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Look for the Light

The Last of Us: Season 1: Episode 9

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The Last Of Us: Long, Long Time

Look for the Light

Episode Details & Credits

HBO | Air Date: March 12, 2023

Summary: After being pursued by Infected, a pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend. Years later, Ellie is forced to grapple with the emotional toll of her journey, while Joel faces a devastating decision of his own.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

3.1
S1:E9. Look for the Light
Air Date: March 12, 2023
3.3
S1:E8. When We Are in Need
Air Date: March 5, 2023
3.5
S1:E7. Left Behind
Air Date: February 26, 2023

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VikramAditya4

Mar 13, 2023

This episode was perfect. It was the best ending I could have ever seen for any TV show ever. Period.

A calm and composed start, followed by a disrupted twist and then another twist and then, yet another twist and in the end, a calm and composed ending. And it's not the ending which getsThis episode was perfect. It was the best ending I could have ever seen for any TV show ever. Period.

A calm and composed start, followed by a disrupted twist and then another twist and then, yet another twist and in the end, a calm and composed ending.
And it's not the ending which gets you pumped up for the next season, it's actually the twists before the actual ending.

This episode gives you enough time to think about the events occuring. It lets you think for yourself whether or not the actions of the protagonist are actually right or not. It makes you doubt your belief in what you thought of Joel until now.
And trust me. You won't be able to decide no matter how hard you try. And to me, this is beautiful.

I don't know how much more can I say without actually diving into the details, but I'll just say that this episode in fact, the whole show is a once in a lifetime experience.… Expand

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Deceo86

Mar 15, 2023

Thanks God. Just like game. From here to me, TLOU is already over. there will be no second season because it is blasphemy

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

10

Carlos5747

Mar 12, 2023

El mejo capítulo de la serie sin duda alguna, simplemente me he emocionado, es una locura

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

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Rooseweld

Mar 12, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible Finale, the acting, writing and Directing all amazing, both Craig and neil deserves emmys for this episode alone.… Expand

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phoenix_prjct

Mar 19, 2023

Final Thoughts:

The Last of Us: Season 1 closes with an incredibly faithful and emotionally poignant finale, underscoring its characters' journeys and relationships while setting the stage for future conflicts. I do, sadly, have some misgivings. The final episode highlights an overall lackFinal Thoughts:

The Last of Us: Season 1 closes with an incredibly faithful and emotionally poignant finale, underscoring its characters' journeys and relationships while setting the stage for future conflicts.

I do, sadly, have some misgivings. The final episode highlights an overall lack of momentum, something I’ll cover more of in my review of the complete season. Be it a lack of infected or too close a focus on characters over the world, Look for the Light doesn’t feel like a season finale. It’s likely my bias for the much more interactive and impactful game series, but The Last of Us: Season 1, as intense as it is, struggles to create a compelling core story.

For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/%f0%9f%8d%bf-look-for-the-light-the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-9-basic-review-%f0%9f%8d%bf/… Expand

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RIVERPLATE14

Mar 13, 2023

episode 8. miniseries 8. chapter, well without a very good part of the game but the Pedro Pascal scenes are impressive. If they end the series here they achieved a good miniseries with great success. Please don't continue with the story unless you change it.
Don't ruin this like the 2nd game.

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MatB86

Mar 13, 2023

In short: One great scene in an otherwise ultra rushed episode with a pointless flashback that just ate up more time. Bella is a plank of wood and Pedo continues to carry the show, and the writers have no concept of spacing or time. Its an okay episode, it just had no time to breathe forIn short: One great scene in an otherwise ultra rushed episode with a pointless flashback that just ate up more time. Bella is a plank of wood and Pedo continues to carry the show, and the writers have no concept of spacing or time. Its an okay episode, it just had no time to breathe for things to feel as impactful as they should have.… Expand

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UncleWillard

Mar 16, 2023

Yeah, kind of a fizzle for me. I don't get why Ellie was all subdued. In my mind, it made Joel feel guilty because he was injured (even though he ultimately stepped in to help save her). It threw me off. And the Fireflies is a useless plot point. They never really explain them in the movieYeah, kind of a fizzle for me. I don't get why Ellie was all subdued. In my mind, it made Joel feel guilty because he was injured (even though he ultimately stepped in to help save her). It threw me off. And the Fireflies is a useless plot point. They never really explain them in the movie or the game. What are they fighting Fedra for? And do we really need an armed insurrection during a zombie apocalypse? Huge plot hole. I guess the rampage was okay, but now what?… Expand

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Weeeeee711

Mar 13, 2023

The opening scene was cool...good to see Ashley back...it was also nice to see an actual zombie, as well...why did they need Ellie again if there aren't many infected in the first place?

Other than that..more of the same...the whole thing just seems like a fan film..but the differenceThe opening scene was cool...good to see Ashley back...it was also nice to see an actual zombie, as well...why did they need Ellie again if there aren't many infected in the first place?

Other than that..more of the same...the whole thing just seems like a fan film..but the difference is...a few I found on youtube are better than this.

The atmosphere is good..but there's little else I really liked.

Pedro at least tries...Bellas lines are far to stiff..she sounds like she's just trying to get it over with.

To sum things up...neither of the should have been cast as the main characters...and you know what..some things just dont translate from game to show..this included..especially when the main characters don't look, act or talk like Joel and Ellie.

Find a different era to focus on (in between tlou 1 and 2 would be great) and do that...

That's just how I VIEW it...if you feel differently..great!

I'll give a few points back for Henry, Sam, Frank and the sets

3/10… Expand

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AlanFroes

Mar 15, 2023

Péssimo, assim como toda a série. Não precisei nem assistir um episódio pra saber que estava horrível, graças ao idiota do Neil **** que já estragou a estória no segundo jogo, Bruce Straley era muito melhor e superior

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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Series Overview
Season 1

84
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 15, 2023
- 3.1
  S1:E9. Look for the Light
  Air Date: March 12, 2023
- 3.3
  S1:E8. When We Are in Need
  Air Date: March 5, 2023
- 3.5
  S1:E7. Left Behind
  Air Date: February 26, 2023
- 3.3
  S1:E6. Kin
  Air Date: February 19, 2023
- 4.5
  S1:E5. Endure and Survive
  Air Date: February 12, 2023
- 4.6
  S1:E4. Please Hold to My Hand
  Air Date: February 5, 2023
- 4.8
  S1:E3. Long Long Time
  Air Date: January 29, 2023
- 6.7
  S1:E2. Infected
  Air Date: January 22, 2023
- 6.9
  S1:E1. When You're Lost in the Darkness
  Air Date: January 15, 2023