HBO series is finally here.
Pedro Pascal - Joel
Bella Ramsey - Ellie
Anna Torv - Tess
Gabriel Luna - Tommy
Merle Dandridge - Marlene
When You're Lost in the Darkness
Written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann
Directed by Craig Mazin
1968.
On a talk show, epidemiologist Dr. Neuman warns that as the world gets warmer, fungus could evolve to survive high body heat, leaving humans vulnerable to infection.
2003.
Austin, Texas.
During the early hours of September 27, Sarah wakes to an emergency news broadcast and finds her neighbours have been killed by an infected cannibal.
Amidst the chaotic panic in town, Joel and Sarah are cornered by a soldier who's ordered to execute them.
Tommy takes him out, but a fatally wounded Sarah dies in Joel's arms.
2023.
The Cordyceps pandemic has devastated civilisation.
In the ruins of Boston, survivors work for rations in a FEDRA managed quarantine zone.
Marlene leads rebel group the Fireflies, who are at war with military dictatorship.
Leaving the QZ in search of Tommy, Joel and partner Tess take smart-mouthed Ellie (initially Veronica) along for the ride.
After Ellie reveals she's been bitten and apparently immune to infection, trio enter a biological containment area.
Sublime start
I don't want to get too carried away, but pilot was fucking awesome.
Whether you're an ardent fan or new to post-apocalyptic universe, either faction will be grinning from ear to ear.
Casting, performances, visuals, set-pieces, music, screenplay etc kicked ass, and subtle deviations to cut scenes/gameplay ensure sequences are not entirely beat for beat.
Ignoring race swap (which isn't really a problem), Nico Parker could've easily been your typical bitchy kid, but not so.
When 'that' scene is plays out, it left me feeling nearly as emotional as game did.
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