In Episode 8, Vanessa and Emily explore two narratives that center around relationships in harsh environments, specifically, a curmudgeonly loner of a man and his young capable female ward: True Grit (2010) and The Last of Us. Are Westerns and Post-Apocalyptic media more similar than we realize? Why is True Grit (2010) one of Vanessa's favorite films? And how come Emily didn't pick a ding-dong Western game? True Grit (2010) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and MGM+; you can find The Last of Us on PS4, PS5, and PC.