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If You Like HBO’s The Last Of Us, Here’s How To Catch Up On The Series
7.2.2023
So, you’ve been watching The Last of Us on HBO and are thinking about getting into the larger franchise? While it does seem pretty straightforward, there’s a bit of external media worth checking out to get the full sense of the series. Here’s a rundown on how to get the full Last of...
The Last Of Us Episode 4 Recap: A Return To The Familiar
6.2.2023
After last week’s knockout episode of HBO’s The Last of Us boldly adapted the game’s source material into something wholly new and remarkable, this week’s episode returns to more conventional adaptation, giving viewers a number of moments lifted directly from the game, though the action has been...
Who Are Kathleen And Perry In HBO’s The Last Of Us?
6.2.2023
If you played The Last of Us game and are watching HBO’s TV adaptation, you probably saw a couple of characters in this week’s episode and wondered, “Who the hell are these people?” That’s because these characters weren’t in the original game, but there’s a reason you might have thought...
Pedro Pascal Stars In Excellent Mario Kart x HBO Sketch
6.2.2023
When I see news that Saturday Night Live has released another sketch dedicated to the Mario Kart franchise, I get flashbacks.Read more
Pedro Pascal Barely Remembers Getting Last Of Us Role Thanks To Ambien
3.2.2023
Sometimes you get really excited or nervous and have trouble sleeping. So you take a sleeping aid to help you get some shuteye. I do it all the time, as my brain never lets me sleep peacefully. But after Pedro Pascal took his Ambien, he received a call confirming he got the job and would play Joel...
The Last Of Us Episode 3 Recap: The Ballad Of Bill And Frank
3.2.2023
“Paying attention to things—it’s how we show love!”Read more
The Last Of US TV Show Creators Explain Massive Change From The Game
30.1.2023
While The Last Of Us TV show has remained very faithful to the PlayStation, it’s occasionally deviated in significant ways. Episode three, which aired last night, showcased the biggest change from the source material yet, and co-creators Neil Druckman and Craig Mazin have tried their best...
HBO's The Last Of Us Reclaims The Queerness Its World Forgot
30.1.2023
The story of Bill and Frank in The Last of Us (and its remaster and remake) is a tragic one. Naughty Dog’s series is full of tragedy, but because it features a same-sex relationship to portray the danger of forming connection in the post-apocalypse, to some, it felt like another in a long line...
HBO Greenlights The Last Of Us Season Two
27.1.2023
After only two episodes (the first of which you can watch for free), HBO has renewed post-apocalyptic survival show The Last of Us for a second season. News came out this morning that the adaptation of Joel and Ellie’s story will continue after it concludes its nine-episode run in March. Though...
The Last Of Us Show Might Be Better If It Worked More Like The Game
24.1.2023
Though HBO’s The Last of Us largely preserves the story and lore of the original game, it rarely seems interested in adapting the actual things most players spend time doing when playing The Last of Us. In prioritizing the game’s narrative over depicting specific gameplay mechanics, there’s...
The Big Ways The Last Of Us Show Changes The Game’s Lore
23.1.2023
The Last of Us’ TV adaptation is a rare bird in terms of staying true to its source material—particularly when it comes to video games. But even a show that aims to be as authentic as HBO’s treatment of the hit PlayStation series needs to make a few changes to adapt to a different form...
HBO’s The Last Of Us Does Tess Dirty
23.1.2023
The following contains spoilers for the first two episodes of HBO’s The Last of Us series.Read more
The Last Of Us' Second Episode Ends In Tragedy
23.1.2023
“You get her there. You keep her alive. And you set everything right. All the shit we did. Please say yes, Joel. Please.”Read more
With The Last Of Us, Pedro Pascal Becomes The Internet's Daddy
20.1.2023
Pedro Pascal is playing the emotionally unavailable smuggler-turned-surrogate-dad Joel Miller in HBO’s The Last of Us series, and after years of playing father figures, it seems like the actor is ready to really lean into being a daddy as part of his brand.Read more
The Last Of Us' Famous Intro Is Handled So Much Better In The TV Show
17.1.2023
It’s not possible to play every game. Over 25 years of games criticism, I’ve played a frightening number, although there will always be big-name gaps. But when it comes to The Last of Us, it was a very deliberate choice on my part.Read more
The Last Of Us Episode One Recap: Taking A Ride
16.1.2023
“I’m taking a ride with my best friend.”Read more
HBO's The Last Of Us Is A Safe Show That's Caught Between Big Changes, Expectations
10.1.2023
Ten years ago, when I interviewed creative director Neil Druckmann and game director Bruce Straley about their new, generation-defining PlayStation hit The Last of Us, they cited the Coen brothers’ 2007 film No Country for Old Men as a key tonal inspiration. But the fact that a playthrough of...
Six Things We Just Learned About HBO’s The Last Of Us TV Show
4.1.2023
The Last of Us TV adaptation is expected to arrive in just over a week on HBO. While the show is expected to remain faithful to the source material, there’s always room for a few surprises. A new piece in The Hollywood Reporter explores the long, winding road leading up to the show’s premiere...
Joel Krueger: A Clarification
21.12.2022
The Last Of Us Is Getting A Board Game And It Looks Pretty Cool
8.11.2022
It’s 2022 and we don’t believe in media being self-contained to a specific medium. Enter The Last of Us: Escape The Dark, an upcoming board game from UK-based tabletop game studio Themeborn. It’s currently on Kickstarter (as most pre-release board games are these days) and has now cleared its goal...