Game vs the Show! Fans Give Their Verdict of Which Version of the Last of Us Ellie Is the Best One

Ever since the release of the groundbreaking adaptation of the beloved and critically acclaimed gaming series, The Last of Us, people have been arguing over which one is the better among the two. A recent Reddit thread made by avid fans has given a verdict of their on the question. 

The Last of Us, an HBO post-apocalyptic drama television series produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, has captured the attention of viewers all over the world. The Naughty Dog video game adaptation series takes place two decades into a pandemic that was started by a widespread fungal infection. When the first game was released in 2013, it shocked the whole industry and left a lasting impression.

Show vs Game who wins the title of best Ellie from Last of Us?

On Reddit, a user-initiated a post posing the question, “I think we can all agree that game Ellie and show Ellie are very different. Which version did you all enjoy more?” Accompanied by a poll, fans were given the opportunity to choose between the show Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, and the game Ellie, portrayed by Ashley Johnson.

With an overwhelming majority, Ashley Johnson, the actress who brings the game Ellie to life, emerged victorious in the poll, garnering more than 5,000 votes compared to Bella Ramsey’s character, who received approximately 500-600 votes. The fans made their preference abundantly clear, asserting Ashley Johnson’s portrayal as the definitive Ellie.

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In the comments section, one fan expressed, “I 100% voted for game Ellie. It’s not that Bella did a bad job, but Ashley Johnson is the epitome of Ellie. I can’t envision anyone else doing a better job.”

Another fan chimed in, stating, “Bella admirably stepped into those big shoes, but Ashley truly brought something extraordinary to Ellie as a character. It’s remarkable how, even after all these years, the game Ellie remains timeless, avoiding any sense of staleness or datedness. She continues to be a remarkable depiction of a teenage girl surviving in such a grim world.”

The resounding support for Ashley Johnson’s portrayal of Ellie showcases the lasting impact her character has had on fans’ hearts. While Bella Ramsey delivered a commendable performance in the show adaptation, it is Ashley Johnson’s portrayal in the game that resonates deeply with players, cementing her as the definitive embodiment of Ellie’s resilience and complexity.

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