The Last of Us

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 15, 2023
Season #: 2, 1
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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1284 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 454 out of 1284
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  1. ozymandias79
    Feb 27, 2023
    3
    Girl bosses, gay filler episodes, Joel isn't a man, and Ellie is obnoxious. Occasionally there are some fungus monsters. Play the game instead because the TV show is a joke.
  2. Rainhio
    Jan 17, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the game but this has nothing to do whit teh game. In the game you felt something when Sarah was killed in the show she was just annoying. They changed the show so much away from the game this might as well be another Walking Dead episode. Everything moved to slow and in the end of the episode I was bored out of my mind. On the positive side the world around did feel like a world that is in pain. That did came over from the game a bit. But the characters we should care about in this one was just not there. How can you mess up the casting so badly.… Expand
  3. FISHDOODLE
    Jan 26, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mindless, illogical, clichéd and just dumb, turns out (spoiler) the writers were zombies. And this is the opinion of a fan of zombie entertainment! Behind Pedro’s eyes - in every scene - you can see him plotting his agent’s death. Awful.… Expand
  4. snorkiss
    Apr 1, 2023
    3
    "...it was fine." - was how my wife felt about this HBO show after episode 9 drew to a close. And it was. it was also fashionably woke and a tad slow, with budget restraints that elevated it just slightly higher than your average fan fiction. The game was much better, sorry but it was. 3 stars for the 3 clickers that appeared in the entire show.
  5. Hakisak
    Jan 30, 2023
    3
    I might update later.
    but after episode 3, I cannot approve of this story telling. I mean; A whole filler episode?!? are you serious? even putting all the filler material aside, Joel said they the raiders will be stealth, smart and strong... nek minut... raiders running into traps are electric wire... really?
    this series is falling apart, I hope they don't waste more time like this, this    I might update later.
    but after episode 3, I cannot approve of this story telling. I mean; A whole filler episode?!? are you serious? even putting all the filler material aside, Joel said they the raiders will be stealth, smart and strong... nek minut... raiders running into traps are electric wire... really?
    this series is falling apart, I hope they don't waste more time like this, this series seemed promising at the start.    … Expand
  6. GalaxxyRanger
    Jan 15, 2023
    3
    No me gusta la adaptación de Bella Ramsey como Ellie, su cara no tiene nada que ver. No hicieron un mínimo esfuerzo en esto
  7. RealestReal
    Feb 2, 2023
    3
    Three episodes in and gaming fans are declaring this the greatest TV show ever made. So, I sat down and watched three episodes expecting to be blown away. Yeah...no. For a HBO show, it's not even in the same league as "The Leftovers" - watch that if you a want well-written apocalyptic show. LoU is basically The Walking Dead with higher production values but ultimately just as shallow.Three episodes in and gaming fans are declaring this the greatest TV show ever made. So, I sat down and watched three episodes expecting to be blown away. Yeah...no. For a HBO show, it's not even in the same league as "The Leftovers" - watch that if you a want well-written apocalyptic show. LoU is basically The Walking Dead with higher production values but ultimately just as shallow. Gaming fans really are a bunch of gushing, sycophants when it comes to their precious toys.… Expand
  8. Paft
    Jan 30, 2023
    3
    Shills and NPCs giving this 9s and 10s (after one episode) on rating sites I see. I wouldn't give my fave series/films of all time a 10. Very bizarre.

    This still pales massively in comparison to the game in every way so far. Mostly the scenes are nowhere near as impactful as their source counterpart. The game came at a time somewhat just before the whole zombie thing wasn't    Shills and NPCs giving this 9s and 10s (after one episode) on rating sites I see. I wouldn't give my fave series/films of all time a 10. Very bizarre.

    This still pales massively in comparison to the game in every way so far. Mostly the scenes are nowhere near as impactful as their source counterpart.

    The game came at a time somewhat just before the whole zombie thing wasn't absolutely done to death, and it was mainly the stellar performances, the bond the characters had, and the editing that made the game and set it apart. Today, it has to be at least equal or better or it's just another beyond-tired zombie show. Hopefully, it'll win me over in the coming weeks and I'll alter this review/rating.

    Episode 3:
    As agenda-pushing at it felt, I wouldn't have been okay with it if they were straight either. It was a perfectly fine "filler" type episode..but damn, they're telling the entire 1st game's story in just 9 episodes and they're "wasting" it with stuff like this?

    There are only 6 episodes left... But gaining brownie points is higher on the list than telling the game's main story I suppose.    … Expand
  9. gutskira
    Jan 30, 2023
    3
    Acting is very mediocre. Woke propaganda strong...... Have to ask where all that money went?
  10. Donharley
    Apr 5, 2023
    3
    Decepcionado, esperava a "finalmente" grande adaptação de games in Live action. Só que não.
  11. gunit611
    Feb 21, 2023
    3
    very overrated...Poor acting.. The faces of the actors are not similar to the game..It is boring to see
  12. placomaster
    Jan 16, 2023
    2
    It was not to my liking, I really did not feel empathy for the actors, very overrated. I'm really sorry
  13. RussellDavis
    Feb 5, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sick of damn wokeness and we must have a homo relationship in every damn thing… Expand
  14. demianup
    Jan 16, 2023
    2
    story was always good (huge fan of the games), but casting for this adaptation is dissappointing, specially ellie and sarah
  15. Awes0meSauce
    Mar 14, 2023
    2
    A Beautiful Disappointment.
    Not as good as the game... the acting, the pacing, the interactions, the lack of infected and marauders or bandits, unnecessary side stories, deviations from the main story-line. Feels rushed.
    The best parts of the TV show are 1-for-1 recreations of the game & the gorgeous scenery of a dead world.
  16. Kiniku
    Feb 3, 2023
    2
    Why does the entertainment industry feel the need to inject virtue signaling into otherwise excellent storylines? I suppose because they know they have a captive audience to indoctrinate.
  17. justopinion
    Apr 18, 2023
    2
    I didn't play the game so can't compare. I don't like this show. The child's demeanor indicates she is a privileged, arrogant know it all. She's rude crude obnoxious doesn't listen can't follow instructions. She is 14 years old and that "f" word is constant plus she calls people names. She is ungrateful for everything that is being done for her. So unlikeable. I only made it through 3I didn't play the game so can't compare. I don't like this show. The child's demeanor indicates she is a privileged, arrogant know it all. She's rude crude obnoxious doesn't listen can't follow instructions. She is 14 years old and that "f" word is constant plus she calls people names. She is ungrateful for everything that is being done for her. So unlikeable. I only made it through 3 episodes-can't take it anymore. Her fascination with weapons is a bit off, knives, guns, have to wonder about her frame of mind. I just found nothing to like-neither the characters nor the plot.… Expand
  18. Pepe23_
    Jan 17, 2023
    2
    The truth is, this adaptation does not convince me, it does not bring anything new, I hope this series improves, it is only the first chapter so I have hope but while I am disappointed
  19. Dmelarab
    Jan 27, 2023
    2
    I played the game, It's exactly the same. Unnecessary and repetitive to the game
  20. Dave_j
    Jan 30, 2023
    2
    Metacritic and all other review websites have lost all credibility with these endless "10/10 AWESOME!!! EXCELLENT!!! BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!!!" reviews.

    Not too long ago, you could take a single look at the overall ratings from metacritic, imdb, etc and at a glance tell whether a tv show or movie was great, good, mediocre, or awful. Precisely because these ratings were genuine.    Metacritic and all other review websites have lost all credibility with these endless "10/10 AWESOME!!! EXCELLENT!!! BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!!!" reviews.

    Not too long ago, you could take a single look at the overall ratings from metacritic, imdb, etc and at a glance tell whether a tv show or movie was great, good, mediocre, or awful. Precisely because these ratings were genuine. Now every bland piece of garbage (except something that's almost a crime against humanity like Velma), is a masterpiece according to these websites.

    The last of us is the same. Overblown, overhyped, and overrated.    … Expand
  21. sZombies28
    Feb 5, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a gay guy, I appreciated the fact that they were highlighting a relationship that was present in the game, but the way it was done came off as a poorly-wrought soap opera something that Lucille Bluth could have written while on a bender, rather than something realistic to actual gay relationships or at all coming close to the characters portrayed in the game.

    Pedro Pascal is the only shining light in this series that gives it any kind of dramatic power and prestige. I would have liked two episodes with the gay couple and make it about them being with Ellie and Pedro while cracking jokes, engaging in witty humor, and killing zombies. Instead, we got this soap opera straight of of Days of Our Lives or The Bachelor with people ponderously gazing out windows and crying buckets of tears every few scenes. It was nice that they started out with the badass gun collection, handyman skillset, and manly way to subvert the typical gay stereotypes, but then the piano scenes and everyone crying 24/7 and giggling over strawberries rubbed me the wrong way. Rather than a tale of badasses, it went out with a whimper and a tear. Even staying true to the anger with the original game end to the couple would have been tougher and more manly and more gay in my opinion. But what do I know, I'm just a gay guy that was unimpressed with the direction. They ruined my man Ron Swanson like this and did this couple that was far more humorous and witty dirty by bad directing.    … Expand
  22. cookie_critic
    Mar 18, 2023
    2
    I'm still only through episode 3 and I must say this one was simply terrible. I had to create an account to post this since I honestly feel I've just wasted an hour of my life. Even the best shows have some filler episodes, but the woke agenda is stronger than ever in this one. I seriously can't recall a more boring and useless episode in the last ten years of TV, and hear me out: II'm still only through episode 3 and I must say this one was simply terrible. I had to create an account to post this since I honestly feel I've just wasted an hour of my life. Even the best shows have some filler episodes, but the woke agenda is stronger than ever in this one. I seriously can't recall a more boring and useless episode in the last ten years of TV, and hear me out: I wouldn't have minded if they added a 5 or even 10 minute scene showing the romance between Bill and Frank, but how the heck is it justified to devote an ENTIRE 75 minute episode to a side-character gay romance in a 9 episode "miniseries". It doesn't make any sense to waste so much precious time in something that doesn't progress the story at all.… Expand
  23. onestub
    May 3, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The entire show can be explained as a series of massive setups with no payoff. An entire episode is a flashback whose only purpose is to explain how they got the car they're driving. Who cares. An entire episode is dedicated to worldbuilding a town's 'civil war' and Joel's forced to take sides. Very next episode literally everyone dies and there are no lasting consequences. Pointless. I haven't even watched the whole thing but I'm sure if you just watched the first and last episodes you would understand everything because nothing in between serves any purpose. Summary: "2 strangers grow closer moving from point A to point B during the worlds most uneventful apocalypse" 2/10 for decent acting… Expand
  24. bluetoon
    Jan 15, 2023
    1
    Not good. Don't believe all of the hype for this. Pretentious and overrated.
  25. dirtydog
    Jan 16, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nope I'm not feeling it. I'm a big fan of the original game but this is a weak adaptation. I tried to like it but it falls so short I just couldn't. I rolled my eyes when the fungus was blamed on climate change. The writing and casting are the weakest links, followed by the directing. The opening of the original game is stunning and has a dramatic impact on the viewer. In the TV show on the other hand, it is completely watered down and diluted so it loses most of that impact. The main players are badly miscast and neither look nor act the part. Also they mumble their lines regularly which is a failure of the director. Pacing is slow, too much talking but not saying anything. Sarah is unlikeable and spends her time scowling, hostile and angry, nothing like the pleasant daughter of Joel in the game. The original game's voice actors for Joel and Ellie are light years ahead of their counterparts in the TV show. And then to the worst part, the complete miscasting of the most important character, Ellie. The casting director should look for a new career.… Expand
  26. stupidfanboy
    Jan 16, 2023
    1
    I expected more budget, sound, artistic finish, it really seemed very forgettable, I didn't feel anything special
  27. medox23
    Mar 7, 2023
    1
    You must be STUPID or something to like this TV series. What a piece of **** this is
  28. N0n3
    Feb 8, 2023
    1
    Ellie is one of the most beloved video game characters of all time & to cast Bella Ramsey for her role is a really bad joke. There are so many other qualified legit actresses that would have been perfect for her role I cant help but wonder if there was nepotism involved in her casting. I cringe every time she tries to mimic Ellie, its not even close to working. Bill was an awesomeEllie is one of the most beloved video game characters of all time & to cast Bella Ramsey for her role is a really bad joke. There are so many other qualified legit actresses that would have been perfect for her role I cant help but wonder if there was nepotism involved in her casting. I cringe every time she tries to mimic Ellie, its not even close to working. Bill was an awesome character in the game, I could care less that he was gay but the episodes hour & 15 minute love story was boring, uninteresting & cut out one of the better parts of the game. The worst part is seeing the mainstream media discrediting any online criticism as "review bombing" or "homophobia". Im %100 liberal but I am sick & tired of the entertainment industry trying to insert itself as the main battlefield in the culture wars. It's almost as if they're trying to alienate people who aren't on the fringe. If you expect this show to pull on your heart stings like the game you will likely be annoyed & disappointed. It could, better yet should have been a lot better than this.… Expand
  29. shekt
    Feb 27, 2023
    1
    No reason to watch this. The hype machine really built this one up. So I had hope, finally a good zombie show. The Walking Dead is so tired. I've watched the first 3 episodes and already I'm disappointed. The acting is high-end, the FX are there, but it's an empty shell -- there's nothing fresh here. Game of Thrones was fresh because it reset fantasy from the good-evil idealism of LOTRNo reason to watch this. The hype machine really built this one up. So I had hope, finally a good zombie show. The Walking Dead is so tired. I've watched the first 3 episodes and already I'm disappointed. The acting is high-end, the FX are there, but it's an empty shell -- there's nothing fresh here. Game of Thrones was fresh because it reset fantasy from the good-evil idealism of LOTR that had dominated for two generations to a realpolitik that makes more sense for our times. Here there are no new ideas, no risk-taking. Don't bother.… Expand
  30. WanderinMelmoth
    Mar 14, 2023
    1
    Bad casting, hateful anti-Christian messaging, thinly veiled homosexuality and full of boring filler content. Whoever thought Bella Ramsey made for a good Ellie should be fired immediately.
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Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Reviewed by: Barbara Ellen
    Sep 10, 2024
    100
    Don’t be put off by the mushroom monsters – this is a fully realised human parable, with TLOU evolving into a brutal, passionate, post-apocalyptic western par excellence.
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  2. IGN
    Reviewed by: Simon Cardy
    Jun 1, 2023
    90
    Anchored by two outstanding lead performances from Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, it delivers an enriching show for fans of the PlayStation hit, while also managing to stay welcomingly thrilling to newcomers.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Wright
    Mar 6, 2023
    100
    By leaning just enough on the source material but not so much as to lose sight of the mission, which is to deliver a gut-wrenchingly emotional and poignant story, The Last of Us is not just the perfect adaptation; it’s an adaptation that has the potential to transcend even the original game.
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