I could gush about this episode all day long. IMO, one of the most well done episodes in TV. Ever. BUT I couldn't help but see the variance in audience ratings on here... most are ten, almost the rest are ones.
We have all been subject to entities that try to push an agenda. Unfortunately it happens a lot, and most of us have a red flag that pops up in our heads when it does. I think that those flags are why more people than I thought would really dislike this episode.
Looking at this episode objectively, without any personal, religious, or political agendas, there was a great backstory that painted a picture of how it really was for a person in the years after the pandemic, how Joel and Tess were connected with Bill and Frank, and how they were able to help each other, even through death and not liking one another. The story went off the beaten path, but it found its way back in stride.
If the dude/guy stuff bothers you, fast forward for 90 seconds. Don't cost yourself another hour + of premium entertainment and feels.
We have all been subject to entities that try to push an agenda. Unfortunately it happens a lot, and most of us have a red flag that pops up in our heads when it does. I think that those flags are why more people than I thought would really dislike this episode.
Looking at this episode objectively, without any personal, religious, or political agendas, there was a great backstory that painted a picture of how it really was for a person in the years after the pandemic, how Joel and Tess were connected with Bill and Frank, and how they were able to help each other, even through death and not liking one another. The story went off the beaten path, but it found its way back in stride.
If the dude/guy stuff bothers you, fast forward for 90 seconds. Don't cost yourself another hour + of premium entertainment and feels.