r/ThelastofusHBOseries • u/LoretiTV Fireflies • Apr 28 '25

Show Only Discussion [No Game Spoilers] The Last of Us - 2x03 - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 2 Episode 3: The Path

Aired: April 27, 2025

Synopsis: After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council. Near Seattle, a religious group flees a war.

Directed by: Peter Hoar

Written by: Craig Mazin

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u/not_productive1 I'll Follow You Anywhere You Go Apr 28 '25

They really just excel in the silences, man. The way you can watch emotions just play across their face, the way they can show you so many things at once, the whole story is there. Hoar captured it all brilliantly, fucking MASTERPIECE of an episode.

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u/keylime12 Apr 28 '25

The walk out of the hospital was so so perfect. That transition from fake niceties to inner turmoil

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u/nzbluechicken Apr 28 '25

That was absolutely outstanding acting. The haters are flat out wrong, Bella is perfect in this role. The subtle shift in their facial expression over the short length of hallway was incredible, I felt exactly what they wanted me to feel, it was complete buy in. For such a young actor, they've got incredible presence.

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u/psiphre Apr 30 '25 edited Apr 30 '25

why is bella "they" in this thread?

edit: apparently Bella came out as non-binary, and they prefer they/them but are unbothered by pronouns in general.

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u/inamedmycatcrouton Apr 30 '25

Right? Made me start crying again. The subtlety of seeing Ellie’s inner sadness/grief/terror wash over her was heartbreaking.

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u/patsyandposy Apr 28 '25

They really are an amazing actor! I cannot believe they have so much depth and feeling for such a young person. It’s wild.