Read Mixed User Reviews for The Last of Us (2023)

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thehawkJan 27, 2023

Now that series is over, what a flop it was. From a career perspective it's the production that you don't want to be associated with. If anything it was an extended trailer for the video game. A playthru of the video game is much betterNow that series is over, what a flop it was. From a career perspective it's the production that you don't want to be associated with. If anything it was an extended trailer for the video game. A playthru of the video game is much better viewing by the way. This series could easily have been very successful by coming up with an alternative plot. I suspect that hiring the game designers as the writers was a mistake - the material needed a fresh approach. So I think in summary that is where this series came unstuck - it would be too much like hard work doing a good job and a lot easier to just produce a few low cost promos to boost video game sales, strung together posing as a tv series.… Expand

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zexxxJan 22, 2023

you had one job and you've f`ed it up.
the story was there, the characters were there and yet they decided to change it.
why take something beloved by fans and make something else out of it? those changes have hurt the story and its impact.you had one job and you've f`ed it up.
the story was there, the characters were there and yet they decided to change it.
why take something beloved by fans and make something else out of it?
those changes have hurt the story and its impact.
it's now a hollow shell of its former self.

It's well made and looks rather good overall but it's far from good tv. watch it if you're bored.
you might enjoy it more if you haven't played the games but I doubt it will be something you remember.… Expand

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SLP55Jan 23, 2023

This show has a good storyline, with decent acting. I never played the game it's based on, but it doesn't seem to matter.

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zhoma96Jan 31, 2023

First two episodes were great. I cannot say so about third one, unfortunately. There wer some positive moments, but overall - disappointing.

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CloudXzJan 16, 2023

Overall the Show is a 6/10 for me. Episode 3 destroyed to much with that Trash and Episode 6 destroyed the build up for the relationship between Joel & Ellie. So i can give it only a 6/10.
Don't make Season 2 because NOBODY want's Abby orOverall the Show is a 6/10 for me. Episode 3 destroyed to much with that Trash and Episode 6 destroyed the build up for the relationship between Joel & Ellie. So i can give it only a 6/10.
Don't make Season 2 because NOBODY want's Abby or that usless Stuff from the second Game again. Would be a waste of Time and i would give it 0/10 already after 5 Min's when Abby shows up. They did already enough damage to that Francise with the Game, don't try it again with that disgusting Plot that a 5 Year old wrote for a TV-Show. The second Game was trash, Abby was trash, all her Friends where trash and even Ellie was trash. DON'T DO THAT HBO or ND and let that Stuff where it belongs to: In the Garbage can to rot. For that Show or Season a 6/10 like i said. Without Ep3 and 6 i would be a 8/10 for me. But Episode 3 was so stupid i can't ignore that.
A second Season with Abby and Joels Death would be nothing more then Episode 3 but every Week.… Expand

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Valet_91Mar 25, 2023

It's not bad, but not good either. It has great moments, but almost everyone of them are from the game. And in the game they are much better. The moments that were added to be great falls flat. There is some good acting.

А теперь на родном.It's not bad, but not good either. It has great moments, but almost everyone of them are from the game. And in the game they are much better. The moments that were added to be great falls flat. There is some good acting.

А теперь на родном. Я изначально не понимал зачем адаптировать TLoU. Для меня это даунгрейд. Игра по определению имеет больше возможностей воздействия на человека чем фильм или сериал. Я понимаю экономику этого решения - сериалы смотрят и те кто не играет игры и это могут быть потенциальные игроки. Но я также отчётливо вижу в этом сериале попытку оправдать то, что будет происходить дальше.

Это не Джоэл и Эли из TLoU, это Джоэл и Эли из TLoU part 2. И это совершенно разные персонажи.

Если вы не играли в игру, сериал вам может понравиться. Основа по прежнему очень крепка. Актёрская игра на хорошем уровне. Но вас могут отпугнуть некоторое непостоянство повествования. О Джоэле говорят что он крутой, но не показывают чем он крут до 8го эпизода. Вводят новую особенность заражённых, но используют еë только ради одной сцены. У персонажа есть особенность восприятия мира, но это ни на что не влияет в сюжете. А то, как показали жизнь одной пары вообще не вписывается в мои представления о жизни в постапокалиптическом мире - мне бы так жить сейчас, в нашем обычном мире.

По моему мнению, у Дракмана так и не получилось сделать что-то хорошее с TLoU после первой игры. Он попал в ловушку для сценаристов - высокие идеи сценариста двигают персонажей, а не характеры персонажей создают историю. Из-за этого история кажется натянутой.… Expand

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supermalik987Mar 7, 2023

As of now there is one last episode to come and it might change by review. Than again the last episode is going to be 44 mins . So pretty much without opening and end credits and behind the show it's is a 40 min episode. Oh boy it's going toAs of now there is one last episode to come and it might change by review. Than again the last episode is going to be 44 mins . So pretty much without opening and end credits and behind the show it's is a 40 min episode. Oh boy it's going to be a rush final episode. I'm coming this as a fan of the video game so I was very worried to see how would HBO would do . So episode 1-3 good / great episode. When it came to episode 4-7 . The quality started to drop and it is fine for at least two is just alright. But four of 9 episode show come that is not good . Episode one started good . episode Two great. Episode 3 fantastic. There good amount of people who hated Bill and Frank episode even if you did play the game there where in love . So it can be someone some of us forgot in the game. The part with Henry and Sam could have been one large episode. The meeting Tommy and Left behind needed to been alot better. And the whole part of David was disappointed. So we can have two episodes of Kathleen but only one for David? That needed to be a two episodes . If was just reviewing that episode as a non gamer it was fine . But I'm reviewing this as a fan of the game.… Expand

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kravchuknorrisMar 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first two episodes and some others as well were promising but when completing all 9 episodes it's a huge frustration.

The creators managed to maintain the atmosphere of the game, good effects, and decorations, the acting is also decent. But... that's all.

IMO this show has two main flaws where one leads to another: Action. I understand that it's hard to maintain the same level of action scenes as in the game but by the end of the show I forgot when was the last time I saw the infected. There was one single Bloater emerging underground when you kill several in the game. Honestly, I was expecting at least one fight with this monster. A couple of clickers were killed in the beginning plus a bunch of scenes with one-two infected attacking the character. That's it.
Also, not so many shootouts with regular people/raiders. This leads to the main flaw which turned this into a **** show.

When playing the game, you are building chemistry with Ellie through constant interactions. You carry her over the water, lifting, waiting when she opens the door or throws a ladder, etc. You protect her when she is under attack, you kill A LOT of people throughout the game. In the end, when killing Fireflies, it does not feel THAT bad. Still extremely questionable but due to the 20 hours of experience of helping/talking/protecting, you feel it can be deemed as a rightful choice.

However, the TV show failed to build the crucial part of the Last of Us - the chemistry between Joel and Ellie. They tried to show the bond between them but only close to the end, and for me, it did not work. Eventually, without this buildup all actions taken by Joel look like a horrific psycho massacre. He killed a bunch of innocent soldiers, possibly the very last neurosurgeon on the planet, the rebel leader, he lies to the girl and catches her in some psycho-abusive Father-Daughter relationship...
Again, it's in the game as well. But it does not feel like in the TV show due to the proper buildup of the ending.

And in TV-show, they had plenty of possibilities to give the ending a proper buildup. I mean they lost 1 hour, the whole episode just to cover the story of two guys falling in love. I'm OK with all that woke stuff but the Last of Us is about different things and different characters. The creators missed this part and the whole show became **** What a joke...… Expand

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yerubandiMar 16, 2023

if it wasnt for the 2 stupid episodes, the show was good. the two episodes 3 and 7 killed the show. skip those two episodes and you will miss nothing

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UncleWillardMar 16, 2023

So the first season is over and it was okay. I never played the game, but I don't think that ruined anything. The good: Pedro Pascal. He's great and he was, from everything I've seen of the character, Joel. Ana Torv was also really great,So the first season is over and it was okay. I never played the game, but I don't think that ruined anything. The good: Pedro Pascal. He's great and he was, from everything I've seen of the character, Joel. Ana Torv was also really great, though we didn't get enough of her. Everyone else? Meh. Bella Ramsey did not particularly remind me of the character once I saw clips of the game. I liked game Ellie much more. She was funnier and not **** Bella's rendition tried to be snarky like the Ellie in the game, but there was no love there. It fell flat for me and took me out of the story usually. I didn't think episode 8 warrants an Emmy for her, but I do think Pedro deserves one. I didn't mind the two, full gay episodes, but they did not move the needle on the story. 3 was a great, dystopian romance story and I liked both characters/actors. I was a bit mispy at the end, but again, Bill meets Ellie in the game, and I think we missed out on that interaction. As for Ellie's origin, I just thought it was dumb. I don't think Storm Reid has the acting chops to pull of any nuance, but then again, the writing didn't give her much. I realize this is DLC and everyone wanted to see a lesbian love story, but it was silly to leave safety to go play video games in a mall. What person, growing up in a zombie apocalypse, does something so stupid? And finally, the Fireflies. I don't get them. In both the game (from my kids) and the show, there's no real sense of who they were fighting. Fedra is the government I guess and that's bad? But nobody other than Fedra took quarantine seriously enough to stop the spread of the virus/fungus. Ironic that the demographic that still wears masks and doesn't believe in the lab leak would be against a government agency trying to stop a pandemic. The Fireflies were a big nothing burger and that hurts the story. Give us something to love about them and hate about Fedra.… Expand

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ErbelongerMar 22, 2023

All in all, the direction is good quality, the photography and sets neat and the story interesting. Sadly Bella Ramsey isn't cut for the part and most of the side stories are tailored to the woke political agenda instead of meant to entertainAll in all, the direction is good quality, the photography and sets neat and the story interesting. Sadly Bella Ramsey isn't cut for the part and most of the side stories are tailored to the woke political agenda instead of meant to entertain the viewer.
The end result is a show that doesn't satisfy fans of the original TLOU, nor fans of auteur cinema.
What remains is a sufficiency, given only for the technical realization of the film.… Expand

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Degener8guyMar 13, 2023

I rate this show a solid 3.6 Roentgen.. Not great but it isn't horrendous either.. More of an awesome Fan Film with lots of added agenda whilst losely following the excellent Excellent game its been roughly adapted from but rarely with f atI rate this show a solid 3.6 Roentgen.. Not great but it isn't horrendous either.. More of an awesome Fan Film with lots of added agenda whilst losely following the excellent Excellent game its been roughly adapted from but rarely with f at all manages to surpass.… Expand

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thechrisfigaroMar 15, 2023

This show was really bad. Besides episodes 1 and 2, everything else was just a drag. The finale was so rushed, as I expected. Because (minus episodes 1, 2 and 9) when you have 6 episodes and you waste those episodes for your own agendas andThis show was really bad. Besides episodes 1 and 2, everything else was just a drag. The finale was so rushed, as I expected. Because (minus episodes 1, 2 and 9) when you have 6 episodes and you waste those episodes for your own agendas and on unnecessary dragged-out storylines where basically NOTHING HAPPENS, you get a rushed finale.… Expand

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bobofangoFeb 6, 2023

I really liked TLOU when I played it back on the PS5 almost a decade ago so I was hyped for the series.

I like the change they did with the Tendrils instead of the spores. It makes sense and provides more suspense. First two episodes wereI really liked TLOU when I played it back on the PS5 almost a decade ago so I was hyped for the series.

I like the change they did with the Tendrils instead of the spores. It makes sense and provides more suspense.

First two episodes were great. But third episode was so completely unnecessary to spend the entirety on Bill. He makes almost no difference to the overall TLOU story. I don't care if he's gay, straight, or an alien. It was so pointless. You can have Joel find a working Truck without Bill and nothing would have even changed.… Expand

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diegorena8Mar 20, 2023

I just finished 1st season and also the two games. And all I can say is that this show has too much hype. And sure it's a good series, but it's not remotely as good as the game. The series lacks a lot of darkness, more action, more suspense,I just finished 1st season and also the two games. And all I can say is that this show has too much hype. And sure it's a good series, but it's not remotely as good as the game. The series lacks a lot of darkness, more action, more suspense, more terror, more feeling of loneliness, more dirt, more reality. A 6/10 is a fair score.… Expand

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bambosze_babuniMar 6, 2023

Not terrible, not great. That was just mediocre. It shows how the gameplay was important in the original The Last of Us. Not looking forward to watching the second season

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DariusTowersFeb 4, 2023

hmmmmmmmmmm no sé. No es para mí, el primer capítulo se me hizo infinitamente largo. El resto por ahora bien. Si te gustan las series de este tipo mírala, yo siento que es un género que como el de superhéroes que ya está cansando un poco.hmmmmmmmmmm no sé. No es para mí, el primer capítulo se me hizo infinitamente largo. El resto por ahora bien. Si te gustan las series de este tipo mírala, yo siento que es un género que como el de superhéroes que ya está cansando un poco. Para mí es demasiada la nota que tiene en imdb.… Expand

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passcoFeb 5, 2023

I never player the game, however really enjoy the series, with all qualit. Pilot was epic and for me as 2 hour movie can be enough. Few points I put down due to gay episode which was very disrupting and starting to be trend in all movies andI never player the game, however really enjoy the series, with all qualit. Pilot was epic and for me as 2 hour movie can be enough. Few points I put down due to gay episode which was very disrupting and starting to be trend in all movies and is realy disrespectful to normal people.… Expand

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igorlFeb 9, 2023

The first two episodes were pretty good. The 3rd episode could be ok, but they decided to promote the agenda in a very disgusting way. The 4th episode was boring. Bella Ramsey is not ugly and nor pretty, but she just doesn't fit the role. TheThe first two episodes were pretty good. The 3rd episode could be ok, but they decided to promote the agenda in a very disgusting way. The 4th episode was boring. Bella Ramsey is not ugly and nor pretty, but she just doesn't fit the role. The series lack dynamic.… Expand

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Moviebulldog55Feb 11, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. +5 for the good action sequences, camera work, and action. -4 for the horribly out-of-place, dragged out gay romance which seemed to be there just for diversity box-checking purposes. Not every show needs to be a soap box for social justice causes. They ruined star trek this way, it’s too bad this cycle of destruction is continuing.… Expand

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HoorkieMar 12, 2023

Highly overrated. Each episode loses impact. If you wanna see something similar but better, watch Logan

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dr_radni_Mar 15, 2023

what a drag! I would never expect it from Craig Mazin, who can really develop the character, but here is absolutly boring story

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android555Mar 15, 2023

По моему мнению сериал достоин максимум 5 звезд: есть расхождения с сюжетом самой игры, 3 серия была добавлена просто потому что так надо, актрисы подобранные на роль элли и тэсс просто ужасны, стычек с зомби крайне мало. Весь сериал главныеПо моему мнению сериал достоин максимум 5 звезд: есть расхождения с сюжетом самой игры, 3 серия была добавлена просто потому что так надо, актрисы подобранные на роль элли и тэсс просто ужасны, стычек с зомби крайне мало. Весь сериал главные персонажи просто идут и идут, идут и идут, доходят до цели и все, конец.… Expand

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JoelAuditoriJan 30, 2023

Começou bem, mas pelo jeito está sendo arruinado! apartir do 3° episódio

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kathanornJan 30, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's good:
How Joel is portrayed
Music
Scenery

Story is not following exactly what was in the game but takes it as a suggestion. So we can see similarities and not just another let's play.
It is especially good when they were leaving QZ.
And that's all what was good.
Now huge issues:

Actress that is playing Ellie is try hard, and it is visible. She was probably cherrypicked cause she's genderfluid. Bill story - jesus fkin christ, it is again cherrypicked something from the story and nothing that actually was good.
Tess kissing zombie (yes, fk u Neil)… Expand

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rikaguitarJan 31, 2023

It could have been a 10 series, settings, characters and original story are fabulous, but they spoiled everything by focusing on other interests.

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ExoticSausageJan 31, 2023

Why must producers always mess with the source material? We seem to have ended up with another by the numbers generic zombie show.

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Voodoo123Jan 17, 2023

A solid start with excellent casting, cinematography and attention to detail to the world from the game series. Its a shame the showrunner lacked the stones to keep the white cast white - is it just to fill a woke diversity quota with theA solid start with excellent casting, cinematography and attention to detail to the world from the game series. Its a shame the showrunner lacked the stones to keep the white cast white - is it just to fill a woke diversity quota with the studio?? I like the new cast but it just felt like a weird choice to make. I'm sure if they looked they could've found a decent white cast for those parts. Plot wise I got the vibes from the original games story!! It translates well to the 'real world'. Effects and action wise the budget is high - it's not an easy genre to be original with but so far this has done very well. Will keep watching this closely. *Update got to episode 6, its clear the showrunner has strayed away from the core of the games story and inserted diversity casting where it isn't needed (Joel and brother Spanish American, Tommy's wife black), added disabled character (Henry's brother) is now deaf). I liked pilot and the bill and frank episode but elsewhere it's hard to accept some of the changes. They don't seem to tell a better story just an excuse to serve the current Hollywood narrative. The more I watch this the more I realise how much of the original game was an accidental success.

*In addition to this in last episode the writers have decided to give Joel a health condition he never had, write Ellie to openly emasculate him in front of his brother and a strange old couple (that are also randomly native American!) and also protect Joel with a watch. It's such a mess.

*I've now finished season 1 and it's been a really mixed experience with only a few moments that struck true to the original material for me. More original scenes inserted here with Ellie's mum (and a great cameo from the original Joel and Ellie actors!). The original game felt like it wanted to be a TV show and in that way, without the interactivity, it feels like a project that couldn't really translate the experience of playing the game in this medium. It's a flawed but interesting curiosity to explore for fans of the game.… Expand

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busiekFeb 2, 2023

This show took me by surprise, I didn't play the game. After three episodes: good character exposition, acting is fine, nice visuals and great postapo vibe... But there are the CONS: Pedro Pascal's Joel is some kind of pushover, strange, he'sThis show took me by surprise, I didn't play the game. After three episodes: good character exposition, acting is fine, nice visuals and great postapo vibe... But there are the CONS: Pedro Pascal's Joel is some kind of pushover, strange, he's main protagonist... Fillers, slow pace, lot of cliches...

Ep. 3: Filler. "Happy Gay House in the Middle of Apocalypse". Boring.

After year of awful adaptations I'm hoping for better in next episodes. No more mushrooms on pizza :)… Expand

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Bailey99Mar 5, 2023

It’s a very well made show, and a lot of love was clearly put into making it, but there is a big difference between inclusion, and an agenda. And boy oh boy is an agenda shoved right in your face. Those who played the game will especially see this

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DigDeepMechMar 6, 2023

I like the show. As itself, though. HBO changes some of the core parts of the game that invoke emotion and sometimes just kill off key moments. It's sort of a kick in the face to people who played the game. The action is lackluster. Joel isI like the show. As itself, though. HBO changes some of the core parts of the game that invoke emotion and sometimes just kill off key moments. It's sort of a kick in the face to people who played the game. The action is lackluster. Joel is supposed to be a tough powerhouse of a man, but the show depicts him as a vulnerable sissy who can't throw a punch. They completely rewrite Joel's character which completely puts off the tone of the show. It's a good show for someone who hasn't experienced the true events of "The Last of Us", but others who have played the masterpiece will be disappointed.… Expand

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MattyTheLedgeFeb 2, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe that the series isn’t comparable to the game. That said, the series is a relatively good watch, although I will emphasise that I was personally disappointed.

Back in 2013, Naughty Dog crafted a game that wasn’t just good; it was profound. The dialogue, character interactions, atmosphere, infected, etc., were all beautifully designed, especially during cutscenes. In essence, the game was a playable movie, and it captivated its audience.

One would argue that the game is so good (ten years on) even modern technology couldn’t top it. Each episode cost approximately ten to fifteen million dollars, yet the original game roughly cost fifty million. If you put those costs into context, the first series cost anywhere between 90 to one hundred and thirty-five million dollars - a fair bit of change, if you asked me.

The consensus is survival while trying to avoid being eaten, either by infected or human savages. The series hasn’t articulated any substance relative to the apocalypse, especially the original narrative. Currently, there are three episodes which rarely show interactions between the infected and humans, specific to Joel and Ellie. Equally, human savages have not played a part in the series as of yet, either.

While the narrative emphasises a well-designed theme, it seems it has not been executed well, in my opinion. The series has made unexpected and even unnecessary changes to the original storyline. For example, how Tess dies or how Bill develops a flourishing relationship with Frank - which is the polar opposite of the game.

I appreciate that the foundation of The Last of Us was built on a well-written script and that many people argue that zombies are not the main focus of The Last of Us (series). That storytelling is more important, eluding to relationships and character building of the beloved characters of The Last of Us universe. That said, The Last of Us is a game based in a post-apocalyptic world, where flesh-eating fungus-people will do what they can to eat humans, while savages will enslave and kill who they need to. Sadly, the series has put the very fundamentals of the game aside, reducing suspense.

I believe the characters should be the primary focus, while the infected should also be well integrated. Sadly, that is not the case, and while I loved the game, sadly, I do not feel the same about the series; I could quite happily never watch another episode if I base my experience on what I’ve watched so far.

Ultimately, my experience has been subpar. That may be because the game was brilliant; who knows? Nonetheless, I'm not too fond of the series (so far).

My verdict: 5/10.… Expand

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MatB86Jan 15, 2023

After episode 3 bombed so hard, both deviating from the characters in the game and being an utter contrived slog to get through, I have very low hopes for this series, especially knowing where it's heading.

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vanelordFeb 1, 2023

Can't wait for a last of us cookbook and beverage guide. I want to know what to drink, what to eat and what resorts to visit during zombie apocalypse.

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f_stanJan 16, 2023

Hey. I dont play with game TLOU (friend told me the story many time ago), but 1-2 episide is nice but rest its boring and bad.

1 i 2 odcinek to jak wjechać kolejką górską na szczyt ( ciekawe, fajne, emocjonujące). Nie posiedzieliśmy tam zaHey. I dont play with game TLOU (friend told me the story many time ago), but 1-2 episide is nice but rest its boring and bad.

1 i 2 odcinek to jak wjechać kolejką górską na szczyt ( ciekawe, fajne, emocjonujące). Nie posiedzieliśmy tam za długo, bo pogoda na to nie pozwoliła. = odcinek 3
No i niestety szybko zbiegamy na sam dół... :(
Odcinek 7 cały przewinąłem, bo szkoda było czasu.
Zmarnowany potencjał gry.… Expand

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Joan127Jan 31, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Episode 3 is not good enough. The cast of Ellie is not correct, shes is not the proper Ellie, Ellie wasnt so grumpy or bad talked her essence is just different. I think that Pedro does a good Joel despite of the poor script. In episode 3 the problem is not the gay relationship but the completely detachment of it from the main story, that is just bad writing. you cannot just make such a huge a empty gap between both stories because that makes the audience just want to go to sleep. It would had been much better to make Joel and Ellie participate from the defense of the place at the end next to Bill at least. So at the end it was them at the gas station, gap, them on the Chevy, too boring. The main problem is that N. Druckmann cant write and he will cover his inability saying that people hate it because they dont like his woke agenda.… Expand

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DavrentJan 16, 2023

Personnages en accord avec les jeux. L’histoire est également fidèle ! Top

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XemnuzJan 24, 2023

The game to movie adaption just cannot be good it seems, the game is already done, all you have to do is to folllow it. Yet they manage to fck it up one way or another every time. How can you possible pick this girl as Ellie? The mostThe game to movie adaption just cannot be good it seems, the game is already done, all you have to do is to folllow it. Yet they manage to fck it up one way or another every time. How can you possible pick this girl as Ellie? The most important character to carry the series and you choose the least liked young actress of her generation.. Her lines, looks, acting, everything is wrong. Joel is a pretty good pick and so is Tess. Imagine you are making a multi million dollar tv series of the most simped out game ever and instead of picking a safe and easy route (literally any young female actor other than this one) and then you go with Bella Ramsey as Ellie? Your entire series just went to sht. People coming to metacritic, a page where we try to give games, movies and tvshows actual ratings instead of the 9.5/10 imdb does, and yet some here give this 10/10, objectivity has gone out of the window, disgusting!

If Ellie was swapped out this might have been 6.5-7.0 so far but 1-2 episodes is far too soon to say anything other than Ellie makes the entire series go down 2-3 stars byherself.… Expand

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5

Jgo77Feb 22, 2023

The show is well made visually and effects wise, but there are many unecessary changes from the game. The show clearly has an agenda that it regularly pushes. I wish I could like it more

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4

LilkingnoarFeb 12, 2023

Huge fan of the games but this series is trash. Pedro is a weak Joel. Belly is even worse as Ellie. Almost no infected to be seen and it never touches the moments of the videogames. This is a massive letdown!

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6

scufinJan 15, 2023

It's a good show so far, especially for a live action video game adaptation but not as AMAZING as a lot of people are making it out to be already. But with HBO's recent shows, it's hard not to cringe at the changes in casting compared to theIt's a good show so far, especially for a live action video game adaptation but not as AMAZING as a lot of people are making it out to be already. But with HBO's recent shows, it's hard not to cringe at the changes in casting compared to the game. It just seems like maximum pandering at this point. It's just.. odd.… Expand

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airickzJan 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great job so far in adapting the events and characters of the game into a television series. Great performances and clever reveals that help heighten the horrific experience of a post apocalyptic survival.… Expand

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6

trbgs17Jan 15, 2023

It’s fine. Maybe because I already know what happens it did not keep me on the edge of my seat but it was not bad. Definitely not woke(not a liberal or far right guy) or at least I did not pick up any woke stuff from episode one. They madeIt’s fine. Maybe because I already know what happens it did not keep me on the edge of my seat but it was not bad. Definitely not woke(not a liberal or far right guy) or at least I did not pick up any woke stuff from episode one. They made some changes and I get it some stuff needs to be changed when adapting it and it does not take away from the story so that’s good. It’s overall just ok. Nothing good or bad just ok.… Expand

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4

DunkymcbumpkinsJan 31, 2023

Great show far. A little lackluster in the latest episode. But only due to change in story from the game. And quite a small amount of action or any of the infected.

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6

WatchinMoviesFeb 4, 2023

The actors overact quite a bit. The young girl does provide some relief from that. The best character dies off in the 2nd episode. Plot not really fleshed out that much, seems like a video game with no actual plot. But not really bad. We'dThe actors overact quite a bit. The young girl does provide some relief from that. The best character dies off in the 2nd episode. Plot not really fleshed out that much, seems like a video game with no actual plot. But not really bad. We'd rate it "not bad so we'll give it a few more episodes."… Expand

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5

MosimoresJan 21, 2023

The best series can make on base of the game.very nice.please see this and enjoy of every moment of this

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6

AndreRegal1Jan 15, 2023

Its an OK show at best. Felt like it was made only for the players, and I didn't appreciate that. Pascal is a monster of an actor, and Bella Ramsey does the job, but she's far from the genious people try to make me believe.

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Norub82Mar 1, 2023

Série razoável. Comecou muito bem e conseguiu enganar. Após o terceiro episódio virou um dramalhão sem sentido

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jojimboApr 9, 2023

The tv adaption was ok. terrible casting for ellie I simply cannot understand why Mazin and Druckmann chose Bella Ramsey, who wasn't even that good. It marred the show from the get go, and the main characters never really seemed to bond atThe tv adaption was ok. terrible casting for ellie I simply cannot understand why Mazin and Druckmann chose Bella Ramsey, who wasn't even that good. It marred the show from the get go, and the main characters never really seemed to bond at all.

I knew when they announced it way back Ramsey got the job it wouldn't work and I was right. I know it and so does Druckmann and Mazin, it was a complete show wrecker.

Both the "directors" knew the crap storm would hurt Bella and should be ashamed of directly miscasting the main character with someone that looks or acts NOTHING like Ellie.

Mazin and Druckmann should have played Bill and Frank themselves tbtfh, don't get me wrong I loved that episode, which, wrongly became the highlight of the show.

Hardly any infected, the sho9w lost it's way from the original content. Sadly and I know there's a lot of faux love for the show yada yada. It was a flop.

Anyone but Bella Ramsey might have saved it, maybe Sadie Sink? She had everything you need for a good casting as the MAIN character!!!???

I hope Neil Druckmann concentrates on the third game, the show can only get worse unless they cast someone else as an older Ellie (LIKE SADIE SINK) the actress that played Joels daughter would have made a better Ellie.

I give this show 4/10, even with a better casting it only deserves an 8/10
- 2 for not having enough infected
- 4 for casting Bella Ramsey as Ellie which ruined the whole show.… Expand