A useful feature of this specific episode is its heavy inclusion of and game-accurate details that bridge the TV series with the original source material. Key Features and Highlights of this Episode:
: Several scenes are lifted nearly word-for-word from the game, including Ellie finding Bill's adult magazine in the truck and her iconic "Why are the pages stuck together?" joke.
: For those watching on Max , there is a supplementary Inside the Episode feature that breaks down the character of Kathleen and the production of the Kansas City ambush.
: The episode features the song "Alone and Forsaken" by Hank Williams , which was not only the inspiration for the episode's title but also a key track from the original game's Pittsburgh segment.