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It was in the game, but it was done very differently. I think I still prefer the game version Bill (voiced by W. Earl Brown from Deadwood) , but I really liked episode 3.
When you meet Bill he is exactly like he is at the beginning of episode 3. Although I think they made him a prepper on the show to explain how Bill is so apt to survive in the apocalypse. Bill HATES Ellie and makes reference to a partner he used to have that he was burdened by having to look out for him. He tells Joel that his babysitting Ellie reminds him of that, and how his life is now easier being alone. Later, you find Frank's body after he committed suicide. Bill fights back tears and notices that Frank was bit, so he probably did it to avoid turning. So Bill being *** is more of a surprise. His personality is completely different from the stereotypical *** character, and you realize when Bill said he had a partner, he meant Partner. The game is also more sad, because after finding Frank's body, you can also find his suicide note. In the letter, Frank says he always hated Bill and would rather be dead than spend any more time with him.
Episode 3 was ******* incredible
They took a ho-hum aspect of the game and turned it into something incredible. Perfectly placed in the context of the show
Show is blowing me away
I fully admit I roll my eyes a bit at the insistence on TV and movies making sure we know *** people exists but they walked the line great in this. Yeah I still kinda cringe at certain things but that’s more about me than the show or life in general