The Last of Us Episode 1 'When You're Lost in the Darkness' REACTION!!

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  • Twenty years after a fungal outbreak ravages the planet, survivors Joel and Tess are tasked with a mission that could change everything. Here's Nikki & Steven's reaction to episode 1 of The Last of Us.
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    0:00 - INTRO
    2:16 - TLOS UNBOXING
    5:18 - REACTION
    34:37 - RECAP
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  • @NikkiStevenReact
    @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +193

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    • @shafiqaizat4343
      @shafiqaizat4343 Рік тому +5

      Fun fact , the actress who play Marlene is the actual voice actress in the game . That kinda neat

    • @eduardocruz4341
      @eduardocruz4341 Рік тому +6

      The actress that plays the daughter of Joel is the younger daughter of British actress Thandiwe Newton.

    • @Husky92223
      @Husky92223 Рік тому +4

      It's ironic that the only product in that room from where you can see the reflection of the screen is... the last of us box lol

    • @freddieboo.45
      @freddieboo.45 Рік тому +2

      Can You Guys Do Me A Favor & Do A Livestream Watching It With Us???(Put a mirror behind you guys so we can see it too) If Anything I'll Turn On Notifications For You Guys If You Do A Livestream with a Mirror Behind You Guys so we can see??

    • @dancingdragonfly1667
      @dancingdragonfly1667 Рік тому +1

      I have not played the game. I loved this first episode!!! It works, lol. And Nikki, I'm right there with you... I'm so so so excited for this series!!!!

  • @jakeylee.mp4
    @jakeylee.mp4 Рік тому +3058

    The actress playing Sarah absolutely killed it this episode. She only had maybe 20 min screen time but I was so invested in her character

    • @jdksdj11
      @jdksdj11 Рік тому +180

      Watching the episode I had the feeling that I know her from something. Then I watched BTS and discovered that she is a daughter of Thandiwe Newton.

    • @NikkiStevenReact
      @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +311

      she was excellent

    • @anon8079
      @anon8079 Рік тому +84

      @@NikkiStevenReactdaughter of Maeve from West World. She looks just like her.

    • @cheesesteakphilly
      @cheesesteakphilly Рік тому +40

      She’ll probably have more screen time in flashbacks as she’s seen in some other production shots.

    • @dondrechsel7384
      @dondrechsel7384 Рік тому +59

      I liked her better than Ellie

  • @thomaschristopherwhite9043
    @thomaschristopherwhite9043 Рік тому +3462

    That opening with John Hannah was incredible. Everything he discusses is scientific fact and it was probably the scariest thing in this entire episode.

    • @yellowroses7595
      @yellowroses7595 Рік тому +466

      It’s also a very good way to explain what the virus is gonna look like for non players so people don’t go into this just thinking it’s another regular zombie apocalypse game, it’s a completely different ball game.

    • @yellowroses7595
      @yellowroses7595 Рік тому +25

      I’m sorry, show* 😁

    • @Pir-o
      @Pir-o Рік тому +21

      @@yellowroses7595 "completely different ball" lol, they are still fungus zombies

    • @thomaschristopherwhite9043
      @thomaschristopherwhite9043 Рік тому +129

      @@Pir-o This one is real and can happen though. Not even joking. Look it up and feel that chill run down your spine.

    • @Ash16180
      @Ash16180 Рік тому +46

      Well, the idea that global warming will cause the change because right now the fungus don't have a reason to survive in humans temperature don't completely make sense. I mean, there are plenty of reason now, the fungus can get into more places if it could live in higher temperature. But a mutation like that is probably more likely with global warming, at least a little bit. So it was better than most scientific mambo jambo.
      I'm not a biologist so maybe I'm wrong.

  • @RummerChan
    @RummerChan Рік тому +1443

    I love that everyone that played the game knew what was coming with Sarah, but it didn't make it even a little bit easier. The actress nailed the performance.

    • @lusameera
      @lusameera Рік тому +68

      She really did. I knew it was coming and still teared up. The source material drew us in with something so raw and heart-wrenching, it's amazing to see the show follow the same formula. It's going to be one hell of a ride if they keep this up throughout the season...

    • @Cornberry
      @Cornberry Рік тому +35

      I was dreading it the whole time because they were doing such a good job with making you care for Sarah. The closer we got to the moment, the bigger the knot in my throat

    • @Jambobist
      @Jambobist Рік тому +27

      That scene was so well done, Joel begging Tommy for help, Sarah being so scared she was almost fighting Joel, just heart-wrenching.

    • @theogofguitar
      @theogofguitar Рік тому +13

      I knew it was coming and it almost made it worse because I thought maybe…maybe they don’t do this, and as it is the catalyst for Joel it’s such a heartbreaking moment if you have children

    • @takeisha35
      @takeisha35 Рік тому +8

      Yes, I feel like it made it harder. Honestly the closer it got to it the more my heart hurt.😢

  • @captainsplifford
    @captainsplifford Рік тому +244

    I think I cried more at Nikki's reaction to Sarah's death than I did when I first watched the episode. Nikki is one of the purest souls out there and when she hurts, I hurt. 💔

  • @PaulArk
    @PaulArk Рік тому +573

    For Sarah’s death scene, the advice that the director gave Nico Parker (the actor who played Sarah) is to imagine she is experiencing the greatest pain imaginable. The advice he gave Pedro in acting the scene was exactly the same: imagine he is experiencing the greatest pain imaginable. They both nailed it 😭

    • @crispy_338
      @crispy_338 Рік тому +7

      It was good but imo not as well acted as the game

    • @jwroot
      @jwroot Рік тому +8

      It's crazy she went from the Dumbo Remake to now The Last of Us.

    • @urangmyphone265
      @urangmyphone265 Рік тому +5

      @@crispy_338 I agree on Pedro’s part

    • @madelinegarber7860
      @madelinegarber7860 Рік тому +23

      They freaking did! Hit me right in the heartstrings. Pedro nailed both the pain and the desperation and panic that Joel must have been feeling.

    • @randomcourier
      @randomcourier Рік тому

      its funny that you say that because when Troy Baker was doing the mocap for the game, when they were acting this scene, Troy was doing the same thing but the director kept feeling that Troys expressions were exaggerated and they were forced; the director had Troy do that scene probably close to 30 times and by the end of it, Troy was miserable, he didnt want to do it anymore, he was completely done with it, he was emotionally exhausted. The director asked Troy for one more take and despite not wanting to, Troy did it one more time and gave a stellar performance.

  • @headphones2006
    @headphones2006 Рік тому +322

    As a father, Pedro Pascal’s performance gutted me. The fear and helplessness in his voice was all there. Hats off to Nico Parker as well

    • @madelinegarber7860
      @madelinegarber7860 Рік тому +11

      Ugh same! Sarah’s fear and pain and her dying was sad, but Pedro’s performance before and during was what broke me. I’m not a parent but I’d like to be one day.

    • @Lost_Northerner
      @Lost_Northerner 11 місяців тому +5

      That's what blows me away about his performance here, the fact that he isn't a parent irl but he conveyed so incredibly perfectly the depths of despair and grief that losing a child would bring you to.

    • @headphones2006
      @headphones2006 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Lost_Northerner I never even thought of that but you’re totally right. To be able to pull that out and show so well is insane. He could have an all-time career I think

  • @memoramirez4982
    @memoramirez4982 Рік тому +169

    I knew Sarah was going to die but Joel screaming to Tommy to help me got me again

    • @madelinegarber7860
      @madelinegarber7860 Рік тому +17

      Yeah that hurt. And he desperately repeating I know and I know it hurts baby broke me too.

  • @jayah_8557
    @jayah_8557 Рік тому +918

    poor nikki😭 she feels so much but that’s what we love about her

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому +78

      Cause she has a daughter so it hits harder..

    • @oracleofthemundane9593
      @oracleofthemundane9593 Рік тому +37

      If Nikki doesn't react to a kid in peril on screen, I would worry about Nikki.

    • @jayah_8557
      @jayah_8557 Рік тому +42

      @@oracleofthemundane9593 true! ive never seen her cry this much though 😭 i felt so bad

    • @odynith9356
      @odynith9356 Рік тому +7

      It was a bit over the top this time tbh

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому +12

      @@odynith9356 what was?

  • @crf122
    @crf122 Рік тому +1336

    Having seen the Sarah scene so many times and knowing how it’s gonna go down in the show, it still hits hard😭

    • @markusbetts
      @markusbetts Рік тому +51

      Imagine how hard the finale is going to hit

    • @BulletESV
      @BulletESV Рік тому +20

      Yeah i think its just as good as the game! the acting couldn't have been better

    • @Nocturnewashere
      @Nocturnewashere Рік тому +12

      It never stops making me cry.

    • @stormleone8447
      @stormleone8447 Рік тому +26

      I cried more at her death in the show than I did the first time playing the game. They absolutely nailed that scene

    • @Xxdr_doomxX
      @Xxdr_doomxX Рік тому +3

      it gets me every time.

  • @cwell510
    @cwell510 Рік тому +1389

    Haven't seen Nikki cry this hard for anything movie or TV show like this. Definitely need to watch this series now.

    • @justinsanegaming9724
      @justinsanegaming9724 Рік тому +35

      It's good

    • @shartley5343
      @shartley5343 Рік тому +245

      Only time I’ve seen her cry harder is the last few mins of Train to Busan lmao

    • @Sleevies
      @Sleevies Рік тому +172

      Train to Busan did mess her up pretty bad though

    • @LoneWolf4299.
      @LoneWolf4299. Рік тому +77

      I came to see people cry and wasn’t disappointed.

    • @pizzapizza1460
      @pizzapizza1460 Рік тому +5

      @@justinsanegaming9724 it's sub par honestly

  • @katyanderson1413
    @katyanderson1413 Рік тому +37

    what absolutely killed me during sarah's death was 1. her gripping joel for dear life and gasping and acting genuinely terrified to die, and 2. joel just repeating over and over "i know, i know, i know baby, i know it hurts." and then him screaming for tommy's help. brilliant acting on both of their parts

  • @dihboas
    @dihboas Рік тому +313

    I can't imagine how hard it must be to a parent to have to see kids die in tv shows or movies like that without picturing yourself in that position.
    You are both very brave for being able to sit through this kind of stuff, I think I wouldn't be able if I was a parent.

    • @Jambobist
      @Jambobist Рік тому +10

      A lot depends on how it's done. Good acting, writing and direction of a scene combined with empathising as a parent is absolutely brutal.

    • @jacob4920
      @jacob4920 Рік тому +10

      I've seen these kinds of scenarios play out on screen before. Sometimes the acting in those scenes is so two-dimensional, and shallow, that you just can't summon any emotional reaction to the tragedy. But in this case... the acting was superb! I don't even have any children, and I still got tore up by that scene! That's when you've got a real performance that's worthy of remembrance on your hands.

  • @jarlhenrik
    @jarlhenrik Рік тому +522

    There's no world in which it's ok to sit through Pedro's "I know, I know baby, I know, I know, I know... Tommy HELP ME!!" and not feel even the slightest tug at your heart. Almost feels like an insult, but he outdid Baker to me. I watched this episode twice back-to-back and cried just as much the 2nd time -.-

    • @NikkiStevenReact
      @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +80

      all performances were incredible in that scene... it hit so hard

    • @clalo4
      @clalo4 Рік тому +21

      I dont think it is an insult. Even Troy agrees with you!! :)

    • @JohnYoo39
      @JohnYoo39 Рік тому +47

      Troy's performance was far more muted and leant into the "strong" character, and Pedro's crescendo'd into hysteria before it came crashing down instantly.
      I think both were fine acting choices and I'm just happy we got to see two great actors interpreting the character in different ways.

    • @sibais
      @sibais Рік тому +20

      The girl killed me in that scene tbh. That was her scene

    • @shawnsmith2610
      @shawnsmith2610 Рік тому +2

      @@NikkiStevenReact The song at the end was Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode who also do songs like Policy Of Truth,Personal Jesus,People Are People.

  • @mzhelenahyde2851
    @mzhelenahyde2851 Рік тому +783

    I love the actress for Marlene is the voice actress from the game! This has been so good so far, it has given me chills.

    • @vegaadrian49
      @vegaadrian49 Рік тому +4

      Yeah

    • @GameRollRDR
      @GameRollRDR Рік тому +54

      *actress from the game, they do a lot more than just voice acting

    • @mzhelenahyde2851
      @mzhelenahyde2851 Рік тому +3

      @@GameRollRDR I know lol but thank you

    • @miketrujillo3677
      @miketrujillo3677 Рік тому +3

      @@GameRollRDR the term is still va

    • @ThrowAway-wf2sz
      @ThrowAway-wf2sz Рік тому +6

      Ahh that’s why she looked so similar - when I saw her It was like watching a cutscene

  • @wompa70
    @wompa70 Рік тому +521

    Sarah is played by Nico Parker. She's Thandiwe Newton's daughter. She was wonderful in this episode. That the whole first part was focused on her, showing her spirit and kindness, makes what happened all the more tragic.

    • @ssicamon1927
      @ssicamon1927 Рік тому +27

      Ohhhh my gosh, I couldn't figure out why she looked SO familiar!! 😅

    • @tyunpeters3170
      @tyunpeters3170 Рік тому +3

      Nepotism?

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому +4

      @ssicamon1927 lol righttt!!! I was like dang she looked like that actress from Mission impossible 😂😂😂 wow so she the mom yup they got the same jawline and everything lol

    • @a_2502
      @a_2502 Рік тому +14

      @@tyunpeters3170 sure but still had to audition and she was great!

    • @jessnorvisgaard6745
      @jessnorvisgaard6745 Рік тому +1

      She was the worst part to it, a strange casting choice, and she had no chemistry with the others.

  • @Lasurius
    @Lasurius Рік тому +28

    Damn, a 34 old year male here, no kids, wept like a baby. I literally can't imagine what Nikki was going through on this scene.

  • @jessm.porthos
    @jessm.porthos Рік тому +589

    I cried watching my old roommate go through gameplay ….I cried so hard and got invested so quickly

    • @HarderStylesKid
      @HarderStylesKid Рік тому +20

      Same bro. The last of us 1 when I finished that game I was left feeling completely amazed and it was beautiful.

    • @nomarvillegas2694
      @nomarvillegas2694 Рік тому +8

      It leaves you in an almost bitter sweet empty feeling towards the end. Like how do you handle that situation if you’re in Joel’s shoes..

    • @jessm.porthos
      @jessm.porthos Рік тому +1

      @@HarderStylesKid 1000%

    • @jessm.porthos
      @jessm.porthos Рік тому +1

      @@nomarvillegas2694 agreed!!!!

    • @rai4000
      @rai4000 Рік тому +1

      I smiled, than became extremely sad. At the end...just numb.😶

  • @catabasiis
    @catabasiis Рік тому +265

    Seeing Nikki's pain through the eyes of a mother reacting to the children scenes is trully heartbreaking :(

  • @Nattters
    @Nattters Рік тому +229

    Nikki has SO much empathy 🥺💛

    • @madelinegarber7860
      @madelinegarber7860 Рік тому +7

      I had to watch Sarah’s death in a couple bits because how clearly distraught she was and how much harder it made it all hit.

    • @joelmiller1995
      @joelmiller1995 Рік тому +17

      She's a mom so that's why. I got no kids but losing a kid must be the worst thing ever.

  • @urangmyphone265
    @urangmyphone265 Рік тому +30

    Nikki is such an empathetic person, like you just can see on her not only when it’s sad but also incredibly happy that she truly feels the characters

  • @originofspecies23
    @originofspecies23 Рік тому +424

    The best reaction. No excessive talking, comparing the series to the game, or over anticipation. Just enjoying the quality of the production and the acting. Love it!

    • @NikkiStevenReact
      @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +63

      thank you for that!!

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому +6

      Ugh I absolutely hate it when people constantly talk over movies etc.. like that Natalie chick ongosh! She never shuts up!!!!!🤦🏾‍♂️🙄 that's why I love nikki and Steve they calm and cool..and most importantly they DONT TALK ALOT, they just let the audience enjoy it with them!!!😁😁😁

    • @Brett_Riley
      @Brett_Riley Рік тому

      Same, or laugh during that type of scene, like bruh

    • @arwenlostlorn6569
      @arwenlostlorn6569 Рік тому +5

      Exactly lol. I was anticipating blind waves reaction as well but all they did was compare it to the game, this is why Nikki and Steven are the GOAT reactors.

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit Рік тому +1

      @@arwenlostlorn6569 blind wave they talk to much during shows ugh..Imean sometimes they do but most the time they talk alot lol

  • @Gunnhfran2
    @Gunnhfran2 Рік тому +415

    The Sarah scene gets me every bloody time!!

  • @jacotromp59581
    @jacotromp59581 Рік тому +57

    The young girl who played Sarah did an amazing job. She has so little screen time and she made such a great impact. Hope she gets more roles.

  • @timpower4922
    @timpower4922 Рік тому +153

    I don't think I've seen Nikki cry that hard since The Red Wedding. That was brutal for sure. And that actress did such a good job, which made it that much harder to watch. Hang in there, Nikki!

    • @chance757
      @chance757 Рік тому +21

      have you seen her train to busan reaction? literal hysteria 😔😭

    • @fxzero666
      @fxzero666 Рік тому +1

      Oh god... and they didn't even get to Episode 3 yet... I don't think anyone was ready for that!

    • @alvifadhollah
      @alvifadhollah Рік тому +4

      And her reaction for Jon Snow's death

  • @jordanrothmeyer4722
    @jordanrothmeyer4722 Рік тому +285

    I was already teary eyed watching the episode but I broke when Joel said “Tommy, help me!”

    • @BangTanPrettiNikki
      @BangTanPrettiNikki Рік тому +42

      Yeah and then to see him knowing that she was already gone hit even harder 😭😭

    • @youbox
      @youbox Рік тому +10

      @@BangTanPrettiNikki Especially that few seconds of denial as he tries to pick up her lifeless body 😭

    • @bryana50cents16
      @bryana50cents16 Рік тому +7

      @@youbox that part i was hard crying!!!!!

    • @cfinley81
      @cfinley81 Рік тому +5

      And Tommy standing there crying knowing there was nothing they could do.

    • @BangTanPrettiNikki
      @BangTanPrettiNikki Рік тому +2

      @@youbox Stooopppp I’m crying even harder now 😭😭🥹

  • @dany4645
    @dany4645 Рік тому +176

    Seeing Sara’s death all of these years later doesn’t hurt any less I was literally bawling

    • @ryanartward
      @ryanartward Рік тому +10

      If anything they made it heavier. 😭

    • @TheOringinalWolfman
      @TheOringinalWolfman Рік тому +6

      1st video game that made me cry. I have one child a daughter. This pissed me off and made me want to kill anything that breathes her way

  • @jp1170
    @jp1170 Рік тому +31

    They shot the majority of this show in Calgary, AB, my home town. Cant help but feeling even more proud of how unreal this show is so far and how much everyone is loving it

    • @Solar-td4fj
      @Solar-td4fj Рік тому +1

      As an Edmontonian I can't wait to see the Legislature building in the next episode.

  • @markwang77
    @markwang77 Рік тому +196

    ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ by Depeche Mode in 1987. Not only was it an 80’s song (signaling danger) but the song’s theme itself was very dark - related to suicide.
    This was a fantastic episode (adaptation or no adaptation). Phenomenal 👏🏻

    • @baaz12
      @baaz12 Рік тому +12

      The song is about drug addiction.

    • @MrBreezeLI516
      @MrBreezeLI516 Рік тому +1

      @@baaz12 hence, suicide... 😢

    • @victorhuertas4685
      @victorhuertas4685 Рік тому +3

      @@MrBreezeLI516 hence your reaching... lol

    • @MrBreezeLI516
      @MrBreezeLI516 Рік тому

      @@victorhuertas4685 thus, a treelimb lol

    • @stevesmith4600
      @stevesmith4600 Рік тому +4

      @@victorhuertas4685 super reaching. It's about David Gahan's addiction to heroin. Not a single lyric has anything to do with suicide or death.

  • @DescmondBell
    @DescmondBell Рік тому +234

    It was Depeche Mode for 80's...just for everyone's information. Wonderful 1st Episode. What a smooth adaptation.

    • @Wraiven22
      @Wraiven22 Рік тому +20

      I started singing as soon as I heard those first notes! DM never lets me down (again?)!

    • @epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398
      @epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398 Рік тому +6

      I love Depeche Mode it was so nice to hear it play I haven’t heard it since narcos

    • @alberthicks9691
      @alberthicks9691 Рік тому +9

      such a great choice for a song I started grinning as soon as I heard it

  • @tobydion3009
    @tobydion3009 Рік тому +369

    I'm so glad it was a series and not a movie, this was so well done.

    • @bluebaconjake405
      @bluebaconjake405 Рік тому +39

      i dont think it would be a great idea to cram 20 hours of storytelling into a movie format anyways

    • @c.lvr2602
      @c.lvr2602 Рік тому +15

      @bluebaconjake405 That's why almost every video game film has been shit. But now we're in an era where TV/streaming shows have budgets comparable to major movies, and are much more popular, and arguably better in general, we can get stuff like this. It's why I think the Fallout series will be good too, because it's being made by Amazon and they did the final 3 seasons of The Expanse and The Peripheral and their budget is insane

    • @dbags9096
      @dbags9096 Рік тому +4

      Like uncharted that film was trash 4 whole games crammed into 1 film

  • @miaelle1500
    @miaelle1500 Рік тому +55

    I love that the truck scene looked just like the video game. I was fangirling hard this episode with how cool the live action version of everything looked! lol

  • @adolfofernandez6535
    @adolfofernandez6535 Рік тому +5

    Depeche Mode's Never Let Me Down Again (1987). A great song from a great band. All their songs are done through electronic synthesizers. Mostly anyway. But they are an iconic 80's band. Love them.

  • @scorpioj3
    @scorpioj3 Рік тому +314

    We've started with Sarah who's been there for her dad and to see her so scared and vulnerable when she found out what happened was so sad. Seeing her in her everyday life definitely made us feel like we've been with her ever since. Glad to see that added layer. The actress who played her killed it and our new Ellie too!!

    • @paulhewes7333
      @paulhewes7333 Рік тому +14

      The actress is actually Thandiwe Newton's daughter.

    • @TheOringinalWolfman
      @TheOringinalWolfman Рік тому +2

      Definitely adds a new layer. Can't believe this still makes me weak. After crying like a bitch when I seen her die on the video game so many years ago.

    • @TheOringinalWolfman
      @TheOringinalWolfman Рік тому

      Glad this is just a toon. Anyone give or take those orders is worthy of them and their family dieing from the same standard. A sprained ankle

    • @snowdenwyatt6276
      @snowdenwyatt6276 Рік тому +1

      @@paulhewes7333 Looks so much like her mother with that jawline.

  • @oliviermartin7063
    @oliviermartin7063 Рік тому +57

    The song at the end was Depeche Mode ,Never let me down again, great first episode!! Awesome reaction!

    • @Zseventyone
      @Zseventyone 22 дні тому

      Also great song and band. Check ‘em out, y’all.

  • @rachelmillington4921
    @rachelmillington4921 Рік тому +9

    I was already crying along with Nikki but when Steven comforted her it just sent me even more 😢 what a beautiful couple

  • @lucianoromero777
    @lucianoromero777 Рік тому +30

    I was super iffy about the show but Pedro’s performance when he loses his daughter at the beginning made me feel like the series is in good hands. That performance was Emmy worthy

  • @robintaylor3633
    @robintaylor3633 Рік тому +47

    Having never played the game, I was sobbing at Sarah's death, then was totally blown away by the story so far. I can assure you this absolutely works. Damn what a start.

  • @iams1635
    @iams1635 Рік тому +111

    I love how they talked about cordyceps at the beginning and how the cordyceps is coming out of their mouth as they’re infected and that scene with the man on the wall with the cordyceps all over the wall, beautiful! That scene with Joel and Sarah was so heartbreaking 💔

  • @Hammer56Time
    @Hammer56Time Рік тому +36

    That was one of the best episodes of live action TV I have seen in a minute, ESPECIALLY those first 30 minutes my god it felt so real and that absolute gut punch of a death. Even knowing it was coming I still got emotional because the performances were so incredible, so excited if they continue adapting it this well.

  • @RckrGrl2010
    @RckrGrl2010 Рік тому +52

    Shoutout the multiple voice actors from the games getting to actually play their characters! SO COOLLL

    • @NikkiStevenReact
      @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +6

      that is awesome!!!

    • @JasonZakrajsek
      @JasonZakrajsek Рік тому +6

      Only one person plays the same character (Marlene) in both the game and show.

    • @Zacban
      @Zacban Рік тому +7

      @@JasonZakrajsek I read somewhere that the clickers are the same people who did the mocap for the game

    • @EdwardNewgate58
      @EdwardNewgate58 Рік тому

      @@Zacban Yep, and the same voices from the game

  • @stevehommel9447
    @stevehommel9447 Рік тому +207

    I don’t know how this show is going to maintain this level of quality for an entire series because this pilot was EPIC. I cannot wait to see more.

    • @masoprid3
      @masoprid3 Рік тому +13

      if they keep following exactly how the video game went then it will be fine

    • @zncuentertainment712
      @zncuentertainment712 Рік тому +8

      There are some non spoiler reviews of the entire season and by all accounts it only gets better.

    • @ThaManhattanProject
      @ThaManhattanProject Рік тому +9

      It's the second season/second game that will divide everyone. Game and show alike. Loving every minute of it so far.

    • @yoshienverde
      @yoshienverde Рік тому +9

      From everything non-spoiler that either reviews, or actors involved, have been saying, this is supposed to be the very slow pace intro stuff, and that the good stuff starts around chapter 3, so... just imagine how good this is going to get XD

  • @ladrac198
    @ladrac198 Рік тому +168

    I don't have kids and the scene with Sarah hits me hard every time. It's even harder to watch with parents, they always put themselves in Joel's shoes and it hits them on a different level.

    • @TheSuperNats
      @TheSuperNats Рік тому +18

      When I played the game 10 years ago I was soo sad, but now I have a daughter and one who looks like Sarah and this completely wrecked me

    • @user-pixis967
      @user-pixis967 Рік тому +1

      ​@@TheSuperNats feel hugged :(

    • @chriopez
      @chriopez Рік тому +4

      @@TheSuperNats I played the game 10 years ago as well. My daughter was 10 years old at the time and she was sleeping on my lap just like Sarah was in the show. When I got to her death scene I broke down hard and was trying to control my sobbing so I wouldn't wake up my daughter. It was intense 😔

  • @mickyjoe97
    @mickyjoe97 Рік тому +15

    I think Sarah's death hit even harder in the show tbh, largely due to Pedro Pascal and Sarah's actress doing incredible work. I was shocked at how much it got me lol

  • @kristydaniels2662
    @kristydaniels2662 Рік тому +21

    Hi Nikki and Steven, I have never played the game. I went into this show knowing absolutely nothing about it and I thought it was fantastic. The actress who played Sarah pulled me right in and I immediately fell in love with her, having no clue she was gonna die. I was heartbroken. Bawled my eyes out. I am so excited about this show. It was great!

  • @casey9658
    @casey9658 Рік тому +53

    I love Steven's "try not to cry" face

  • @thatscouttrooper
    @thatscouttrooper Рік тому +50

    This is the hardest I've seen Nikki cry. Goes to show how hard that scene hits.

  • @JinGalactica
    @JinGalactica Рік тому +6

    When you think about it - as a parent or big brother/sister to someone, seeing that moment will never lose its intensity. Never. And I could tell with your reaction 😄

  • @leonbrooks2107
    @leonbrooks2107 Рік тому +28

    We had our heart and soul crushed when playing the games yet here we all are ready to let the series do it all over again. You know it’s an amazing story if you are happy to let it crush you yet again.

  • @baller78239
    @baller78239 Рік тому +100

    I will always cry for the Sarah scene no matter what

  • @Treyshon00
    @Treyshon00 Рік тому +43

    When Nikki said “I’m struggling”…it’s criminal how that resonated with me 😮‍💨

  • @leonelvillarreal70
    @leonelvillarreal70 Рік тому +14

    This was the most touching reaction ever. This show was quite an experieince and i cried just as much. As a father. the pain Nikki felt def was 100% accurate to what i had. This was played out to well and the acting was def on point ! Nikki thank you for always being the sweetheart you are ! and Steven thank you for always being there for her! You guys rock!!

  • @daryljenkins93
    @daryljenkins93 Рік тому +9

    Fun fact - Sarah was played by Nico Parker who happens to be Thandie Newton's daughter. If unfamiliar, Thandie Newton is probably best known recently for playing the robot character Maeve in Westworld. BTW, I also thought that Nico was fantastic. She knocked it out of the park! Can't wait for episode two.

  • @thedirtytowel3155
    @thedirtytowel3155 Рік тому +26

    the "mind controlled ants" they were talking about in the beginning is a real thing, you can find videos on youtube and it really is like a zombie ant. super creepy. probably dont let nikki know that tho lol

  • @pnwajs3532
    @pnwajs3532 Рік тому +7

    The closing song was: Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (1987)

  • @TheRealKjareFox
    @TheRealKjareFox Рік тому +6

    Best reaction channel on UA-cam. Love how respectful you two are. Thanks for keeping the videos spoiler free as well for those of us who havent played the game. Keep up the awesome work and being yourselves!!♡♡♡

  • @Kyoril
    @Kyoril Рік тому +6

    On a second watch through I came to the conclusion Joel and Sara doged a huge bullet at the beginning. Sara could not make pancakes. Joel refused the biscuits being fed to Mrs. Adler claiming he's on a non carb keto diet. Joel forgot to get the birthday cake. Conclusion: The fungus spread through contaminated wheat.

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 Рік тому +148

    I'm really impressed by the pilot, how great they seem to be balancing the familiar with the new stuff. Joel (Pedro Pascal) seems to be owning the role already and so does Ellie (Bella Ramsey).
    Also, the polar opposites between Sarah (Nico Parker) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) characters is so nicely juxtaposed in this series premiere where one fears killing while the other embraces it. The scene with Bella's character Ellie seeing how Joel just lunges towards the soldier and beats him to death, you can see in her eyes that's what she wants realizing she has to stick with him.

  • @thejustinjustin1233
    @thejustinjustin1233 Рік тому +60

    Pedro does it again, seeing the images in my head of the game and watching the show, it was clear how similar they made important shots. Def one of the most faithful game adaptations that I’ve seen. If the rest of the show holds this standard, this’ll be a solidified masterpiece along with the game.

  • @casie6609
    @casie6609 Рік тому +9

    I was like Nikki the entire episode. I'm not even a mom but every episode is making me cry like that. And while it's sad, that's how good this show is. 😭😭😭

  • @jonjon2222
    @jonjon2222 Рік тому +23

    I swear Nikki, those reactions are taking years off your life! Thank you for the sacrifice! 🤣

  • @LightningDragon975
    @LightningDragon975 Рік тому +84

    I like that they mentioned the Fungus that controls ants because it is a real thing and the Cordyceps fungus infection in the game is based on the fungus

    • @virgildimitrion7658
      @virgildimitrion7658 Рік тому +6

      Cordyceps is a real fungus , not based on anything but reality and it's this particular fungus (C) that affects bugs mostly ants but other fungus do the same thing on bigger bugs

    • @miketrujillo3677
      @miketrujillo3677 Рік тому

      @@virgildimitrion7658 yeah but in terms of the story you're wrong

    • @brontsmoth671
      @brontsmoth671 Рік тому +2

      🤓

    • @virgildimitrion7658
      @virgildimitrion7658 Рік тому +3

      @@miketrujillo3677you mentioned based on reality , of course I know that the type of cordyceps that lead to pandemic in the game is not real ,🙄

    • @theslayer1197
      @theslayer1197 Рік тому

      ​​@@virgildimitrion7658 one of my greatest fears is losing my memories when I get older so if thier is ever a zombie apocalypse or something similar where we lose our minds or even worse are forced to subject others to the same fate and I get infected I refuse to let myself do that to others I would off myself no hesitation and I don't doubt many others would probably do the same

  • @oneshotfan231
    @oneshotfan231 7 місяців тому +1

    Joel tackling a punching the guard is my favorite change from the game because for Joel to do that it means he has ptsd and my dad has ptsd and stuff and he told me he would do that to someone to save me and my sister.

  • @curtismoore6576
    @curtismoore6576 Рік тому +2

    I just wanted to drop in and say that it’s just so amazing to see how far your channel has come! Watching you open a gift bag from HBO I feel like a proud parent 🥹
    So thrilled to see some of the best reactors getting the love you’ve earned! Congratulations Nikki and Steven!

  • @BrianR246
    @BrianR246 Рік тому +123

    That episode was fantastic. I've never seen a video game adaptation that was this good.

    • @alisonanderson4732
      @alisonanderson4732 Рік тому

      You must’ve not seen the recent Resident Evil tv show huh

    • @lilpain8883
      @lilpain8883 Рік тому +7

      @@alisonanderson4732 That's literally considered one of the worst major shows of 2022, it's a 4.1/10 on IMDB. And personally, it was pretty ass.

    • @metro0612
      @metro0612 Рік тому +1

      Say "sike!" right now.

  • @deryans_movie4748
    @deryans_movie4748 Рік тому +42

    Watching Nikki cry has me heartbroken. Me and my girl watched this and we were on the verge of crying. This is one show for the history books. 100% rotten tomatoes for me.

  • @AmericanMumReacts
    @AmericanMumReacts Рік тому +2

    I know I'm late but I just finished watching the series myself so I'm here to see your reactions!
    Nikki, I remember crying about Sarah but girl, you had me sobbing! 😭
    Love you both 💚

  • @blissx7556
    @blissx7556 Рік тому +4

    I've never seen your guys' channel before but your reaction was beautiful. You guys are awesome!

  • @WaterBottleBlues101
    @WaterBottleBlues101 Рік тому +9

    The song at the end is called ‘Never let me down again’ by Depeche Mode. It’s supposed to describe the plot of this episode. One of the best 80’s band ever.IMO❤

    • @dennisjakobsen4280
      @dennisjakobsen4280 Рік тому +2

      FINALLY one who know Depeche Mode!! Best band ever! And what an ending DM gets in this first SUPER episode, very very nice! 😃

  • @jurywalters8027
    @jurywalters8027 Рік тому +15

    I love how Steven comfort Nikki and he try not to cry too ❤

  • @Weightsss
    @Weightsss Рік тому +6

    The one thing I love about her playing Sarah is that she made us fall in love with her in the first 20 minutes of the Episode and set the pace for the rest of the season and she’s not here anymore. That’s so insane

  • @ZUKO-FROMTHEFIRENATION
    @ZUKO-FROMTHEFIRENATION Рік тому +6

    I want to give Nikki the BIGGEST hug!!!😩 I honestly knew it was going to break her but My God!!😭 ❤️❤️🙌🏼

  • @RenegadeSamurai
    @RenegadeSamurai Рік тому +22

    The first half hour was hard...When you know what happens it is even harder. I love how they used the perspective from Sarah in the backseat! And that they kept some of the Game dialogue. This episode had me fangirling hard ngl :D
    Also I like how they delivered the information about the cordyceps that you usually learn through the game with this nice interview^^

  • @mariobacco2589
    @mariobacco2589 Рік тому +21

    You know they did good when Sarah still makes everyone cry

  • @leosarmiento4823
    @leosarmiento4823 Рік тому +3

    "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode (I had that album in HS when it came out in 1987).
    Great reaction. Blown away by the intensity, casting, world building, etc. After concluding 2022 on a high note with Andor, we now have 8 more episodes of what is a great start for 2023.

  • @GTsoopfox
    @GTsoopfox Рік тому +3

    For the scene where Sarah got shot in the game, the director told Troy Baker (the actor playing Joel in the game) that he needed Joel to not just be a broken man, but rather to go through the stages of "what's happening, this happened, I can fix this, it's not working, I'm losing her, she's gone, I'm broken". Pedro absolutely nailed those emotions, especially when he yells for Tommy to help, showing his stage of "I can't fix this". Well done Pedro Pascal and well done Nico Parker as Sarah!

  • @shannonoconnell95
    @shannonoconnell95 Рік тому +14

    Pedro, Nico, and Gabriel ABSOLUTELY knocked it out of the park with that scene! I've watched the game's scene so many times, but it never hurts less... and it just hits so much harder if you're a parent/caretaker 😭

  • @ryanartward
    @ryanartward Рік тому +73

    Belle's counting down to "f*** you" scene was the moment I knew she was the right actress for Ellie. 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @saherking2707
      @saherking2707 Рік тому +4

      imo her character doesn’t have video game ellie’s charm so farm, comes off more aggressive and unlike able than more soulful, reflective and charismatic ellie we know

    • @manuelp6791
      @manuelp6791 Рік тому +10

      @@saherking2707 🤣 it’s the first episode

    • @liamphibia
      @liamphibia Рік тому +2

      Her face might be tough to get used to, but her acting? Oh yeah. THAT'S Ellie!

    • @BareBandSubscription
      @BareBandSubscription Рік тому +2

      I actually thought that was kind of a lamely generic way of introducing your “tough rebel kid” type character. The actress is really good, though.

    • @onettaviator5396
      @onettaviator5396 Рік тому

      @Saherking Nah I liked her a lot, she's a very accurate portrayal of a fourteen year old, lol 😭

  • @kilianalexander2736
    @kilianalexander2736 Рік тому +1

    They did such a good job with this, especially with changing things around but still managing to make it really really work

  • @blytheguy7510
    @blytheguy7510 Рік тому +1

    Did you know humans have more in common with mushrooms than any other life on Earth? The largest living organism on the planet is a mushroom chain. There's tons of benefits of mushrooms and some are specific to certain functions. Agarikon for immunity, Cordeceps for energy, Lions Mane for brain health, etc. It's a very fascinating form of life.

  • @isabellaregi9008
    @isabellaregi9008 Рік тому +10

    The song at the end of the episode is Depeche Mode ''never let me down again''. Loved the reaction!

  • @katienichole6905
    @katienichole6905 Рік тому +11

    Me too nikki, I was sobbing the second we saw that soldier. It went practically line for line and shot for shot and I knew I was about to get my heart ripped out.

  • @the_nikster1
    @the_nikster1 Рік тому +2

    Nikki sobbing during Sarah's death scene was absolutely me. I was SOBBING. I've never played the game because I never had a playstation but now after seeing the first 4 episodes, I'm excited to play it when it comes out on PC in March. ❤

  • @selene1853
    @selene1853 Рік тому

    I've watched a bunch of your videos before but this was the one that made me subscribe. A wonderfully raw, honest, and powerful reaction, thank you both for sharing. Can't wait to see what you think as the series unfolds! 💓

  • @clarejean3309
    @clarejean3309 Рік тому +65

    I wasn't expecting you guys to react to this, so imagine my surprise this morning (uk time) when this popped up in my notifications
    Also Bella as Ellie? Genius! Padro as Joel, Super genius! Sarah's death got me once again, but this time we got to know her more, so it made it ten times worse.
    I can't wait to episode 2! I hope you were okay, Nikki after watching sarah die again like that.

  • @geaston5289
    @geaston5289 Рік тому +5

    Depeche Mode "Never Let Me Down Again"

  • @icecubejdi
    @icecubejdi Рік тому +4

    Best real reaction by far... You can feel Nikki's pain in those scenes with the kids. Ugh... can't wait to see more from you guys on this one.

  • @tyroneloki5131
    @tyroneloki5131 Рік тому +5

    Wow a gift from HBO....well deserved you guys are awesome

  • @kazuhiramiller1996
    @kazuhiramiller1996 Рік тому +20

    I still remember playing part 1 in 2013 for the first time. I played together with a friend of mine. After the scene with Sarah we just starred in silence on the screen for god knows how many minutes.
    And if you know the ending to part 1, this scene kicks even harder.

  • @phrophannus
    @phrophannus Рік тому +14

    Nico did an incredible job, despite playing this game a couple of times her death still made me cry.

  • @shirlenewright5081
    @shirlenewright5081 Рік тому +2

    I watched this reaction on Patreon. Nikki, I WAS GUTTED! I have never cried so hard watching a reaction before. I needed to release some stuff I guess. What an amazing 1st episode. This is a really great reaction. Thanks.

  • @bdsilduce
    @bdsilduce Рік тому

    Nikki your reactions are literally me. I appreciate how strongly you can feel what the characters in movies and shows are gong through. I cry along with you every time. And I love how Steven is your punching bag. Great videos, keep it up. Also I love your hair, you look amazing.

  • @garyblackburn849
    @garyblackburn849 Рік тому +32

    I had no knowledge of the game series except that the girl's name is Ellie, and there is a guy with her. I also knew it was a zombie-ish Apocalypse but that's it.
    This was absolutely incredible. The scene with Sarah getting shot gave me chills. The imagery and acting was ridiculously good. I've seen videos on Twitter showing the scene from the game shared with the scene from the show, and it's SO GOOD.
    Really makes me want to play the games.

  • @MegaGeNeRaLEE
    @MegaGeNeRaLEE Рік тому +8

    As someone who does remember every little detail of the game, I was blown away with some scenes being almost exacty shot for shot from the game. This series has stayed more true to the source material than any other adaptation I’ve seen while making interesting changes that don’t deviate from the source material but enhance the experience of it 10/10 for this episode.

  • @user-pixis967
    @user-pixis967 Рік тому

    It's so fascinating to me. I saw THAT scene like a thousand of times but it still gets me and even now because she did a great job delivering that scene. I always get tears in my eyes but I think having children of your own (like you too), it just hits harder. Big hug to Nikki ❤

  • @ianray8823
    @ianray8823 Рік тому +4

    Nikki has such relatable energy like girl we're crying together

  • @Indiana_Minotaur
    @Indiana_Minotaur Рік тому +31

    wow just... wow. Words cannot even describe how brilliantly and beautifully crafted this first episode was; heck, the added additional of "life before things went to hell" just adds a lot of weight that- while sure yes it's been done before, something about it being applied here in the Last of Us really makes you feel more attach to those who survive. Another great reaction!

  • @jff2366
    @jff2366 Рік тому

    As someone who loves zombie type stuff and playing video games from time to time this was great. This episode definitely had a RPG feel to it, from the truck scene to the conversation scenes. I for one am actually happy I never played the game because I have always wanted to watch something that was adapted from a video game without any prior knowledge. I am for sure excited to see the rest of the series and see how all this develops. Love Pedro and his acting in this, along with the other actors. All have been wonderful so far. And thank you soo much for not spoiling anything to come. Love your content guys. Keep up the wonderful work.

  • @RbullT
    @RbullT Рік тому

    So awesome that you guys got a cool gift pack. You guys are so genuine. Love watching your vids and seeing your channel grow! Very great episode, going to be an awesome series

  • @jeremiahsmith7706
    @jeremiahsmith7706 Рік тому +144

    You can definitely count on Nikki to cry man. She be crying her lil eyes out😂. Almost too much at times but I understand it. The scene with Sarah's death was definitely emotional. The actress that portrayed her did incredibly well. Amazing performance with the time we got with her. Episode 1 was a solid start up. Loved the first 30 mins or so of the episode

    • @dojetunes
      @dojetunes Рік тому +30

      i think it also hits a lot when youre a parent. i cant imagine that feeling and it sort of makes it much more impactful

    • @FireWolf583
      @FireWolf583 Рік тому +17

      Probably imagining if it was her kid in that scene. When you become a parent you become a little more sensitive to kids dying or injured

    • @NikkiStevenReact
      @NikkiStevenReact  Рік тому +8

      @Jeremiah Smith can a person cry too much? as a mother, anything with kids hits her hard.