This episode destroyed me. Bill’s story is so beautiful and it does an amazing job of helping justify Joel’s change of heart as the show continues. I loved every second of it!
27 thoughts on “I'm emotionally damaged | The Last of Us | 1×03 "Long, Long Time"”
"There was someone worth saving. And that's what I did. I saved him." – Bill
I hope Joel uses this same line at the beginning of Season 2 when he tells Tommy about what he did with the fireflies (TLOU Part 2). This will show that Bill's words had that much impact on Joel.
This is certainly one of the best episodes of TV I have ever seen. If one of these actors doesn't win an Emmy for their performance, it will be a total crime. Also: You have really hit your stride covering this series.
Hey Cyn, love your gaming channel and also your reactions, keep it up ^^ I was very glad you brought up the radio from episode 1, because of all the reactions i've seen, you were the only one who cared for this detail. Although, I think there is more to it than just an automatic mechanism that turned it on. The Song that played at the end of ep1 was "Never let me down again" by Depeche Mode (80s of couse). And if you go through the lyrics, I think that Bill turned this song on specifically to wish his goodbyes:
I’m taking a ride With my best friend I hope he never lets me down again He knows where he’s taking me Taking me where I want to be I’m taking a ride with my best friend
We’re flying high We’re watching the world pass us by Never want to come down Never want to put my feet back down On the ground
(just the first part of the song)
What an incredible episode, no doubt. Looking forward to your reaction of episode 4 ^^
Bill showed Frank how to survive. Frank showed Bill why to survive. Nick Offerman was incredible in this. Oh, and yes, for the first portion of their relationship, Frank was providing aesthetic upkeep in and around the house because, like he said, it's how he showed his love. BUT Frank fell ill… and Bill did all those things in his place, because that was Bill showing his love, for Frank.
All of the other reactors I’ve watched have never played the game. I enjoy their responses, but it’s another thing entirely to see the show through the eyes of someone who knows the game so well. Thank you!
Im going to pursue a class action suit against HBO, Naughty dog and Ron Swanson, for emotional and punitive damage, and compensation for therapy and other expenses. This WRECKED ME!, anybody interesting in being the class representative plaintiff?
btw you should consider checking out the companion podcast (if you haven't already) it's hosted by the voiceactor for Joel (Troy Baker) and features Neil Druckmann (the videogame writer) and Craig Mazin (the show writer) they discuss the episode, you can find it on youtube and basically all podcast platforms
"There was someone worth saving. And that's what I did. I saved him."
– Bill
I hope Joel uses this same line at the beginning of Season 2 when he tells Tommy about what he did with the fireflies (TLOU Part 2). This will show that Bill's words had that much impact on Joel.
Joel is wearing Frank's shirt :_(
Give them a raise and then punch them in the face for feels
This is certainly one of the best episodes of TV I have ever seen. If one of these actors doesn't win an Emmy for their performance, it will be a total crime. Also: You have really hit your stride covering this series.
Something that always gets me in tv and movies… None of the houses have screens in the windows 🤣
Lovely reaction Cyn.
Ive seen a lot of your reactions, Cyn. This is the high water mark gold standard so far. Great job. sniffles
Fun fact: Nick Offerman's wife told him to take the role of bill after she read the script because he was going to turn the role down.
Alright, so, this is proof! Even after watching it for the 4th time, I'm still quivering :,)
wait for episode 5, u will bawl
peter and gwen are the most heartbreaking couple to me and bill and frank are up there
Ouch… Just ouch…
cyns mine
14:40 Oh Bill, don't you know the .45 is a desert pistol.
I just thought it'd be cool if we start the episode where Tommy's in with a flash back of him in Desert Storm.
Thanks to this show I’m puffy eyed walking into my 9-5 job every Monday morning. If Monday mornings weren’t bad enough as is 🥹
Hey Cyn, love your gaming channel and also your reactions, keep it up ^^
I was very glad you brought up the radio from episode 1, because of all the reactions i've seen, you were the only one who cared for this detail. Although, I think there is more to it than just an automatic mechanism that turned it on.
The Song that played at the end of ep1 was "Never let me down again" by Depeche Mode (80s of couse). And if you go through the lyrics, I think that Bill turned this song on specifically to wish his goodbyes:
I’m taking a ride
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
He knows where he’s taking me
Taking me where I want to be
I’m taking a ride with my best friend
We’re flying high
We’re watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down
On the ground
(just the first part of the song)
What an incredible episode, no doubt. Looking forward to your reaction of episode 4 ^^
I really enjoyed your insight. Very knowledgeable enjoyed your reaction
Bill showed Frank how to survive. Frank showed Bill why to survive.
Nick Offerman was incredible in this.
Oh, and yes, for the first portion of their relationship, Frank was providing aesthetic upkeep in and around the house because, like he said, it's how he showed his love.
BUT Frank fell ill… and Bill did all those things in his place, because that was Bill showing his love, for Frank.
the way they stabbed my heart with a million knives by using the giraffe scene music
The boys plz
All of the other reactors I’ve watched have never played the game. I enjoy their responses, but it’s another thing entirely to see the show through the eyes of someone who knows the game so well. Thank you!
The music when Bill and Frank go into their bedroom to pass on is the same music from when Ellie and Joel find the giraffe in the game.
Im going to pursue a class action suit against HBO, Naughty dog and Ron Swanson, for emotional and punitive damage, and compensation for therapy and other expenses. This WRECKED ME!, anybody interesting in being the class representative plaintiff?
They hint at Joel’s aim here but I swear he has better aim here then me in the game 💀 I stayed missing all my shots
So waiting for your actions on three and four. So looking forward to them please get them out soon
btw you should consider checking out the companion podcast (if you haven't already) it's hosted by the voiceactor for Joel (Troy Baker) and features Neil Druckmann (the videogame writer) and Craig Mazin (the show writer) they discuss the episode, you can find it on youtube and basically all podcast platforms