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  1. #1. How The Last of Us Changed Ellie and Riley's Story

The Last Of Us Episode 7 Riley And Ellie Story Lives Up To Fans' Hype


The Last of Us Episode 7 Riley and Ellie story has met fans' high expectations. In the episode, Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) is injured, and Ellie (portrayed by Bella Ramsey) brings him to a garage in a residential area to tend to his wounds. As she cares for Joel, the episode flashes back three weeks earlier to when Ellie's best friend Riley (played by Storm Reid) takes her to an abandoned mall for a night of late-night amusement.

Episode 7 of The Last of Us transported viewers to a period before Ellie crossed paths with Joel, showcasing her bond with Riley, her initial kiss, and the events that led to her infection. In the aftermath of the episode, fans flooded social media with acclamations for the HBO adaptation's portrayal of Ellie and Riley's narrative. Read on to discover their enthusiastic responses:
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#1. How The Last of Us Changed Ellie and Riley's Story

The Last of Us Episode 7 Riley And Ellie StorySource: Polygon



The HBO series is an adaptation of the well-known PlayStation video game. Which is also titled The Last of Us. In the original game's story, however, Riley does not make an appearance, but is mentioned by Ellie in conversation. One year after the game's release in 2013, the game's developers, Naughty Dog, launched a downloadable expansion called Left Behind. This allowed players to assume the role of Ellie after Joel's injury at the Colorado university, while also featuring flashbacks to Ellie's final evening with Riley at the Boston mall.

The primary storyline elements between the DLC and HBO's The Last of Us have stayed consistent. The series has recreated many unforgettable moments between Ellie and Riley, such as their carousel ride, playful photo session, and romantic kiss, accompanied by the same music. Additionally, numerous significant lines of dialogue were delivered word-for-word in the episode. However, the HBO adaptation made some significant modifications to Ellie and Riley's final night, which were notable.

The Left Behind DLC contained extensive gameplay sequences. These things are absent in the HBO series, such as Ellie and Riley's contest to see who can break car windows faster by throwing bricks, as well as their playful water gun fight before their dance and kiss in a department store, rather than a seasonal Halloween store as portrayed in the episode. Nevertheless, one of the most significant alterations in The Last of Us episode 7 was Ellie's experience in the arcade, as the DLC showed the arcade cabinets without power. In the game, Riley had Ellie close her eyes. And then, they imagine what it would be like to play the game using her imagination. There were differences between the show and DLC. However, viewers were still moved by the heart-wrenching conclusion of the Last of Us Episode 7 Riley and Ellie story.
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