With the little boy, you'll see that they did the test on him and it turned red- that showed them he was infected. I missed it the first time too. There was a sign on the wall showing that it depends on where you get bit for how long it takes you to die/turn. She was telling him she'd give him toys and clothes and his favourite foods to make him happy as they were killing him with the injection. Such a crazy series, I hope you keep watching! It is a roller coaster for sure!
Her telling him all those good things was a big tell for me. Even now, you wouldn't promise all those things to someone unless you could deliver, and you know they don't have them in that time. Just some words of comfort as you go
@@onecoolghoul the actress playing the FEDRA medic was only onscreen for a minute but her performance was brilliant. You could see her heart breaking when the tester was shown to her and it was positive. She had probably put down way too many kids already.
Honestly, this series is HEART-WRENCHING Its less about the infected, and more about humanity, and what makes humanity endure through the worst of things and people. Good luck!!! We here for you ❤️❤️
Yeh, 100% spot on. I always think when watching these types of shows that humans biggest downfall is their inability to trust others and work together, which is exactly what would happen if it was ever to become a reality.
@@WhiteViper1992 Wars and hard times do have a habbit of making humans come together. Look at World War 2 for example. It makes people of various countries being forced to work together to defeat a common enemy. That has almost always been the case throughout history. People do know that there is strength in numbers, which is why we see these huge colonies consisting of various people banding together to form a stronger society. But, we also see some sick people, which is why it's hard for loners to trust some of these people and especially lone stragglers wandering about. That has also been true throughout history. Bandits on the roads for example. Not so common these days but during the Middle Ages for instance, that's when bandits were almost everewhere in the various forests, setting up camp near the roads, so that they could steal trade goods from traders so peasants, burghers(townspeople), traders and merchants didn't always like the idea of traveling through the woods alone. It became less common over the centuries but pirates became more common as trade merchants traveled across the ocean instead, but in time, that too declined. And yes, there are people you cannot trust today, but there are many more you can trust, even though it may not immediately seem so. But yes, there have been chaotic rampages by people during Covid, stealing things and doing selfish acts to get what they want in dark times. But how long did that last? Not that long actually, unlike what we see in movies and tv-shows of the Apocalypse. But then, we haven't really had apocalyptic events like those seen in The Walking Dead or The Last of Us or similar before, but I still feel that the military would instill order relatively quickly. And for some reason the military are some of the first to go, such as in The Walking Dead, but in reality they would be the last to go. It's very complex reflecting on what would actually happen in such a world. Let's hope it will never come to that.
At various points throughout that first day, Joel Tommy and Sarah avoid eating pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and birthday cake (mostly due to dumb luck or Joel's forgetfulness)
Asia, BJ, if I'm not mistaken i think you both missed the most importantly part of the ending. When Tess scans Ellie, it reads a red light indicating that she is infected. Ellie explains that it was from 3 weeks ago and she didnt change. She's immune. Thats why Ellie is important. I think at that moment you two were discussing the little boy from earlier because you realized what really happened in that scene. Definitely keep watching. Cheers!
The guy in the beginning didn't meant that we lose people, he meant that we lose as a species. And red = bad. The boy was infected so the tester showed that he was positive. The woman was just comforting him while putting him down (you would not inject medicine through dirty clothing). You were able to see a sign that showed symptoms of cordyceps infection, as well as the time it takes until full infection, based on where you have been bit. In the case of the boy he was wounded in the leg, which would imply 12-24 hours, for a kid probably much less. They're not zombies though, they're infected, as they aren't undead. The fungi can't do much when the host dies. In the game the time plays 10 years later than the show. Ellie is so important because she's immune. She had been bit about 3 weeks ago, as explained at the end there.
I didn't play the game and went into this show blind. It was such an emotional rollercoaster and every episode was phenomenal. I loved every minute of it and I hope yall too.
Fun fact. The actress that plays Marlene in the Show voices her in the game. I LOVE the games and I’m loving the TV show. It’s holding true to the characters while also giving us video game fans more backstory then we got in the game.
I don't play video games, was only barely aware of the show, but most of my favorite reactors were raving about it, so I decided to ride along. This series is done so well, produced by the makers of Chernobyl, which was also brilliant. This is high quality television, period. You will definitely enjoy this series.
I recommend the game even to non gamers. Theres loads of accessibility and difficulty settings to help people not accustomed to gaming, and the story is just as good while immersing you IN the world as the player.
80's means trouble. The song that played at the end was Never Let Me Down Again from Depeche Mode, which came out in 1987. They were a HUGELY popular band in the 80's and 90's, and that song was one of their biggest hits.
The Walking Dead was so intense in its first season but was so much diluted the longer they made it going. The Last of Us brings back those thrilling vibes of a highly intense dystopic story. Love it ❤
Love watching you guys reacting to this going in blind and not knowing anything about it. The fact that this is based off of a video game is crazy in itself. How a video game has such great story telling is why this became one of the best, if not the best video game ever. And for HBO to be able to pull it off and create something so authentic to the game is impressive in itself. I hope you guys continue to react to this series. I'm here for it.
Great reaction y'all. If you recall the episode opened up on Joel's birthday. Sarah, Joel's daughter, took some $$ to get his watch fixed as a present for him. The watch was damaged that night when they were confronted by the soldier and Sarah was killed. The date signifies not only Joel's birthday, but the day that the world changed due to the fungus infection, and is a constant reminder of Sarah's death. When Ellie told Joel his watch was broken Joel winced a little because of the memories attached to his watch.
Not just the show this whole franchise with the game and the show are just insane and is such an emotional rollercoaster, personally I definitely enjoyed the game better- but I will tell you that when I saw the show I was so happy when I saw some of the things that happened in the game I got way too excited! 🤣😂
This will be the best series released this year. Its only March and I am confident in that statement. Thats how good this series is. Shout out to Steph for getting yall on it.
I love your true blind reaction to this! This show was amazing and I'm excited to see you go through all of the emotions as you watch! Buckle up... you are both in for a ride!
I remembered being really impressed with Bella Ramsey in GOT and she really shines in this series too. It's uncanny how much she resembles Ashley Johnson, who plays her mother, and I think also starred in the game this was based on. Also, did I need another reason to fangirl Pedro Pascal?! No, I did not, but I'm sure glad he gave me this one anyway‼ edit: I started watching this the day before the final episode dropped and it was a good thing because I could not stop till the end! When you said 'I wanna keep going'" x2 Asia I just laughed because it was the same for me
Man y’all don’t be paying attention at all😂😂 the scanner was red when they used it on the boy . Red means bad they lied so he wouldn’t freak out you can’t tell someone your gone kill em before you kill em
Oh, I'm so glad y'all are reacting to this. From someone who knew nothing about the game, this was an extraordinary series! HBO continues to knock it out of the park! ♥
As a gamer who loves this game. I am really excited you chose to watch this series. It's an amazing series and you won't be disappointed. Bad part, season 2 doesn't come out until 2025 so you have plenty of time to catch up on season 1.
Woohoo!! YES!! Please keep going, it's SOO good, omg! What's crazy is that the fungus in the show, Cordyceps, is a REAL fungus that infects ants in real life, and like the scientist said in the intro, it currently doesn't infect people, so the premise of "what if that changed?" is at least partially based on something real which makes it more terrifying than the typical supernatural zombie explanation. The game that this is based on came out in 2013, but it definitely hits different after the pandemic. Just seeing how nuts everyone went for toilet paper, if something lasted for 20 years we'd be in all kinds of trouble. One of the main themes of the story is that it's always other people that are the scariest part of any crisis. I hope you keep watching, it keeps getting better and better, you're gonna love it. Cheers
What's fun is that Cordyceps isn't just infects the ants. Several species of insects have their own Cordyceps. Cordyceps, while scary for the insects they infected, are actually keeping the nature balanced, they kept those insects' population in check. Also, Cordyceps' are believed to have health benefits for humans and are being consumed in certain parts of the world. 😁
The little boy was infected that’s why the device turned red when they tested him,the lady was just comforting him so he never died scared and panicked she made it so he felt he was just falling asleep.
I love that you guys are watching this. I was drawn to it because it involves a fungus that exists worldwide now, Cordyceps. I love shows that incorporate things that do exist. Enjoy the ride.
The fungus was in the flour that was used in the biscuits the old lady was eating at the beginning of the show. It was in the cookies too. And the pancakes that Sara had for breakfast. When the old lady had that freakout in the background, that was the fungus taking root in her brain and taking command of her. Sara was infected too. She realizes that in the car while they're trying to escape the mayhem. Neither Tommy nor Joel ate any of the food that had flour in it, so they survived.
23:30 you were right he was infected, the image showed red on the scanner, red is never a good sign! The woman just lied to the kid so they wouldn't be freaking out or scared for their last moments alive.
The dude who lost his daughter - Joel His daughter who he lost - Sarah Joel's brother - Tommy The woman who's with Joel - Tess The girl they are smuggling - Ellie The Leader of the firefly - Marlene Firefly and Fedra are at war. There are multiple QZs across the country most are ruled by Fedra.
The boy wasn’t ok. When they tested him, the screen was red, that means infected. The shot they gave him was a lethal injection, a humane way to kill an infected person without pain or fear. The woman was just telling him what he needed to hear to keep him calm and compliant. A very sad and screwed up aspect of life in the apocalypse. One infected person can end up wiping out the entire quarantine zone.
You guys are working your tails off to bring us all this great content so thank you so much for adding this series. No doubt you will love it like the rest of us!
Near the end of this video, Asia mentions "I guess it takes time". When the boy in the red shirt is sitting in the wheelchair, there's a cutaway shot of a poster on the wall that gives a general guide for how long someone has before they "turn". Getting bit in the leg or lower body, takes longer than getting bit in the upper body or neck, for instance. This is directly related to what the doctor was explaining in the opening scene of the show - how the fungus eventually makes its way to the brain to start controlling the person. Getting bit higher up means the fungus has a shorter distance to travel. And yes, that female FEDRA officer was essentially lying to the kid to keep him calm while the other officer administered the lethal injection.
The FEDRA medic was doing it more for herself than the boy. You could see how having to put him down was tearing her heart to pieces. No telling how many kids she had put down already and it was getting harder and harder to do each time.
So happy ya’ll decided to react to this! I loved the games both times it was released. I STILL watch TH-cam videos of playthroughs that are compiled like a big movie. I watch The Last of Us AND Detroit: Become Human (my favorite) ALL THE TIME! 🥰
Regarding how the older Mrs Adler was able to move and function after being infected. The fungus restores bodily functions to an extent. The muscles and joints are covered in fungal growth and controlled by the fungus. That is why their movements are disjointed and erratic, that is also why they are stronger and more durable; because the fungus and muscles are both being used to control them. What is also scarier is they do not die while turning, they are alive and semi conscious especially during the first stages of infection, for at least a few months up to about a year. Until the later portions of the second stage of infection (which are called stalkers, that are partially blind and use ambush tactics) when the fungus begins to break thru multiple areas of the skull and the brain is mostly consumed. In the game you can even hear people who have recently turned crying and lamenting attacking their friends or loved ones; in between biting their friends they will sob because they know what they’re doing but cannot control it. Absolutely terrifying. One good thing is dead people can’t be infected and dead people won’t get back up. Once you put one down they are done.
fyi of the forms of fungus, the fruiting growth with a cap is the most known, as mushrooms. the lesser known "roots" are known as mycelium, the strands. this by far is the largest part of fungal networks. some species form mold as fuzzy bits. then there are airborne spores which can be spread by the cap or mycelium, depending on species. they chose not to use spores for the tv show.
this show was single handedly the GREATEST adaptation of a video game to TV show ever in the history of making that transition. It was SO SO SOOOOO WELL DONE ! since yall havent played the game - itll be most interesting to see how you react blindly to things upcoming as us gamers know EXACTLY what's upcoming in the story line :)
Bless your friend, because this is my favorite show on tv right now! I am not a cryer and I cried in every single episode almost lol... I just really grew attached to all the characters! I am so excited for season 2.
Episode 3 broke me on this show, I was absolutely devastated... the whole season is quite something, its the best thing I've seen on TV in a long time. Great reaction guys, I was delighted when I saw you were doing this!
I’m so glad you guys are watching this! (I’m assuming you haven’t played the game?) You have made an amazing decision! Wait till you get to episode 3- it’s one of the greatest pieces of television I have seen in my life...
Agreed, its a fantastic episode, beautifully done. ❤ it's sad some people who have played the game can't get past a bit evolution or a bit of a backstory change in the game in order to appreciate the episode and in the long run still follows the premise of the game but makes the TV adaptation phenomenal. 👍👍👍
If you guys have ever watched those nature shows, there’s a fungus spore that catches bugs and keeps them alive. The spore moves through the bug’s body while doing whatever its trying to accomplish. Creepy and interesting at the same time. That’s what the guy in the beginning was trying to explain.
The title 'The Last Of Us' has dual meaning. It literally is about the last of us as a civilization, obviously, but as the show goes on, you see how it explores the notion of what makes a person do what they do when faced with extraordinary circumstances. It shows us the last of ourselves (humanity) as passive viewers in terms of moral compass.
Depeche Mode's 1987 hit, "Never Let Me Down Again", was the song at the end of the episode. Trouble ahead. How about a reaction video to that song? Good reaction and edit.
I really hope you stick with this. It's an excellent series. It will break your heart, scare the crap out of you, and touch your heart. The acting is superb.
Quick question. Does the editing get any better? This episode left me feeling like I was constantly missing something. Did you watch the TV series HEROES? I was so angry after each episode. I finally stopped watching it altogether. I just don't want to get into another mess like that one.
I really enjoyed the show. They did a pretty good job translating the game to television and left more in than I thought they would. Just watch out for spoilers and people taking issues with some of the themes-hopefully everyone will be respectful!
Asia: Why is she so important? Me: Because she's immune! (Yelling at my tablet, lol) I have to admit i was very surprised you guys didn't pick up on the fact that she was immune to the disease, even after the show ended. Lol
At about the 10 minute mark is when you both resigned to the fact that you have NO idea what’s about to happen with this show but for SURE it’s gonna be nuts. Such an “alright, let’s do it” moment 😂😂😂😂😂
Basically Joel's brother, Tommy, is missing, so Joel wants to escape that QZ to go look for him. In the meantime he's now caught in this situation where he has to take Ellie, who is somehow immune to the fungus to the Fireflies headquarters, exchanging her (she's cargo) with the batteries and supplies Joel wants to go after Tommy.
15:35 Remember what the scientist said in 1968… the fungus takes over the host and makes it a puppet. It keeps the person alive takes control. That’s how grandma could walk.
One of the greatest video games of all time becomes ones of the greatest tv series of all time....Oh to be able to experience it all over again for the first time...I am gonna enjoy watching y'alls reactions to TLOU.
There is a mini-series called Sleeper Cell. It is amazing. Not many people I know have seen it. I have it on DVD and let people watch it. They was blown away. Another stellar show is Spartacus: Blood and Sand. That is the best show I have ever seen.
I aint NEVA seen bj have this strong of a reaction to anything like that first part when it popped off. This show is good at giving you that tense feeling
Question below👇 See A & B, you need to brush up on your 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, & 20's musical hits. You never know which decade you're gonna need to know! That's a ton of homework 😮😅 I don't have HBO so if you don't continue, I can't continue. So Continue! 😊 Quick question. If I become a patron member, will I be able to see the entire show behind or in front of you guys or will parts of it be blurred like on TH-cam. Thanks in advance if you take the time to answer. I think you two are so fun. If we lived closer, I'd be one of those fangirls who would want my husband & I to meet you both and the group for an evening of dinner & dancing or going to a Chris Stapleton concert. Either would be fun.😊
Hey DeAnna! The $10 per month tier gives you access to full reactions of both our movies and series on Patreon, (from beginning to end). While Patreon’s not as restrictive ad YT, there still may be parts blurred due copyrights. Thanks ☺️
Great reaction! I'm looking forward to this journey, y'all. It's always extra fun to watch with someone who has never played the game or heard anything prior to watching. Those are the purest reactions 😂❤
I love this series! So glad you're taking it on! And loving your reactions so far, really appreciate you sharing your post-show feelings at the end, this is definitely a show where you need to decompress and talk it out after each episode. Because it's a true rollercoaster ride of emotions. Like most everyone is saying, it's gonna hurt a lot.
24:40 That female soldier had mercy on that little boy, and told him all these nice things so he wouldn't be scared, while someone else euthanize him with the injection.
It was cool how he used the example of the fungus that goes into an ant's brain and controls it, which was all over social media after being in a nature documentary awhile back.
With the little boy, you'll see that they did the test on him and it turned red- that showed them he was infected. I missed it the first time too. There was a sign on the wall showing that it depends on where you get bit for how long it takes you to die/turn. She was telling him she'd give him toys and clothes and his favourite foods to make him happy as they were killing him with the injection. Such a crazy series, I hope you keep watching! It is a roller coaster for sure!
Her telling him all those good things was a big tell for me. Even now, you wouldn't promise all those things to someone unless you could deliver, and you know they don't have them in that time. Just some words of comfort as you go
That was a girl not a boy
@@honeyFoxx420 They are in the credits as "The Boy"
@@onecoolghoul the actress playing the FEDRA medic was only onscreen for a minute but her performance was brilliant. You could see her heart breaking when the tester was shown to her and it was positive. She had probably put down way too many kids already.
@@honeyFoxx420 Definately a boy
Honestly, this series is HEART-WRENCHING
Its less about the infected, and more about humanity, and what makes humanity endure through the worst of things and people.
Good luck!!! We here for you ❤️❤️
Yes, this series will destroy you 😧😮😥
@@jeffarbuckle4615 Eh. Part 1 isn't even that bad. The sequel is so much worse.
Yeh, 100% spot on. I always think when watching these types of shows that humans biggest downfall is their inability to trust others and work together, which is exactly what would happen if it was ever to become a reality.
one of things stupid people will never get it, that’s why it’s called the last of us cause it’s about the last of us as in “humanity”
@@WhiteViper1992 Wars and hard times do have a habbit of making humans come together. Look at World War 2 for example. It makes people of various countries being forced to work together to defeat a common enemy. That has almost always been the case throughout history.
People do know that there is strength in numbers, which is why we see these huge colonies consisting of various people banding together to form a stronger society. But, we also see some sick people, which is why it's hard for loners to trust some of these people and especially lone stragglers wandering about. That has also been true throughout history. Bandits on the roads for example.
Not so common these days but during the Middle Ages for instance, that's when bandits were almost everewhere in the various forests, setting up camp near the roads, so that they could steal trade goods from traders so peasants, burghers(townspeople), traders and merchants didn't always like the idea of traveling through the woods alone. It became less common over the centuries but pirates became more common as trade merchants traveled across the ocean instead, but in time, that too declined.
And yes, there are people you cannot trust today, but there are many more you can trust, even though it may not immediately seem so. But yes, there have been chaotic rampages by people during Covid, stealing things and doing selfish acts to get what they want in dark times. But how long did that last? Not that long actually, unlike what we see in movies and tv-shows of the Apocalypse. But then, we haven't really had apocalyptic events like those seen in The Walking Dead or The Last of Us or similar before, but I still feel that the military would instill order relatively quickly. And for some reason the military are some of the first to go, such as in The Walking Dead, but in reality they would be the last to go.
It's very complex reflecting on what would actually happen in such a world. Let's hope it will never come to that.
At various points throughout that first day, Joel Tommy and Sarah avoid eating pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and birthday cake (mostly due to dumb luck or Joel's forgetfulness)
Yes the fungus was in the flour and four different times they avoided it by not eating pancakes, the biscuits, the cookies, and no birthday cake.
@@mskenny0512 wow! I didn't know that either. Thank you! and @Zachary Schrantz!
Asia, BJ, if I'm not mistaken i think you both missed the most importantly part of the ending. When Tess scans Ellie, it reads a red light indicating that she is infected. Ellie explains that it was from 3 weeks ago and she didnt change. She's immune. Thats why Ellie is important. I think at that moment you two were discussing the little boy from earlier because you realized what really happened in that scene. Definitely keep watching. Cheers!
Can we get a pool going for how many times Asia will say "I don't think I can watch this."?
over/under 30
22..... and BJ will say "Look, look.." 45 times
PHAM!!...ASIA doin herr thang on HERR💪 PODCAST..gitz u one..!!🤨
I’m expecting more “Babe…babe!” 😆
I still say that even tho episode 9 was couple weeks. Traumatized 😢
Just bring the tissues, this entire series hits hard from beginning to end. Love your reactions!
The game was so damn good. It is one of my absolute favorite stories. I am so glad this show captured it. Please keep watching.
Asia’s scared hand mask needs to be on a shirt 😂😂😂
I need a mask with her hand on it with the fingers around eyes 😂
Yes!
Shut up and take my money!
She has it on her blankie I believe.
lmaoo shes so cute
The guy in the beginning didn't meant that we lose people, he meant that we lose as a species. And red = bad. The boy was infected so the tester showed that he was positive. The woman was just comforting him while putting him down (you would not inject medicine through dirty clothing). You were able to see a sign that showed symptoms of cordyceps infection, as well as the time it takes until full infection, based on where you have been bit. In the case of the boy he was wounded in the leg, which would imply 12-24 hours, for a kid probably much less. They're not zombies though, they're infected, as they aren't undead. The fungi can't do much when the host dies. In the game the time plays 10 years later than the show.
Ellie is so important because she's immune. She had been bit about 3 weeks ago, as explained at the end there.
No flipping way!!! Y’all gonna love this and so are we!!! Thank Y’all!! LETS GOOOO!!🤘🤘
I didn't play the game and went into this show blind. It was such an emotional rollercoaster and every episode was phenomenal. I loved every minute of it and I hope yall too.
Same! I'm about to play the game tomorrow when it releases on PC
It's so good. The 'Bill' arc is done different too and he was probably my favorite character.
Hope you can play the game soon! A lot of stuff from the game was cut out or changed in the show. So it’s a whole different experience!
The game is way more emotional
Highly recommend it its pretty good
Fun fact. The actress that plays Marlene in the Show voices her in the game. I LOVE the games and I’m loving the TV show. It’s holding true to the characters while also giving us video game fans more backstory then we got in the game.
Troy Baker who plays Joel in the game, Ashley Johnson (in game Ellie) and Jeffrey Pierce (in game Tommy) all have cameos throughout the series.
I don't play video games, was only barely aware of the show, but most of my favorite reactors were raving about it, so I decided to ride along. This series is done so well, produced by the makers of Chernobyl, which was also brilliant. This is high quality television, period. You will definitely enjoy this series.
I recommend the game even to non gamers. Theres loads of accessibility and difficulty settings to help people not accustomed to gaming, and the story is just as good while immersing you IN the world as the player.
Y'all gotta continue with this amazing series. Every episode, they knocked it out of the park.
80's means trouble. The song that played at the end was Never Let Me Down Again from Depeche Mode, which came out in 1987. They were a HUGELY popular band in the 80's and 90's, and that song was one of their biggest hits.
This is a show based on a video game. Which makes it even more awesome. Video game adaptations have been on point lately.
The Walking Dead was so intense in its first season but was so much diluted the longer they made it going. The Last of Us brings back those thrilling vibes of a highly intense dystopic story. Love it ❤
The "She was in a WHEELCHAIR!!" took me OUT!🤣
Damn, just when I thought I was done- Asia and BJ start the series and now I gotta go cry about every episode again 🙄
Love watching you guys reacting to this going in blind and not knowing anything about it. The fact that this is based off of a video game is crazy in itself. How a video game has such great story telling is why this became one of the best, if not the best video game ever. And for HBO to be able to pull it off and create something so authentic to the game is impressive in itself. I hope you guys continue to react to this series. I'm here for it.
Bjs reaction at 14:50 was Hilarious! Asia ready to duck behind her blanket kills me every time!
Great reaction y'all.
If you recall the episode opened up on Joel's birthday.
Sarah, Joel's daughter, took some $$ to get his watch fixed as a present for him. The watch was damaged that night when they were confronted by the soldier and Sarah was killed. The date signifies not only Joel's birthday, but the day that the world changed due to the fungus infection, and is a constant reminder of Sarah's death.
When Ellie told Joel his watch was broken Joel winced a little because of the memories attached to his watch.
I'm so glad y'all are watching The Last of Us. This show is an emotional roller coaster.
Not just the show this whole franchise with the game and the show are just insane and is such an emotional rollercoaster, personally I definitely enjoyed the game better- but I will tell you that when I saw the show I was so happy when I saw some of the things that happened in the game I got way too excited! 🤣😂
This will be the best series released this year. Its only March and I am confident in that statement. Thats how good this series is. Shout out to Steph for getting yall on it.
This and Andor are the two best shows on tv since Breaking Bad, no contest
Funny. I binge watched 9 episodes today and now I'm watching your reaction at 12:30 in the a.m. So...yeah...I'm into it.
I love your true blind reaction to this! This show was amazing and I'm excited to see you go through all of the emotions as you watch! Buckle up... you are both in for a ride!
I can already tell this is gonna be a fun series to watch Asia react to.
I remembered being really impressed with Bella Ramsey in GOT and she really shines in this series too. It's uncanny how much she resembles Ashley Johnson, who plays her mother, and I think also starred in the game this was based on. Also, did I need another reason to fangirl Pedro Pascal?! No, I did not, but I'm sure glad he gave me this one anyway‼ edit: I started watching this the day before the final episode dropped and it was a good thing because I could not stop till the end! When you said 'I wanna keep going'" x2 Asia I just laughed because it was the same for me
Man y’all don’t be paying attention at all😂😂 the scanner was red when they used it on the boy . Red means bad they lied so he wouldn’t freak out you can’t tell someone your gone kill em before you kill em
Oh, I'm so glad y'all are reacting to this. From someone who knew nothing about the game, this was an extraordinary series! HBO continues to knock it out of the park! ♥
That red neck check was saying he was infected. They just told kid nice stuff not to scare him as a kindness before killing him with needle.
I've already watched every episode about 10 times but I am so on this journey with you guys. Get ready.. it's CRAZY.
This show is close to perfection. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's acting is phenomenal. Just keep tissues next to you the entire time!
As a gamer who loves this game. I am really excited you chose to watch this series. It's an amazing series and you won't be disappointed. Bad part, season 2 doesn't come out until 2025 so you have plenty of time to catch up on season 1.
2025 for real? oh no
@@kennycooper294 That's what I read unfortunately
Woohoo!! YES!! Please keep going, it's SOO good, omg!
What's crazy is that the fungus in the show, Cordyceps, is a REAL fungus that infects ants in real life, and like the scientist said in the intro, it currently doesn't infect people, so the premise of "what if that changed?" is at least partially based on something real which makes it more terrifying than the typical supernatural zombie explanation.
The game that this is based on came out in 2013, but it definitely hits different after the pandemic. Just seeing how nuts everyone went for toilet paper, if something lasted for 20 years we'd be in all kinds of trouble. One of the main themes of the story is that it's always other people that are the scariest part of any crisis.
I hope you keep watching, it keeps getting better and better, you're gonna love it.
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What's fun is that Cordyceps isn't just infects the ants. Several species of insects have their own Cordyceps. Cordyceps, while scary for the insects they infected, are actually keeping the nature balanced, they kept those insects' population in check. Also, Cordyceps' are believed to have health benefits for humans and are being consumed in certain parts of the world. 😁
Currently, 4 reaction channels that I follow are watching this series. It is a real treat to see the all of you into this.
The little boy was infected that’s why the device turned red when they tested him,the lady was just comforting him so he never died scared and panicked she made it so he felt he was just falling asleep.
I love that you guys are watching this. I was drawn to it because it involves a fungus that exists worldwide now, Cordyceps. I love shows that incorporate things that do exist. Enjoy the ride.
The song at the end is Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again.” This show is worth the journey. I didn’t play the game and I still got hooked.
They didnt seem to recognize that the actress who plays Ellie played also Lyanna Mormont in the game of thrones.
The fungus was in the flour that was used in the biscuits the old lady was eating at the beginning of the show. It was in the cookies too. And the pancakes that Sara had for breakfast. When the old lady had that freakout in the background, that was the fungus taking root in her brain and taking command of her. Sara was infected too. She realizes that in the car while they're trying to escape the mayhem. Neither Tommy nor Joel ate any of the food that had flour in it, so they survived.
23:30 you were right he was infected, the image showed red on the scanner, red is never a good sign! The woman just lied to the kid so they wouldn't be freaking out or scared for their last moments alive.
FYI, the song that plays on the radio is "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode, recorded in 1987.
The dude who lost his daughter - Joel
His daughter who he lost - Sarah
Joel's brother - Tommy
The woman who's with Joel - Tess
The girl they are smuggling - Ellie
The Leader of the firefly - Marlene
Firefly and Fedra are at war.
There are multiple QZs across the country most are ruled by Fedra.
The boy wasn’t ok. When they tested him, the screen was red, that means infected. The shot they gave him was a lethal injection, a humane way to kill an infected person without pain or fear. The woman was just telling him what he needed to hear to keep him calm and compliant. A very sad and screwed up aspect of life in the apocalypse. One infected person can end up wiping out the entire quarantine zone.
You guys are working your tails off to bring us all this great content so thank you so much for adding this series. No doubt you will love it like the rest of us!
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Near the end of this video, Asia mentions "I guess it takes time". When the boy in the red shirt is sitting in the wheelchair, there's a cutaway shot of a poster on the wall that gives a general guide for how long someone has before they "turn". Getting bit in the leg or lower body, takes longer than getting bit in the upper body or neck, for instance. This is directly related to what the doctor was explaining in the opening scene of the show - how the fungus eventually makes its way to the brain to start controlling the person. Getting bit higher up means the fungus has a shorter distance to travel. And yes, that female FEDRA officer was essentially lying to the kid to keep him calm while the other officer administered the lethal injection.
Exactly perfect explaination
The FEDRA medic was doing it more for herself than the boy. You could see how having to put him down was tearing her heart to pieces. No telling how many kids she had put down already and it was getting harder and harder to do each time.
That song is Depeche Mode- never let me down again
I hope you called Stephanie and thanked her. 👍🏽
I cannot begin to explain how happy I am y’all are reacting to this ❤
Woo Hoo! Fantastic! This re-watch with you guys is going to be awesome😊❤
“Got my head itching” Gold!😂😂😂
I'm excited that you will see where I live in Alberta Canada. 🙂🙂🙂 My wife and I watched all 9 episodes. We recogized all the filming locations.
So happy ya’ll decided to react to this! I loved the games both times it was released. I STILL watch TH-cam videos of playthroughs that are compiled like a big movie. I watch The Last of Us AND Detroit: Become Human (my favorite) ALL THE TIME! 🥰
Regarding how the older Mrs Adler was able to move and function after being infected. The fungus restores bodily functions to an extent. The muscles and joints are covered in fungal growth and controlled by the fungus. That is why their movements are disjointed and erratic, that is also why they are stronger and more durable; because the fungus and muscles are both being used to control them. What is also scarier is they do not die while turning, they are alive and semi conscious especially during the first stages of infection, for at least a few months up to about a year. Until the later portions of the second stage of infection (which are called stalkers, that are partially blind and use ambush tactics) when the fungus begins to break thru multiple areas of the skull and the brain is mostly consumed. In the game you can even hear people who have recently turned crying and lamenting attacking their friends or loved ones; in between biting their friends they will sob because they know what they’re doing but cannot control it. Absolutely terrifying.
One good thing is dead people can’t be infected and dead people won’t get back up. Once you put one down they are done.
fyi of the forms of fungus, the fruiting growth with a cap is the most known, as mushrooms. the lesser known "roots" are known as mycelium, the strands. this by far is the largest part of fungal networks. some species form mold as fuzzy bits. then there are airborne spores which can be spread by the cap or mycelium, depending on species. they chose not to use spores for the tv show.
The daughter in this is Thandiwe Newton’s daughter in real life. They look like twins
this show was single handedly the GREATEST adaptation of a video game to TV show ever in the history of making that transition. It was SO SO SOOOOO WELL DONE !
since yall havent played the game - itll be most interesting to see how you react blindly to things upcoming as us gamers know EXACTLY what's upcoming in the story line :)
Red = Infected. Green = Not infected. The song at the end is from the 80's
Bless your friend, because this is my favorite show on tv right now! I am not a cryer and I cried in every single episode almost lol... I just really grew attached to all the characters!
I am so excited for season 2.
The song at the end is an 80s song by a group called Depeche Mode. It's called Never Let Me Down Again.
Episode 3 broke me on this show, I was absolutely devastated... the whole season is quite something, its the best thing I've seen on TV in a long time. Great reaction guys, I was delighted when I saw you were doing this!
I hope y'all keep watching. It's truly amazing.
I’m so glad you guys are watching this! (I’m assuming you haven’t played the game?)
You have made an amazing decision!
Wait till you get to episode 3- it’s one of the greatest pieces of television I have seen in my life...
Agreed, its a fantastic episode, beautifully done. ❤ it's sad some people who have played the game can't get past a bit evolution or a bit of a backstory change in the game in order to appreciate the episode and in the long run still follows the premise of the game but makes the TV adaptation phenomenal. 👍👍👍
I agree. Episode 3 is the best hour of television since the Where the Buses Don't Run episode of Miami Vice.
@35:49
asia: "why does he gotta do it so much?"
bj: "he need to do it a couple more times, just to make sure he got it."
The Song was "Never let me down again" by Depeche Mode released in 1987.
If you guys have ever watched those nature shows, there’s a fungus spore that catches bugs and keeps them alive. The spore moves through the bug’s body while doing whatever its trying to accomplish. Creepy and interesting at the same time. That’s what the guy in the beginning was trying to explain.
36:48 The song is “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode.
This show is addictive. I'm one of those that didn't know about the game where according to other reactors is the best game adaptation to date.
The title 'The Last Of Us' has dual meaning. It literally is about the last of us as a civilization, obviously, but as the show goes on, you see how it explores the notion of what makes a person do what they do when faced with extraordinary circumstances. It shows us the last of ourselves (humanity) as passive viewers in terms of moral compass.
Song at the end was 'Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again'
80's = Trouble/Danger 😀
Depeche Mode's 1987 hit, "Never Let Me Down Again", was the song at the end of the episode. Trouble ahead. How about a reaction video to that song? Good reaction and edit.
The song at the end is Depeche Mode "Policy of Truth" from the 80's...
I really hope you stick with this. It's an excellent series. It will break your heart, scare the crap out of you, and touch your heart. The acting is superb.
Quick question. Does the editing get any better? This episode left me feeling like I was constantly missing something. Did you watch the TV series HEROES? I was so angry after each episode. I finally stopped watching it altogether. I just don't want to get into another mess like that one.
@@deanna777 It's the setup episode so it leaves you with a lot of questions. It will get clearer as you go along!
I'm so glad y'all decided to watch and react to this. I think you will love the show. I got into it almost immediately
Notice how they didn't eat any baked goods (biscuits, cookies, cake), despite a few close calls!
Ya'll should definitely continue this series bc every episode is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I really enjoyed the show. They did a pretty good job translating the game to television and left more in than I thought they would. Just watch out for spoilers and people taking issues with some of the themes-hopefully everyone will be respectful!
Asia: Why is she so important?
Me: Because she's immune! (Yelling at my tablet, lol)
I have to admit i was very surprised you guys didn't pick up on the fact that she was immune to the disease, even after the show ended. Lol
At about the 10 minute mark is when you both resigned to the fact that you have NO idea what’s about to happen with this show but for SURE it’s gonna be nuts. Such an “alright, let’s do it” moment 😂😂😂😂😂
It's an emotional roller coaster, but I'm so glad you guys are reacting to this fantastic show!
Basically Joel's brother, Tommy, is missing, so Joel wants to escape that QZ to go look for him. In the meantime he's now caught in this situation where he has to take Ellie, who is somehow immune to the fungus to the Fireflies headquarters, exchanging her (she's cargo) with the batteries and supplies Joel wants to go after Tommy.
15:35 Remember what the scientist said in 1968… the fungus takes over the host and makes it a puppet. It keeps the person alive takes control. That’s how grandma could walk.
Oh another full blind reaction. LOVE IT! Good luck watching it. What a story to come.
One of the greatest video games of all time becomes ones of the greatest tv series of all time....Oh to be able to experience it all over again for the first time...I am gonna enjoy watching y'alls reactions to TLOU.
The two main actors in this are actually in the Game of Thrones as well.
The Doctor who says We Lose! Actor was Jonathan in The Mummy!
There is a mini-series called Sleeper Cell. It is amazing. Not many people I know have seen it. I have it on DVD and let people watch it. They was blown away. Another stellar show is Spartacus: Blood and Sand. That is the best show I have ever seen.
ABSOLUTELY keep going!! One of, if not the best show of the year! It's based on a video game, which rarely works, but they killed it with this one!
"Should we keep going?"
Cut it out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 y'all are hooked
I aint NEVA seen bj have this strong of a reaction to anything like that first part when it popped off. This show is good at giving you that tense feeling
13:00 Asia is lasered in 😂😂
Bj almost jumped off the couch a few times. He ain’t messing around
One of the best games ever made and one of the best shows ever made. I look forward to your reactions. You will love it!
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See A & B, you need to brush up on your 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, & 20's musical hits. You never know which decade you're gonna need to know! That's a ton of homework 😮😅
I don't have HBO so if you don't continue, I can't continue. So Continue! 😊
Quick question. If I become a patron member, will I be able to see the entire show behind or in front of you guys or will parts of it be blurred like on TH-cam.
Thanks in advance if you take the time to answer. I think you two are so fun. If we lived closer, I'd be one of those fangirls who would want my husband & I to meet you both and the group for an evening of dinner & dancing or going to a Chris Stapleton concert. Either would be fun.😊
Hey DeAnna! The $10 per month tier gives you access to full reactions of both our movies and series on Patreon, (from beginning to end). While Patreon’s not as restrictive ad YT, there still may be parts blurred due copyrights. Thanks ☺️
Great reaction! I'm looking forward to this journey, y'all. It's always extra fun to watch with someone who has never played the game or heard anything prior to watching. Those are the purest reactions 😂❤
Great reaction. You two are too funny.
"Got my head itching." 😂
Asia fidgeting her blanket got me cracking up! 😂😂
I love this series! So glad you're taking it on! And loving your reactions so far, really appreciate you sharing your post-show feelings at the end, this is definitely a show where you need to decompress and talk it out after each episode. Because it's a true rollercoaster ride of emotions. Like most everyone is saying, it's gonna hurt a lot.
24:40 That female soldier had mercy on that little boy, and told him all these nice things so he wouldn't be scared, while someone else euthanize him with the injection.
It was cool how he used the example of the fungus that goes into an ant's brain and controls it, which was all over social media after being in a nature documentary awhile back.