In the video game, the arcade machines are busted, and instead Riley asks Ellie to imagine the video game in her head.

In the show, the machine just works and the two girls actually play the game.

The arcade game sequence underscores a huge difference in how effective video game storytelling can be.

It’s a style of gameplay sometimes referred to as a “prestige tour,” popularized by developer Naughty Dog in their efforts to tell video game stories beyond violence. This is probably also the episode that most mimics the video game version, as the “Left Behind” gameplay consisted mostly of walking and talking. It’s an important one as it confirms Ellie as gay, and lays out her foundational trauma, much like the show did with the death of Joel’s daughter.

This entire episode is a retelling of a chapter that wasn’t in the original release it was released later, as downloadable content.

Indian fans, however, will get The Last of Us TV show on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans in the UK, for instance, can stream the episodes on Sky Atlantic and NOW streaming services.

Unfortunately, HBO Max isn't available in many regions outside of the US, so international fans will have to watch the show on other platforms.

Australian Timing: 12 PM AEST (Monday, January 16th).

Indian Timing: 7:30 AM IST (Monday, January 16th).

British Timing: 2 AM GMT (Monday, January 16th).

Eastern Timing: 9 PM ET (Sunday, January 15th).

Central Timing: 8 PM CT (Sunday, January 15th).

Pacific Timing: 6 PM PT (Sunday, January 15th).

Regardless, if you can't wait to experience Pedro Pascal's performance as Joel, follow this regional release schedule for Episode 1: The TV show will be available for streaming exclusively on HBO Max, but the episode's release timing will vary depending on your region. Episode 1 of The Last of Us is scheduled to release worldwide on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 6 PM PT (Pacific Time).

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