Analyzing Adaptation: Episode 3 Insights from 'The Last of Us'

Ben and Daniel get back on the horse and hit the road to a new destination: Episode 3, "The Path." They share their high-level reviews of the episode, consider the significant differences between how the game and show handled the aftermath of Episode 2's momentous events, and speculate about what those departures from the source material—and a notable non-departure from Jackson—might mean for the rest of the season and series.

Intro (0:00)
Ben and Daniel react to Episode 3 in the aftermath of Episode 2 (3:00)
Key differences in gameplay vs. the show (7:50)
Predictions for the rest of the season (48:25)
Outro (1:07:55)

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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