Through the Valley

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Through the Valley", a second episode of LTOU season 2 was everything i hoped for it to be, and then it delivered more, way more. I played Part 2 literally 4 times, and consider it to be an absolutely incredible video game. This particular episode elevated the material even further. Won't going to go into spoilers or anything, but "Through the Valley" is by far the best episode of this series yet. VFX were incredible here, acting is top notch, editing, directing were superb. This episode also shows of just how HBO does care about this series and its content.

Overall, with only two episodes into season 2, we are already got an amazing episode. This one is going to be hard to top.

First season was ok but lacked action, we didn't see enough of the infected to the point where I was barely feeling the danger. Finally in the episode I felt the danger, the anxiety, I finally thought : omg how are they gonna get out of this situation? Which is what I like seeing when it comes to zombies or zombie like creatures, the unpredictability. First episode was also good, except the teenage drama, and the girl is just insufferable so I hope we won't any of that anymore. But if episodes continue on the line of this second episode, it's going to be an epic season! Can't wait for new episode!

This episode was absolutely phenomenal, easily a 10/10. The pacing was perfect, and the emotional weight hit hard in all the right places. Bella ramsey delivered an incredible performance, capturing every subtle nuance of their character's pain and growth. Pedro pascal, as alwys, was outstanding. His presence alone adds so much depth to every scene.

The dream scene added so much emotional richness and context, making the story even more compelling. The scene at the end (no spoilers!) genuinely left me speechless. It was raw, gut-wrenching, and brilliantly executed

visually, the episode was stunning. The attention to detail in the environment, lighting, and cinematography made the world feel more alive and immersive. The music, too, was perfectly timed and emotionally resonant (i loved the ashley johnson cameo at the end!)

if the rest of the season maintains this level of quality, it might surpass season 1 and even be slightly better than the game.

For die hard GoT fans, we all get the jist of why and how series like these thrive. It's all about the living versus whatever curse has come to wipe out all humanity. This episode was the equivalent to GoTs "Hardhome", S5, episode 8. This episode reveals how the "infected" are evolving and finding ways to increase their "hive" exponentially compared to the non-infected ranks. GoT did the same with the "Army of the Dead" overunning outpost after outpost until "The Night King" was finally defeated. It all boils down to how crazy killing the living for no reason always sounds. Madness never makes sense, but usually has a goal. The game itself has not revealed how this will all end. But with this episode being so similar to the game, I can only think an enemy of the non-infected has not revealed itself. Basically an enemy that can be the key into eliminating the infected once and for all.

I have yet to play part 2 but obviously I was aware of was what to come, but wow.....

This episode was by far the best from either season. So intense so emotional. The pain and despair could be felt through the screen. Im in shock im in disbelief. My heart is in my stomach and i am just left not knowing how to feel.

Right from the start to the very end I could not turn away. Sitting with my mouth ajar on edge the entire episode. I can not believe the raw violence. Not fully sure where the show goes from here but I can not wait for whats to come after tonight's episode.

Such an incredible episode.