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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  1. Ofviewpoint
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    Great adaptation. Actors are great. I welcome the small changes they made to the story. Can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
  2. Brainiac22
    Feb 3, 2023
    7
    I absolutely loved the first two episodes, but everything came to a screeching halt with episode three. Just an incredibly boring relationship centric episode with very little action or anything meaningful to move the plot along. I was sleeping halfway through, re-watched it just to make sure, almost fell asleep again. Please go back to telling the story as it was intended to be told. II absolutely loved the first two episodes, but everything came to a screeching halt with episode three. Just an incredibly boring relationship centric episode with very little action or anything meaningful to move the plot along. I was sleeping halfway through, re-watched it just to make sure, almost fell asleep again. Please go back to telling the story as it was intended to be told. I understand relationships are important and this is a different medium, but it was just such a shocking shift in the tone from the previous two episodes, it just drew me completely out of the story. I’ll try episode four and hopefully it returns to form…fingers crossed.… Expand
  3. McPrecious
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    I am a fan of the game and I love what they are doing with this adaptation. Great writing and great performances, top to bottom.

    I read through the negative reviews (ignoring the ones that are obvious trolls & review bombs)... Please realize that some of your favorite movies/shows are also adaptations from other sources and require significant changes from the source material. Read the    I am a fan of the game and I love what they are doing with this adaptation. Great writing and great performances, top to bottom.

    I read through the negative reviews (ignoring the ones that are obvious trolls & review bombs)... Please realize that some of your favorite movies/shows are also adaptations from other sources and require significant changes from the source material. Read the book Die Hard was based on and tell me the changes for the movie weren't for the better.    … Expand
  4. moethebro
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    So far a good show. Hopefully the show can keep the pace its at, then it will be better than it is right now. Needs more action
  5. Emanoel3D
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente começo e também muito semelhante ao jogo. Uma adaptação extraordinária de um jogo incrível… Expand
  6. Hunkyjoshua
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Perfect epilogue even tho it changes some things it stays true to the source material and the original feeling of The Last of Us.
  7. dharma
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us is probably one of the best video game adaptation ever made. Being brought to life brings this material to a whole new other level. With the crew behind HBO's critically acclaimed Chernobyl, this series easily stand out as one of the network's best effort. Kudos of course by GOT's alumni Pascal and Ramsay, already a standout in their previous appearance on that series andThe Last of Us is probably one of the best video game adaptation ever made. Being brought to life brings this material to a whole new other level. With the crew behind HBO's critically acclaimed Chernobyl, this series easily stand out as one of the network's best effort. Kudos of course by GOT's alumni Pascal and Ramsay, already a standout in their previous appearance on that series and now being billed firsthand. They are great. All in all, an incredible achievement that will surely win many awards in the future.… Expand
  8. paulop7x
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Acabei de assistir e o que dizer? é de longe a melhor adaptação da historia dos Games, a Ambientação esta perfeita, os personagens e historia devidamente respeitados, e a dublagem ptbr são os mesmos dos Games, pedro pascal impecável como Joel, muito bem feita.
  9. Terwilliger
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    From casting, set designs, writing, OST, etc, HBO hit it out of the park. Everyone feels like the characters they are portraying without replacing their VAs from the video games. Don’t believe the “anti-woke” mobs of incels who are upset that this show is being well received.

    The Last of Us is a faithful adaptations that anyone can enjoy, even if you have no experience playing the games.
  10. Odailto
    Jan 16, 2023
    7
    A série é boa sim mas o elenco ainda me incomoda algumas mudanças na história ficaram boas mas outras incomoda um pouco porque não fazem muito sentido. Tem lacração na série? com certeza tem que pagar aquele pedágio de lacração. E foda
  11. SimboTheKing
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    A very well made adaptation which is clearly made as a labour of love. The acting duo of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will rightly get their props but my favourite aspect of the show has to be its production. Boasting gorgeous scenes full of superb settings and fantastic cinematography it really pulls you into the world of The Last of Us. There are some bits of writing that I found flowedA very well made adaptation which is clearly made as a labour of love. The acting duo of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will rightly get their props but my favourite aspect of the show has to be its production. Boasting gorgeous scenes full of superb settings and fantastic cinematography it really pulls you into the world of The Last of Us. There are some bits of writing that I found flowed less well than the game but by no means was this noticably bad. Very much deserves all the praise its been getting as this is a great adaptation and a really enjoyable watch.… Expand
  12. UncleWillard
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    Good stuff. Episode one was a great and subtle initiation to the series. I have not played the game, but I can see how this story pulls you in. I love the origin of the virus, it's very original compared to other "zombie" series. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
  13. Fabiancsc
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    Of the few or only times, in which a great video game is adequately and efficiently adapted. The performances are adequate and the argument governs the quality
  14. Pavchris
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    The show is best when it actually moves away from the game's writing. Love the attention to detail in almost every scene, the call backs and easter eggs. Funny, producers have figured out that a zombie show works best [and cheaper] with less zombies and better acting, kinda like Walkin Deader, but you know, with better acting and writing.
  15. ROLANd1405
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Just the best Video Game adaption ever.
    The review bombing by homophobes and anti "woke" people says it all.
  16. tarekali
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    I have certainly binged on my share of apocalyptic series during this new golden age of streaming television. We have been flooded with shows in the last decade, ranging from viruses to natural disasters to aliens. However, the premise of Last of Us is compelling and terrifying, the humble fungus gaining a foothold due to the climate change we are witnessing before our eyes. The worldI have certainly binged on my share of apocalyptic series during this new golden age of streaming television. We have been flooded with shows in the last decade, ranging from viruses to natural disasters to aliens. However, the premise of Last of Us is compelling and terrifying, the humble fungus gaining a foothold due to the climate change we are witnessing before our eyes. The world depicted is appropriately bleak and desolate, with the lurking infected just out of peripheral vision. The set pieces are excellent, eerie and evocative - rivalling the depressing vistas of The Road. As usual, we see that human evil continues to thrive in the last strongholds of humankind, a classic disappointment. We cannot resist turning to tyranny at the first possible chance, with the silent majority of the remnant minority allowing evil to rise. This is also the age of Pedro Pascal, the everyman thespian who slides effortlessly into every single role he plays. What a tour de force - he depicts a broken warrior with smoothness and credibility. A man seeking redemption in the face of a lifetime of sin. Bella Ramsey is brilliant, insightful, stinging and delightful. I expect huge things from this fantastic actor - she will continue to bowl us over for decades. She shows tremendous bravery and courage in every scene, a fitting role. There is no doubt every single episode of this masterpiece is well crafted and thought out, and delivers maximum emotional impact. There are no fake emotions here, each well-cast actor plays their role with genuineness and frankness. The extremely difficult choices of the final episode leave a ringing sound in my mind. We are truly defined by what happened in the past, and sometimes some are unhealed by time, and others are healed by other things.… Expand
  17. Syhlcam
    Apr 9, 2023
    7
    J'aime pas le jeu de base, mais la série était cool, bien que si on connait le jeu y a rien de vraiment nouveau.
  18. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    9
    ugh, i just loved this show, pedro and bella work so good together as well.
  19. BlueGuyTalks
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    No matter who it’s for, The Last Of Us is not just another phenomenal video game adaptation. It’s a fantastic story of grief, companionship, and the selfishness of humankind.

    FULL REVIEW HERE: https://www.serializd.com/review/4652732
  20. KrisxKris
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Really enjoyed the show. More than I thought tbh. Excited to see season 2
  21. Mr_Sasha_MurMur
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Я фанат игры. Огромное спасибо создателям за телеадаптацию. Невероятный сериал, каждая серия на одном дыхании, все актеры справились превосходно, ждем второй сезон с нетерпением!
  22. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    This show should be the new standard when trying to adapt a videogame into another format.
  23. rodericrinehart
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us has vaulted into the best show on TV - better than Succession, Yellowstone (RIP), White Lotus, and Severance. I beat both TLOU games three times and I think they are the pinnacle of all of gaming. I am so glad they also will be the pinnacle of the Golden Age of TV. Well done everyone involved!
  24. bayx
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
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  25. Paddzonik
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    WELL DONE HBO!!!! That's how you do a video game adaption! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!
  26. Nik_Zizza
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    beh ragazzi, THIS IS CINEMA. Grazie Neil, grazie Craig, grazie HBO e grazie Naughty Dog per aver portato un capolavoro del genere alla portata di chiunque, e in modo eccezionale e giusto.
  27. Dee-Jay_Deli
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    Good, but not great take on TLOU video game. With a good-quality production, this show sticks close to the source material, without quite nailing the core relationship between Joel & Ellie.
  28. Exceladeogun
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    The Last Of Us

    There are adaptations and then there's The Last Of Us. The post apocalyptic television series holds as the most laudable series of 2023, with its third episode being one of the best episodes in television history. There's a painstaking amount of attention to its source material, and parts that develop upon or steer away are done masterfully. The Last Of Us is all about    The Last Of Us

    There are adaptations and then there's The Last Of Us. The post apocalyptic television series holds as the most laudable series of 2023, with its third episode being one of the best episodes in television history.

    There's a painstaking amount of attention to its source material, and parts that develop upon or steer away are done masterfully.

    The Last Of Us is all about relationships, heart, survival, and it's quiet and sombre moments hit as much if not harder than its grander moments.

    The cast is perfect! The chemistry between Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey is palpable, moving and endearing, with the two leads giving career-best performances. Storm Reid, Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett, and the other numerous guest characters also deliver performances that hold more impact than the solo episodes they star in.

    The cinematography is striking and stunning, selling the post apocalyptic landscape. The score, direction, production design and special effects are nothing short of brilliant.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  29. Tirakis
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
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  30. just-a-gamer
    Mar 8, 2023
    7
    Being a massive fan of the game I've been really looking forwards to this series being released for a long time. One concern I had about the release of this series was how they were going to re recreate the bond between Joel and Ellie which for me made the game probably the best ive ever played. In all honesty I think the series falls a little short of creating that magic which made theBeing a massive fan of the game I've been really looking forwards to this series being released for a long time. One concern I had about the release of this series was how they were going to re recreate the bond between Joel and Ellie which for me made the game probably the best ive ever played. In all honesty I think the series falls a little short of creating that magic which made the game so great. Dont get me wrong there are some great scenes in the series that definately stand out and make this a very good series to watch, sadly for me it just falls a little short of the character bond that made the game so epic.… Expand
  31. KJ_20
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us is a show about relationships, healing and resilience. The zombie part is wonderfully done and they are super scary. EP1/2 really shows that. The show is able to wonderfully *SHOW* us the world of Last of Us by telling emotional and strong stories at the same time. The performances, set design and cinematography are top-class!
  32. EthanRucker
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    Episode 1 - 10/10 Episode 2 - 9/10 Episode 3 - 7/10 Episode 4 - 8/10 Episode 5 - 7/10 Episode 6 - 10/10 Episode 7 - 7/10 Episode 8 - 9/10 Episode 9 - 6/10 Average: 8/10
    The Last of Us stays close to the source material, while diving deeper into characters and relationships. The show focuses more on the danger of human corruption than hordes of infected that you fight off in the game. The    Episode 1 - 10/10 Episode 2 - 9/10 Episode 3 - 7/10 Episode 4 - 8/10 Episode 5 - 7/10 Episode 6 - 10/10 Episode 7 - 7/10 Episode 8 - 9/10 Episode 9 - 6/10 Average: 8/10
    The Last of Us stays close to the source material, while diving deeper into characters and relationships. The show focuses more on the danger of human corruption than hordes of infected that you fight off in the game. The cinematography, acting, music, directing, and screenplay are all excellent and seeing a video game adaptation have this much quality is refreshing since other video game adaptations have been rather bad until now. Where the show falters is the pacing from episode to episode and the overall writing for the season. It starts out strong but eventually things start to feel rushed and ultimately leaves you unsatisfied with how quickly everything gets wrapped up. Also, I don’t mind a zombie, or for the show's sake a “infected” tv show to not have infected as the main focus, but I feel that they went too far with this idea, and it made infected feel nonexistent, and the world feel empty and safe. I tried being as unbiased as possible to the show since I have played the game, but I can’t hide the fact that I was very disappointed the longer the show went on. I loved the beginning and I thought we were about to have one of the best shows ever, oh how I was wrong. I don’t mind changes to the story to better adapt to tv, that’s understandable, but this show easily could have been 11-13 episodes long and it would have been perfect. The farther along we got the more was cut from the story and the more infected fights were left out. In the game the final mission was emotional and tense where the final episode for the show felt dry and quick. I couldn’t believe how fast they rushed everything and even cut things out that was in the game at the end. This ruined the experience for me especially since they started out so well. Why wouldn’t you just stay as close as possible to the original story, it doesn’t make sense. Now my average is an 8, but since I have played the game and saw the potential of what this could have been I have to give it a 7. That rushed last episode really bothers me and it’s more disappointing than anything especially since the first episode hit me hard emotionally just as the beginning of the game did, so that made me excited to watch this great story be portrayed on tv and for me to watch that amazing ending unfold but unfortunately the show couldn’t deliver in the end. In my opinion this is still the best video game adaptation and I still like a lot that this show has to offer, and I am excited for the next season.    … Expand
  33. SilentLev
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    Пожалуй один из лучших эпизодов. Сценарно, художественно, без всяких шероховатостей, и с блестящими актерскими работами. Разве что коротко.
  34. Aravghostthised
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was actually pretty good with some cons aswell this show feels like the game.
    My favourite episodes being 5 and 9 are amazing and made me cry so hard that I love it. The actors are amazing for Joel and Eille. Great casing aswell. Definitely a 9.2/10     … Expand
  35. MajorMonks
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Loving the series, does remind me of the game in lots of places, people who say its nothing like the game just don't know what they're talking about. Every episode has made of think of the game.
  36. Fixer84
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    Wonderful series. Although I have never had the opportunity to play the game, I must admit that every episode, more or less, has impressed me. Episodes 3 and 5 are literally "wow".
  37. chong
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    A damn near flawless adaptation of the video game! Just wish that the infected were used more
  38. Pop_Fiction
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    One of the best video-game adaptation series and probably also one of the best new series of 2023. The narrative and script are well written. The suspense aspect also well crafted. Pedro and Bella did a great job at playing Joel and Ellie. The world-building also good. The CGI and the visuals also good and well made. My only problem with this series is in episode 3. I'm not against LGBT+One of the best video-game adaptation series and probably also one of the best new series of 2023. The narrative and script are well written. The suspense aspect also well crafted. Pedro and Bella did a great job at playing Joel and Ellie. The world-building also good. The CGI and the visuals also good and well made. My only problem with this series is in episode 3. I'm not against LGBT+ community but there's another way of including them in a series other than that way. The finale also a bit rushed which make this show almost a masterpiece.… Expand
  39. aidler
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    The acting was stellar. I've never played The Last of Us, and perhaps that allows me to give a more unencumbered review of this series.
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84

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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