In this blog post, let’s discuss some of the themes tackled in the episode (is Henry bad?), the changes made from the game (and how they made the story even more compelling), and the original characters Kathleen and Perry, who I already talked about in previous posts but there are still a few things about them that need to be discussed. Also, let’s discuss the theories that I got right and those that I got terribly wrong.

HBO dropped promo photos for the next episode. As always, I used these photos to offer theories on: 1, why Sam and Henry left the attic (it’s not the monster in the basement nor the lack of food); 2, why Sam has a superhero mask painted on his face; and 3, what Perry’s motivations are.

Before you say anything, yes, the title is “Please Hold to My Hand” with the “to.” Let’s talk about populist leaders, puns, and pushing to survive in episode 4.

Episode 4 of “The Last of Us” takes us to Kansas City, where Joel and Ellie will encounter the group called Hunters. The episode introduces two original characters and as always, I have theories.

“I’m not gonna give you the every-day-was-a-wonderful-gift-from-God speech. I have had a lot of bad days. I’ve had bad days with you, too, but I’ve had more good days with you than with anyone else. So give me one more good day.”

Even after only two episodes have aired, HBO has renewed the post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us” for a second season.