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The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 7 Left Behind

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97% Tomatometer 32 Reviews
As Joel fights to survive, Ellie looks back on the night that changed everything.
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The Last of Us — Season 1, Episode 7

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A heartbreaking duet between Bella Ramsey and Storm Reid, "Left Behind" justifies its flashback structure with a bittersweet glimpse at young love in a hopeless place.

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Neil Druckmann

Creator

Craig Mazin

Creator

Pedro Pascal

Joel

Bella Ramsey

Ellie

Storm Reid

Riley

Terry Chen

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The Last of Us — Season 1, Episode 7

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Andy Welch Guardian 03/20/2023
The most painful farewell of all... Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 02/27/2023
If last week’s episode was primarily a showcase of all the things that Pascal is great at, then “Left Behind” is even more of one for Ramsey. Go to Full Review Shirley Li The Atlantic 02/27/2023
“Left Behind” isn’t remarkable merely for filling in the blanks of Ellie’s past. Rather, it’s a quiet celebration of the world that once existed -- a world the audience knows all too well and, the show posits, all too often takes for granted. Go to Full Review Sean Keane CNET 03/29/2023
With Joel in bad shape, Ellie remembers a night of joy and loss in yet another killer episode of the HBO show. Go to Full Review Bernard Boo Den of Geek 03/20/2023
5/5
A flashback to Ellie's past leads to yet another beautiful hour of HBO's The Last of Us. Go to Full Review Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena 03/07/2023
3/5
The episode is fully carried by Ramsey with a remarkable presence that offers, in its details, revealing elements about Ellie´s personality. [Full review in Portuguese] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis As Joel fights to survive, Ellie looks back on the night that changed everything.
Creator
Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 26, 2023