HBO’s The Last Of Us Episode 7 is now streaming on HBO and HBO GO (HBO Max in the US). Check out our breakdown of Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6 here.

The Last Of Us, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation platforms, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Rose Lam. Production companies include PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.

The Last Of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heart-breaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen, Storm Reid as Riley, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker also star.

Courtesy of HBO Asia, we were lucky enough to be the only Malaysian media to participate in interviews with Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, Merle Dandridge and Gabriel Luna. You can also check out our spoiler-free review of the entire season by heading over here.

Spoilers ahead:

Flashback To Before Ellie Met Joel

These flashbacks take place before Ellie met Joel in Episode 1, and all of this is adapted from The Last Of Us DLC Left Behind, which isn’t part of the main storyline of the base game.

Meet Riley

Riley is Ellie’s best friend, portrayed by Storm Reid.

The Mall

The whole mall is ripped directly from the game, including the carousel, the photo booth, and even the arcade, as well as the Halloween shop.

Mortal Kombat II Reference

Earlier in the episode, there was also a Mortal Kombat II poster in Ellie’s room.

The Book Of Puns Returns

The No Pun Intended book was also in Episode 4, which meant that Ellie kept the book.

Ellie Kisses Riley, Just Like In The Game

Faithful to the game.

This Is When And How Ellie Gets Bitten

She gets bitten while she was with Riley and they got attacked by a Clicker.

Until next week, excelsior!