The Last Of Us HBO series reactions are in and critics are praising how close to the source material the first season is.
The Last Of Us HBO Series Reactions
The Last Of Us HBO Series reactions are out on social media and critics who have both played the game, and are complete newcomers, are praising the story and cast. It has debuted with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Here are what critics are saying.
It is hard to pull off an adaptation of something that is so beloved, but the team behind The Last Of Us has done it. Season 1 is incredibly true to the source material, only changing small things that better the overall story. WOW.
Review: https://t.co/TXA4PIaVH4#TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/6IkFMQvrYE
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) January 10, 2023
Have seen all 9 episodes of #TheLastOfUs and have never played the game. I now understand why I kept hearing such high praise about the story & writing. LOVED the series. I don’t know who would give it a bad review. Some of the episodes are INCREDIBLE. Can’t wait to watch again. pic.twitter.com/mcFvMAAA5V
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) January 10, 2023
I've seen #TheLastOfUs & having not played the game, I still felt like I could immerse myself in this world. At the heart of this series is Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey bringing life to Joel and Ellie. Their chemistry is truly phenomenal, making this series something special. pic.twitter.com/65JC19GAnS
— Meredith Loftus (@MeredithLoftus) January 10, 2023
#TheLastOfUs is absorbing, heartbreaking & cathartic.
Holds true to the faithful essentials but expands on profound narrative & meaningful pathos.Pascal & Ramsey are PERFECT in this beautifully told story about love, finding connection in the darkest times.
A story about hope. pic.twitter.com/PEyUF4rYLH— Ren Geekness (@RenGeekness) January 10, 2023
I am happy to say that #TheLastOfUs is a homerun! An emotional and heart wrenching journey of hope, survival, and loss rolled up in a beautiful performance from @BellaRamsey and Pedro Pascal at his finest. I love this series so much! pic.twitter.com/Ta4Lai28KC
— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) January 10, 2023
https://twitter.com/bradshankar/status/1612721278095396865
Lemme tell y'all right now, if you had any doubts about Bella Ramsey in THE LAST OF US, throw 'em out. They didn't come to play, and bring Ellie to life in spectacular ways. One of the best transfers from game to screen I've seen of a character. Brilliant work. #TheLastOfUsHBO pic.twitter.com/pBs5LLeDiY
— Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) January 10, 2023
#TheLastOfUs on HBO is the best game to screen adaptation I've ever seen that stayed true to why I love Joel & Ellie's story so much. Watching this show I have laughed, I have been filled w/ fear, and I have cried. Boy have I cried. It's easily the best show of 2023. Period. pic.twitter.com/gnBxEoukud
— Lyra Hale 🇵🇷🏳️🌈✍🏼 (@MsLyraHale) January 10, 2023
It's still early in 2023, but it's going to take a lot for #TheLastOfUs to not be my favourite show of the year come December. It enriches the story in chilling and surprising ways, and the performances are uniformly great. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/zcMikT4kgs
— Amon Warmann (@AmonWarmann) January 10, 2023
#TheLastOfUs is a masterclass in the art of adaptation, and the next evolution in zombie storytelling on screen. It’s brutal and beautiful in equal measure, and it’s so great largely because its cast and crew recognise that everything the story needed is right there in the game. pic.twitter.com/6czZ1WJHkH
— Jordan King (@JordanMBKing) January 10, 2023
Anchored by two outstanding lead performances from Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us delivers an enriching show for fans, while also managing to stay welcomingly thrilling to newcomers.
Our Season 1 review: https://t.co/gigReh66I1 pic.twitter.com/BNivQxHCNl
— IGN (@IGN) January 10, 2023
#TheLastOfUs is the best video game adaptation I’ve ever seen. The faithful show manages to improve upon the original material with some nifty welcomed additions. Pedro Pascal is superb as Joel, while Bella Ramsey is great as Ellie. A new “high score” for video game adaptations. pic.twitter.com/jdiBbMU82r
— Fico Cangiano (@FicoCangiano) January 10, 2023
#TheLastOfUsHBO is a faithful and deeply rooted narrative that takes hold. Pedro Pascal and @BellaRamsey endure and embody everything that makes Joel and Ellie special. It’s a wonderful adaptation and expansion to one of the greatest video game stories ever told. #TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/5KALcokxoV
— Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) January 10, 2023
Finished #TheLastOfUs and I’m still a mess. A faithful adaptation which also takes intriguing deviations, it’s a thrilling, emotional ride. Pascal & Ramsey are perfect helping you form a strong connection. Episode 3 is particularly stunning. Will be one of the best shows of 2023. pic.twitter.com/raarfdETfV
— Emily Murray (@EmilyVMurray) January 10, 2023
NEXT: The Last Of Us Season 1 Review
About The Last Of Us
THE LAST OF US story takes place 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 U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
The Last Of Us season 1 starts streaming January 15th on HBO Max.
