The Last Of Us season 1 does a great job of following the complete story of Part 1 of the video game. Longtime fans will be thrilled with how the series turned out as it is extremely loyal to the source material, while newcomers will be calling this the next The Walking Dead.
The Last Of Us season 1 follows Joel and Ellie on their journey through a post apocalyptic world. While it does change a few things around, it is only in an effort to better adapt the story for the screen.
The set design, the way the infected look and move, it all feels exactly like the games. That is what makes this series so special. 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.
Because it is so incredibly similar to the gameplay, there are times where those who know the games inside and out might find the pacing to be a bit slow. This is because it really does play out like the game, which could cause a repetitive feel.
Even the new characters are woven into the story in a way that just makes sense. Those characters that have changed from the games, it is clear the actors fully embraced that and made them fit into the overall plot as well. It is rare a show has so many stellar performances, but this one does.
The Last Of Us is set in a post apocalyptic world, so there should be high stakes. However, if viewers know what the ending is, can the stakes ever feel high? Will it ever seem like characters that we know survive are in actual peril? The answer is yes.
The layout of The Last Of Us season 1 is brilliant. The creators made the smart decision to have each episode tackle a key point in the games, rather than dragging the series out. The pretty much only issue being, the infected are a bit underused.
While there are some slight changes, nothing affects the overall story that is being told. It is easy to fall in love with these characters, as well as find some that you will love to hate.
4.5 out of 5