The purpose of this edit is to re-conceptualize Season 1 of this amazing series into a two part feature film duology.

It reorganizes the scenes for a more cohesive story, congruous concept and dramatic impact, removing a lot of extraneous filler material. While Season 1 was just plain outstanding (for the most part), it had substantial bloat. I consider this edit an improved, definitive version, and also a good way to watch it again before Season 2 is released—a very full story told in 5 hours instead of 8½ hours.

Overall, this edit is intended to be even more of a gut punch than the original. And the most important thing is:
NO SHITTY PUNS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS FANEDIT.

Recut The Last of Us into a 3-part miniseries solely focused on Joel and Elli's journey. A 4th "special episode" includes the majority of the cut content as short films.