The Last of Us Episode 3 | Bill and Frank Interviews | NIck Offerman and Murray Bartlett
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Nick Offerman (Bill) and Murray Bartlett (Frank), along with co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, take us inside Episode 1x03, "Long Long Time."
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Bill knew how to survive, and Frank knew how to live
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Absolutely! Hadn’t thought of it this way.
Such a beautiful and spot-on observation
Bill knew how to survive...ken knew how to live love life. Where's my 100 likes?
@@croplaya lol
“Before you I wasn’t afraid”
This line and the way Nick delivered it hit me so very hard🥺
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Heartbreaking
"Stop, not on the strawberries."
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It reminds me of how I feel about my kid. That emotional Achilles heel. The only thing that could destroy me😭😭😭😭
Nick Offerman, and Murray Barlett deserve emmys for this episode. Just a masterclass in beautiful storytelling character development, and overall tv.
Awwww weeee, you fan SHEEP "just can't quit those gay cowboys." - Brokeback Mountain quote.
@@GentileMysteriesConspiracies have you finished throwing your hissy fit?
Bravooo
@@GentileMysteriesConspiracies sO U WATCHED brokeback mountain.
The authors performed an outstanding job. I mean, you can love and have a meaningful life even at the end of the world. How strong and demanding a work it was for a writer, and how expertly they created their plot.
The suicide letter honestly cracked me up when Ellie reads "Hehehehehehe".
This type of middle-aged, bearded dad-bod representation is so rare in mainstream media that it caught me completely off guard. What a gripping, thoughtful, poignant, beautiful piece of storytelling and acting. #StandingOvation
Absolutely! I loved how real and relatable it was. I'm glad they decided to show Bill & Frank's relationship because we don't get to see that in the game. I love the little things they change in the TV show to keep the new audience and the gamers on their toes.
You took the words right out of my mouth. It's so nice to finally see a show - or anything for that matter - that finally acknowledges that there are more types of gay men in the world than just the youthful pretty boys or flamboyant, over-the-top effeminate stereotypes inserted just for humour that is the usual portrayal.
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@@saundyuk What are you saying, you have a dad bod? I joke 😁😁
@@gumshew2007 Yup. Paid-up member of the beardy, flannel-wearing, hairy dad bod club. 🧔
“Give me one more good day.” That line sent chills down my spine when I watched it.
Please don't...Had me in tears 😭
Mine is “you are my purpose.”
Start now, give me a toast
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I did not expect to have my heart ripped out so violently. This was phenomenal storytelling and a great example of working with source material to make things better. The actors playing Bill and Frank were amazing. I’m still heartbroken over here 😅
I had to laugh a lot at your comment because of how much I understand what you mean. I ugly cried like I haven’t done in many years.
@@davebalmada haha, glad I’m not the only one!! 🥲
@@damedeviant1388 I shead a tear just watching this now days after. I'm extremely non-emotional culturally and otherwise but this tv episode broke me, in the best way.
@@davebalmada Many cried. I do!!
Me too but I don’t know why i am heartbroken. They had a wonderful life didn’t they, but I still feel sad.😢
He mentioned showing a middle aged relationship. Until he said that I didn't realise that's part of what made that episode amazing. There are too many Teen and Twenty something relationship dramas. Episode 3 really showed the depths of emotions and challenges that come with an older relationship. It makes the ending so much more beautiful and tragic. Imo.
Outstanding work. I truly hope that their performances get recognized come awards season. Still not over the episode
I agree with you. This is one of those TV episodes that transcends the medium and finds a home in the performing arts on its own.
This is award winning performance. No matter they will win it or not.
SPOILERSSSS
It puzzled me for a second that the final scene was just an open window... then it hit me, they are there in the bed, that is the window they mention in the note...
Yep, still not over it.
Of course they will. Gay kisses always get it 🤮
@@sonnyjs15 cope
Those two absolutely killed it. The episode was so good. The only regret is there won’t be any more of Bill and Frank except in flashbacks. This episode was like an excellent short film about a post apocalyptic love story.
Ikr I was hoping every episode was a homoerotic love story with dirty gay butt sex. I'm even questioning if I want to watch the rest of the series or just rerun episode 3 five times.
Was kinda gay
What if Bills not dead?
Oh we are definitely seeing Bill again
@@paulthealien8028 just like it was in the game
This episode is on par with some of the best movies I’ve watched
It really did felt like a a24 movie, one with libertarianism, zombies and flamethrowers
But still
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So true, a movie within itself.
Except the part where he stands in the middle of the street with a sniper! Dumb
@@drnkds Not really? The enemy is literally burning to death and getting electrocuted + it's literally dark. He used chaos and darkness as a disguise which is viable and regardless, he still got shot. It also wasn't a sniper, it was a rifle with a scope on it. You're cherry-picking here.
Nick Offerman's capacity and delivery of deadpan humor never fails.
Never gets old.
Yes..then flip to his giddy giggles, he's a different kind of actor.
Ron Swanson in Europe is next level deadpan brilliance.
@@danshotguns4226 his giggles are so hilarious :D somehow they don't fit him at all, and somehow they completely do
So many people were against the show before it came out, saying that the show couldn’t possibly be as good as the game. This episode just solidified that they were all wrong. Thanks to the new medium, we got to see this beautiful story. That strawberry scene and their final dinner just broke me. Beautifully, beautifully done. This show deserves all the praise.
It made me cry again and again and again
Seriously one of the best episodes and beautifully written love story in recent television history for me. Bill and Frank's story has been imprinted on my mind and will def have a lasting impact to me for many years to come. It was so bittersweet. It still hits me just reminiscing about it.
Yes! I'm glad he talked about the way he drank the wine at the end. The episode had clearly shown us that Bill's the kind of guy who savors good food and drink, so when he chugs it down, you know he's getting it over with.
Their whole story is one of the best cinematic performances I’ve ever seen in TV and movie. It was so beautiful and heartbreaking. I’ll never forget it.
I feel like there's no need to watch anymore episodes because I'll never see them again 😭😭😢 if so it was enough I loved it
Most beautiful episode of any show I've ever watched. Beautifully constructed with care and passion. Murray was phenomenal, but Nick made me cry. His acting gave me chills.
Nick deserves the Emmy!!
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the black mirror episode "San Junipero" is also really good
Ruined the show for me tbh
@Yeah oh no they expanded on gay lore from the game.
The best tv I have seen in a long time, as a heterosexual man; I have never cried so much for a homosexual relationship; it was beautiful!!!
Same.
@@2jz-boi Should have drank it instead
What a great comment, that's awesome because I've sadly seen many comments on other posts by many people showing their homophobia as opposed to seeing it for what it was just a love story.
I was in the same boat. These feelings they share for each other perfectly reflected how I feel about my wife. It's just a beautiful love story that anyone can relate to
@Jules B this world is leaving those homophobes behind and they know it. They're clawing for the last bit of relevance, and failing
I don't think I have ever seen two actors with more onscreen "chemistry" than Offerman and Bartlett.
Not gay, but their work on Episode 3 transcend any sexual orientation. Just full of love….film art at its finest!
Exactly right! 💕💕💕
This was the best romantic episode i have ever seen of any tv show i have ever seen. The acting, writing and cinematography were absolutely perfect. YOu both deserve an emmy for this performance. its been nearly a week and im still thinking about it
It ended in tragedy which is too much for my heart to take. I cried over and over again.
@@gumshew2007but was it tragedy? They died on their own terms and together. For me,
It was anything but tragic.
Just give these guys all the awards. It's crazy that you could pick a character like Bill from the games, and subvert expectations in such a beautiful way. If this wasn't the most delicate and heartfelt episode of TV ever, I might have been disappointed that Ellie and Bill never met.
I can't say that I saw it coming, but it's true that I wasn't surprised by the thought and intention that went into crafting this charming romance.
Fuck no
@@Yeah-wt1mu You do realise that you are in a minority of people right? You're free to have your opinion, but you don't have any credence to tell others that theirs is wrong.
Sadly they will both be nominated in the same category. My money's on Nick winning because it's such a departure from Ron Swanson, but they both deserve it.
@@marccardiff I think it would be a victory that they would share with eachother, albeit not on an official level.
And yeah, Offerman winning makes sense. He also had more of a transformation on screen. Bill's journey from lonely survivalist to man capable of putting his partner first was great to watch. He depicted his vulnerability so well.
This episode was NOT what i expected, i was moved to tears... it was terrifying, beautiful and deeply romantic. much like a tragic opera. LOVED IT. More please.
This episode stuck with me and will forever stick with me. It was the embodiment of bittersweet. You didn’t want their story to end, but you knew for them to stay happy and content, that it needed to end. Such beautiful performances by both of them, they fully are their characters and I could never think I fav the actors anybody but these characters while they were on screen. This episode was so painful but so enjoyable. The best one so far.
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Give those two a truckload of Emmys! They went right for the heart!
Nick Offerman and Murray Barlett brought me to absolute tears, with their episode. Their chemistry on screen was outstandingly beautiful and I can't express enough, how truly remarkable it was to watch with my mother and twin brother. Big fans of The Last of Us and games here. Congratulations! ❤️
Same m8 its rare to see a post apocalyptic gay love story in such detail.
@Darth Vyper Absolutely! Took me off guard how well written it all was and it definitely pulled some heart strings, that's for sure 🙏🏼
Bill and Frank had AIDS. They were the real monsters of this series.
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I was pleasantly pleased how Nick became Bill. Not a character you expected him to play. His humor was also there. I was also surprised that I emotionally reacted to their story. I have no clue about the video game. So didn't know anything about any of these stories. I hope they show more of these 2 in flashbacks. I see Emmy nods for this series. Hopefully a few wins.
the episose felt like a movie, a short but extremely beautiful movie. The writing, the production, the soundtrack and especially the acting were superb. The episode AND the actors deserves all the awards.
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This It felt like watching a feature length retale of first 10 min of Up as an adult.
Equal parts beautiful and devastating
This 😭
Yes! I said this up too!
The amount I cried watching this episode was the most I've cried in years. What absolutely incredible writing and acting. The whole time I knew it would end in tragedy because of the game but even that knowledge couldn't prepare me for the deep, deep emotions I felt watching the story unfold and told in such beautiful new detail. I've just woken up after watching it last night and I am still tearing up whenever I think of the episode. That's the true definition of art, something that makes you feel so deeply and truly.
I’m feeling exactly the same it hit me hard
You sound mentally ill, just like the mentally ill characters of the tv show. Remember to get your booster shots.
@@barrysuss4421 Nice to meet you too, kind stranger.
My partner and I were a snotty, snotty mess. Will be looking back on this moment in television for a very long time!
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Great questions from the interviewer! This episode was the happiest yet simultaneously most tragic piece of media I’ve ever watched. Truly impressive writing to flesh out two characters in such a way in a single episode.
I have to say episode 3 is probably the best episode I have seen of any show for a long long long time we’ll done 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I cried, my girlfriend cried. Talked about this episode with a buddy of mine, and my gfs mom, they both cried.
If Nick Offerman doesn't get an Emmy, the Emmies are wrong.
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It's a massive stretch from what we are used to seeing from him, it feels pretty locked in, in spite of how early in the year it is.
They're not getting an Emmy for playing only 1 episode in a series. C'mon let's be real here
@@midgetporn9735 I guess the guest actor category doesn't exist anymore
Druckmann saying the greater the change the better it has to be is so true, words that the movie and tv industry need to heed. We live in an era of remakes medium changes that are more often than not atrocious. Do it properly, with grace and respect for the source material and enjoy the fruits of your labor. The fans know what they want, it is the job of the creators to capture that and Druckmann has done it masterfully. Take notes, Hollywood.
That phrase has been honored in every aspect of the show. They chose two of the most amazing actors for their age (Ellie and Sarah) for the cast changes that some game fans disliked, with Sarah bringing the first tears. I'm still grieving her death because she was such a lovely character. For the virus's backstory, they have consistently shown the realism that creates a true horror because of the truth of what a pandemic would look like if such microorganisms got to infect people through food.
This is a show intelligently done by passionate people. I deeply respect that.
100%, although the witcher was a book adaptation, it's the example that jumps to mind that is the polar opposite to The Last of Us. Even more changes were made to the witcher, but almost none of them improved or even matched the source material. The changes also betrayed the nature of the characters, The Last of Us so far has done a great job at keeping true to all of it's characters whilst expanding upon the original game
This episode was one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever watched. Stunning.
"Before you I wasn't afraid."
This small line has such heavy and exquisite meaning.
Flawless.
What an outstanding performance... absolutely loved every second of them together. It had me cry like a baby towards the end and I wasn't prepared for it 😭😭
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I'm so glad he mentioned the way he drank that glass of wine! Through out their last day I had a suspicion that he wouldn't let his lover leave alone but the moment he downed his glass I knew what he'd done. Incredible performance and attention to detail. It was not only a delicious indulgence for the actor, but for the viewer as well. It was simply perfect.
I think the final dinner and the whole story really had a happy ending. They went the way they've chosen, at time they were happy.
Meaningful lives well lived. It doesn't get any better than that, apocalypse or not.
I so loved this episode, so much better than the way Frank was portrayed in the game, this was so much better. I am so loving the way the game characters are getting lives in this series, seeing Bill's life with Frank . Such a touching episode, I can't praise enough how well each episode is done. Really giving all the feels indeed.
Lmao of course it’s better than the way Frank was portrayed. It’s not that hard to portray him better than a smoldering skeleton
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Agreed this is perfect for TV format. I understand why they did it differently in the game
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@@ethanharmer5151 sure but the note frank left in the game was super flat and one note considering they were lovers
I’m a snob for cinema and television and this by far was the most breathtaking, effortless, Invigorating, and captivating acting I’ve ever seen. Because of this episode I have binged the episodes daily since the release. I love acting that didn’t feel like acting. Absolutely phenomenal. Wish I could speak to them about this episode.
Hmmmm...considering this is the most recent episode please let me know how you've binged the rest? I'd like to see the whole series now.....
@@BBakira1031 I think they're saying they rewatched the first 3 currently available episodes
I had chills and tears the entire time. What a beautiful episode this was.
My favourite heartfelt episode that drew such a huge impact! IMO, this is an award-winning / worthy episode -- MOST DEFINITELY!!! 🏆🎖🏅🏆
Dirty gay butt sex should always deserve an award.
They did a really awesome job, showing the love that Bill and Frank had. For me, I think it was a happy ending. We will eventually die but who can say they found their true soulmate and die in their own terms peacefully in each loving arms.
I was holding my tears and doing such great job, till the window scene with the music. I was completely a mess.
If Nick Offerman doesn't win an Emmy it's a robbery
I recently found out from a Seth Rudetsky video that he was the one who suggested "Long Long Time" to Craig Mazin, who is a very good friend. Go check out Seth's video where he breaks down 'Long Long Time'. He's just a great person to learn from about music and especially musical theater.
They should both be getting Emmy's and Golden Globe awards. Its the best acting ive ever seen.
please, give the actors and, above all, the writers, every award, recognition, money or whatever. This was OUTSTANDING
It was DISGUSTING. Bill and Frank had AIDS. They were the real monsters of this series.
This was an awsome episode. I got more and more hooked as the episode progressed. Can't believe there are people who are disgusted at what was happening. In this day and age? Incredible!
I bawled my eyes out during this episode. Such a masterpiece
I still tearing up as I watch this video. Incredible performances and such a heartfelt episode.
Really? Over this?
@@alexmartinez9097 What's wrong? Too gay for you?
@Jonah Brown I just didn't buy their romance. The moment that led up to their 1st kiss, them playing on the piano was just cringe. And I'm gay myself
Bill and Frank had AIDS. They were the real monsters of this series.
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Simply one of the best episodes of tv ever made.
I haven't cried like this watching a TV show in a long time! These two deserve an Emmy for this episode!
That was the manager from white lotus!!?!? Oh wow, they did such a fantastic job!!! Wasn’t expecting to start my morning with a good cry but Man in the words of Frank eating his first bite of real food… what the Fuck!
He's that gay lol
This goes a wee bit deeper than just a “gay couple” to awesome performances of people finding comfort and satisfaction in life when those things in the world portrayed are damn near impossible to find..
@@alejo5267 you don't know the reference lmao do you even watch white lotus?
This was movie-level storytelling and acting. Just WOW.
The nuance and respect and the facets of humanity and loss that they portrayed in this episode was absolutely beautiful and well crafted. I cried so much. Their cloistered world against the apocalyptic backdrop makes their reality much more stark, makes their lives that much more precious.
OMG these two!!! Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett just go on to show in this interview why their chemistry worked so well on-screen, the way they riff off of each other during the "package" and "grandiosity" comments, they were meant to be Bill and Frank. Most amazing casting choice I have seen in the recent times and the episode did absolute justice to the brilliance of these two phenomenal actors on-screen. This was Screen Gold!!!
Amazing job!!!
I am here shedding tears again just by reading all the comments from people because they all feel exactly like I do!
What we all saw that night was truly a thing of beauty.
Every aspect of it…
I can't honestly remember the last time that one episode of a TV show was so obsessed over. Interviews about ONE EPISODE of a tv show!! It's an instant classic! A work of art.
I loved the first two episodes and as a player of the game was totally side swiped by this episode but in a good way. It was beautiful, moving and totally unexpected. It just goes to show that you shouldn’t be judged by who you love but more so by your ability to love.
It was a beautiful episode. My wife and I were in tears.
Frank and Bill's story touched me deeply. I was taken aback. Precious, loving grace.
When I realized that the music when Bill pushes Frank in the wheelchair into the bedroom is the music from the giraffe scenes from TLOU Part1, that really killed me. What an incredible episode.
"On The Nature Of Daylight" and was also used in the begging and end of the movie Arrival and only know that because I just so happened to watch arrival last night and was like oh shit that same theme was used just on the last of us
nothing in television is better than when 2 actors and a fantastic casting director understand the assignment from start to finish...
My partner and I were a snotty, snotty mess. Will be looking back on this moment in television for a very long time, just beautiful.
See guys they're fine! Bill and Frank are happy and even doing interviews, they totally didn't die or anything. Let's just go with this so we can stop crying every time we remember the episode please :')
Truly the most beautiful love story I’ve ever seen. A job well done by all. I didn’t think they’d be able to make me like anything in the show better than the game, but they did. I loved this version of Bill and Frank’s story so much better than the game and I’m so glad for it.
I’m a huge fan of the game and was curious what the take was going going to be with the murray and frank situation, I feel it payed off far more than I’d hoped for, Truely incredible storytelling.
They both deserve an Emmy Award for episode 3 because that was some seriously amazing acting.
I watched all 3 episodes today, and I cried seeing these two men act simply out of a real love connection. Thank you Nick and Murray for making this so real and beautiful...love to you both
this was probably one of the best hours on tv for the entire year... I mean, wow!!
This episode broke me, especially the ending. so good.
I love the part where Frank eats the food pauses and then says what the f**k it was so funny. And then when they ate the strawberries it was a nice moment.
One of the greatest episode of television I have seen that will go down in history
This episode made me cry like a baby. It was absolutely brilliant, and this love story will stay with me forever.
One of the most beautiful episodes of television ever.
Man, Nick is just dropping nuggets of wisdom left and right! From viewing happiness from the perspective of a well prepared squirrel, to using our own pandemic experiences as a lens to refocus our priorities in life!
An incredible episode that was unexpected for me. Love Nick Offerman, Murray compliments him and vice versa. I was blown away by their amazing storytelling, emotional performance that left me wanting MORE, MORE, MORE!! They better get awards for this!
A beautiful story. It caught me off guard. Bartlett and Offerman were outstanding.
so i decided to watch the show a little later on because i knew I KNEW i wasn’t going to want to stop watching. i watched this episode and, kid you not, it made me so sad i had to take a shower to have a little mental break. needless to say what a beautiful slice of life in an apocalypse where there’s no hope and no cure, i loved it
Frank growing the strawberries and seeing his pride and joy when he showed Bill was so damn sweet. Bill's delight at eating one, and the way he looks at Frank after is just some of the most wholesome stuff ever. Like Frank was excited to grow them and show Bill, and you could tell Bill was really touched by it. It's really the little things that mean so SO much to people.
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When Bill paused to take the drink, and then downed it, first thing that came to me was, did he mirror Frank cuz he also poisoned the other glass? I loved that 10 seconds of "if you (Frank) drink your glass, I (Bill) am going with you".
Hahaha these two has great chemistry. You both deserve to get an award as Best Actors. They need a RomCom movie and i surely watch!
Honestly I didn't know how to feel about episode 3 mostly because I was here for "accuracy" but it's an adaptation and not meant to be exactly copy n paste and I honestly appreciate that effort. The writers brought a whole different meaning to their partnership and the amount of times I was crying throughout the episode just couldn't make me not like it. Absolutely amazing writing in Frank and Bill's story and beautiful acting. I'm glad they chose to go this route. I also found it amusing how they had Nick Offerman a well known "macho man" have character that's able to be so emotional and that just because of your sexuality that doesn't take away from being a big strong huntsman lumberjack kinda guy. I can't rave about this episode enough :,))
I’ve seen a lot of people interpret this change as Bill fulfilling the same purpose as a foil to Joel in the game, but from the opposite side of the coin, so even though it’s a big change the message isn’t really lost.
In the game Bill is bitter and alone, having driven off the only emotional connection he had (Frank) due to his abrasive attitude, which is a warning about what Joel might become if he can’t open himself up and emotionally connect with Ellie. Surviving, but emotionally dead and isolated, and without purpose.
Bill in the show represents the value that being open to another person can have. He goes from just surviving to truly living and enjoying life once Frank encourages him to open up and care more about his surroundings & the little things in life, and he has something to fight for outside of himself. It’s representing what Joel’s life can be if he can move past his trauma and connect with Ellie.
So Bill serves a similar purpose either way! Personally I think I like the more positive outlook in the show better.
Nick is my homeboy! Joliet, Illinois, baby!
Someone said "A love story between Zach Galifianakis and Jordan Peterson", and now I will never un-see that 😂😂
I kept saying "poor Mr. Petersen" the entire time I watched it😅 I'm so glad someone else saw this
Notice Murray speaking in Frank's voice at 6:46. It's such a swoop back down under. What a raw, honest, beautiful interview with two amazing artists.
I'm a straight man and i cried watching that TRUE loving story.
Me too man. I can't think of many things I've seen that made me tear up that much.
It takes expertise to tell a romantic tragedy with that much impact in such a short time frame.
This is what you get when you respect the source material, and even improve on it. 10/10 this series so far.
Thank you SO much for this story!
bill knew how survive and frank knew how to live
The way they felt such deep tangible longing when they first touch and just be dying to hold each other so much is the most beautiful piece of queer intimacy I’ve seen on screen ever.
this episode was so beautifully made and so emotional i cant believe how well they pulled it off just expanding into a side character and his dead partner
This episode was so FUCKING good. God damn.
The love that was shared in this episode was something else. Bravo Gentlemen!
These two were amazing! 🥺👏🏻👏🏻💯🤍
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful episode ❤
I cried sooooo bad😭😭😭
Beautiful episode, it's like a standalone movie.
Nick Offerman can't help himself making a joke of any kind lol. I love that.