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The Last of Us: Please Hold to My Hand (2023)
Diarrhea runs in your jeans
And, we're back! I'm in the middle of the pack when it came to episode 3...it was unnecessary filler, sure, but it was well written and told a good standalone story. So let's move on...
Which is what they did. Lots of true-to-the-game scenes and some dialogue that's verbatim from the game itself. Advanced the plot, further developed the Joel/Ellie dynamic, and finally got some humanity and emotion from Ellie other than anger and sarcasm. I think both Pedro and Bella are fantastic.
My only criticism is the actress who plays Kathleen...she's deadpan and wholly unbelievable as a Revolutionary Leader, but what can ya do. Solid episode other than that.
The Stand: Pocket Savior (2020)
Not Even Flagg Could Save Us From Boredom
Loved Episode 1, but this one was the definition of mediocre. Larry was boring and their attempt to make him a nice guy who sometimes "ain't no nice guy" felt forced and fake. Harold and Stu were well-scripted and incredibly well-acted in the first episode, and I just didn't get that with the focal characters of this episode. The best part was the final five minutes with the introduction of RF.
The Stand: The End (2020)
Faithful To The Source And Adapted Well To Modern Times
I'll start by candidly saying I love the novel and respect the 90s TV Miniseries despite its many flaws. This first episode of the 2020 edition was spectacular, in my opinion. Great cast (LOVE the choice for Starkey), well-scripted, and doesn't hold the viewer's hand by going chronologically. That might be its only flaw for someone who is unfamiliar with the source material - the first episode does jump around to the various time periods and geographical settings, but I can see where it's headed and I have faith it will all be tied up by the final episode. And the first episode really only focuses on three of the major characters. I cannot wait to see what they have in store for the rest of the series!!