After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.
- Won 9 Primetime Emmys
- 103 wins & 189 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers praise 'The Last of Us' for its powerful performances by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and its faithful adaptation of the game's themes, with great attention given to its emotional depth, character development, and the central Joel-Ellie bond. Its cinematography and special effects are also highlighted, which create a compelling, immersive post-apocalyptic atmosphere. However, some note pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent tone. Despite these flaws, it stands out in the genre.
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The first Season was awesome to watch, a never seen disease turns into a pandemic causing havoc around the world and now a smuggler and a immune girl (only hope for humanity) must survive the infected people, a dictatorial system and some rebel groups to find the cure for the survival of humankind.
The first season of this apocalyptic survival drama is one the best I came across with each character has their own character development story and how they have survived all the events unfolding around them.
The Second season is more on revenge, pretty high on emotional quotient and less on survival and finding cure, which will probably be extended into season 3. A perfect survival drama has turned into a series for personal vendetta and revenge.
Since the Last of Us part II game itself has uncertain ending, I hope Craig Mazin finds the magic pen to write a perfect ending be it in Season 3 or Season 4 or beyond, otherwise another series which has perfect start will end like Game of Thrones.
The first season of this apocalyptic survival drama is one the best I came across with each character has their own character development story and how they have survived all the events unfolding around them.
The Second season is more on revenge, pretty high on emotional quotient and less on survival and finding cure, which will probably be extended into season 3. A perfect survival drama has turned into a series for personal vendetta and revenge.
Since the Last of Us part II game itself has uncertain ending, I hope Craig Mazin finds the magic pen to write a perfect ending be it in Season 3 or Season 4 or beyond, otherwise another series which has perfect start will end like Game of Thrones.
The first season was very good and is definitely worth watching. Visually it looked excellent with lots of very good CGI. Pedro Pascal as Joel was a good choice.
Unfortunately, season 2 didn't meet expectations and if I'm honest it was far from them. I rarely find myself noticing bad acting however I would cringe multiple times an episode at Bella Ramsay . It may seem harsh focusing the blame on her alone but it was very noticeable and a recasting would have been a good idea. Furthermore the episodes were dull, uneventful and slow. The only reason I finished the season was because I thought that it would surely get better . It didn't.
Unfortunately, season 2 didn't meet expectations and if I'm honest it was far from them. I rarely find myself noticing bad acting however I would cringe multiple times an episode at Bella Ramsay . It may seem harsh focusing the blame on her alone but it was very noticeable and a recasting would have been a good idea. Furthermore the episodes were dull, uneventful and slow. The only reason I finished the season was because I thought that it would surely get better . It didn't.
Season 1 was excellent-emotional, intense, and well-acted. I'd give it a solid 8/10. It stayed true to the heart of the game and delivered a compelling story. Unfortunately, Season 2 fell flat. It dragged, lacked real plot progression, and didn't add anything meaningful. I'd give it a 4/10 at best. The shift in tone and pacing just didn't work. Overall, I'd rate the series a 6/10. Like others have said, stop after Season 1. It tells a complete, satisfying story, and going further honestly just weakens the impact. It's really I give it a low rating because season 2 after the first 3 episodes was just boring!
I think the tittle pretty much sums it up, but a summary of some of my reasons could be that it keeps piling up too many incongruences, or lazy plot delivery, or little originality (too much resident evil... too much), or miscasts... honestly, I'll keep watching (for now) just to see how deep can they dig a hole because honestly, now I can't see an episose without pausing at least 5 times to take a break because it gets painful an unnecessary amount of times.
As a side note for those who read reviews: do you also skip reviews of 10/10? How can you trust the judgement a person that gives a 10 to a Marvel movie for example?
As a side note for those who read reviews: do you also skip reviews of 10/10? How can you trust the judgement a person that gives a 10 to a Marvel movie for example?
Did they really have to do this.. why would the makers of such a great season 1, will infect themselves to ruin everything for themselves and the viewers... I'm so disgusted...please don't watch season 2 or if you do then just stop after first 2 episodes. That's it..
S1 has left such impressive memories of careful writing, acting, direction and everything. Now it has turned into a teen comedy show .. so unnecessary.. they should've stopped at season 1 for it to be remembered as one of the best apocalypse drama..
even the main character of Ellie has lost all its charisma, valour and personality. Just don't watch if you like S1.
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- TriviaGustavo Santaolalla, the music composer for video games The Last of Us (2013) and The Last of Us: Part II (2020), was brought on to compose the series soundtrack.
- GoofsIn one scene, Tess is wrapping her ankle with tape. The sound you hear is from strong duct tape, yet she is using stretchy rubber electrical tape.
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- Những Người Còn Sót Lại
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- Calgary, Alberta, Canada(Season 1)
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- 50m
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- 1.78 : 1
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