The Last Cast: HBO's The Last of Us Recap

The Last Cast: HBO's The Last of Us Recap

Welcome to The Last Cast, an unofficial TLOU Podcast dedicated to HBO’s adaptation of Naughty Dog’s award winning video game, The Last of Us. This podcast will cover every episode of the show, beginning with its highly anticipated season 1 premiere on January 15, 2023. Our goal is to dive to the heart of the story and discuss every facet of TLOU as its brought to live-action for the very first time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-last-cast-hbo-s-the-last-of-us-recap--5757135/support.

Episodes

Bonus: Breaking News Special!

July 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Popping back in because the masses called us back to the table! So. What do we think about Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross exiting HBO’s The Last of Us? What do we believe happened behind the scenes? Listen now to find out more!

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7. Convergence

May 30, 2025 • 149 mins
This is it, folks. Our review of the season 2 finale of HBOs The Last of Us. Was it as disastrous as you thought it might be? Was it somehow better? What worked (if anything) and what was especially heinous? Listen now to hear all of our thoughts on these topics and more…

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6. The Price

May 26, 2025 • 196 mins
Our episode 6 review is live and ready for y’all to dive in! Appreciate the extra time – we hope you enjoy the rants, raves and look forward to tackling the season finale soon!

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5. Feel Her Love

May 17, 2025 • 147 mins
What a ranty show this one was. And yes, we're saying this up front so that there are no surprises. The TLOU show is disolving faster than our will to power through such poor writing and disappointing tropes found time and time again when discussing the big leagues of primetime TV. All that to say – here is our episode 5 review, a late drop after a wonderful, albeit frustrating week. We hope you enjoy or at least find something of ...
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4. Day One

May 8, 2025 • 149 mins
Back in your feed this week with a ~GASP~ sub-three hour show?! Who ARE WE? In all seriousness, we had a good time with this episode with limited complaints and fewer emotional outbursts when it comes to certain themes, topics and elements presented to us by both the show and our lovely Spotify comments! Here's hoping it doesn't suck! ;) Tl;dr: we cover episode 4 of The Last of Us on HBO Max. 

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3. The Path

May 3, 2025 • 204 mins
Delayed post! Late delivery! But here we are, dropping into your feed this weekend with our lengthy Episode 3 review! Tangents, rants, compliments, complaints – the usual all contained within. Listen now and be sure to check out our Patreon for more info on upcoming post-season shows! 

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2. Through The Valley

April 23, 2025 • 191 mins
This week we tackle season 2, episode 2 of HBO MAX's The Last of Us, Through the Valley. Taking a deeper dive beyond the bombastic nature and familiar themes and visuals presented this week, we find things to appreciate and things...we did not appreciate. Listen now for this and so much more... 

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1. Future Days

April 17, 2025 • 183 mins
Hello! Here is our lengthy deep-dive, closer look, breakdown of Season 2, episode 1: Future Days! We are back at it like a bad habit, talking everything from nuance to subtleties and beyond. From character assessments to annoyances and favorites, the pendulum swings from one end to the next. Listen now to hear all of this esoteric talk and much, much more! 

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Bonus: Updates, S2 Expectations & Anticipation

April 13, 2025 • 43 mins
Hello! Is there anyone out there?! Well, we hope so! Because we are back at it in anticipation of Season 2 of The Last of Us. On this bonus show, we go over some updates on where we've been, what are our expextations of this show and what y'all can expect out of us as well as what sort of anticipation levels we may or may not be dealing with... Listen now to find out all this and more! 

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Bonus: Emails #2

June 1, 2023 • 53 mins
Hello again! We finish out Feb. 2023 with all sorts of talking topics submitted to us from and by you! From Joel's decision to take Ellie to whether or not Joel held any contempt towards Tommy, we take a closer look into these and more!

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Bonus: Emails #1

May 18, 2023 • 69 mins
Well well well... we're sprouting in your feed again, ready to sit down each week and talk about TLOU and what y'all have to say! So, we covered season 1, we read your thoughts and now it's time to combine both and share! This is the first of ? bonus shows where we read our listener emails, talk a little bit about each one and do our dangest to wrap it up in a tight 60-75 minutes.

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9. Look For the Light

March 19, 2023 • 211 mins
This is it! The finale! The end (of season 1). The culmination of nine whole weeks of The Last of Us on HBO. ...Jack and Andrew return with their episode 9 review of “Look For the Light,” in all its gory, beautiful detail. Come along for the good, the bad and the ugly as they assess, compare and contrast with a cup of Joel’s favorite blend at the ready.

Thank you all for a wonderful first season!

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8. When We Are In Need

March 10, 2023 • 214 mins
Hello! Jack and Andrew pop into your pod feeds late this week with their episode 8 review of "When We Are In Need." Digging into the depraved depths of the episode's Big Bad (and the entire season's Big Bad, really...) they dive into the psychosis and terrorizing behavior of the one and only, David. Listen now!

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7. Left Behind

March 1, 2023 • 167 mins
Jack and Andrew slide into your pod feeds this week with their review of Episode 7: Left Behind! Breaking down all the minute details while comparing classic moments to those that are unique to HBO's adaptation, the hosts go full tilt into Ellie's lore and come out the other end with a vareity of perspectives! Listen now..


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6. Kin

February 22, 2023 • 205 mins
Jack and Andrew drip in this week with another long, long review (who's surprised at this point?)! This time they're diving headfirst into Episode 6: Kin from start to finish and back again – bringing in the significance of the games more than ever, just as the show did offering up the most iconic moments to date.

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5. Endure and Survive

February 19, 2023 • 195 mins
After a brief delay, Jack and Andrew return with their lengthy breakdown of "Endure and Survive," the 5th episode of HBO's The Last of Us. Diving deep into characters nuances, pivotal moments past the point of no return and choices that influence our protagonists for future events, no expense was spared. Your hosts hope you enjoy the show!

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4. Please Hold To My Hand

February 8, 2023 • 137 mins
Hello again! Jack and Andrew are back in you feed this week covering the 4th episode of HBO's The Last of Us, "Please Hold To My Hand." From emotions to theories, from rebels to superheroes(?), the hosts go on the journey alongside the pivotal protagonists and throw a few ideas in the mix for good fun. Enjoy!

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3. Long, Long Time

February 1, 2023 • 153 mins
Hello all! Jack and Andrew are back this week with their lengthy review of The Last of Us, episde 3 titled Long, Long Time. They spent a long, long time going through every facet, pouring over every stunning detail while trying to connect as many dots as they possibly could. We hope you enjoy!

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2. Infected

January 27, 2023 • 148 mins
After a slight delay (Jack was on vacation!) The Last Cast returns this week with the review of HBO's The Last of Us episode 2, "Infected." Andrew and Jack go over a few things they neglected to talk about on episide 1 AND tweaked the formula just enough to include a section for die-hard TLOU gamers. This will be a staple both in this show and all shows going forward.

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1. When You're Lost In the Darkness

January 16, 2023 • 119 mins
Welcome to to the review show for episode 1: "When You're Lost in the Darkneess." We breakdown – nearly scene for scene – the events of the show, throwing in commentary, theories, ideas and of course, a few comparisons here and there to The Last Of Us video game. We want to send a heartfelt welcome to everyone joining us on this journey and we look forward to the evolution of HBO's TLOU as well as our own show as the season progres...
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