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- TV-MA
- HBO
- Mar 4, 2023
- 50 m
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- HBO
- Mar 4, 2023
- 50 m
Summary Set 20 years after the destruction of civilization, Joel (Pedro Pascal) is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) out of a quarantine zone in this drama series based on the PlayStation video game of the same name.
Directed By: Ali Abbasi
Written By: Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin
- TV-MA
- HBO
- Mar 4, 2023
- 50 m
- TV-MA
- HBO
- Mar 4, 2023
- 50 m
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Based on 257 User Ratings
3.4
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 257 User Ratings
3.4
33% Positive
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
5% Mixed
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
62% Negative
160 Ratings
160 Ratings
Attractive and spectacular. Ali Abbasi showed an admirable direction in this episode. Which is definitely one of the most interesting parts of the series to this day
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SEASON 1
Final Thoughts:
When We Are In Need is another faithful recreation of one of the source material’s hardest-hitting storylines, further developing Ellie’s character in a way that Bella Ramsay gives new life to. I was initially worried about how the conflict would be set up given most of what causes the game’s events don’t occur, at least not to the same level, within the show, but the writers breach the gap with solid motivations supported by solid performances.
Breathless and tense, even for someone who knew exactly what would happen, When We Are In Need solidifies our protagonists’ purpose and commitments, and sets up the show for a finale that cannot be missed.
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SEASON 1
This is going to be an absolute 10 for me, as expected.
The performance of Bella Ramsey in this episode was stellar and should clear the head of any person who still doubted her as Ellie. If she doesn't get nominated for an Oscar the next year, this is gonna be straight up snobbery.
Every other actor also did a phenomenal job.
And the amount of character progression, Ellie went through in this episode, within this short span of time feels unreal and yet perfect.
Also, this episode gives the fans what they had been craving for. Thrilling action sequences and breathtaking moments make this episode one of the most intriguing episodes till now. A jump of disbelief and another one of joy are guaranteed while watching this episode and the best thing is that none of it feels rushed.
Overall, this episode is the second best episode of the show after episode 5 and an absolutely perfect one.
This show has been setting up benchmarks for video game adaptations and the stakes are going nowhere but higher.
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SEASON 1
Parts of it were faithful to the game but they once again excluded a major scene (when Elie and David fight the clickers) likely to save production costs, kind of disappointing just like when they didn't have the fight with the Bloater in the Gym, guess they'd rather waste money on filler episodes...
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SEASON 1
Another episode just missing the beats that made the game such a hit. The emotions were there, and so was the performances, but let's not pretend this couldn't have been much better. The main issue is still, like previous episodes, the pacing. This is a story in the game where Ellie shows us what she's made of, and obliterates half of David's gang. In the show however, she is cut down from her horse early, and is brought straight to her David confrontation, which also was...rushed. Another massive flaw here is the music. If you have a listen through Gustavo Santolalla's album for the show, all the right choices are present, but, unused in the show where they once fit perfectly in the game. It just doesn't work when you keep reusing the same theme from Part II instead of the brilliant "All Gone". Lastly, leaving out Ellie's bow and arrow came off to me as very lazy. Enjoyable episode, but not without its major flaws that further contribute to the game being superior.
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SEASON 1
I had to watch it twice because it was really boring, and I still don't see why everyone likes this episode. Is it just teenage girl kills religious old white man? Is that it? I mean, I'm down, but I didn't find this episode to be that great. Lost me.
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SEASON 1
This episode is thinly veiled contempt for Christians. Coming from the director/writer who admits to pushing propaganda over story. Poorly written episode with caricatures instead of characters.
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