tess).MBAR said:
Not sure why people think Kathleen is soft? She's unhinged but she literally walked in and gunned down a doctor in cold blood due to paranoia. It's safe to assume that there are not many if any soft people left in this world.
Someone on that same thread made the comparison to Linda Hamilton playing Sarah Connors from the Terminator franchise and I think it's a good example. Meryl Streep might arguably be the greatest actor alive but I don't think she could have believably portrayed Sarah Connors the way Linda Hamilton did. So ya, imo the casting for Kathleen was a bit of a miss. Overall not a big deal because I'm pretty sure she isn't long for this series lol Hope that helped clarify my intentions!
If you view her as soft I'd suggest watching her in yellow jackets. I'm sure that role is the reason she was cast in this one.
Kathleen kept going on about her brother who apparently got whacked by Fedra.
Maybe he was the leader of the Resistance and she's just stepped into his role and they've accepted that, for the time being anyway.
Lots of possibilities for an unlikely character winding up in her position.
Maybe he was the leader of the Resistance and she's just stepped into his role and they've accepted that, for the time being anyway.
Lots of possibilities for an unlikely character winding up in her position.
M.C. Swag said:I think you're referring to my post. I never said Kathleen is soft...I said Melanie Lynskey (the actress) is soft. Key distinction. What you're describing is a character's actions on a screenplay and I agree are anything but soft. I'm specifically talking about the actor's physical presence within the bounds of that character. From her physical makeup to her voice, Melanie is soft. In my personal opinion, I wasn't able to 'buy-in' to the persona she was portraying on screen (as opposed to Anna Torv's portrayal of Tess).MBAR said:
Not sure why people think Kathleen is soft? She's unhinged but she literally walked in and gunned down a doctor in cold blood due to paranoia. It's safe to assume that there are not many if any soft people left in this world.
Someone on that same thread made the comparison to Linda Hamilton playing Sarah Connors from the Terminator franchise and I think it's a good example. Meryl Streep might arguably be the greatest actor alive but I don't think she could have believably portrayed Sarah Connors the way Linda Hamilton did. So ya, imo the casting for Kathleen was a bit of a miss. Overall not a big deal because I'm pretty sure she isn't long for this series lol Hope that helped clarify my intentions!
This is well said. The actress was giving off major "disappointed kindergarten teacher" vibes and I found it difficult to take her seriously, even if she was acting out horrific actions.
Saxsoon said:
I do think this episode could have used 5 more minutes. I didn't really have trouble tracking but based on some of the more reasonable feedback from the other thread it did make a few leaps for folks Regarding Kathleen and Henry
I'm sure we will get that next episode.
If I had to guess, I'd say they left the group after being put in a compromising position by Kathleen that they weren't comfortable with. Like having to kill a friend or something like that.
Henry and his brother are good people, and too good for that world.
MBAR said:
If you view her as soft I'd suggest watching her in yellow jackets. I'm sure that role is the reason she was cast in this one.
I agree. She's hardcore in that.
Maybe it's because she's kinda… well, soft in other ways that people think she's weak?
MaroonStain said:
Kathleen is Rose from Two and a Half Men. The actress is fine. No backstory on character makes her amiss. Episode was definite improvement to the flow of the story.
More recently she's a badass in the showtime show "Yellowjackets".
I was rewatching the last episode again, and when the bearded dude with the rifle said some thing to The leader lady I thought "I know that voice!"
It sounded like Tommy from the original game.
Sure enough, it's him. The Lt to the leader lady is played by the guy that voiced Tommy in LOU 1.
I thought it was pretty cool.
He does have a great voice.
It sounded like Tommy from the original game.
Sure enough, it's him. The Lt to the leader lady is played by the guy that voiced Tommy in LOU 1.
I thought it was pretty cool.
He does have a great voice.
All the main voice cast from the TLOU game got roles in the HBO series. We have yet to see Troy (Joel) and Ashley (Ellie) yet.Dr. Mephisto said:
I was rewatching the last episode again, and when the bearded dude with the rifle said some thing to The leader lady I thought "I know that voice!"
It sounded like Tommy from the original game.
Sure enough, it's him. The Lt to the leader lady is played by the guy that voiced Tommy in LOU 1.
I thought it was pretty cool.
He does have a great voice.
We need crazy eyes, blonde hair Andor chick with permanent RBF as a leader of insurgents….
Ms Kathleen sounds like she's trying to get her kindergartners to calm it down….
Ms Kathleen sounds like she's trying to get her kindergartners to calm it down….
im thinking you're right and that they are combining these 2 moments in the game:AvsB said:
Wondering if the "hole" and the infected below it are Ish's colony? Totally new way of telling that part of the story...
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
1. There's already been a cave in at the hotel and after starting the generator a bunch of infected + a bloater come after you in all directions.
2. The Ish storyline that you get from surroundings and notes left around.
Guess I should have paid more attention to the notes. Guess I will be doing some reading today.jokershady said:im thinking you're right and that they are combining these 2 moments in the game:AvsB said:
Wondering if the "hole" and the infected below it are Ish's colony? Totally new way of telling that part of the story...
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
1. There's already been a cave in at the hotel and after starting the generator a bunch of infected + a bloater come after you in all directions.
2. The Ish storyline that you get from surroundings and notes left around.
oh there's a bunch….and it's sad as helln_touch said:Guess I should have paid more attention to the notes. Guess I will be doing some reading today.jokershady said:im thinking you're right and that they are combining these 2 moments in the game:AvsB said:
Wondering if the "hole" and the infected below it are Ish's colony? Totally new way of telling that part of the story...
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
1. There's already been a cave in at the hotel and after starting the generator a bunch of infected + a bloater come after you in all directions.
2. The Ish storyline that you get from surroundings and notes left around.
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This could probably take up two full TV episodes, if not more if they wanted to really mine this storyline. It was so sad, but so well done.jokershady said:im thinking you're right and that they are combining these 2 moments in the game:AvsB said:
Wondering if the "hole" and the infected below it are Ish's colony? Totally new way of telling that part of the story...
Would have loved to see Ish story be told in a full episode similar to Bill & Frank.
1. There's already been a cave in at the hotel and after starting the generator a bunch of infected + a bloater come after you in all directions.
2. The Ish storyline that you get from surroundings and notes left around.
There are some story lines that could be done on spin offs but not sure if HBO does that kind of thing.
I'm thinking similar to Yellowstone and the 1883 and 1923 spin offs.
We could get a full 6-8 episodes of Ish's story...Joel and Tommy's journey from Texas to Boston... the rise of FEDRA...Others?
I'm thinking similar to Yellowstone and the 1883 and 1923 spin offs.
We could get a full 6-8 episodes of Ish's story...Joel and Tommy's journey from Texas to Boston... the rise of FEDRA...Others?
Season 2 cast:
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
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Bella Ramsey is 19 in real life and is dressed down to look younger. Can't imagine they cast anyone else there.
AvsB said:
Season 2 cast:
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
Whoever it is aTmag will wonder how a woman got so jacked in a post apocalypse Seattle
AvsB said:
Season 2 cast:
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
Looks wise, I think these two are spot on. Not totally sure about acting abilities for the one for Ellie, but the one for Abby seems perfect.
Ellie: Kaitlyn Dever
Abby: Florence Pugh
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But I hate Abby, I don't want to hate Florence Pugh. Plus, Abby is quite butch in the game, looks like she's on steroids.
Florence Pugh is pretty athletic though. Also, they're called actors dude.
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Saxsoon said:AvsB said:
Season 2 cast:
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
Whoever it is aTmag will wonder how a woman got so jacked in a post apocalypse Seattle
'nuff said
Saxsoon said:AvsB said:
Season 2 cast:
Who do you want to play Ellie and Abby?
Whoever it is aTmag will wonder how a woman got so jacked in a post apocalypse Seattle
Somehow I think that crew might have…. Other complaints that they tend to focus on as the show moves in to the second game.
The meltdown about Lev will be spectacular to witness.
which one was Lev? add spoiler tags cause there's a few folks on here that haven't played the 2nd game yet.
and seriously...the meltdown already going on over there is insanely hilarious....it's worse than the comments section of any youtube video out there and that's saying something...
and seriously...the meltdown already going on over there is insanely hilarious....it's worse than the comments section of any youtube video out there and that's saying something...
jokershady said:
which one was Lev? add spoiler tags cause there's a few folks on here that haven't played the 2nd game yet.
and seriously...the meltdown already going on over there is insanely hilarious....it's worse than the comments section of any youtube video out there and that's saying something...
The transgender character. It's gonna end up like Episode 3 but worse because now they will be "invested".
oh yeah....that was such a minor plot point though in the game......so hopefully they don't dedicate an entire episode to it or else....yeah....texags might break down for a day or so
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The absolute best character in Part II was Jesse. Everyone else (besides Tommy) was an *******. He was chill, capable, and just wanted his friends to be okay. It's gotta be Simu Liu, right? RIGHT?
Jesse was my favorite character. I wanted to play as him over Ellie and just ditch those losers.
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****, Simu Liu would be a huge get. Kinda older though
I kinda want to post a warning that the woke stuff will get worse next season so save yourself (and us) the trouble so we don't have to hear the *****ing
But that would be a spoiler
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