Episode 3... letdown.

Episode 1 was a beautiful introduction to the world of the Last Of Us. It was gripping and had its personality while also paying homage to the original video game. (I played both) We meet Ellie near the end of the episode but don't think much of Bella Ramsey's performance because of her short screen time.

And then Episode 2 rolls around...

Immediately in the first scene, we realize that she is an AWFUL Ellie... And there is no sugarcoating it.

Disregarding her lack of resemblance to Ellie... Bella Ramsey's wittiness feels forced and unnatural.

Also, there is no balance of emotions from Ellie. She's portrayed solely as a stuck-up teenager who swears unnecessarily and can't hold a normal conversation without trying to say something witty. There is nowhere to empathize with her.

I fear for this show's longevity if we can't get attached to Ellie this early.

Bella Ramsey was an awful casting for such a crucial role.

Pedro Pascal (Joel) & Anna Torv (Tess), on the other hand, are wonderful.

Hoping I'm wrong as the show progresses...