The Last of Us Episode 7 Twitter Reactions are filled with emotional responses to the short-lived story of Ellie and Riley and are flooded with emotional memes and gifs online, along with some usual dose of humour. The episode took a break from the conventional trajectory and gave us a glimpse into Ellie’s traumatic past, which developed her coping mechanism for the present.
Notably, the post-pandemic thriller series is created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann and is based on the popular video game franchise of the same name. Moreover, the complete cast of the series includes Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Nick Offerman, Storm Reid, Gabriel Luna and many more.
Fans of The Last of Us franchise were eagerly anticipating the release of the latest instalment, which has left them with a string of different emotions. For the unversed, the storyline of the episode delves into Ellie’s past and her friendship with Riley (her roommate turned firefly) that ends on a sad and emotionally draining note.
As Ellie and Joel’s relationship develops in the present-day scenes, fans also felt a sense of nostalgia for the game references and the bond between the two characters. But with Joel’s character still healing from the events of the previous episodes, fans are also feeling anxious about what may happen to him in the future.
The flashback scenes with Ellie and Riley are a stark contrast to the present-day scenes and are filled with a range of emotions as they witness the friendship grow and ultimately come to a heartbreaking end. Many reactions include a sense of sadness as they watch the two characters traverse their way through the apocalypse and try to find a sense of hope in a world that seems so bleak.
Fans are also expressing their connection to the characters, as they witness their struggles and adventures throughout the episode. The themes of love, loss, and survival that are present in the series are resonating with the fandom, and have invested deeply in the story. Therefore, to keep you in the loop with the discussion around the show, we have compiled some of the best reactions online.
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