Horror 'The Last of Us' HBO Series

[AndrewGilkison]

'The Last of Us' season 2 'packs quite a wallop': Creators set the stage for what's to come (exclusive)

'The Last of Us' season 2 'packs quite a wallop,' according to showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. See an exclusive inside look at what they call seven 'high-calorie, dense episodes.'

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I mean, how likely is it that someone would be able to maintain a physique like that in a post-apocalypse world like this anyway?

 

[Kane52630]

I mean, how likely is it that someone would be able to maintain a physique like that in a post-apocalypse world like this anyway?

I mean... that question is answered in the game.

 

[Isub_Zero]

That does seem a little short on episodes. But at the same time it means we get no pointless filler.

What pointless fillers? Since this show was announced people, who played the game, said the second game can easly fill 2 and even 3 seasons of the TV show, so i assume it means they have a lot of material(That is not a filler) to work with... Still they went with 7 episodes, Season 1 had 9 episodes. Why couldn't they do 9 episodes for season 2?

 

[Drizzle]

What pointless fillers? Since this show was announced people, who played the game, said the second game can easly fill 2 and even 3 seasons of the TV show, so i assume it means they have a lot of material(That is not a filler) to work with... Still they went with 7 episodes, Season 1 had 9 episodes. Why couldn't they do 9 episodes for season 2?

I trust their judgement in planning out the season breaks. The game takes about 20-24 hours to beat if you're just sticking to the main objectives. If the game is split into three 7-episode seasons that's roughly 21 hours to cover TLOU2. I'm sure they also want to space the seasons out as much as possible to buy time before the third game comes out, which isn't even confirmed yet but even if it were wouldn't be for quite some time. The show will most likely finish TLOU2 before the third game is out but at the same time I seriously doubt they're going to pull a Game of Thrones and go beyond the source material.

 

[Snow Queen]

I trust their judgement in planning out the season breaks. The game takes about 20-24 hours to beat if you're just sticking to the main objectives. If the game is split into three 7-episode seasons that's roughly 21 hours to cover TLOU2. I'm sure they also want to space the seasons out as much as possible to buy time before the third game comes out, which isn't even confirmed yet but even if it were wouldn't be for quite some time. The show will most likely finish TLOU2 before the third game is out but at the same time I seriously doubt they're going to pull a Game of Thrones and go beyond the source material.

I wouldn't be surprised, given how long games all take now, if it ends up pushing things to where they start production before the game releases, but the game comes out a few months before the season. Both being made in tandem, with the overlap of involvement.

 

[Drizzle]

I wouldn't be surprised, given how long games all take now, if it ends up pushing things to where they start production before the game releases, but the game comes out a few months before the season. Both being made in tandem, with the overlap of involvement.

That's a possibility and also fairly easier to manage than GOT was with George RR Martin and Benioff/Weiss.

 

[DCDAVE]

Just like the first game season 2 won’t be a direct copy. I played the first game along with the show. In the game Bill was not in a relationship with Frank. I got the impression Frank couldn’t stand Bill as well. The show change was for the better the same with Sam and his brother. My only issue is that they should have had more action in season 1. It appears we get it from the season 2 trailer. Let’s let the show play out before we dismiss it. Remember it’s a drama not a horror movie fest.

 

[Kane52630]

In the game Bill was not in a relationship with Frank.

 

[DCDAVE]

Frank hated Bill. I guess we played a different game.

 

[Kane52630]

Frank hated Bill. I guess we played a different game.

Yeah clearly.
They were together and then they had a falling out. Did you read the letter?

 

[Kane52630]

 

[DCDAVE]

Yeah clearly.
They were together and then they had a falling out. Did you read the letter?

It was implied. I didn’t see it that way.

 

[flickchick85]

It was deliberately implied by the writers. Which makes it so in their canon, whether some players caught onto it or not.

 

[Still Wynning]

Even watching a play through of it way back around the time it first came out, when that part came up in the story I pretty much knew right away Bill and Frank were former lovers.

They don’t come right out and say, “He’s gay!”, but from context clues, like his body language (he’s almost a bit nervous, like he’s afraid Joel and Ellie finding out wouldn’t treat him as seriously), but also a bit considerate and respectful towards Frank), way of speaking (his voice gets softer and more intimate, like when you’re around someone you’re in love with), word choices (He uses “partner”, not friend) and his emotional reaction (he’s crying like he he just lost the love of his life), you can pretty much put two and two together.

 

[DCDAVE]

I saw the EW picture of Abigail and her crew. As much as I believe in Kaitlyn as an actress it’s gonna be weird seeing the character so small especially since I will be playing the game along with the show. Most anticipated show by far and I am a Daredevil fan.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

What pointless fillers? Since this show was announced people, who played the game, said the second game can easly fill 2 and even 3 seasons of the TV show, so i assume it means they have a lot of material(That is not a filler) to work with... Still they went with 7 episodes, Season 1 had 9 episodes. Why couldn't they do 9 episodes for season 2?

I was one of the people saying the 2nd game could fill 3 seasons realistically because it was that big. But keeping the season short means they won't be adding too much extra to the games storyline which could have turned out to be filler. They're keeping it lean and mean which I don't mind as long as the important parts are in.

 

[DCDAVE]

I was one of the people saying the 2nd game could fill 3 seasons realistically because it was that big. But keeping the season short means they won't be adding too much extra to the games storyline which could have turned out to be filler. They're keeping it lean and mean which I don't mind as long as the important parts are in.

Did they actually rule out three seasons. I got the impression the show runner was saying at least two seasons. The PTSD from the characters needs to be explored and not rushed over. I certainly felt it playing the game.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Did they actually rule out three seasons. I got the impression the show runner was saying at least two seasons. The PTSD from the characters needs to be explored and not rushed over. I certainly felt it playing the game.

Yeah I think they confirmed 2 seasons. I would have done 3 as you say the emotional and psychological impact on the main characters definitely can't be brushed over.

 

[DCDAVE]

Yeah I think they confirmed 2 seasons. I would have done 3 as you say the emotional and psychological impact on the main characters definitely can't be brushed over.

You just don’t know how bad I want to play this PS5 version of game 2. (Holding off until the show in April) The PS5 version of game 1 was a dream come true especially when they added the Riley mall parts. I hear this game 2 is something to behold.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

You just don’t know how bad I want to play this PS5 version of game 2. (Holding off until the show in April) The PS5 version of game 1 was a dream come true especially when they added the Riley mall parts. I hear this game 2 is something to behold.

I played the PS4 version and it was fantastic. I may play the PS5 version if I ever get through my backlog

 

[DCDAVE]

I played the PS4 version and it was fantastic. I may play the PS5 version if I ever get through my backlog

It’s a $10 dollar add on. Well worth the upgrade.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It’s a $10 dollar add on. Well worth the upgrade.

I got rid of the PS4 version once I got the platinum buddy. Also don't have a PS5 yet!

 

[DCDAVE]

I got rid of the PS4 version once I got the platinum buddy. Also don't have a PS5 yet!

I am so far behind on video games. I am deciding on if I should play Spider-Man 2 or Jedi Survivor 2. I will probably pick Spiders because I stayed away from the online spoilers. Still can’t believe I did that.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I am so far behind on video games. I am deciding on if I should play Spider-Man 2 or Jedi Survivor 2. I will probably pick Spiders because I stayed away from the online spoilers. Still can’t believe I did that.

Same buddy. I haven't got a PS5 as still got 30 PS4 games to get through, including Jedi Survivor as they released that on PS4.

 

[Teelie]

It was deliberately implied by the writers. Which makes it so in their canon, whether some players caught onto it or not.

Exactly, it was about as subtle as a brick through the window these two were in a relationship.