Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.
Episode 1. When You're Lost in the Darkness
2023-01-15 · 81 min
2003. As a parasitic fungal outbreak begins to ravage the country and the world, Joel Miller attempts to escape the escalating chaos with his daughter and brother. Twenty years later, a now hardened Joel and his partner Tess fight to…
Episode 2. Infected
2023-01-22 · 53 min
In 2003, an Indonesian scientist makes a devastating discovery. In 2023, now outside of the quarantine zone, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie's fate as they navigate a long-abandoned Boston overrun with Infected.
Episode 3. Long, Long Time
2023-01-29 · 77 min
Doomsday prepper Bill prepares to ride out the apocalypse alone...until a mysterious stranger upends his plans. Years later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance – and find themselves at a crossroads.
Episode 4. Please Hold to My Hand
2023-02-05 · 47 min
After a harrowing trek across a desolate United States, Joel and Ellie find themselves navigating a dangerous Kansas City on foot. Later, rebel leader Kathleen instigates a manhunt – one that pits her violent civilian militia against the…
Episode 5. Endure and Survive
2023-02-12 · 60 min
On the streets of a newly free Kansas City, Henry fights to protect his brother Sam from rebel soldiers who will stop at nothing to appease their ruthless leader. As her manhunt continues, Kathleen doubles down on her quest for revenge,…
Episode 6. Kin
2023-02-19 · 61 min
After months of traveling, Joel and Ellie receive a grave warning about what lies ahead. Later, Ellie learns more about Joel's past – while Joel tries his best to forget.
Episode 7. Left Behind
2023-02-26 · 57 min
As Joel fights to survive, Ellie’s struggle to save him stirs memories of her life in a FEDRA orphanage. Weeks before meeting Joel, Ellie recalls joining her best friend Riley for a night to remember… one that will change the course of…
Episode 8. When We Are in Need
2023-03-05 · 52 min
After crossing paths with a vengeful group of survivors, Ellie's fighting spirit draws unwanted attention from its leader. Still battling for his life, a weakened Joel faces off with a hunting party out for blood.
Episode 9. Look for the Light
2023-03-12 · 46 min
After being pursued by Infected, a pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend. Years later, Ellie is forced to grapple with the emotional toll of her journey, while Joel faces a devastating decision of his own.
Season 2
7 episodes · 2025
After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie's collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
**Had the potential to be great. But it is just mediocre HBO stuff and sometimes really bad.**
I can't say that the show is bad in general. But it is far from living up to its potential. And episode 3 has show us that it can really suck (no pun intended) at times.
I am going to loosely address some reasons for why I think this show is disappointing and not as good as it could be:
- Bad casting of main characters, unnecessary type-switching.
Though I think that most of the actors are good, a lot of them and especially the main characters are not matching their counterparts from the game and the game (at least TLOU, Part I) just nailed it. The actors are good, but the casting choices still are just bad. Especially Ellie is just miscast all the way.
- Bad chemistry between the characters.
There is no matching chemistry between the actors of Joel & Tess or Joel & Ellie.
- Pointless deviations from the original story (see episode 3).
Those deviations don't add anything good to the story, they are just annoying distraction at best and derailment at worst.
- Sometimes just stupid, boring or pointless.
There is more examples than just the bigger part of episode 3 for that.
- Mediocre storytelling.
When it sticks to the main plot, it's not bad. But it's not really good either.
After episode 3 I decided to take a break from watching the show and before I would continue to watch, I will wait till the whole season has aired and the reviews came in. If according to the non-shill and non-cheerleader reviews the show will give us more crap in the direction of episode 3, I'm out for good.
Woke garbage. Even Netflix doesn't stink as bad as HBO with their trash propaganda. I mean, Trump won in election, DEI is officially dead in 2025, people moved on from that crap, but apparently HBO is still stuck in Biden's woke crap era and can't move on. They constantly attack us - conservatives in their show. There's a lot of propaganda in this show. Episode 3 of season 1 was the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. People who created it and participated in should feel ashamed and disgusted. It's better to die like a man, than live in a shame and as a shell of a man and a disgrace.
Besides LGTBT propaganda, there are other race related ones too, like Joe's daughter in original source (game) is white, however in this show she's black. Also, Tommy's new wife is white in game, but in show they made her black on purpose which is very obvious and discriminatory against whites. There are more lesbian scenes later... In short, lots of garbage propaganda inside this show.
Ellie's charactder is completely out of line. In game, she's also portrayed as a lesbian, but there's a very small part focused on this part in game, basically it makes it non-significant, while in this show they decided to elevate it to a whole new level and make a clear political message of it. In this show, she's a spoiled brat with foul mouth and a very active lesbian. I couldn't stand that spoiled brat in the show. Horrible choice.
Story is predictable & characters make stupid & unrealistic decisions. In short this show sucks just like the rest HBO low quality crap shows and there's a lot of filth in this show.
"The Last of Us" is a post-apocalyptic TV series based on the popular video game of the same name. The story follows the journey of Joel, a smuggler, and Ellie, a teenage girl who may be the key to finding a cure for a deadly fungal infection that has ravaged the world.
The series features outstanding performances from Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, and Anna Torv as Tess. The chemistry between the main characters is excellent, and the casting is spot-on.
The show's writing is superb, and it captures the essence of the video game while adding a fresh perspective. The narrative is engaging, and the pacing is just right, with each episode leaving you on the edge of your seat, eager to see what happens next.
The show's production value is top-notch, with stunning visuals and cinematography that capture the bleak and haunting atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world. The use of practical effects and makeup is impressive and adds to the overall immersion of the story.
Overall, "The Last of Us" is an outstanding TV series that does justice to the source material. It's a must-watch for fans of the video game and anyone who enjoys gripping and emotional storytelling. I would rate it a 9 out of 10.
Written and Reviewed by RSOliveira
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF SEASON ONE @ https://www.msbreviews.com/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-season-1-review
*Based on the full first season handed to press*
"The Last of Us is the first live-action videogame adaptation able to finally break the frustrating curse, reaching the so-desired unprecedented level of excellence.
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann construct a complex character study driven by fascinating protagonists, Joel and Ellie, exploring the grief, traumas, and tragedies of their lives through unimaginable moral dilemmas, emotionally heavy conversations, and devastating moments.
Save for rare exceptions, the episodic narrative formula is remarkably efficient, offering a panoply of intriguing characters and outstanding performances - Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey clearly stand out from the rest. A more intimate, grounded version of a post-apocalyptic world that doesn't lack gory, violent action/horror sequences. Gustavo Santaolalla's score couldn't be a better fit.
If I was already excited to venture into the video game, now I can't wait for that day to come."
Rating: A-
The last of us is by far the best adaptation of a video game. From the gorgeous cinematography, to the breathtaking production design, or the terrific performances. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are perfect as Joel and Ellie. Their chemistry and emotional death are truly a outstanding. The guest staring roles are absolutely fantastic. Anna Torv, Gabriel Luna, Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett, Lamar Johnson, Keivonn Montreal Woodard and Melanie Lynskey. Also having some of the original actors from the game in the series is also great. I can’t say enough about how the production design team transform Canada into a post apocalyptic hell hole. They should get all of the awards just for that. And I almost forgot the clickers their design is absolutely just on point. I could go on and on about this show. However I’m just going to that any new series that comes out after this is going to have a tough time. Because The Last of Us is by far the best series of 2023.
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