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TLOU s2 first look (in video form) came out, and HOLY FUCK IT’S INCREDIBLE!! But you guys know me… you know how I am… let’s analyze this sucker.
Spoiler for tlou part 2
Other than the amazing dialogue and acting here, this scene thrills me because now we know we get at least a little more time with Joel. Thanks, Craig❤️
I’ve seen people say it could be therapy, which I love, but it’s also possible it could just be a normal conversation. Either way, I can’t wait!
Onto the next shot!
The “the tattoo looks bad!” People are sweating lol This looks AMAZING!! The scarring makeup is so well done! But ALSO did someone say shallow depth of field?? No?? Okay we’ll screw me I guess. Also, IT’S THE MOTH AGHHHHHH
Beutiful recreated shot. The shallow depth of field is gorgeous, and the lights… it’s just beutiful!
First thing’s first…
👏BELLA👏FUCKING👏RAMSEY👏 …holy shit.
It’s possible that the person holding onto Ellie’s shoulder is Maria, since if you turn your brightness up you can kinda see her side-shave hairstyle.
I have two theories for this: 1, this is right after the chemical burn? Or 2, this is after Joel dies? I could be totally wrong, though.
The guy in the background doesn’t look familiar to me, and none of the main cast have beards like that. I think he’s a new character, probably just a small role as a doctor.
ALSO DID SOMEONE SAY SHALLOW DEPTH OF—
This is definitely Jackson. You can see that the gates are the same as Jackson’s from ep 6.
And I’m fairly sure that it’s an infected horde, since none of them seem to have guns or weapons.
FUCK YES. LET’S FUCKING GO.
(No analysis here. Just hype.)
Definetly Seraphites, probably from the iconic forest scene. Looks great, love the lighting here.
First look at Dina!! Woo!!
Ellie has an assault rifle, and I think she might be on some rafters here, judging by the metal and because she’s definitely above ground level.
Gorgeous landscape shot, probably around the Jackson area.
JEFRREY WRIGHT RAHHHHHHHHH I don’t believe there’s a fight in the kitchen with Isaac in tlou part 2 (correct me if I’m wrong, but I definitely don’t think so?). He could be fighting Ellie here, which would probably be triggering for her (bad memories of guys fighting her in kitchens)
Firstly, KAITLYN LOOKS SO GOOD WOOHOO!!! Secondly, awesome recreated shot.
Not 100% sure, but could this be Tommy and Ellie? The first person looks like Tommy, with the longer dark hair and jacket. And the second person has the same color jacket that Ellie was wearing in the first look, and seems smaller than Tommy, which would also line up.
Awesome shot! I bet this is in the tunnels, especially since the shot after you see an infected slam against the doors.
Anyway, those are all my observations for now! This was the best 20 seconds of my day, and I’m so UNBELIEVABLY hyped!!
My Top 5 Shots in Every Episode of TLOU
Episode 4
TW: Guns
Number #5
I mean what to even say with this ridiculously strong start? I love the shallow depth of field, the reds, black, and browns, and the off center framing. It’s just really great looking.
Number #4
Have I mentioned how much I love the shallow depth of field shots In this show? I have? Well too bad. I’m talking about them again. THEY JUST LOOK SO GOOD!! Also I love the rim-lighting and the flared light in the background. They all just come together absolutely beautifully.
Number #3
A pretty iconic shot, and for good reason. It’s one of my favorite landscape shots in the show. The sight of the overgrown bridge and the sunken boats is just incredible and haunting. Fantastic.
Number #2
Have I mentioned the shallow depth— But other than that, I also just love the lighting and shadows. The emotion of the shot is great, too, Bella’s expression from shooting the raider is just so oof. Everything about this shot is just fantastic.
Before I reveal my #1, here are some honorable mentions…
This one’s just absolutely badass. The colors, the exhaust, the spray paint, it just rocks!
I love the greens here, and have I mentioned how much I love the shallo—
Amazing lighting here. I love the beams shining through the shrubbery and onto Ellie, and the composition with her just off center is so good.
Three absolutely amazing and gorgeous landscape shots!
Number #1
Hey, did someone say shal— The symbolism of this shot what makes it so incredible to me. The skeleton in contrast to Joel, the way they’re facing each other, the way they’re similar, how it’s in the same seat of the car he’d been in all episode, because Joel stills feels dead. Because this episode is the turning point, when he starts to come back to life because of Ellie… god, it’s just about fantastic. It’s just so fucking good.
Tune in for ep 5 tmrw!
My Top 5 Shots From Every Ep of TLOU
Episode 5
TW: Gore
Number #5
An absolutely gorgeous one that really shows off the tenderness of this scene through the warm lighting and intimate feel. Ellie silhouetted in the lamp light is beautiful, and centering of her between the two beds is really great.
Number #4
An absolutely amazing shot from the ‘Kansas City Freed’ sequence. The shallow depth of field, making the crown out of focus, looks incredible. And the blue and yellow lighting works so well.
Number #3
Not only is this just a gorgeous shot, but the symbolism is absolutely stunning. This is right after Henry paints the mask onto Sam’s face, and seeing the way that it’s reflected back onto him, since he’s Sam’s hero, is just so brilliant and fantastic.
Number #2
I mean, what can I say? I am an absolute sucker for shots in which there’s out of focus danger in the background. But this one is amazing on so many other levels, too. The lighting from the fire looks incredible, and the shallow depth of field, showing the flames and lights in the background through the dirty windows, is just fantastic. All that mixed with the intensity of this shot make it just absolutely incredible.
Before I reveal my #1, here are some honorable mentions…
TLOU ultra-wide shots never miss, and this is no exception. I love off-centering of Ellie and Joel, and the way they’re framed by the streetlights. It just looks amazing!
This shot is so intimidating. The chains in front, something they’ll use more of in episode 8, and the dim, dreary vibe of the room really make this feel gritty and dirty in such a fantastic way. I just can’t get enough!
Just an absolutely gorgeous shot. I love the different colored lights and the way they reflect off the metal in the hallway.
Just an absolutely bangin’ landscape shot.
I just love the use of focus in this show, and the way that it helps give this scene a very melancholy, introspective tone by making Joel alone, even when there’s someone with him.
Number #1
MY BOYYYYYYYYYYY. MY BABY BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
Tune in for ep 6 tmrw!
My Favorite Shots in Every Ep of TLOU
Episode 6
Number #5
I mean what to even say about this shot? I’m an absolute sucker for silhouettes, and the rolling clouds and flare-lighting through the horses legs are just so gorgeous. It should really say something about how beautiful this episode is that this is somehow number 5!
Number #4
God, this shot is so good. Joel staring up at the warm lighting of the house, knowing what’s about to happen. The emotion in this shot is so palpable, and it just absolutely kills me in the best way.
Number #3
I mean what can I even say about this one? It’s just an absolutely gorgeous shot. I’m a total sucker for this show’s shallow depth of field, and the way it was done with the lights is just absolutely amazing.
Number #2
Silhouette✅ Blue lighting✅ Indicates emotion or tone✅ Am I a predictable sucker? Yes. Yes I motherfucking am.
Before I reveal my #1, here are some honorable mentions…
The lighting and the emotion on Pedro’s face is just so good. This shit makes me feel stuff, and I think that is one of the best things a shot can do.
Once again, absolutely killing it with the tone and contrasts here. Seriously I respect these directors and cinematographers so much. It’s so cool to see the occasional times where the last of us opts for a not handheld style, and how they’re used to establish certain emotions.
This one’s gorgeous, but I already had two scenic horse shots in here, still this deserves at least an honorable mention.
Number #1
I love this shot so goddamn much!! The warm lighting and sideview of Pedro’s face as he turns off the lamp is just amazing. It’s such an emotional shot, and the way it uses perspective and focus is incredible.
Tune in for ep 7 tmrw!
I’ve seen people ask where they’re going in this shot at the end of episode 8…
…but this actually makes sense.
Considering they didn’t kill all the Silver Lakers in the show, they’re probably weary of raiders. Going to the water’s edge not only means that they don’t have to worry about being ambushed from one side, but it also obscures the sound of their footsteps with the water.
…God, I fucking love this show.
legit cannot wait for aobg new ch 😭
Thanks so much!
It’s taking a bit longer than I planned (I rewrote one scene 5 times), but I’m almost done!
Here’s the plot of the chapter:
(Flashing Lights)
Can we as a fandom PLEASE learn to use #anti?
I feel like every time I want to just read jokes or peoples analysis’ or see cute fanart, I’m absolutely bombarded with vitriol for the show, the actors, the changes, etc.
I realize I can’t stop this behavior, but I would like to distance myself from it, and unfortunately I can’t do that just myself. I just want to enjoy my favorite show in peace, without every online space being full of unavoidable hate.
So, I’m begging you…
“I hate how they changed Bill’s storyline” wow, fascinating, tag it #anti tlou hbo
“They should recast Bella Ramsey” well that’s certainly an opinion, and may I just add… tag it #anti bella ramsey
“The show is worse than the games in every way and I hate the show so much adijnfokdcm” hm, I see, #anti tlou hbo
If your first thought is “but all I’m doing is providing good faith criticism!” Or “I don’t hate Bella Ramsey, I just wish they cast someone else!” I don’t care. Tag it #tlou hbo crit or #bella ramsey crit if you’re unwilling to tag it #anti. You’re smart, you know full well when you should be tagging things like that. I don’t want your justifications, I just want to be able to look at #the last of us on tumblr and have good time.
you know what, joel was right when he said ‚please, you dont understand’ to marlene and the rest, because they DONT. he travelled across the country with that girl and eventually started to care so much about her that he could not let her just die.
in the show, i love how they were foreshadowing his final decision all the time. he lost sarah then tess and then bill and frank, he will not lose ellie. the letter from bill when he said ‚and god help any motherfucker who stands in our way’ - amazing writing craig mazin you will always be famous
I’m just gonna leave this here.
My first edit 😍 Thought it would be fun to make a sad one first
SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 5
Okay so I'm feeling really bad for Ellie everything with Henry and Sam. It happened so fast. It still hasn't fully set in that Henry killed himself after killing San and I'm feeling even worse for Ellie. Like I really need to find some hurt/ comfort fics of Joel comforting Ellie because otherwise I think if he just continues as is she's going to become exactly like him. I know that doesn't happen in the games but please give my girl a hug she's been through so much trauma and just needs a father figure.
Also I loved the Kaiju zombie my guys charming. I'm wondering how that thing formed. My theory is that it's an advanced clicker or like a tree in a forest ecosystem the smaller zombies slowly add mass to this zombie to get the rest out from underground. The sheer way of the zombies everything from underground was so amazing to me it reminded me of the zombies movement in World War Z GOD ITS AMAZING I LOVE THIS SHOW anyways thanks for reading
Something about being from The South™ and Joel being amazed that Ellie cursed at the table just hits different like please sir you've already yeed my haw have some decency for us weak in the knees
BELLA IS SO TALENTED OH MY GODJ
The new episode first of all amazing and I hate the implications for Ellie kissing her first love. Here's what I got from the ending. Ellie and Riley both slowly turn in the mall and just hang out until then, but Riley turns first so it's like Ellie shoots her and lives out her days sad and emotionless like Joel after 2003-now. Then Marleen finds her and is like tehe how old is that henty? Then Ellie is floooshed away.
ALSO thoughts for the next episode so warning. They're giving Terminus vibes from TWD but even scarier bc it's a child by themselves. Another episode where Joel is just chillin dying bc my boy got stabbed I think they're gonna have him continue on his journey in the 9-10 episode probs sick as hell. I'm honestly surprised Ellie isn't gonna try to go back to Tommy for help. I think she'll destroy that place though bc screw them. I love her
I want to start this off by saying I love The Last of Us. It's so beautifully written and rewritten in such an effective way. It's personally affected me so deeply and profoundly that it's changed the way I see the world, in a good way episode 3 for more context. But good lord nothing quite hit me right in the father issues while like It's okay babygirl I've got you. Bella Ramsay did such an amazing job with her performance after doing this violent murder and just looking like life was moving in slow motion for her and she hones back in on Joel and she's so vulnerable and then grounded back into reality.
Something about it just really hit too close in the best way.
FUCKKKKKKK THE SEASON FINALE IS SO FUCKING GOOD! I personally would agree with what Joel did just because I'm selfish and there's a good chance not only she wouldn't make it but also that it wouldn't work. I love how you can see the transition to Joel opening up and when Ellie talks about how they have to see this through you know he's definitely going to save her as soon as something doesn't seem right. I think Marlene could've done the whole thing bringing them in better and maybe NOT telling Joel. My guy with daughter issues and they gave her an adopted daughter. She should've known to kill Joel because he's obviously super emotionally invested at this point. It's so spot on from the games. I really hope for this next season they fill the space in between the first game and the second game. I'm so incredibly sad for Joel she's gonna get pissed and ditch him and go on a wild adventure (I haven't played the second game yet or been spoiled) someone tell me Joel and Ellie reconcile or write a fic where they do.
Can we talk about the fact Joel was literally wasting precious ammo just so he could teach Ellie how to shoot? And he didn't give a damn because it made his kid excited and he was just happy to have these moments with her? Yeah, no, I'm totally fine about this.
It’s okay, baby girl. I got you. I got you.