So… I actually think I liked this episode more than episode 2 😂
I don’t like that they just lore-dumped Abby’s motivation in e2, but I think they’re actually doing a pretty good job of keeping Ellie’s motivations interesting in a way I didn’t expect (and, hot take, I think Seth’s additional moments kinda tie in to that, thematically). I also am enjoying Ramsey’s interpretation of Ellie—they’re really making her into a different character than the game, and I think that’s cool! Don’t get me wrong, love Ashley Johnson’s Ellie to death, but it’s fun to see them go a different direction and not just replicate game Ellie completely. Same with Merced’s Dina.
So… I actually think I liked this episode more than episode 2 😂
I don’t like that they just lore-dumped Abby’s motivation in e2, but I think they’re actually doing a pretty good job of keeping Ellie’s motivations interesting in a way I didn’t expect (and, hot take, I think Seth’s additional moments kinda tie in to that, thematically). I also am enjoying Ramsey’s interpretation of Ellie—they’re really making her into a different character than the game, and I think that’s cool! Don’t get me wrong, love Ashley Johnson’s Ellie to death, but it’s fun to see them go a different direction and not just replicate game Ellie completely. Same with Merced’s Dina.
Totally agree about Ramsey and Merced! I hope there will be more of Abby’s back story shown rather than told if/when the show switches to her POV.