I might be exaggerating a bit with the title, this isn't the first great video game adaptation, although many review sites say it is.
The Last of Us stays true to the game it is based on, but stands on its own as a great show, that viewers unfamiliar with the source material can still enjoy.
The acting in this show is phenomenal, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey give stellar performances, but the supporting characters can hold their own against the leads.
The story is just as intriguing as the game, and the world building is very well done. It really brings viewers into the world the characters are living in, without having to rely on viewers familiarity with the game.
In some instances, they changed some scenes to differ greatly from the game counterpart, some which worked fine, but others had me scratching my head and wondering why they changed that.
Overall, The Last of Us gives post apocalyptical drama fans a bit of everything, without having to be over reliant on blood and gore to replace gaps in the story. It stays true to the source material, and even includes the exact same soundtrack which, as a video game player, I come to respect greatly from a show!
8/10 - Great.
The Last of Us stays true to the game it is based on, but stands on its own as a great show, that viewers unfamiliar with the source material can still enjoy.
The acting in this show is phenomenal, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey give stellar performances, but the supporting characters can hold their own against the leads.
The story is just as intriguing as the game, and the world building is very well done. It really brings viewers into the world the characters are living in, without having to rely on viewers familiarity with the game.
In some instances, they changed some scenes to differ greatly from the game counterpart, some which worked fine, but others had me scratching my head and wondering why they changed that.
Overall, The Last of Us gives post apocalyptical drama fans a bit of everything, without having to be over reliant on blood and gore to replace gaps in the story. It stays true to the source material, and even includes the exact same soundtrack which, as a video game player, I come to respect greatly from a show!
8/10 - Great.