We dive into Episode 6, “The Price,” and why it might be the best episode of the season so far. We talk about the emotional weight of the flashbacks, Pedro Pascal’s unforgettable final performance, and whether this version of Ellie can carry the emotional and physical weight of the journey. We break down the timeline inconsistencies, the choice to stack all of Joel’s flashbacks into one episode, and how that changes the show’s pacing and impact. Plus, we get into the symbolism of the moth, museum memories, and our growing skepticism about what’s coming in the finale.

Hosts

Jarret Redding

Jarret is Executive Director as well as one of the founding members of Mash Those Buttons. He plays all types of games, but tends to lean more toward FPS, Stealth, and Combat games.

Bob Schissler

IT System Engineer by day, avid gamer by night! Bob has been gaming his entire life and first started standing on a chair playing the arcade version of Super Mario Bros. Now he plays all kinds of games but focuses mainly on Overwatch.

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