Nick Offerman on His Episode of The Last Of Us, Reactions to His Performance & Being Spoiled on Tour

Nick talks about his widely loved episode of “The Last of Us,” TikTok reactions to the episode, Jeff Bezos tweeting about his performance, how he would do in a post-apocalyptic world, working with Murray Bartlett, singing “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt in the episode, doing three comedy tours, going around to various college campuses, and people thinking they were seeing Ron Swanson and treating him like a rockstar.

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[mRheel]

I don't cry over shows/movies but I sobbed when he brought out their first meal as their last. Stellar performance by Nick and I hope he gets nominated! So beautiful and daunting.

[lacountess]

It’s the attention to detail that made this episode so great. The plating of the food. The song on the piano. The strawberries. The never showing the bodies in the bedroom. The letter to Joel with that line about Tess that finally broke Joel’s defences. I was prepared for this episode, but in the end these little things got me.

[brownieboi]

Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett definitely deserve recognition to this due to their performance of the storytelling, but the writers also deserve recognition for it. They created the story of course.

[wrenlinwhitelight]

Nick Offerman killed his role in The Last of Us. We knew him from just Parks and Rec, as Ron Swanson, I had no idea he was capable that acting range. He reminds me a lot of Byran Cranston. From a comedy show to a absolute beast of a drama actor. Nick is on another level now.

[drdiva]

The thought of Nick Offerman sitting around playing Banjo Kazooie is precious

[seafishie]

The late scene with old Bill sitting on the couch with the biggest frown on his face really got me. Nick Offerman is a great actor.

[memoryfoam]

Genuinely had me ugly crying for five minutes, such an incredible episode of TV.

[drmiteshtrivedi]

Nick and Murray absolutely OWNED that episode. The script was nothing short of a masterpiece. The level of detail that went into the staging of each scene was genius. And the cinematography and music were perfect. If this episode doesn't win awards, I don't know what's wrong with people...

[Raiderhays]

The scene where he eats a strawberry that Frank had grown for them, and then just loses it, hit me hard. Such a beautiful moment.

[alexlazzerly]

Some of the best casting in a show or movie I've seen in a while. He was perfect in the role.

[CableAnna]

It is unbelievable how they were able to convey so much emotion in 75minutes of tv

[NotWorthTheAirIBreathe]

Dude the scene when Nick is crying towards the end on the couch and he has the frown is just crushing.

[MidgarMerc]

I never thought Offerman would absolutely destroy me emotionally but he did. Twice. He deserves all the rewards for his performance. Absolutely phenomenal episode

[naluwu]

I'll never get over the heartache of this story. Nick and Murray blew me away.

[redguru]

I cried like a baby to this episode. The emotion was unreal

[MrMonro]

It was truly amazing at how his awkwardness towards relationships and opening up on screen transferred out to me while watching. It was palpable towards the beginning of the show and then as the show went on I honestly forgot about it. Some of the best acting, writing, and visuals I’ve ever seen on a single episode of a show! I CAN NOT WAIT to see what else they have in store for us in the rest of the season!?!

[leelanzini]

The cast and crew have done so damn good so far. They’ve put so much care and detail into this series

[krazyknva]

Give that man an Emmy. That performance was absolutely amazing.

[SadCat]

Why is no one talking about Murray Bartlett's performance ??? He was INCREDIBLE

[andiscott]

I have not sobbed that much at something on TV for many many years... Absolutely astounding acting, writing and directing. Heartbreaking, in a good way.