Sure, that is absurd. I should not even care concerning the hideous purple sweater vest! There’s a lot extra occurring on this episode that calls for to be commented upon. How about that stray severed ear that Ellie spots on the ground? Or the truth that Joel principally rises from the lifeless to defend her? Or the irony of Ellie murdering OG-video-game Joel (Troy Baker, taking part in David’s right-hand James) when she escapes? All worthy matters of dialogue! However alas, none of that issues when in comparison with Joyce’s horrible outfit that I could not cease looking at.

I assume this is sensible. For a present to be this traumatic, all departments have to be working in tandem: Craig Mazin penning unsettling dialogue, Ali Abbasi stepping in with seamless course, and Gustavo Santaolalla manipulating our feelings with his rating that’s much more impactful than within the recreation. So naturally, costume designer Cynthia Summers has discovered a option to talk simply how a lot we needs to be cautious of those ski resort individuals — by dressing one among its members within the worst outfit ever.

The second I noticed that purple vest, I knew that no good would come of this neighborhood. Did I’ve recreation information to again that assumption up? Perhaps. Was David radiating bizarre vibes as a result of he did not need to bury a physique? For certain. However the primary motive to mistrust these individuals is unquestionably the sweater vest.

It is particularly egregious after seven episodes of everybody proving that the apocalypse isn’t any motive to surrender on style! Pay attention, Joyce, I get it. It is slim pickings within the post-apocalypse occasions. All the opposite neighborhood members are donning the drab, muted garb of depressed cult members too. But when Joel can work flannel like a runway mannequin and Ellie can declare her personal signature colour, then I am fairly certain you will discover a prime that does not make my eyes bleed.