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N1CKPROGAMERSep 10, 2023

Peccato non si possano usare numeri negativi nella votazione, altrimenti metterei -10. Gioco idiota senza capo né coda, character e level design inesistenti, gameplay ridicolo, storia di un piattume assurdo, classico gioco PlayStation, zeroPeccato non si possano usare numeri negativi nella votazione, altrimenti metterei -10. Gioco idiota senza capo né coda, character e level design inesistenti, gameplay ridicolo, storia di un piattume assurdo, classico gioco PlayStation, zero innovazione zero grafica zero storia zero in qualsiasi campo, semplicemente si chiama PlayStation e i bimbi danno voti alti perché hanno i prosciutti davanti aglj occhi e perché PlayStation è una moda. In poche parile, gioco spazzatura. Nemmeno se me lo regalano lo prendo, lo vado subito a buttare nel suo luogo ideale, cioè nell'immondizia … Expand

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HotelCentralSep 5, 2023

George Romeo condemned The Walking Dead as a soap opera and The Last of Us is a little too much of that too. But the worst of it is the season finale. It could've been a good ending, possibly great. Ellie might have been presented with theGeorge Romeo condemned The Walking Dead as a soap opera and The Last of Us is a little too much of that too. But the worst of it is the season finale. It could've been a good ending, possibly great. Ellie might have been presented with the hard choice of sacrificing herself in order to maybe save the human race. I mean, she spent most of the first season risking her life to maybe save the human race, but in the end the people creating the show made the deliberate choice to give us the triumph of selfishness over heroism. They turned Ellie into a victim and made Joel appear like a monster who kills half the people trying to save the human race.

Oh, you might say, but Joel was trying to save Ellie. Sure, he probably saw it that way. But the problem is we the audience don't really know what's happening because we weren't shown what happened to Ellie while Joel was unconscious. Was she offered a choice? Was she treated like a lab rat with no rights? The most important plot point in the show and we'll never know the answer because the show runners either lacked the nerve to put it on screen or don't know the difference between good and evil. And based on what I saw on the screen the story ends with the human race doomed thanks in part to one man's evil.

There are other problems, too. Like the flashlight batteries still holding a charge 20 years after. Like the "survivalist" relying on gasoline and diesel fuel long after either would have degraded into garbage. Like the dam still supplying some people with electricity, because, you know, Jesus descended from the Heavens to ensure that the people with the technical background to keep a hydroelectric station running would still be on the job. Like the zombies. Not because it's fungus turning people into zombies. Because I read about fungus and bugs years ago so matching the fungus with people isn't that big of a leap. The problem here is that the zombies, on the rare occasions when we see them, look like something out of a Troma release. It doesn't matter if you start the film with scientists explaining that fungus zombies are a real possibility if the zombies you put on-screen look like some no-budget 1950s movie monster.

I give the series a 5 because it's watchable, and, frankly, the show runners deserve some cred for episode three, which is probably the best episode of all. Apologies to all the juvenile minds that just can't handle a little relationship diversity. Try growing up.… Expand

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HongJSep 5, 2023

1/10.They changed Ellies personality in this show which is the most disappointing thing and Sarah’s race ofc. Joel looks okay but acts way different than that in game. Ep1&2 are okay they do give me a vibe of the original game, but everything1/10.They changed Ellies personality in this show which is the most disappointing thing and Sarah’s race ofc. Joel looks okay but acts way different than that in game. Ep1&2 are okay they do give me a vibe of the original game, but everything falls apart from Ep3 to the end. All about propaganda **** diversity, political correctness covered by the apocalypse background, where’s various zombies btw? oh you must forget the diversity on that. American shows are doomed in all wrong ways, those so self called marginal people don’t seek equality but privilege. To conclude, not worth watching unless you’re looking for LGBTQIABCDEFG.… Expand

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10

Harry_3454Sep 1, 2023

Great show. Can't wait for the next season. Abby, Dina, Jessie, that death.

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Ez4encek4Aug 31, 2023

La serie de The last of us es una de las mejores adaptaciones a videojuegos que se han traido y se nota el cariño y pasion que le pusieron sus productores, directores y reparto, pero su forma de llevar los capitulos de manera rápida que paraLa serie de The last of us es una de las mejores adaptaciones a videojuegos que se han traido y se nota el cariño y pasion que le pusieron sus productores, directores y reparto, pero su forma de llevar los capitulos de manera rápida que para gente que no jugó el juego hay cosas que no logran comprender. Sin duda hay muchas cosas que mencionar y mejorar, la segunda temporada tiene potencial y ojalá la sepan manejar bien,… Expand

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FradJan 29, 2023

En el ámbito de las adaptaciones de videojuegos a la pantalla, la serie de televisión "The Last of Us" ha irrumpido con una impactante excelencia. A través de una cuidadosa reinterpretación de la narrativa original y una hábil aproximación aEn el ámbito de las adaptaciones de videojuegos a la pantalla, la serie de televisión "The Last of Us" ha irrumpido con una impactante excelencia. A través de una cuidadosa reinterpretación de la narrativa original y una hábil aproximación a la esencia del videojuego, la serie ha logrado establecer un nuevo estándar para las adaptaciones audiovisuales. En este ensayo, se explorarán los aspectos destacados de la serie, incluida su fidelidad a la fuente original, la profundidad de los elementos postapocalípticos y la calidad de las actuaciones, respaldados por el trabajo de Neil Druckmann y un elenco excepcional.

Una de las razones fundamentales detrás del éxito de la serie "The Last of Us" radica en su habilidad para encontrar un delicado equilibrio entre ser fiel al material de origen y presentar una interpretación fresca. La participación activa de Neil Druckmann en la creación de la serie ha sido una influencia crucial en este aspecto. Druckmann, el creador original del videojuego, ha contribuido a moldear la serie de manera que se mantenga en sintonía con la esencia del juego, pero también permitiendo una evolución narrativa propia.

Aunque la premisa principal de la serie involucra a una sociedad desgarrada por la infección zombie, lo más impresionante es cómo la serie trasciende la simple temática de zombies. Se adentra en los aspectos más profundos de la vida en un mundo postapocalíptico, donde la humanidad lucha por sobrevivir en un entorno desolado y peligroso. La serie se sumerge en la psicología de la supervivencia humana, resaltando cómo los personajes buscan mejorar sus circunstancias incluso en medio del caos.

Los actores seleccionados para dar vida a los icónicos personajes de "The Last of Us" merecen un reconocimiento especial. Bella Ramsey, quien interpreta a Ellie, inicialmente pudo haber causado dudas, pero a lo largo de la serie demostró con creces su habilidad para personificar la complejidad y valentía de su personaje. Pedro Pascal, en el papel de Joel, encarna magistralmente la melancolía y la determinación del personaje. Además, el elenco en su totalidad contribuye al tejido emocional de la narrativa, convirtiendo a la serie en un viaje emocionalmente resonante.

Los actores seleccionados para dar vida a los icónicos personajes de "The Last of Us" merecen un reconocimiento especial. Bella Ramsey, quien interpreta a Ellie, inicialmente pudo haber causado dudas, pero a lo largo de la serie demostró con creces su habilidad para personificar la complejidad y valentía de su personaje. Pedro Pascal, en el papel de Joel, encarna magistralmente la melancolía y la determinación del personaje. Además, el elenco en su totalidad contribuye al tejido emocional de la narrativa, convirtiendo a la serie en un viaje emocionalmente resonante.

En conclusión, "The Last of Us" se distingue como una adaptación ejemplar que ha logrado capturar la esencia del videojuego original mientras añade capas de profundidad y creatividad. La colaboración de Neil Druckmann, la exploración de los elementos postapocalípticos y las actuaciones sobresalientes del elenco forman un tejido coherente que se traduce en una experiencia visual inolvidable. La serie plantea un estándar elevado para futuras adaptaciones de videojuegos a medios audiovisuales, sirviendo como un faro de inspiración para aquellos que buscan replicar su éxito. En última instancia, "The Last of Us" no solo ha cumplido con las expectativas de los fanáticos, sino que también ha establecido un nuevo paradigma en la conversión de mundos virtuales en realidades palpables.… Expand

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8

Maximux92Aug 29, 2023

Fantastic series, perfect casting, everything is great from the performances to the writing and the camera work etc. That's why it's an 8. But its not the game so it cant be a 10

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M-HashmiAug 15, 2023

Very bad series, there is nothing interesting about the story, and watching it is just a waste of time.

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azbaJul 29, 2023

Hi.

Could not get past the 3rd episode where it fell apart. Until then it was OK, maybe even good. Then, they basically abandoned the original story in the 3rd episode, and made the whole episode about gay love. It would be OK if theHi.

Could not get past the 3rd episode where it fell apart.

Until then it was OK, maybe even good. Then, they basically abandoned the original story in the 3rd episode, and made the whole episode about gay love. It would be OK if the original story was about gay love like in Brokeback Mountain, but it is not. The Last of Us is about a young girl and her guardian trying to survive in a world infested by zombie-like monsters and bad people while traveling to complete a mission.

You wanna make a series about gay love, by all means you have my blessings. You wanna distort a great game story by making a whole episode about gay love, which has nothing to do with the story, you have my low score.… Expand

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Lazarett0Aug 9, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They did an AMAZING job adapting The Last of Us to a tv series! I love how well Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay portray their characters! Their acting was really something special to see. One of my favourite parts of the game was the dialogue between the characters, and that translates incredibly well into the series. I only have a few problems with the show, such as the fact that they completely removed spores! I know why they did it, but it seems like kind of a missed opportunity. They're an environmental hazard and if Joel's mask breaks, he's going to turn. AND the original voice actors for Joel AND Ellie made an appearance in the show!!
I loved watching this again, and I'm going to play the game right after this, 9/10… Expand

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David_911Aug 3, 2023

Honestly not the best show I’ve seen. Episode 1 and 2 were fine. Episode 3 was a pile of hot garbage, and I’m not homophobic. The Last of Us Part I & Part II were never about love , they were and still are about selfishness, misery andHonestly not the best show I’ve seen. Episode 1 and 2 were fine. Episode 3 was a pile of hot garbage, and I’m not homophobic. The Last of Us Part I & Part II were never about love , they were and still are about selfishness, misery and hatred. As for the other episodes…where are the infected? It’s almost like they disappeared after episode 5.… Expand

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ThreeEyedCrowJul 31, 2023

Video game tv shows? Seriously? No wonder hollywood is dying.
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Helge001Jul 29, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello,
… I rarely write recessions. When the game came out 10 years ago, I was absolutely blown away by it and was captivated for a long time! There was a lot of hype about the game. There were even performances by the voice actors reenacting scenes - just fantastic. I was all the happier about the announcement of the film adaptation or the series.
There's this effect when you hear the new CD of your favorite band and at first you don't really know what to make of it. Then you listen to 1-2 and suddenly you're excited... The series of "The Last of Us" is quite well done. Unfortunately, the effect described above did not work for me.
The other day I was looking at an old gameplay tape... and there it was again, that excitement in the world of Ellie and Joel, that old feeling - I don't have that with the TV series, unfortunately.… Expand

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zarvxJul 20, 2023

a big let down if you compare to the masterpiece such as the original. bella ramsey tried to carry this series and she almost came close but with pedro pascal's lackluster acting it failed to deliver.

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BobgirlllJul 19, 2023

I hated it yes it had features from game but they weren’t exuded well they made Sarah and Maria black Sam deaf no way they got 24 Emmy’s it’s stupid and waste of time no chemistry ellie was to bratty

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mrizkypwJul 15, 2023

WARNING!!! This show contents an LGBT, woke, gay, lesbians Propaganda. If you really want to watch it, go skip episode 3 and episode 7.

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alanpotter17Jul 6, 2023

Em um mundo apocalíptico dominado por um fungo que torna os seres humanos zumbis e perigosos, é de se espantar a qualidade técnica e imersiva conseguida pela Hbo ao recriar o enredo do jogo e apostar suas fichas não na ação, mas num dramaEm um mundo apocalíptico dominado por um fungo que torna os seres humanos zumbis e perigosos, é de se espantar a qualidade técnica e imersiva conseguida pela Hbo ao recriar o enredo do jogo e apostar suas fichas não na ação, mas num drama lotado de humanidade.
Literalmente, seres humanos continuam sendo dotados de qualidades e defeitos, e isso mesmo num cenário caótico, como aliás a pandemia nos fez lembrar. E a partir do desenvolvimento de dois personagens principais, vemos que de fato as inseguranças, os medos, os traumas, as personalidades, soam muito mais ameaçadoras do que um ataque físico. É como se a pressão ocasionado pelo ambiente tivesse um poder aniquilador mais acentuado.
É um grande acerto da produção, a meu ver, apostar mais na carga dramática, já que temos uma enxurrada de produções com esse tema. No entanto, é possível também sentir falta de algo mais visceral.
Confesso que me deu sono em muitos trechos, embora lá na frente das cenas os momentos intimistas se mostrem importantes para consolidar a personalidade dos protagonistas.
Até mesmo papéis secundários foram trabalhados muito bem, com destaque para o início da série, que por ser crível já ganha a curiosidade para os demais, para o emocionante terceiro episódio, o sétimo, e o último, que fechou com gosto de quero mais.
Eu particularmente preferia algo mais movimentado, mas é inegável que a escolha da produção soou efetiva e elevou o patamar de uma simples produção de jogo para uma série sobre temas humanos universais ligados à sobrevivência da espécie. Então que venha a próxima temporada!… Expand

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TobeyMacGyverJul 2, 2023

Terrible show, no action, no infected and only two good episodes, they made Joel a soft sorry excuse of a man and ellie an annoying Brad diferent from the adorable goofball from the game.

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10

Nik_ZizzaJul 2, 2023

Amazing, just amazing. People nowadays hate on everything that is great and praise **** like The Flash.

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10

mathiasghenoJun 25, 2023

This game is amazing. I hate it and I love it. It was the second game I completed in my PS5 and the grafics and history made me crazy.

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lukeakJun 24, 2023

I loved Last of Us 1, but Last of Us 2 was very interesting to play and not in a positive way. I was seriously enjoying the story about Joel's death and Ellie trying to avenge his death, and Ellie's romance on the side. It could have been oneI loved Last of Us 1, but Last of Us 2 was very interesting to play and not in a positive way. I was seriously enjoying the story about Joel's death and Ellie trying to avenge his death, and Ellie's romance on the side. It could have been one of the best games ever. Unfortunately, towards the end, I was forced to play as Abby. I really liked Joel as a character, and when Abby killed him, I, of course, developed a serious dislike for Abby. Furthermore, Abby is just a pissed-off, unlikable character in general. Thus, I really didn't want to play as Abby and found myself just letting zombies kill me because I wanted to return to playing as Ellie, and it was more enjoyable to watch her die than to try to help her survive. I tried to play it out as Abby, hoping it would return to Ellie at any moment, but hours went by, and it still made me play as Abby until eventually I just said, "Screw it. I'm not enjoying this game at all, and I stopped playing altogether. I've played almost every rpg there is, and there is only one other game I have stopped playing halfway through. Thus, Last of Us 2 is one of the only games I rate as a 0 out of 10 since it was so unenjoyable that I didn't even finish it. The lesson here is NEVER FORCE THE PLAYER TO PLAY AS AN UNLIKABLE ANTAGONSIST, PLEASE. After, being so disappointed with Part 2, I don't recommend either of these games.… Expand

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SkutyJun 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I have not played the game, and I really don't care if everyone is gay or straight or whatever as other reviews seem to be thorn on that. I totally understand if someone played the game and suddenly one of the characters from the game goes from straight to gay, or from a black person to a white person that it can be frustrating. But again, I did not play the game so everything was new to me.

The show is overall amazing, and I loved the ending. Shows nowadays usually go for the cliche ending or something predictable, but this one was different. It's neither happy nor sad, it felt like something that would truly happen (except when he singlehandedly killed everyone in that building). Overall interesting characters and most importantly GREAT pacing. Episodes didn't feel too short or too long, and I was always looking forward to Sundays. 10/10 since I wouldn't change anything, and can see why the game is so popular.… Expand

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BreniosticJun 10, 2023

A nota baixa disso no metacritic é nerd triste que não aguenta uma mudança na história do jogo, descartar tudo de bom que essa adaptação tem é minimamente burro.

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DariiiiiiiiJun 10, 2023

he 3rd episode was not TLOU, call it anything else but not TLOU. I have finished the game like 9 times and Bill's town was one of the most important points for Ellie's an Joel's character development. This episode did almost nothing to dohe 3rd episode was not TLOU, call it anything else but not TLOU. I have finished the game like 9 times and Bill's town was one of the most important points for Ellie's an Joel's character development. This episode did almost nothing to do that. Where are all the traps, all Ellie's dialogs with Bill.… Expand

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ZedsJun 10, 2023

Universal Acclaim? Seriously?
How corrupt can these critics be?
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7

ShawinJun 7, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall it's a good video game adaptation but there are a lot of parts that could've been cut or replace by some actual content.

Episode 3 is a straight up unnecessary... They could've let Joel and bill go through hordes of clickers and runners (a bloater fight would be cool) like in the game.

and some questionable decision like making Sam deaf... why?

Eventhough, there were some flaws. This is quite a masterpiece. Some parts fits pretty well in the series and I actually enjoy watching it.

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EMOCIONALNAYAJun 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the series is good, but the role of the girl Ellie could have been taken by a child with a more similar appearance, what about her acting skills - so-so.… Expand

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vagmanJun 3, 2023

Who the f*ck dislike this show.I am a huge fan of the game,my FAVORITE of all time.The show cant deliver the experience of the game or the connection you establise with the characters, how could this happent when in the game you actually liveWho the f*ck dislike this show.I am a huge fan of the game,my FAVORITE of all time.The show cant deliver the experience of the game or the connection you establise with the characters, how could this happent when in the game you actually live the story not just watch it.But still remains loyal to Joel and Elly and their journey.Sure it lucks the action of the game but how could it not.As for the main cast when it was anounced i was sceptical just as far as visual similarities but they both nailed it,cant see anyone else better suited for their roles.Best game ever ,amazing show.… Expand

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SPIDER-MAX56Jun 3, 2023

This is a one of a kind tv show based off a video game.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are two of the most amazing duos to play Joel and Ellie.

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vazg7nMay 30, 2023

this is prolly the worst thing HBO has ever made. THE CAST! THE **** CAST!!! No actor fits their character. Pedro Pascal is a good actor, but a terrible Joel. I don't even wanna talk about the rest.

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sim11Jan 31, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3 episode is awfully. no resemblance to the original plot of the game. I won't look any further… Expand

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mikesgold2KMay 16, 2023

Ciężko, żeby tak świetną grę jaką jest TLoU źle zaadaptować, a tutaj wyszło to zjawiskowo, choć i tak lepiej zagrać w konsolowy oryginał

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diggaryjoMay 15, 2023

Doesn't hold a candle to the games and even if you haven't played those this show is just dreadful in all the wrong ways.

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steveulix89May 13, 2023

So episode 1-2 were pretty damn good. I let alot slide because it did give me the feeling of the game at 1st. I have done my 2nd re watch at this moment. Bella is fine actress but simply not Ellie in anyway. Episode 3 was fine if it was notSo episode 1-2 were pretty damn good. I let alot slide because it did give me the feeling of the game at 1st. I have done my 2nd re watch at this moment. Bella is fine actress but simply not Ellie in anyway. Episode 3 was fine if it was not TLOU. I have played the game 3 time start to end. The show strays more and more as it goes on. To much of the story was condensed. Like is said EP#3 was fine but not TLOU it wasted the precious episodes we had. The DLC episode was infuriating waste of time. Also looking back with Sarah being race swapped should have given me clue of what is in store. I cannot imagine what they will do for season 2. Will they really have a trans gender kill Joel right off the bat?… Expand

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SamOliverMay 11, 2023

Hollywood brainwashing does to your soul what cigarettes do to your lungs. If you can stomach more than half an episode, then you've already built up a tolerance to this type of Hollyweird sickness. People who enjoy this as "entertainment"Hollywood brainwashing does to your soul what cigarettes do to your lungs. If you can stomach more than half an episode, then you've already built up a tolerance to this type of Hollyweird sickness. People who enjoy this as "entertainment" are like junkies whose lungs have been leathered from a lifetime of hitting the crack pipe of sick Jew propaganda.… Expand

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YourmumsbillsMay 9, 2023

The Left Of Us..Almost Every main character from the game replaced with an actor that ensures the right amount of diversity box ticking that is needed for a gen z audience, even if they don't fit the roles AT ALL.(Bill was done OK but again iThe Left Of Us..Almost Every main character from the game replaced with an actor that ensures the right amount of diversity box ticking that is needed for a gen z audience, even if they don't fit the roles AT ALL.(Bill was done OK but again i think another actor may have worked better, and no i have no problem with him being gay, as he is in the game also) On top of that, the envrionmental CG is atrocious! looks like they spent the budget on the infected makeup and nothing else. As a huge fan of the game, this was just a massive let down.… Expand

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ConnorIMDBMay 9, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want the show to follow the games narrative to a tee, you'll be mildly disappointed. If you allow the writers to have some flexibility on a story that was told 10 years ago and enable them to tell their own story whilst faithfully following the source material then you'll love it.

It was bombarded with negative reviews for next to no reason (mostly due to Episode 3). If you're not close-minded or in my personal opinion, an idiot. You'll enjoy this episode. It's my favourite episode if I'm honest. It has nothing to do with it's LGBTQ themes or anything sexual in that sense. It's just a great episode with characters that are writen well. Int this one episode, I cared more about Bill and Frank than I did most of the other characters in the show.… Expand

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Jay383883May 7, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It started great but Joel and Ellie weren't introduced as good as in the game. The third Episode is not about them. The fifth episode is just to the half about them. The seventh episode is not about Joel and the eight also not really. That's not good if you know what will happen in season 2.
I know why there are so less infected but really!?
In the third, the fourth, the sixth, the eighth and the ninth episode they play almost or completely no role.
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LeyequoisMay 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Short version

The show is OK, not as good at storytelling as the game, and they change a lot of things for the worse, but it is still a decent story

Would I rewatch No, absolutely not

Do I recommend it for people that don't play videogames? Yes, absolutely

Do I recommend it for gamers that have finished the game? No, absolutely not, it is just not as good and will disappoint(and you can see that with the low user score it has, I never trust the pro reviews, they are paid for and have showed it more than once

The long TLDR version:

The acting is amazing, but that is what you get when you have Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey together

First, I love the opening with John Hannah, it was masterful(And I gotta say that seeing some stories from before the outbreak is awesome)

Now, the changes, I HATE when they change things that do not need changing... First, The location where it starts, it comes from south america(Ik, cordyceps is all over, but it is original from Asia) and they changed it to Indonesia, tbh at first I was mildly upset, but the way they handled that part was amazing, so ok

Second, Race swapping, and IK many will want to stop reading here, but please at least read until this paragraph ends; I dislike that media race swaps characters to "minorities"(I am mexican, like from Mexico City, and I and my paisanos, could not care less for "representation"... So why raceswap Sarah(blonde white girl) to a black girl, and Maria(Blonde white Slav looking woman) I mean, why then, did they not swap Henry to a white dude? Or Marlene to a redhaired?, please respect the sources!) and that is so common nowadays, and I hate it, THAT BEING SAID, the girl acted masterfully and I loved her as Sarah, and I am so looking forward to seeing more of her acting!

Third, changing parts of the story that make it make less sense! 3.1 Bill and Frank; there was no point on that, there is at least 1-2 hrs of gameplay with Bill, and it is awesome, he is such an interesting character, and his interactions with Joel made much of it, not having that and seeing his time with Frank, it just plain sucked, they could've elaborated more on him as a loner, his interactions with others, the reasons why Frank abandons him, but no, they had to destroy that character arc, especially, for example, with the way they meet, you see Henry's character then and there, and see that Ellie is starting to get through Joel, none of which happens in the show 3.2 All the story of Kansas(Henry's arc), that just made it worse, his character and story made so much more sense in the game, he is an older brother who will do whatever it takes to save his lil one, and it was so much more tragic to have the citizens led by psychos and killing innocent people, then Henry and Sam being caught on that and the only survivors of their group, the story as it is in the show makes much less sense and it is way less interesting 3.3 Making Sam deaf-mute; I mean, I know that you need to fill out inclusion quotas or you don't feel realized, but c'mon, there are multiple conversations that he and Ellie have in the game, how is that going to happen with a deaf mute? That was what made him so dear to us gamers in the first place! Here we only got that last written convo, taht is it, didn't make me feel the same connection as the way they banter in the game and they also broke his character when he tells Ellie about it, in the game Ellie's way of thinking stops Sam from telling her, the whole situation at the end still made me cry, but in general both Henry and Sam do not feel as fleshed out, and they miss the most important part, the most heartbreaking, that phrase "It is your fault, it is all your fault"... which is Henry's "on the brink" realization that it "is his fault" that he failed to protect Sam

The game was so heartbreaking because Joel was shut off from her, because he saw his daughter on her, so him opening up like he does in several parts makes their relationship towards the end less rewarding

Now, they add some of the snarky comments Ellie has, they add the jokebooks, but they do not follow Ellie's character arc, she is a strangely naive but rude and rebellious girl, but she pays attention to Joel, she does not do things behind his back or against his orders until after they are more comfy with each other, and it doesn't make sense in the show, she is supposed to be both amazed and terrified of everything, and that makes her follow Joel's orders, because she is super smart, and she says it several times, she knows that he knows what he is doing, and she looks up to him from the get go, so she doing all she does in the show at first makes 0 sense they just butchered all the characters

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beyaacoMay 4, 2023

They absolutelly lost the point of the story, they were blind, for gods sake Ellies character is **** in this show, nothing in common with the games one, bella ramsey is the worst cast ever for that character, they destroyed the dynamic ofThey absolutelly lost the point of the story, they were blind, for gods sake Ellies character is **** in this show, nothing in common with the games one, bella ramsey is the worst cast ever for that character, they destroyed the dynamic of the relationship between the characters.… Expand

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GhosterMay 2, 2023

Hmm.. Show about infected apocalypse without infected? I spent whole show waiting something finally start to happening, but never did. Clickers are appeared twice in whole show and the rest is walking around. Don't waste your time - play theHmm.. Show about infected apocalypse without infected? I spent whole show waiting something finally start to happening, but never did. Clickers are appeared twice in whole show and the rest is walking around. Don't waste your time - play the game instead.… Expand

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MSimm231May 1, 2023

Obnoxiously gay............................................................

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LunevApr 30, 2023

Amazing story, actors, locations. Very good job. Haters can say anything, but for me TLOU is the best

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mtcriticApr 27, 2023

An interesting series based on a game is not something completely new, but there will always be something fresh for fans. Unfortunately, after the interesting first two episodes, the next one had to be touched by contemporary unnecessaryAn interesting series based on a game is not something completely new, but there will always be something fresh for fans. Unfortunately, after the interesting first two episodes, the next one had to be touched by contemporary unnecessary political correctness. It used to be possible to make movies/series/games without these requirements, but unfortunately those times will not come back… Expand

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GarsupialApr 25, 2023

Is it so difficult to make a faithful adaptation to a video game? Why do you have to force your inclusivity in?

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Saac2Apr 23, 2023

I was excited to watch the series, but ultimately disappointed in the direction they took.

They made it much more about characters the sexuality than it was in game. Surprisingly very little interaction with infected compared to all theI was excited to watch the series, but ultimately disappointed in the direction they took.

They made it much more about characters the sexuality than it was in game. Surprisingly very little interaction with infected compared to all the other "development" that was forced in.… Expand

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Yankeeman470Apr 23, 2023

It's carried HARRRRRRDDDD by the original game. It's got problems (cough Bella Ramsay cough), but what can I say, it's the Last of Us. It's a great story, this isn't a bad adaptation, of course it was gonna be good. They could've done more,It's carried HARRRRRRDDDD by the original game. It's got problems (cough Bella Ramsay cough), but what can I say, it's the Last of Us. It's a great story, this isn't a bad adaptation, of course it was gonna be good. They could've done more, mainly with the infected (notice anything missing from the second half of the season?), but they didn't **** this up like they did with the second game.

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jonjohn048Apr 3, 2023

As a big fan of both of TLOU games, I was both excited and concerned for this TV show because I've seen plenty of good and downright HORRIBLE video-game movie adaptations but at the same time, I had faith in Naughty Dog and Neil DruckmannAs a big fan of both of TLOU games, I was both excited and concerned for this TV show because I've seen plenty of good and downright HORRIBLE video-game movie adaptations but at the same time, I had faith in Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann that they could turn this into something special, and I'm overall very satisfied with the end product because this is without a doubt not only the best video game movie adaptation I've seen, but one of the best TV shows PERIOD.The first thing I can say is that the story one of the best stories ever told in a video game and they made some changes to not only give people who played the game something new to see, but also to make it work in media since there are definitely some scenes that worked in the game but wouldn't have worked on a non-interactive TV show. Almost all of the characters are excellent as they add onto this cruel world and it really does add on to how it really does feel like "The Last of Us" with how broken everybody is and how they've essentially given up hope and with how relatable they are, we feel for them and want to see them find hope. I've seen people complain how there isn't enough action here but I would argue that would go AGAINST on what TLOU is even about as it's about a realistic setting with mentally dead people with no hope to live and putting a lot of action here would've caused people to miss the point of the IP and makes the show more GROUNDED (Kinda like the hardest difficulty setting in the games). People also argue with how little infected there is, it doesn't feel like a post-apocalyptic world but again, the reason this didn't bother me is because there's also how others don't believe in forgiveness, helping each other out, or just talking it out so it does feel like we live in a world that's borderline dead and I would also argue the limited amount of infected benefits the show because when they do show up, that's when your heartbeat ramps up and you get so scared that each individual encounter sticks with you. The soundtrack and performances given are so beautiful that I was left crying a few times when they did such a good job helping me care for these characters and then killed them off so suddenly. Overall, I'm so happy Neil made this TV show for new fans to experience The Last of Us and I can't wait to watch Season 2 but also worried people are gonna hate the show with people in the PS community tried to ruin The Last of Us Part 2 for others out of spite but it's certainly not gonna stop me from enjoying the show as someone who preferred the second game over the original.… Expand

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SlayerAxellFeb 6, 2023

It was plain 9-10 before 3 and 4, will check again afterwards. Let's hope this ends being a masterpiece. Checked, episode 5 fix the show with natural and very well done inclusion of a dumb boy, longer episode. Review after whole series, itIt was plain 9-10 before 3 and 4, will check again afterwards. Let's hope this ends being a masterpiece. Checked, episode 5 fix the show with natural and very well done inclusion of a dumb boy, longer episode. Review after whole series, it remains 8 because moments and things well done, but sadly, there are also lots of things to improve, more zombies, for example.… Expand

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Chema2411Apr 15, 2023

idk why people are mad about it it helps people that are not into video games experience one of the most compelling story games ever

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dankliiApr 13, 2023

an adaptation that could have been better, it needed more episodes and at the end it felt rushed

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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

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frmetacriticfrApr 9, 2023

It is a rubbish work imbued with the idea of political correctness.

The political correctness advocated by drugman is political brainwashing, not correct politics.

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SmartmonkeyApr 3, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basura de serie, han cambiado conoletamente la esencia de los personajes, cualquier parecido con los del juego es pura coincidencia. Sus personalidades son bien diferentes, simplemente se llaman igual y visten igual, para eso mejor que hubiesen cambiado de personajes. Un autentico insulto a los fans y al propio juego, el arco del protagonista es inexistente, donde en el juego era perfecto, y Ellie es un asco de persona sadica y repelente, nada que ver con la niña alegre del juego.… Expand

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KapikarioApr 2, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra maestra total, con actuaciones memorables y una fidelidad al juego majistral, The Last of Us se convierte no solo en una de las pocas adaptaciones de videojuegos en no fracasar, sino que se convierte en una serie con base propia que no necesita del videojuego para complementarse, sin dudas lo unico que se hecha en falta es la accion y los infectados, comprendo que quieran enfocarse mas en el drama pero no veo necesario eliminar completamente el resto de elementos, más nada malo tengo que decir. Esta es la adaptacion definitiva para aquellos acérrimos fans del videojuego de 2013… Expand

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gbotterApr 1, 2023

Simplesmente espetacular! A HBO fez um trabalho magnifico com a obra exclusiva da Sony! Eu como fã posso dizer que não vão se decepcionar, mas é claro, é preciso estar aberto a novas experiências, pois se você espera algo parecido com aSimplesmente espetacular! A HBO fez um trabalho magnifico com a obra exclusiva da Sony! Eu como fã posso dizer que não vão se decepcionar, mas é claro, é preciso estar aberto a novas experiências, pois se você espera algo parecido com a gameplay, pode parar ai mesmo, The Last of Us é focado na história, nos relacionamentos, na emoção, no quanto estamos dispostos a sacrificar por alguém que amamos. Dito isso, não poderia deixar uma nota menor.… Expand

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NimmerApr 1, 2023

It's just kind of boring if I'm honest. The "zombie" aesthetic and story motivations are refreshing but at the end of the day, it's another piece of zombie media with the same tropes we've all seen time and time again. Acting was great, storyIt's just kind of boring if I'm honest. The "zombie" aesthetic and story motivations are refreshing but at the end of the day, it's another piece of zombie media with the same tropes we've all seen time and time again. Acting was great, story was fine, it's just kind of boring and predictable. I don't get the hype.… Expand

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iliya008Mar 30, 2023

In addition to being an attractive adaptation of the game, Last of us series is considered. It is a valuable serial work that is recommended to all lovers of deep stories.

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HydroloikMar 30, 2023

Great show. The first three episodes were definitely my favorites. The quality was not consistent after the third episode but it was still very good. Would recommend even if you didn't play the game before.

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wesseldjMar 30, 2023

I have to say this storyline didn't work at all in a tv miniseries. It might have worked in a videogame because you get to shoot at things. But the story didn't made whole lot of sense, and everybody just dies in it, often in an unsatisfyingI have to say this storyline didn't work at all in a tv miniseries. It might have worked in a videogame because you get to shoot at things. But the story didn't made whole lot of sense, and everybody just dies in it, often in an unsatisfying random fashion. It is probably good dramatic content for a game, but in a mini series that pretends to be realistic, it got too many plot holes that just downright didn't work and you lose the urgency and emotional bond with it. Other than that, the violence in it was just pointless and unnecessary, it served no purpose other than just to shock the audience. To me the series didn't live up to the hype and it made me even want to play the game even less now.… Expand

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MrPajamasMar 28, 2023

Right from the start, I asked myself the question. Why are they making a series based on a play that most people already know by heart. I didn't see much of a reason. After all, I've played the first episode of The Last of Us more than once,Right from the start, I asked myself the question. Why are they making a series based on a play that most people already know by heart. I didn't see much of a reason. After all, I've played the first episode of The Last of Us more than once, so the story doesn't surprise me anymore, and more importantly, this isn't a game anymore, so I can't even be entertained by the gameplay. On the one hand though, I'm quite pleased with the finale, because at least there was something extra at times that wasn't in the game, so there's a little something new, but otherwise it's mostly the same. It's hard to say what I think of this series. I'll start with the good stuff. It was really nice to watch. The camera angles, the environmental shots. Nice. I also liked the casting of Joel as Pedro Pascal. Bella Ramsey was cool too, just not as similar in appearance to the cast, but what can you do. Now I'll move on to the worst part, and for me that was the 3rd episode about Bill, which I didn't enjoy and take as unnecessary. Well, the rest of it was great. So I'll just reiterate that it's something I've already experienced in the game and I don't see any reason to show it again especially after the PS5 remake came out, where the graphics are already so hilarious that you get just that movie feel in the cut-scenes. I personally would only recommend The Last of Us series to those who haven't played the game. If you've already played the game, then I don't see it from my perspective to watch the series, which while it showed something new here and there, for me, nothing worth the investment of a few hours of watching. Still, since it was nice to watch and was well made in my opinion, I enjoyed it and thought it was great. However, I repeat that I still don't really see the point in making this series. I could have done without it. I only recommend it to those who haven't played the game.… Expand

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DJokovMar 28, 2023

Both The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2 are something special, the pinnacle of storytelling, with very deep meaning, it would stay in your head and pop culture forever. The series is shallow, it doesnt deepens in the psicology of the charactersBoth The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2 are something special, the pinnacle of storytelling, with very deep meaning, it would stay in your head and pop culture forever. The series is shallow, it doesnt deepens in the psicology of the characters nor in their relationship nor in their motivations as the games carefully do. There are missing a lot of key points of the story where the relation between Joel and Ellie went beyond and really made the difference and the reason they and we care about them, such the bridge of pittsburg, the chase of pittsburg by the humbe, the posters of the movies, the qz where civilians were executed.... uncountable situations. They made a mediocre avergae series that you will forget in 2 moths.… Expand

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TommycbsMar 27, 2023

Take a look at all the 0/10 comments and you’ll realise just how special this show is. The fact the source material can drive people to act so petty shows what good content this is. Me (played the games) and my girlfriend (has not played theTake a look at all the 0/10 comments and you’ll realise just how special this show is. The fact the source material can drive people to act so petty shows what good content this is. Me (played the games) and my girlfriend (has not played the games) we’re on the edge of our seats every single episode. Words cannot describe how well crafted this show was. It’s made for everyone to enjoy. The fact it doubled its viewership from episode 1 to the finale is proof of how incredible it was. I can’t wait to rewatch it and bring on s2! I was very sceptical of Bella playing Ellie coming in as I didn’t quite think she fit the role but boy was I wrong. For me the HBO series is the “True” version of the story going forward. Incredible all round.… Expand

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sinarezaeiMar 27, 2023

It's the best show ever made based on a video game, period.

The first episode certainly set the bar high! The talk show segment was a great addition. It gives the viewers some more information about this world and the story we're about toIt's the best show ever made based on a video game, period.

The first episode certainly set the bar high! The talk show segment was a great addition. It gives the viewers some more information about this world and the story we're about to watch unfold. I was quite skeptical when they announced a TV show adaptation. However, I must say that I’m extremely over the moon with how incredible everything has been from the get-go. The casting, acting, script, storyline and attention to detail is spot on. I immediately picked up on all the small things that were included from the game and it’s those minor things that make such a huge impact. The actors perfectly capture the essence of the video game characters and really bring back that sense of nostalgia as if playing the game for the first time all over again. The core strength of this show lies in the simplicity of the plot.Contrary to how it's made like the production design is one of the best.The details are mind-blowing.

The music is simple yet impactful. The pacing and the music just every thing. It's like the music producer feels the scene.

Well done to all involved in the production and thank you for making it so alike the game. This is what we wanted, and you all delivered I can't wait for the next Season!!!… Expand

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BroyaxMar 26, 2023

En général, les jeux vidéo adaptés au cinéma, ça donne de la merde… et les jeux adaptés en série télé sont évidemment bien plus rares… mais figurez-vous que c’est aussi de la merde ! y compris quand c’est adapté par l’un des créateurs du jeuEn général, les jeux vidéo adaptés au cinéma, ça donne de la merde… et les jeux adaptés en série télé sont évidemment bien plus rares… mais figurez-vous que c’est aussi de la merde ! y compris quand c’est adapté par l’un des créateurs du jeu original : comme quoi, le jeu et le cinéma (ou la télévision) sont vraiment des médias totalement différents… pour ne pas dire incompatibles.

Sauf lorsqu’on y met beaucoup de travail d’adaptation… mais c’est pas demain la veille qu’on aura un bon jeu en bonne série ou en bon film, à mon avis. En tout cas, quel ratage intégral dans les grandes largeurs, cette série (de merde) ! c »est de la daube de A à Z, partout, tout le temps, dans tous les compartiments…

Alors surtout, si vous avez joué, aimé The Last of Us, le jeu, ne regardez… surtout pas cette nullité nulle à chier ! si l’acteur principal qui incarne Joel est ok, celle qui joue (très mal) Ellie, est une catastrophe : un laideron sorti d’on ne sait où alors qu’Ellie est si jolie dans le jeu, intelligente, charismatique et volontaire : un personnage si dense et formidable ! et dans la série, on se retrouve avec une fille affreuse et sans aucun talent : ça fait mal de la regarder… tenter de jouer Ellie !

De toute façon, tout le reste de la distribution est à la masse, de même que bien des changements apportés à l’histoire, laquelle est devenue une connerie sans queue ni tête… Une connerie volontiers wokiste qui se traîne par ailleurs comme une tortue dans le coma. Tout sonne faux ici, tout est tellement bâclé, c’est un cauchemar de crasse nullité à tous les étages ! une horreur de nullité totale, une sous-merde effroyable ! c’est vraiment pas regardable, fuyez, pauvres fous !… Expand

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MavmacMar 26, 2023

The more the series progresses, the more abrupt everything becomes. For this story so perfectly told in the game, every detail counts, every sentence, every dialogue, every gesture of fellowship is important so that the whole story gets thatThe more the series progresses, the more abrupt everything becomes. For this story so perfectly told in the game, every detail counts, every sentence, every dialogue, every gesture of fellowship is important so that the whole story gets that aura that fills your heart when you played it. The series only takes the most basic phrases, the minimum scenes so that it can move forward but without working on the details and all the good things, so you suddenly reach the end and notice that it lacks soul, it leaves you empty, the ties of the characters did not work and then the story loses a lot of meaning.… Expand

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cottandyJan 21, 2023

Controversial adaptation of the original story.

It starts very good but the longer the show goes the more negatives you start noticing. While in the original everything happened smoothly and logically, in the TV show too much was taken outControversial adaptation of the original story.

It starts very good but the longer the show goes the more negatives you start noticing. While in the original everything happened smoothly and logically, in the TV show too much was taken out of context. So great and fully authentic scenes and dialogues are mixed with poor and empty storytelling, which spoils everything.

Some of the episodes are so empty and feel so unimportant to the main storyline that you can just skip them entirely or the most part of them and won't really feel missing something in the end.

It either feels that the show is trying to follow the primary source very close, but at the same time it doesn't quite catch its soul. If it really did, it would be top notch as the original was.… 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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BlueGuyTalksMar 25, 2023

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

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JcdbengalsMar 25, 2023

Good lord, a bunch of angry game nerds in the user comments...it's a very good show, but apocalypse stuff is getting a bit redundant and depressing. Prepare for zero happy endings, grey area between good and evil, etc.

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Darkvenom407Mar 25, 2023

The absolute lazy and most disappointing adaptation to the entire franchise! Skip this show and go play the games instead. I literally dragged myself for two weeks delay to watch the final episode because i am so sick and tired of howThe absolute lazy and most disappointing adaptation to the entire franchise! Skip this show and go play the games instead. I literally dragged myself for two weeks delay to watch the final episode because i am so sick and tired of how terribly written this show is and how its disconnected from the franchise. Episode 1-2 are the best episodes of the show and truly deliver a remarkable adaptation to the games and lore, explaining the background of the virus, horrific infected moments, tho its a bit of a let down because there are barely any of infected in those episodes and heck there arent ANY infected after the first 2 episodes in the entire show thats all about a post apocalypse with a zombie like virus on the loose! Besides seeing the original cast here and there and watching pedro and bella play a fantastic role and truly are the heart and brains of the show, everything else is just off, even the sam and henry parts are a massive let down. Overall i can rant about this show all day, but as a fan of the franchise who even loved part 2 i can’t recommend the tv show adaptation, halo did it better imo. And im not interested to see how they destroy part 2 which would require a lot of love that the writers dont have.… Expand

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HitikiMar 25, 2023

Too slow, boring and empty most of the time. The relatioship of the characters and them are who trully drive the story and make the gamer care enough to be involved on it. The show has clear flaws on that, their relationship is abandoned inToo slow, boring and empty most of the time. The relatioship of the characters and them are who trully drive the story and make the gamer care enough to be involved on it. The show has clear flaws on that, their relationship is abandoned in favor of secondary plots with short trail. The characters themselfs are poorly developed, few screentime during the first half of the show led to a rushed ending that needs to do everything including the basics for their relationship and settler the charcters before demand the viewer to choose the much needed agrrement with the a protagonist who with doesnt care at all… Expand

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ChilabakMar 25, 2023

I have a lot of complains about it, but i will only mention one that really destroy and sumarise what they have done with the show since the beggining. Pointless little changes that make everything worse. The last Joels words are the bestI have a lot of complains about it, but i will only mention one that really destroy and sumarise what they have done with the show since the beggining. Pointless little changes that make everything worse. The last Joels words are the best example. On the game he opens for the first time and tells to Ellie that thanks to her, he is now better with himself, he is starting to live the life, no matter what you always find something to fight for, like the ultimate lesson she, a little girl, had taught to him, a tough man. On the series this wonderful moment is destroyed by changing one word and the whole meaning, its pedro telling ramsey a lesson, another one, like she has to learn still how world works and she would find something to keep going. My gosh, its terrible, lacks every emption and meaning of the games last discourse, the implications are absent, the characters value gone. Absolute terrible.… Expand

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BubbakillmasterMar 24, 2023

Just glad it's over. If you want a good story play the game. This television adaptation is plagued by the normal garbage Hollywood has senselessly shoehorned into everything they adapt or remake. hard pass for people who loved the game.

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SoulWarfareMar 24, 2023

I remember playing The Last of Us game long ago and massively enjoyed it. So I wasn't remotely surprised when a TV show adaptation was announced. I was worried as video game adaptions tend to be fairly poor for the most part. Does The Last ofI remember playing The Last of Us game long ago and massively enjoyed it. So I wasn't remotely surprised when a TV show adaptation was announced. I was worried as video game adaptions tend to be fairly poor for the most part. Does The Last of Us HBO show fall into the video game adaption curse or does it survive by being a good adaption?

One of the most important elements of adapting a video game is retaining all the core elements that made the game great. In terms of this, the HBO show is successful. The main core of the plot, the characters, the relationship, and the tone are all in this adaptation. The show does make changes from the game but I find the changes to be mostly good. For example, deeper meaning for Joel leaving QZ, exploration of Bill and Frank's backstory, Sam and Henry's plot, and Tommy and Joel's relationship. A lot of the changes give more depth to the characters and the worldbuilding. The set design is terrific and captures the exact feeling of the games. The makeup and design of the infected are creepy as they should be. Every scene with the infected is exciting with the memorable mansion scene being an awesome watch.

In terms of casting, Pedro Pascal is great as Joel. He retains the hardened, spiteful nature of Joel from the games but there are some differences. There is a lot of subtle warmth and vulnerability in his performance which leads to an emotional scene in episode 6 that isn't in the games but has a lot of impact. I was sceptical about Bella Ramsay as Ellie at first. Ellie in the game comes off as naturally witty and sarcastic but Bella's performance can feel a bit forced. It didn't help that her character is written as way more hostile compared to the game. However, I warmed up to her a lot by the end as Bella delivers on the more emotional and heart-warming scenes. Some of the best moments in the show are the quiet moments between Joel and Ellie which is thanks to the great chemistry between Pedro and Bella. The supporting cast does a great job as well with special praise to Nick Offerman as Bill, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Anna Torv as Tess, Merle Dandridge as Marlene and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. The biggest surprise in the supporting cast was seeing the original Joel and Ellie voice actors in substantial supporting roles as new characters where they show how great of an actor, they both are.

Nonetheless, I do have some gripes with this show and one of them is the lack of infected; especially in the second half. For a world that has supposedly been taken by this virus, we don’t get enough scenes with the infected. It gets jarringly obvious in the second half where I wondered if they just ran out of budget. In the game, there is a fair amount of downtime between Joel and Ellie after combat. The show doesn’t have a lot of these downtime scenes and because of that the relationship between the two doesn’t feel as strong and believable. It also disappoints me how rushed the finale was as it was incredibly short with a lot happening. It felt like the show needed an episode where it was just Joel and Ellie spending time together which would’ve made the finale has more impact. Episode 3 is no doubt one of the more memorable and hopeful episode in this show that is mostly doom and gloom. However, this episode feels like filler in the overall scheme of things. I had a similar issue with episode 7 which was just one entire flashback that was very slow-paced and dragged on for too long. Both of these episodes lacked our main characters interacting which is what this show needed more of.

Overall, this is a good adaptation of the video game. It’s not perfect but it does manage to convey the necessary story elements effectively in a TV show format. As someone who has family members who aren’t as into video games as me; this TV show is a great way to allow them to experience the story as well. I’m interested to see season 2 of the show. Whether they adapt the sequel or go in a new direction, I’ll be there to watch.… Expand

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Ozymandias7Mar 24, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I should drop a 10 just to rebalance all the homofobic hate on episode 3, but i'll keep this honest and i'll drop my honest vote, a 9. Some changes and cuts were stupid and/or pointless, other changes and addings were good and very much on point, and overall the series is just great. As someone who played both games: episode1: making an airplane nearly kill sarah/joel/tommy was very...american? not needed, i guess it was a way to make a surprise to us gamers (with the car that was supposed to hit them stopping in time) but...that was too much. also, the first kill we see by joel was very tense and brutal in the game, in the series it was almost a comic thing (no gunshot, the infected first trips into the door and then get up very quickly because, i guess, jumpscare in 2023 are still a thing). meh.

episode 2: clickers were perfect, bonus points for showing tess's death since it was different than the game and it was very disgusting.

episode 3: ...i'm a straight guy and i've enjoyed SO much. Yes you don't have to be gay to enjoy a very good love story about...two persons. who cares if they are both men, both women, a man and a woman, an alien and a chair, if it's a good love story, it's still good even if it's not relatable episode 4: kinda boring but ok. episode 5: another amazing episode, after the third one. joel killing the sniper was not a random moment like in the game but a meaningful one, sam and henry were perfect and the bloater was super good to see. episode 6: the one i hated the most, probably. i have no problem with black/asian washing usually,i didn't even care about sarah for example, but tommy and maria? c'mon. tommy is supposed to be at least the same ethnicity. also, i don't know if i'm happy to see a joel that is struggling with anxiety and depression. TloU (druckman) has its agenda and this, not episode 3, but this, felt very much like a way to make feel rapresent anyone, since in the game there was no character with mental health problems. It is realistic that joel struggle with those problems after the death of sarah and tess? Yes. It is true to the real joel, that was basically a tough and badass guy? No, sorry. Episode 7: should've been shorter, especially after i've saw episode 8 and 9, i thought this should've last only half an hour at best. the mortal kombat arcade scene in the game was way better. Episode 8: Almost perfect, amazing that they left cannibalism and pedophiles in a mainstream series like this one. The only complain i have is that joel path true the city felt rushed and the reunion with Ellie didn't felt like a miracle like it was in the game Episode 9: Almost perfect again, again is just a thing about timing, everything felt really really fast and the slow-mo scene of joel killing everyone was a bit cringy. But they didn't even change a single second of the last 5 minutes so...great. Waiting for season 2, which will probably have a 2.5 metacritic score due to all the lesbians/trans/genderfluid/etc stuff which stops little minded to people from enjoy a beatiful story.… Expand

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EthanRuckerMar 13, 2023

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 deeperEpisode 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

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WeredogMar 24, 2023

After some time i still cant imagine how they were able to get this result, they just had to follow the game, it was pretty clear, its all about Joel and Ellie, just keep all their dialogue, their scenes and would result the show of theAfter some time i still cant imagine how they were able to get this result, they just had to follow the game, it was pretty clear, its all about Joel and Ellie, just keep all their dialogue, their scenes and would result the show of the decade, they instead forgot about all that made great the game, the series just made the minimum effort with a couple of moment of shared affect between them and leave it forgotten in a sea of poor written uninterested adds on of low quality.… Expand

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YellowshellMar 24, 2023

The casting is the biggest mistake of any production of the last 10 years, Ellie is horrendous, absolute different character from the game, disgusting behaviour its typical annoying kid you want to beat but you cant because of laws, poweredThe casting is the biggest mistake of any production of the last 10 years, Ellie is horrendous, absolute different character from the game, disgusting behaviour its typical annoying kid you want to beat but you cant because of laws, powered by the awful face of bella ramsey and her lack of acting skills. A mediocre rating for a mediocre series.… Expand

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ShashikaRanwMar 24, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved it. they've done a great job adapting the game . and castings are perfect!… Expand

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Vyper2018Mar 24, 2023

Behind me, we can se... the stupidest creature on earth... a miracle... or perhaps a nature tragedy... smukus retardus... but actually is a miracle he can lead to performs the basic functions to survive... this creature is so used to eatingBehind me, we can se... the stupidest creature on earth... a miracle... or perhaps a nature tragedy... smukus retardus... but actually is a miracle he can lead to performs the basic functions to survive... this creature is so used to eating feces it cannot process the sweetest and more nutritious fruit nature can provide... and there he go... to continue with its pathetic existence... what a creature...
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SmuvMar 23, 2023

They turned a mediocre game with a great story into an amazing series. Watch this show and then play TLOU Part 2 (which is imho the objectively best game the medium has to offer).

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GreatpirateMar 23, 2023

Better have used all the effort they put on the sets to the actual adapted screenplay, kid level interpretation of the story, for real, its like a 13 yo played the game missed almost every deep meaning of it and decided to do this show,Better have used all the effort they put on the sets to the actual adapted screenplay, kid level interpretation of the story, for real, its like a 13 yo played the game missed almost every deep meaning of it and decided to do this show, childish version of the last of us.… 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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Warhog44Mar 22, 2023

completely unnecessary, nothing that it adds is interesting or contributes anything (the villains of kansas city, the spaghetti of the infected, the hive mind, the whole episode of the new bill and frank) while very important things from thecompletely unnecessary, nothing that it adds is interesting or contributes anything (the villains of kansas city, the spaghetti of the infected, the hive mind, the whole episode of the new bill and frank) while very important things from the original story have been left behind… Expand

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GrishnakhMar 22, 2023

Before the series came out, I never thought I would like it so much. I have completed the game many times on PS4 and this TV series does it totally justice, further expanding the themes and the world created by Naughty Dog.

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AsoboMar 22, 2023

The main issue is that it isnt respectful to the important things of the game. It mimics some visuals, the soundtrack is exactly the same of the game, the design of the sets tries to mimics the game ones but they ended up with a low costThe main issue is that it isnt respectful to the important things of the game. It mimics some visuals, the soundtrack is exactly the same of the game, the design of the sets tries to mimics the game ones but they ended up with a low cost feeling. BUT the entire point of the game is adulterated, the characters are nothing like the game, their persoality, their morals, their spirits are totally changed. Their relation is secondary with no importance at all, in fact it has little screentime, it has no development through the episodes, every other thing has the spotlight of the episodes, quite the opposite of the games spirit. So the whole outcome of the story has no sense, it arrive to the same end as the game but with no path walked, it feels forced. Very bad work from HBO.… Expand

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KarmelMar 22, 2023

Stick it in my veins it's so good. Action, emotion, depth it's got it all and delivers on every front with superb performances carrying the entire show. Somehow this dystopian, traumatic story which keeps you tense and on edge manages to alsoStick it in my veins it's so good. Action, emotion, depth it's got it all and delivers on every front with superb performances carrying the entire show. Somehow this dystopian, traumatic story which keeps you tense and on edge manages to also be a cosy enjoyable watch?! Credit to the chemistry between Bella and Pedro in achieving that. Okay it's a tad video gamey at points and is almost too respectful of its source material but this was mainly an issue in the first couple episodes - after that point it feels legitimate as its own series and perhaps even exceeds its origins.… Expand

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NicoIsCoolMar 22, 2023

Great show probably my favourite video game adaptation, the story was bound to be great although a bit rushed and some good plot points skipped like joel saving ellie from drowning. There was lack of action scenes and infected which kindaGreat show probably my favourite video game adaptation, the story was bound to be great although a bit rushed and some good plot points skipped like joel saving ellie from drowning. There was lack of action scenes and infected which kinda sucked, bella ramsey and pedro pascal wouldn't have been my first choices but both had good acting and played the characters well, all around a good show.… Expand

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SiraxMar 22, 2023

Serie mala de narices, se creyeron que dejando justo un par de frases del juego con eso valia para transmitir los mismos sentimientos, ni de cerca. Solo valio para engañar a los mas tontos porque de adaptación buena no tiene nada. La actrizSerie mala de narices, se creyeron que dejando justo un par de frases del juego con eso valia para transmitir los mismos sentimientos, ni de cerca. Solo valio para engañar a los mas tontos porque de adaptación buena no tiene nada. La actriz es malísima solo sabe sobreactuar poniendo caretos cuando la escena requiere sentimientos, el resto de la serie se la pasa con su cara de poker inexpresiva.… Expand

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AnonymoususzerMar 21, 2023

They should burn it to the ashes. they have completely messed up Ellie's character. Imagine it with Bilbo Bolson, a cheerful innocent hobbit who is not moved by material interests and much less money, for this reason the ring of power feelsThey should burn it to the ashes. they have completely messed up Ellie's character. Imagine it with Bilbo Bolson, a cheerful innocent hobbit who is not moved by material interests and much less money, for this reason the ring of power feels powerful when corrupting such a generous creature. Imagine that in an adaptation they show him from the beginning as a bad person, a greedy thief who only seeks to get rich, it would be a complete insult, it would annoy his entire character, which means the ring and his power, the whole story. Well, that is precisely what they have done with Ellie, Ellie is Bilbo, the darkness of the survivors is the ring, the whole story has been blown up.… Expand

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celderonMar 21, 2023

This isn't entertainment for me anymore. I'll stay with the old movies before this LGBTQ garbage. Movies with watchable Actors where you won't get sick cauz they are so damn ugly like that Bella Ramsy thing. Also that gay story is a completeThis isn't entertainment for me anymore. I'll stay with the old movies before this LGBTQ garbage. Movies with watchable Actors where you won't get sick cauz they are so damn ugly like that Bella Ramsy thing. Also that gay story is a complete failure for me.… Expand

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JohnnyC4077Mar 13, 2023

Don't waste your time with this series. There's only enough story for about 6 episodes. There's 2 whole episodes, 3 & 7, which are complete misses. Non-linear storytelling that is out of place. Last episode is a giant let down. The writersDon't waste your time with this series. There's only enough story for about 6 episodes. There's 2 whole episodes, 3 & 7, which are complete misses. Non-linear storytelling that is out of place. Last episode is a giant let down. The writers should have been fired and replaced with better talent. They admit not to putting emphasis on the story and rather ideology so it's not surprising the series is a miss.… Expand

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HappyhippieMar 21, 2023

I'm not surprised that out of 9 episodes, 5 are suspended, it's a forgettable series, only the opening was worth to watch.

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GalileMar 21, 2023

They didnt care enough, there are too many gaps and holes in the evolution of Joel, Ellie and their relationship, the viewer is requiered to imagine most of their relationship, we werent supposed to be the ones who closed those steps, thatsThey didnt care enough, there are too many gaps and holes in the evolution of Joel, Ellie and their relationship, the viewer is requiered to imagine most of their relationship, we werent supposed to be the ones who closed those steps, thats writters job. Is not for game fans as it isnt authentic and respectful to the source, but new people would strugle to care about the chatacters and story as it is empty in many important areas.… Expand

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DerangedxzombieMar 21, 2023

It could've been a show created from the source material, with thought, care and authenticity, but not only turned out to be lacking in several areas but the woke mind virus struck. And completely vapid and inorganic story elements wereIt could've been a show created from the source material, with thought, care and authenticity, but not only turned out to be lacking in several areas but the woke mind virus struck. And completely vapid and inorganic story elements were included by the writers to pretend they care about a certain group whilst wanting to just tick boxes, virtue signal and access their wallets. Huge shame, all people want is organic and source material respecting conversions from game to tv screen. They don't want vapid social politics shoe-horned into a franchise that had none.… Expand

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GotxokiMar 21, 2023

Terrible adaptation of the game. Characters arc are totally destroyed missing the entire point of the games message, how both are better persons thanks to each other, totally missed the necessary development of the relationship between JoelTerrible adaptation of the game. Characters arc are totally destroyed missing the entire point of the games message, how both are better persons thanks to each other, totally missed the necessary development of the relationship between Joel and Ellie for the ending to be accepted as a viable outcome. The subtleties to get to that decision are totally lost, absolute neccesary to enrich the relationship and story. This poor and superficial series may be enough to a lot of braindead desensitized by TWD and zombie apocalypse shows that Hollywood often spews out. Orribile!… Expand

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idanteMar 20, 2023

Great adaptation of the game. Story arc stays true and accomplishes the necessary development of the relationship between Joel and Ellie for the ending to be accepted/discussed as a viable outcome. The subtleties to get to that decision mayGreat adaptation of the game. Story arc stays true and accomplishes the necessary development of the relationship between Joel and Ellie for the ending to be accepted/discussed as a viable outcome. The subtleties to get to that decision may be lost to a lot of people desensitized by TWD and zombie apocalypse shows that Hollywood often spews out. Bellissimo!… Expand

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HishinowskiMar 20, 2023

Buena serie, buen desarrollo de historia y personajes.Grandes escenarios.Veré la segunda temporada.

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demianupFeb 5, 2023

Cast is terrible and episode 3 was totally dissapointing. What did they do? My gosh.

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