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ElderWandOwner t1_jccjqrc wrote

Reply to comment by The_Baron___ in [OC] "The Last of Us" S1 episodes rating by IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes by Probio

I would guess that some people were rubbed the wrong way by them being openly gay.

I think it's up there with the best epidodes in tv history.

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bwaatamelon t1_jcck63a wrote

You should check out Black Mirror’s episode “San Junipero”, it has similar vibes.

And no you don’t need to watch any other episodes, they are all standalones

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ElderWandOwner t1_jcckflj wrote

Ive been meaing to watch black mirror. My gf and i were going to start it and i vaguely remember something about fucking pigs or something that caused her to want to stop.

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hamsterthings t1_jccl7h0 wrote

It really differs per episode. They are not all gruesome but just all very different. And standalone episodes indeed so you can just choose one you think is interesting.

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ElderWandOwner t1_jcclkba wrote

Well she's gone for 5 days so i might just watch it all lol.

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PunkRey t1_jccrfw0 wrote

Watch the “San Junipero” episode with somebody you love.

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andrewharlan2 t1_jcdkqw1 wrote

It's fantastic but a lot of it is very depressing. Be ready for that. I think >!Metalhead was the only one I actively disliked, and it was only the ending.!<

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Ammear t1_jce6lwh wrote

The episode you mentioned in the spoiler is by far my least liked as well. It doesn't fit the series at all. If would probably do well as a Love, Death + Robots episode though.

But for Black Mirror, it was just... boring. Not what I came to the series for. It was like making a Mad Men episode an action sequence - you could, but why would you?

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andrewharlan2 t1_jcec1lu wrote

I recall most of the episode being >!fairly thrilling. But I don't buy that a rational, loving parent (caretaker, whatever) would risk their lives over teddy bears. It made no sense to me.!<

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adsfew t1_jce0vas wrote

That was only the first episode. I like that episode, but the fanbase generally dislikes it.

It's an anthology series though, so you could just skip that episode if she really finds it objectionable.

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Ammear t1_jce66dr wrote

The first episode. It's... a bit out there, and I'd say it doesn't really represent the show all that great. Starting from episode 2, it gets better.

But be aware that there are trigger earnings in just about every episode - violence, sexuality (including abuse), you name it. It's not a pretty show, and the endings oftentimes aren't happy either.

My favourite episodes are probably s02e01 ("Be Right Back"), the Christmas special ("White Christmas"), s03e05 ("Men Against Fire"), and s04e3 ("Crocodile").

Overall, it's a superb series. But if you watch it, you'll never look at a Neuralink or a similar device and think "huh, interesting" instead of "that is a BAD IDEA".

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andrewharlan2 t1_jcdk7jy wrote

For me, San Junipero was >!more impactful because of the contrast with the other episodes!<

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ack44 t1_jcdxu25 wrote

Both are great. Gay but not preachy or moralizing. Just beautifully portraying humanity.

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navortsa t1_jccrbkk wrote

I didn’t have any issue whatsoever with the openly gay aspect in San Junipero I just thought that episode was boring.

Very much enjoyed Episode 3 in Last of Us

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lehibu38 t1_jcclkxt wrote

I think that both ends of the spectrum are occuring, that is, people rating it less than it is because the characters are gay, and people rating it higher than it needs to be, because the characters are gay. Was definitely a good episode, but the characters being gay are hindering everyones bias.

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ElderWandOwner t1_jcclv2q wrote

Them being gay didn't affect my judgement either way. Seeing someone accept who they are and embrace it certainly helped though.

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DrBimboo t1_jcd9nu9 wrote

I still wouldve liked it very much with a hetero couple, but I sure enjoyed it more the way it was. Because Im a sucker for very 'socially hetero acting' (you all know what I mean,dont be pedantic about this) gay characters.

Like Max in Happy Endings.

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lehibu38 t1_jccm8d6 wrote

The first thing that is mentioned about this episode by everyone is the fact that they are gay, and while true it is a major part of the episode. I think it is proof that it's the best indicator of peoples takeaway from it.

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eileen404 t1_jccr2cf wrote

It's about two people who found something worth living for in each other.... And that is beautiful. It's the romantic relationship version of the same story with the brothers.

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lehibu38 t1_jccrmsi wrote

Yes it's a great episode, but for some it hits harder because they are gay and for some it detracts because they are gay. The response would have been no where near as great if Frank was a woman.

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mickelboy182 t1_jccmd2c wrote

Yeah nah it was a killer episode, best of the whole season IMO.

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xxthundergodxx77 t1_jccvo1t wrote

I still preferred episode 8. That scene in the game was memorable as fuck with the >!building burning around her and all. !<

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