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

Play trailer 0:46 The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 4 Please Hold to My Hand Aired Feb 5, 2023 Action Adventure Drama Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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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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Andy Welch Guardian 03/20/2023
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. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) 02/07/2023
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... Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 02/06/2023
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. Go to Full Review Sean Keane CNET 03/29/2023
The HBO series continues to be outstanding in its field. Go to Full Review Bernard Boo Den of Geek 03/20/2023
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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. Go to Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com 03/03/2023
“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... Go to 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