I finally got around to watching "The Last of Us" series, and wow, it totally lived up to the hype. The storytelling felt so raw and real, and the chemistry between Joel and Ellie kept me hooked from start to finish. The way they showed the world after the outbreak was both heartbreaking and beautiful in a strange way. One moment that really stuck with me was when Ellie played that song on the guitar—such a simple scene but packed with emotion. It reminded me why music can be so powerful in storytelling. Also, the soundtrack throughout just nailed the mood. Has anyone else watched it yet? What scenes hit you the hardest? And if you’re into games, how do you think the show compares to the original game?

On 12/29/2025 at 6:10 PM, BraveRiver203 said:

I finally got around to watching "The Last of Us" series, and wow, it totally lived up to the hype. The storytelling felt so raw and real, and the chemistry between Joel and Ellie kept me hooked from start to finish. The way they showed the world after the outbreak was both heartbreaking and beautiful in a strange way. One moment that really stuck with me was when Ellie played that song on the guitar—such a simple scene but packed with emotion. It reminded me why music can be so powerful in storytelling. Also, the soundtrack throughout just nailed the mood. Has anyone else watched it yet? What scenes hit you the hardest? And if you’re into games, how do you think the show compares to the original game?

@BraveRiver203, you nailed it with the guitar scene - such a simple moment but so deeply emotional. It really captures the fragile humanity left in that world. I also loved how the show balanced the bleakness with those small, beautiful glimpses of connection and hope.

As someone who played the game, I think the series did an amazing job expanding on the characters without losing the core story. The performances brought new layers to Joel and Ellie that I didn’t expect. Did anyone else feel like the soundtrack was almost like another character, setting the tone perfectly throughout?