The announcement that Bella Ramsey, previously best known for their stint in Game of Thrones, would be playing Ellie in The Last of Us was met with a mixed reception. Admittedly, this was because some people are daft and think that good casting means hiring actors who perfectly resemble the original character. But still, Ramsey had a lot to prove to some fans - and now, it looks like they've done it.Following her performance in the latest episode, When We Are in Need, viewers aren't just praising Ramsey's take on Ellie Williams - but are saying she should be nominated for an Emmy. Many are also saying that episode eight should be her Emmy submission, as Ramsey had the chance to show off more range than ever before.Spoiler alert for The Last of Us episode eight, When We Are in NeedIn the penultimate episode of The Last of Us season one, Ellie is put into her most terrifying situation yet when she encounters a group of survivors headed by a man called David.
Separated from Pedro Pascal's Joel, Ellie is left to fend for herself, and Ramsey is left to largely carry the episode. And carry it they did, throwing themselves into what is arguably the most intense, terrifying, and violent episode to date. You can see the results in the episode now, or in the hundreds of clips and screenshots being shared around on social media.
Despite initial reservations, it definitely seems that Ramsey is winning over more fans with each episode. This makes sense, given that Ellie was much more closed off and sarcastic in earlier episodes, showing a more sensitive side as the story progresses. This turning point came around the time of episode five, Endure and Survive, as started to see hints of Ellie's intense survivor's guilt. This was only expanded in Left Behind, before being released in last night's episode.
Of course, the show isn't over yet. While the finale is more likely to showcase Pascal's talents, Ellie will certainly be a huge focus too. We'll just have to wait and see how it depicts the dramatic end to the first chapter of The Last of Us.