In some ways and on some level, Jay of the Dead says The Last of Us – Season 2, Ep. 2: Through the Valley is “The Impressive Root Canal of The Last of Us.” Yeah, in this special episode-by-episode coverage of The Last of Us – Season 2, Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead talk through their feelings and discuss the traumatic, monumental developments of the second episode of Season 2. Warning, we do reveal major plot spoilers in this episode, so do not listen until you’ve watched the episode for yourself … if you dare. But if you’re along for “The Last of Us” ride, you will definitely want to experience this for yourself. Then you can listen to Episode 142 of Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies here to help you work through your feelings, too! Join us!
Posts Categorized: The Last of Us
New Horror Movies Ep. 141: The Last of Us – Season 2, Ep. 1: Future Days – 1 of 7
Wow! It only took, like, 25 months, but The Last of Us – Season 2 has finally resumed! This means that your intrepid hosts from Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies — namely, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop and Jay of the Dead — are continuing their episode-by-episode coverage of Season 2, beginning with Ep. 1: Future Days (2025). During this episode, you will hear Dr. Bishop provide nice context as well as even-handed analysis. You will also hear Jay provide ranting and raving about his hot displeasure and distaste for this first episode of Season 2… Pretty much what you’d expect.
New Horror Movies Ep. 053: The Last of Us – Season 1: Episodes 7, 8 and 9
Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead are finally finishing their episode-by-episode discussions of the HBO Max series, The Last of Us (2023), Season 1. Actually, for the most part, our guys recorded each episode the week of its release. But due to illness and scheduling challenges, we are very late, so we’re releasing the final three reviews for Season 1 here in Episode 053. So, welcome to Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies! Kyle and Jay will talk about their reactions to The Last of Us (2023) – Season 1: Episode 7: Left Behind; Episode 8: When We Are in Need; and Episode 9: Look for the Light. Remember, these episodes contain spoilers!
New Horror Movies Ep. 049: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 6
Welcome to Episode 049 of Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, where Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead bring you their reaction coverage to The Last of Us (2023) – Season 1, Episode 6: Kin. Kyle talks about how he feels about Horror in the snow. In fact, you get to hear a short anecdote about Kyle’s real-life misadventure where he witnessed the shocking sight of real blood on snow! We also talk about our brief encounter with the characters, Marlon and Florence, in Episode 6. Thanks for listening!
New Horror Movies Ep. 045: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 5
Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies is back again with Episode 045 of our coverage of The Last of Us (2023). Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead bring you their thoughts on Episode 5: Endure and Survive. During this show, Dr. Bishop begins by providing a little more commentary about the ruthless character, Kathleen. Jay of the Dead discusses his frustration with the beginning of Episode 5. And as always, Kyle provides some helpful insights as he compares this cinematic adaptation with the video game that inspired it. Episode 5 is one of the highest rated episodes, so we hope everyone is watching along with us. Thanks for listening!
New Horror Movies Ep. 044: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 4
Don’t worry! Here on Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, Episode 044, Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead have coverage for every episode of Season 1 of The Last of Us (2023) series on HBO Max. In this particular recording, we discuss Season 1: Episode 4: Please Hold to My Hand, which originally aired on Feb. 5, 2023. This is the episode where Joel and Ellie reach Kansas City. And though we don’t get any zombies (again), there are monstrous humans and ambiguous interactions of humanity! Kyle and Jay discuss the perils of having to navigate mercy and healthy skepticism during an apocalypse. And as usual, Dr. Walking Dead is brilliant as he cites the archetypal source that inspired our protagonists’ dynamic and that is the “Lone Wolf and Cub” structure. Join us!
New Horror Movies Ep. 042: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 3
Better late than never! Sorry about the delay. You have probably heard some buzz about this week’s episode of The Last of Us (2023), Season 1: Episode 3: Long, Long Time. Here on Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, Episode 042, Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead certainly have a lot to say about this remarkable installment of “The Last of Us.” Yes, it takes a detour from the main through-line of the narrative, yet it is closely related, thematically. Yes, there is very little Horror in this episode, but it’s filled with heart! We hope you’ll watch “Long, Long Time” and then join us for our discussion.
New Horror Movies Ep. 040: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 2
It’s time for another episode Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies! Here in Episode 040, Dr. Walking Dead and Jay of the Dead are continuing their episode-by-episode coverage of The Last of Us (2023), Season 1: Episode 2: Infected. Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop and Jay of the Dead will watch each week and then release an episode for those who are keeping up and watching along with us. We will be covering SPOILERS for episodes that are already released, but we won’t reveal potential future spoilers for what may be coming in the narrative, given what we know from the video game source material. Join us for the next seven weeks as we discuss Mycological Zombies!
New Horror Movies Ep. 038: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 1
Welcome to Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies. This is Episode 038, which begins our episode-by-episode coverage of The Last of Us (2023). Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop and Jay of the Dead will watch each week and then release an episode for those who are keeping up and watching along with us. We will be covering SPOILERS for episodes that are already released, but we won’t reveal potential future spoilers for what may be coming in the narrative, given what we know from the video game source material. At any rate, join us as we discuss fungal zombies! It will be good, gross fun.