Stephen King, Like Most Last of Us Viewers, Doubts Episode 3 Scene Was Set 10 Miles W

The third episode of HBO‘s “The Last of Us,” titled “Long, Long Time,” earned universal acclaim for breaking with the main narrative to tell the emotional love story between Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett). Critics and viewers have praised the installment as one of the best episodes of television ever made, save for one moment that has become the talk of social media. One establishing shot that is meant to depict “10 miles west of Boston” is very clearly not set 10 miles west of Boston as it features a mountainous backdrop that recalls America’s northwest.

Screenshots of the “10 miles west of Boston” scene in “The Last of Us” have gone viral across social media, with none other than Stephen King calling out the show for the gaffe. King is a New England native having been born and raised in Maine.

While “The Last of Us” fans are having a field day on social media mocking the “10 miles west of Boston” scene, it’s all in good fun considering what a masterpiece the rest of Episode 3 turned out to be. While Bill and Frank show up in the video game, the HBO series greatly expanded on their story.

“It seemed like such a rich and yet unseen story,” showrunner Craig Mazin told Variety about the decision to devote an entire episode to fleshing out these supporting characters. “It afforded us a chance to look at how time passed, but also to ask a question about what happens if you’re safe. I was just fascinated by the idea of Bill, as somebody who had created a place of safety, and then here comes Frank crashing in. From there, it just went differently in my head than what was there in the game.”

The first three episodes of “The Last of Us” are now streaming on HBO Max. The 10-episode first season of the show continues Sunday nights at 9pm ET. The series has already be renewed for a second season.

THE LAST OF US. Episode 3: Do you really want to tell me that’s 10 miles west of Boston?

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 31, 2023

Oh, I liked it fine.
Just sayin’. https://t.co/qvzfaQ7JFB

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 31, 2023

getting belligerently angry when “the last of us” tries to claim that a mountainous terrain that’s clearly northwestern is “10 miles west of boston” pic.twitter.com/IHL9gcNrWM

— hannah gais (@hannahgais) January 30, 2023

The Last of Us is like "10 Miles West of Boston" and show this. pic.twitter.com/dHJrEiBADZ

— 🛶Riverboat Chris🛶 (@FakieMcFakeface) January 30, 2023

I live 10 miles west of Boston. These mountains are ruining my life pic.twitter.com/hqh1aBF5qa

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) January 30, 2023

*10 miles west of Boston*#TLOU #TheLastOfUsHBO pic.twitter.com/6JNwcRLLNv

— Matt Dillane (@MattDillane) January 30, 2023

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