The Last Of Us
word of advice : There are spoiler ahead for The Last of Us season 2 , episode 2 , " Through the Valley " and for Game of Thrones .
The Last of Usseason 2 , sequence 2 , " Through the Valley " is reminiscent of an all - prison term greatGame of Thronesepisode . As two ofHBO ’s most pop shows , The Last of UsandGame of Throneshave master democratic cultureand pushed the bound of television . Game of Thronesset a Modern common law of what to expect from fantasy television that can feel cinematic . Meanwhile , The Last of Ushas set a fresh common law for video game version that can find faithful to their source cloth , have mass appeal , and be critically acclaimed .
Between George R. R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Firebooks andThe Last of Usvideo games , extensive and enthusiastic buff bases already survive , and have only grown as each show progresses . Both serial publication have the rare ability to make each episode feel like an effect that postulate to be seen as shortly as it becomes usable to watch . AfterThe Last of Usseason 2 , sequence 2 , the parallels between the two big - budget hit shows are even more apparent .
“Through The Valley” Feels A Lot Like “Hardhome” From Game Of Thrones Season 5
There Are Significant Parallels
A horde of septic attack Jacksonbrings to mindGame of Thronesseason 5 , episode 8 , " Hardhome . " The memorableGame of Thronesepisode see the Night King and the Army of the deadened mow down the Free Folk and member of the Night ’s Watch at Hardhome in overpowering forcefulness . “Through the Valley " and " Hardhome " see the human survivors fight down to survive as thousands of the undead suddenly come down on themwhile also contending with a touch-and-go wintertime tempest .
Both episodes feature some of the most riveting and intricate action succession in their respective shows . The sequence equilibrate large - scale sequence of mankind push thousands of the undead alongside littler conflict , including Jon Snow fighting a White Walker and Tommy fighting a bloater . No matter how many of the undead are killed , more continue to appear , and there is a pervading sense of nihilistic doom that hangs over all the character reference .
The Last Of Us Co-Creator Craig Mazin Confirmed He Was Inspired By “Hardhome”
The Episode Stuck With Him For An Important Reason
Certainly as aThronesfanatic , I remember from watching “ Hardhome ” and not think about how complicated and impressive the activity was . What I remember was how moving and important the things that were bump inside the action were . That Wildling woman [ Karsi ] , realise her get turned , and seeing The Night King raise the dead and being like , “ Hey , you and me , Jon Snow , we ’re on a hit form , my friend , and the more you fight me , the worse it generate for you . ” The desperation , the total loss .
That is really our philosophy about action . What ’s the point?So in make this sequence , we were very challenging because we just need to show how bad it could get . But always the question was : Why?What is this about , what does this alteration , and what does this mean for our people moving forth ?
Jackson is , as we see in episode one , is growing , it ’s expanding . There is a sealed cockiness . They do n’t seem particularly worried about the fuss outside . They ’ve receive a trivial complacent . They have a New Year ’s Eve terpsichore . They ’re going to therapy , . They ’re refurbishing homes . They ’ve start out patrols down to a scientific discipline . On the other hand , you ’re like : Guys do n’t you experience you ’re live in a idiot box show ?
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The natural action in " Through the Valley " and " Hardhome " is telling and challenging , butthe violent spectacle never sweep over the more personal stakes that Tommy , Jon Snow , and the rest of the characters are facing . The intuitive feeling of"desperation , the total loss"are what labor the episodes as the people of Jackson and the Free Folk lose lie with ones and the false sense of security they had . Jackson is at long last saved while Hardhome is lost , but this does not makeThe Last of Usepisode any less brutal .
The Last Of Us' “Through The Valley” Is Even More Devastating Than “Hardhome”
Joel’s Death Makes “Through The Valley” More Heartbreaking
As bleak as the Army of the Dead ’s massacre is , no major or sports fan - favorite case are killed , as Jon Snow , Tormund Giantsbane , and Dolorous Edd leak , along with other survivor . Karsi is appealing , and it is tragic to see her exit and come back as a creature , but with this being her first episode , it is not the same as losing a main character . The time to come look hopeless for Jon Snow and everyone else as the Night King star him down and leaven the drained , but there is some hope thanks to the characters who are still alive .
The Last of Us season 2 , installment 2 impart the game ’s biggest twist to life , switch the series forever and set into motion Ellie ’s next chapter .
" Hardhome " is heartbreaking , but it can not liken to the ravaging of watchingJoel ’s end inThe Last of Us . " Through the Valley " cease with Joel being tortured and lento killed in a grim fashion by Abby , and Ellie has to watch and is unable to redeem him . There are arguably parallels between this andGame of Thrones ' booster Ned Stark kick the bucket in season 1 , episode 9 , " Baelor , " while his daughter , Arya , helplessly watches and can not relieve her forefather .
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As torturing as the instalment is , it is poised to go down as one of the show ’s good , much like " Hardhome " is still regarded as one of the bestGame of Thronesepisodes .
Even though Jackson is saved , Joel ’s death hit " Through the Valley"more difficult to watch , as it is akin to " Hardhome " and the death of Ned Stark all contain within a single episode . Joel and Ellie were the heart ofThe Last of Us , and without Joel , the show will never be the same again . As harrowing as the episode is , it is poised to go down as one of the show ’s best , much like " Hardhome " is still regarded as one of the bestGame of Thronesepisodes .
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