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The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 4 Please Hold to My Hand

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After abandoning their truck in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie attempt to escape without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader.
The Last of Us — Season 1, Episode 4

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A terse chapter that's preoccupied with setup over payoff, "Please Hold to My Hand" is an absorbing watch all the same thanks to Joel and Ellie's budding chemistry.

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Neil Druckmann

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Craig Mazin

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Pedro Pascal

Joel

Bella Ramsey

Ellie

Lamar Johnson

Henry

Melanie Lynskey

Kathleen
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The Last of Us — Season 1, Episode 4

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Andy Welch Guardian It’s the nearest they have come to a normal conversation and, ultimately, bonding. Thanks to the minimal script and excellent performances from Pascal and Ramsey, it’s wholly believable. Mar 20, 2023 Full Review Ben Dowell Times (UK) While this episode is another beautifully observed two-hander that fleshes out the evolving tenderness and trust between our leading pair, it’s not long before normal, violent business resumes... Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone Even though the episode is relatively thin on plot -- a lot of it is just Joel and Ellie hiding out until they wake up to Henry and his young sidekick Sam holding them at gunpoint -- [Melanie Lynskey]’s compelling to watch. Feb 6, 2023 Full Review Sean Keane CNET The HBO series continues to be outstanding in its field. Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Bernard Boo Den of Geek The way the show is building Joel and Ellie’s relationship brick by brittle brick is incredibly well thought-out. You feel the warmth growing between them. Rated: 4/5 Mar 20, 2023 Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com “Please Hold To My Hand” may not have been anywhere near the genius of “Long, Long Time” but we got to see Ellie grow into herself a bit, Joel become more comfortable with her, and the pair make good progress... Mar 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis After abandoning their truck in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie attempt to escape without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader.
Creator
Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 5, 2023