Episode Grade: (8.1/10) Ellie makes a deal with David, the leader of a local community, in an attempt to save Joel’s life. However, without Joel’s support, she’s eventually captured by David and his men. As David’s intentions are revealed, she finds herself in increasingly dangerous situations that push her beyond her limits. Plot (41/50) While…
Episode Grade: (8.6/10) Mike and co. experience a rare day of wins featuring Bunny’s release from prison and Robert’s ostensible exoneration from the IA investigation. The celebrations will, no doubt, be short-lived as the situation in Kingstown continues to muddy. Plot (42/50) After hanging on to his neutrality for just over a season and a…
Episode Grade: (8.1/10) As Ellie desperately tries to keep Joel alive, she looks back to the events leading up to the night she was bitten. Plot (39/50) This was another episode that featured a contained story in what is becoming a pattern for this show, but more on that in a bit. In terms of…
Episode Grade: (7.7/10) Mike gets Bunny better situated at Anchor Bay while he works on getting Evelyn’s signature on the release papers. Tension is high among members of the force as IA closes in. Plot (39/50) In the aftermath of the DA’s death, Evelyn is reluctant to sign the release forms despite pressure from Mike….
Episode Grade: (8.3/10) Joel and Ellie finally reach Wyoming, where they find Tommy has settled in with a remote community. After getting some much-needed rest and supplies, they head towards the Fireflies’ base in Colorado. That’s when they run into trouble. Plot (40/50) This was a solid episode that benefitted from a greater focus on…
Episode Grade: (8.4/10) Mike goes on the offensive after losing patience with the process. Just as it seems like he’s finally moving things along, Bunny makes a shocking move that will severely alter the landscape. Plot (45/50) This was the best-written episode of the season thus far, and it needed to be in order to…
Episode Grade: (8.2/10) Joel and Ellie team up with Henry and Sam in their effort to escape Kathleen’s clutches. They barely manage to get out of Kansas City, but not without suffering a devastating loss. Plot (40/50) This episode was similar to episode three in that the main storyline barely progressed, but it didn’t matter…
Episode Grade: (7.5/10) Peace is teetering on the inside as the leaders lose faith in Mike’s ability to get them out. The bonds are taken by an unknown individual. Plot (37/50) The fragile peace between the leaders and Mike has not yet collapsed even though it seemed like them being moved to another prison would’ve…
Episode Grade: (8.0/10) Joel and Ellie survive an ambush in Kansas City, Missouri. They’re forced to sneak around the city in search of a way out as the locals hunt them down. Plot (41/50) The introduction of the Kansas City subplot was a good way to give us more than just Joel and Ellie. After…
Episode Grade: (7.9/10) Mike runs out of time and will now have to face the consequences of his broken promises. Milo’s bonds resurface. Plot (40/50) This was another solid development-heavy drama-filled episode with several storylines advancing. As the idea of the prison system in Kingstown being overhauled brews in the background, an intriguing dynamic is…