Welcome to Endure and Survive! Each week, Rob and his kid Amelia will indulge in their shared love of The Last of Us by recapping and reacting to each episode of the HBO show's second season, making a few parallels to the game along the way. Then, after an ample spoiler warning, they'll talk through a few theories about how the story might go, based on what we know of the game.

This week, Rob and Amelia talk through:

• What we learn from the opening scene, and what we think of the introduction of spores
• Ellie's transformation
• Maybe a couple over-the-top writing choices
• Where did Nora think the elevator shaft went?
• Which flashbacks are coming next week?

May your survival be long, and your death be swift.