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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  1. BigEggsKitchen
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Really well made. Episode kinda dragged but the overall quality is incredible, im looking forward to the rest of the season
  2. buggu
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Beautiful and heartbreaking first episode. Thanks to Naughty Dog for creating this masterpiece
  3. efrenjjcarr
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrific start, great first section of the episode but the 20 years later section feels not as strong as the first minutes. Probably because all the information they need to fill in.… Expand
  4. timmytime
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Different enough from the game to feel unique and like both are meaningful entities in their own right
    But similar and faithful enough that the core beats are met
  5. E_KiLL88
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Huge fan of the game (Part1).. I enjoyed the first episode, not a banger, but good. Stayed pretty close to source material, nothing egregious so far. Liked Pedro more than I thought I would as Joel, but something about Ellie just isn’t hitting right. Hopefully my opinion on that changes with a few more episodes. 8/10 so far!
  6. viachicago22
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    I’m so in love with this story that it is difficult to imagine what a viewer without my emotional investment would think. But I find it difficult to believe that they too wouldn’t soon be utterly enthralled in Joel and Ellie’s story which is faithfully and skillfully reproduced here.
  7. Thecrownchakra
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing, those who haven’t played last of us on ps4 or ps5, i highly recommend, watch this awesome tv show.
  8. EdwinHernandez
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    If you've played the game or just watched the stitched-up movie, cut scenes. I'll tell you this much, the father and daughter moment in the beginning where Joel becomes Joel was shot for shot from the game! That moment made me cry again, it was just like the first time I saw it from the movie game cut scenes. I was speechless throughout most of the whole episode. The race swaps were fine,If you've played the game or just watched the stitched-up movie, cut scenes. I'll tell you this much, the father and daughter moment in the beginning where Joel becomes Joel was shot for shot from the game! That moment made me cry again, it was just like the first time I saw it from the movie game cut scenes. I was speechless throughout most of the whole episode. The race swaps were fine, they didn't sell the HBO show 'The Last of Us' on that at all. So that's why I gave it a chance and it blew me away. If you are on the fence about it, fear no more. It's worth watching the first episode for sure.… Expand
  9. Stormborn80
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely awesome show. Proof that adaptations can be done right. Great acting, great directing.
  10. Zana1610
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the episode was incredibly good. I think the cast past is very good. the first episode gives hope for another masterpiece like the game. I only found the scene where they were caught by the Fedra agent at the end a little weird. But I think that was possibly synonymous s.der Camera Perspective. otherwise everything was exceptionally good. the acting performances, the sets, the infected ones shown so far everything is consistent and accurate. Bella Ramsey after a few minutes I recognized Ellie in her. she's doing it perfectly so far as has Joel.… Expand
  11. xjcln
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    First episode was excellent. Tense and riveting with excellent performances. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
  12. 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
  13. Cris0308
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Definitely the best Adaptation of a Videogame to a Show, but like a show is a perfect 8
  14. Nickst98
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Great first episode! Don’t listen to the trolls review bombing it. Great for fans of the game or newcomers.
  15. staycguy
    Jan 15, 2023
    6
    I am a huge fan of the first game. The first half of the episode is GREAT they expand on Joles daughter, and you even get to meet the neighbors and a male dog called Mercy... I will list the pros and cons.

    Pros: first half of the film is so well done and the mood and how scary hearing the jets are great. 2. Nicely filmed and mood looks like game. 3. plane crash was EPIC!! better than    I am a huge fan of the first game. The first half of the episode is GREAT they expand on Joles daughter, and you even get to meet the neighbors and a male dog called Mercy... I will list the pros and cons.

    Pros: first half of the film is so well done and the mood and how scary hearing the jets are great.
    2. Nicely filmed and mood looks like game.
    3. plane crash was EPIC!! better than the game scene.
    4. Sarah was a good character but not perfect.
    5. marlene was excellent

    Cons:
    First half was great but 20 years later it got boring, and the budget gets reduced.
    Tess isn't the Tess from the game, she is more like a drugo/drinker personality and not the leader like the game. Ellie may grow on me but the moment she swears is a cringe moment. I'm not sure on eille. Joel doesn't try hard enough with his accent, but he is a good actor but not a joel.

    The death scene of Sarah was needing to be longer and more emotional with words etc and again Sarah is to old for the role.

    The jump scare in the second half was silly and not scary lol. I hope it gets better and again the first half was 10/10 then 20 years later scene was lame/boring except for Marlene.    … Expand
  16. ForceFeedback
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal, in every way. Not much more I need to say. Just watch and be blown away.
  17. Itsxbeto
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    De las mejores adaptaciones en un videojuego.
    (Sin spoilers)
    Cuando leí que la serie tomaría nuevos y ligeros rumbos para contar a más detalles cosas que no se vieron en el videojuego y a su vez esta adaptación tuviera aires frescos para tanto los seguidores de la franquicia como los nuevos que iban a llegar, llegué a sentir algo de desconfianza y preocupación, un lado de mi decía que esto    De las mejores adaptaciones en un videojuego.
    (Sin spoilers)
    Cuando leí que la serie tomaría nuevos y ligeros rumbos para contar a más detalles cosas que no se vieron en el videojuego y a su vez esta adaptación tuviera aires frescos para tanto los seguidores de la franquicia como los nuevos que iban a llegar, llegué a sentir algo de desconfianza y preocupación, un lado de mi decía que esto iba a ser una mala idea pero por el otro lado me gustaba, pues pensaba que si seguía el mismo rumbo terminaría sintiéndose un copia y pega.
    Hace unos momentos terminé el primer episodio y ha cumplido mis expectativas, tanto el entorno, las tomas, planos, las actuaciones y el ritmo que lleva todo en conjunto es una maldita maravilla, de lo que se ha visto por parte de Pedro Pascal y Bella Ramsey nos aseguran que tienen bajo control sus respectivos papeles, no hubo mejor elección. No puedo esperar lo que se viene para la serie.    … Expand
  18. Carlos_1419
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing, Beautiful.
    The Best adaptation of thevideogames.
    It made me feel very happy and nostalgic to be able to see my favorite video game on the small screen.
  19. MaLTRaiN
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Great first episode. Pascal is superb and Bella is pretty close to Ellie on her body language.
  20. bertobellamy
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    This is precisely how I pictured an adaptation of the game. It's going to be one hell of a ride! And be prepared for surprises because the first episode showed us more of the world, and the story went differently in some parts. All in all, this could finally be the first good video game adaptation in history.
  21. GhostKing
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    After episode 1, this is already the perfect adaption. A must watch for absolutely anyone. This show brings the last of us more life than it’s ever had.
  22. ruccyolo
    Jan 15, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's satisfying to see an Exceptional game like THE LAST OF US on TV. Played the first game and it's one of my personal favorites, and many people also rate it highly. In the first episode, I came away with mixed feelings some good and some not so good from what I saw. The big positive is Pedro pascal he's a great Joel and I hope we can see him get better. I like how they set up the world and made it such a miserable cold place and Pedro is great at conveying the hell he lives in on a daily basis. Some shots from the tv show will never live up to the game because you are in a third-person view watching this hell occur around these people and I prefer that to the television, but that's one of the practicalities of playing a video game vs a TV show. Sarah the daughter of Joel is played by an 18-year-old actress and despite them trying to make her young she's not the sweet innocent girl we get in the game, The TV show version has more of a teenage attitude and that's a big downgrade from the original work. In the scene where Sarah dies it didn't feel the same despite the acting being great from both, especially Pascal OMG he really is this show's ace. Now Ellie...... jury is still out on her. The actress who plays her started coming off as aggressive as hell right out of the gate and my impression of Ellie in the games upon meeting her was of a girl that was more reserved trying to not show her hand or reveal too much about herself because people come and go. They made her more snarky which sucks, I hope she's not this off-putting in the rest of the show because that's a big blow to the dynamic and anyone's viewing experience if she continues. Also, the relationship between Marlene and Ellie was just crammed in there to fill up space I'd rather they not even show them together until they met Joel because they had no reason to even care for each other, just keep it vague. Also, we didn't get a lot of action this week, hoping we get some great fight scenes and shootouts later but so far nothing. I'll be watching Next week and hopefully, it gets better, I wanna like this more than I do because I love the first game, but these are my feeling so far.… Expand
  23. rafaelbustillo
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó la Serie, puedo decir que cada parte de la Serie se sintió como el videojuego y nos entregó la mejor inspiración y amor por un trabajo bien hecho con verdadero sentimiento y pasión, por eso le doy un 10/10.… Expand
  24. Lv08
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Fiel al juego, 10/10. Solo con este capítulo puedo decir que es de las mejores adaptaciones de un juego
  25. xaviblar
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Good 1st episode, pretty loyal to the game, Awesome performance from Pascal and Bella. People hating on them just because of appearance need to shut the F up!
  26. RobertSilv
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far it’s an incredible adaptation of the show. Lol @ all the Xbots leaving 1’s because their Halo show bombed.… Expand
  27. Josepunks
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OBRA MAESTRA, SOBRESALIENTE, MONUMENTAL ADAPTACIÓN.

    Desde el inicio hasta el final lleno de referencias, y como fan del juego puedo decir que es de los mejor, la mejor serie de la historia.    … Expand
  28. SrFutanari
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    It seems that we are in a golden age for videogame adaptations, just like Arcane and Edgerunners, i think that this show (at least episode 1) faithfully captures the essence of the original game while improving some stuff. I consider that the virus is a lot more interesting here than in the original game, and a lot scarier to. However it's not all perfect, there are some cast decisionsIt seems that we are in a golden age for videogame adaptations, just like Arcane and Edgerunners, i think that this show (at least episode 1) faithfully captures the essence of the original game while improving some stuff. I consider that the virus is a lot more interesting here than in the original game, and a lot scarier to. However it's not all perfect, there are some cast decisions that I didn't quiet like, but they are mostly really good.… Expand
  29. Favota
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Incrivel, espetacular, impecavel. Simplesmente honraram a qualidade do jogo
  30. Juli7
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Algunas partes no concuerdan con el videojuego pero la serie tiene un buen complemento con el vídeojuegos
  31. y0Reyy43
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing first episode! As a huge fan of the games. This is a promising start, that sticks true to the games. And then some
  32. NextGenGaming
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Obvious reservations in the beginning when it was very first announced. Then when I saw the collaboration between hbo and naughty dog, spirits lifted, seeing the cast completely put my mind at ease. What a result. The show is so well 0ut together, some nice little touches of its own, very promising start!
  33. xKikiRaptorX
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    The game was amazingly good and the series is also brilliant. Story, characters, visuals are all excellent. I was afraid it wouldn't be as good as the game, but I was wrong! The actors are fantastic. People who throw tantrums because of Joel's beard or Ellie's appearance are not normal. It's not the looks that matter, but the talent and the way the actors play the characters in the game.The game was amazingly good and the series is also brilliant. Story, characters, visuals are all excellent. I was afraid it wouldn't be as good as the game, but I was wrong! The actors are fantastic. People who throw tantrums because of Joel's beard or Ellie's appearance are not normal. It's not the looks that matter, but the talent and the way the actors play the characters in the game. Thank you for this excellent series! As a fan, I loved the series and the game.… Expand
  34. JasDave
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Yes. I played it 18 times.

    I can be very biased. On the contrary: believe me, I'm more of the type who was afraid. I was afraid because I am a maximalist. I definitely wanted to sit on it in such a way that I could paint a realistic picture. Not a fan's. With high expectations due to the reviews. Let's start with the most divisive: Best of the Series: Bella Ramsey. This is beyond    Yes. I played it 18 times.

    I can be very biased.

    On the contrary: believe me, I'm more of the type who was afraid. I was afraid because I am a maximalist.

    I definitely wanted to sit on it in such a way that I could paint a realistic picture. Not a fan's. With high expectations due to the reviews.

    Let's start with the most divisive: Best of the Series: Bella Ramsey. This is beyond dispute. Not real Ellie.

    Much more than that.

    Already in the first part, he deepens and conveys the character in such a way that there is no scene where we don't get goosebumps from the bone-shaking performance of the now still real butt-head teenager.

    Regardless, there will surely be people who will be shocked by what they already knew: he is not a baby face, but it is not that you cannot say a bad word about his game, it is as visceral as if he had just jumped out of the game. What a miracle he does with the character.

    Joel is awesome too.

    Pedro plays Joel with perfect style and voice.

    His game is unquestionable. The mood is largely given by his broken, tormented, but strong features. Just like in the first part of the game. And he does this without any clichés.

    This is what I dare to say that a mannered Buttler or Jackman would not have been able to do.

    Pedro is at the top and here he proves that he is not without merit.

    What was even more surprising: Gabriel Luna.

    This dude does Tomm's voice like he's the original one, from the game! For real!

    His performance rivals that of Pedro. He really caught the thread and is an incredibly lovable character.

    For me, he became the most likable.

    Marlene give exactly what she's do in the game. Nothing special. Just professionalism. It can be seen that: she already know this inside and out.

    Was there anything I didn't like? Yes.

    Just a few things. But it was.

    Robert's character, for example, was like that.

    But I can't say more without spoilers.

    The story expands/changes just as much as it adds and makes it easier to understand the contexts.

    Even the opening scene is like this, and I guarantee: everyone will be shaking from the cold right there!

    The arrangement is flawless. You can feel the Craig Mazin effect in every frame. Cuts and photography enhance the atmosphere. The dialogues and chemistry work
    One thing is certain: there is no idling. No stopping. No fluff.
    There is Last of Us. Pure Last of us. With lots of accurately translated sentences, pictures, and actions. With vibrating characters. Apothecary mode with working action scenes, raw power and emotions, in a scene and universe composed to perfection. For an hour and a half, it takes even those who have never played the game out of reality. Subjective opinion. Give it a shot! It deserves it. If nothing else, because of the work and creativity involved and because it will definitely be a historical piece, just like the game. It's such a good adaptation, I can confidently say: It's never been made before. Surley liked it! Thank you for this experience!    … Expand
  35. bluetoon
    Jan 15, 2023
    1
    Not good. Don't believe all of the hype for this. Pretentious and overrated.
  36. Kieran01
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us finally breaks the decades-old curse of video game adaptations. One that's faithful for long time fans of the games, but also brings new things to the table for newcomers. Characters are more fleshed out than their video game counterparts. But it's in the emotional beats that really shines brightest. The video game is known for it's gut-wrenching emotional moments. The showThe Last of Us finally breaks the decades-old curse of video game adaptations. One that's faithful for long time fans of the games, but also brings new things to the table for newcomers. Characters are more fleshed out than their video game counterparts. But it's in the emotional beats that really shines brightest. The video game is known for it's gut-wrenching emotional moments. The show is no different!… Expand
  37. DamnLalo360
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Waited for year for this show to come and it’s finally here. I recommend everyone watch this awesome show
  38. Lorioso
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    A faithful representation of the original games, a love letter to the fans. Expect a few changes that will suprise and I think satisfy most fans.
  39. SR94
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    If the series premiere was anything to go by then this show will be a masterpiece.
  40. Vacilo
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A melhor adaptação de todos os tempos,conseguiram trazer a essência da obra original pra adaptação e ficou magnífico,simplesmente uma obra de arte igual os jogos.… Expand
  41. Amir-_-gamer
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    The last of us hbo series is a masterpiece like its game franchise and shows ellie and joel and the story between them as well
  42. na0458ssl13
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    HBO has managed to nail the essence and it has been made into a great TV series.

    I plan to watch this again in 4K, episode 1 is very well made.
  43. SiRiuSgames
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Facilmente a melhor adaptação de vídeo games já feita,uma obra de arte uma história contada melhor que o próprio jogo,simplesmente THE LAST OF US.… Expand
  44. MontiBLK
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    The story is just as boring as the game. The story fits on a small sheet of paper. Zombies for poor people.
  45. Rooseweld
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Watched the entire first season, with my brother who reviewed it, and as a huge fan of the game, this is easily the best adaptation ever, and it’s also just a fantastic tv drama, episode 3 with bill and frank is one of the best episodes of tv ever, and nick and Murray will be easily getting all the awards for that.
  46. Roose1234
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Incredible first 3 episodes, sticking close to the game while also expanding every characters backstory.
  47. Sophietamu
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Mit Abstand der beste Start in ein neues Jahr! Die Serie wurde mit Liebe gemacht, und das merkt man. Alle Schauspieler machen einen MEGA Job!
  48. Zelda772002
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    이 드라마는 꼭 봐야 합니다. 그리고 게임도 반드시 플레이 해봐야 합니다.
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Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

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  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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