Based on the 2013 action-adventure video game, The last of us Premiering on HBO Max soon. While the series is expected to follow the same plot as the game, many believe the creators may be changing a few things. The show’s creators have also said that they will focus on enhancing the original story, rather than extending the show. While fans weren’t thrilled after the network released its first trailer, audiences have grown to love the upcoming show. The series has already received tremendous love from the critics and has already set a new Rotten Tomatoes record.
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The last of us Sets a new record on Rotten Tomatoes
The last of us It has yet to be released on HBO Max, but the series has received glowing reviews from critics. It has an average critics score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. With a score of 98% from critics, it has the highest review score for a live-action video game adaptation of all time.
Given the reactions and reviews that video game mods receive in general, the result has turned out to be quite impressive. However, unlike the live-action adaptations, the animated video game adaptations have received a positive response.
Even after the critic scored 98%, The last of us It still lags Cyberpunk: Edgerunners And Arcane: League of LegendsAnimated adaptations of video games. Both animated shows have a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie are also praised for their performances in the series. So far, it has received positive reviews. Most of the reviews also state that viewers do not need to have any prior knowledge of the game to watch the series.
And to make this possible, the makers of the show made some significant changes. The HBO adaptation is said to differ from the previous live-action video game adaptation. With The last of us Fans receive the best reviews and critics’ scores, and are excited about the show.
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Fans are looking forward to The last of us the first show
There is not much time left The last of us premiere and with positive reviews pouring in for the series, fans are getting more and more excited about its release. The reviews don’t end with praise for the cast and makers, the video game adaptation has been described as a love letter from Neil Druckmann to video game fans.
It’s a love letter to PlayStation game fans.#The last of us# Hahaha pic.twitter.com/2tpxp7FaIR
– Julian (MajorDcp) January 5, 2023
#The last of us
The last US era is real and it is OMFG today pic.twitter.com/sHUzLZmlK0– Francisco (@ Francis32748807) January 15, 2023
the curse. I was so anxious to watch The Last of Us tonight that I realized it wouldn’t be showing until 1pm tomorrow.
– Cowboy Ngzaf (@NUGGZ26) January 15, 2023
The last of us airs tomorrow and im not physically ready im ngl
– Ash #SaveWarriorNun (DykeLenaLuthor) January 15, 2023
I’m so excited to see The Last of Us on hbo!! The Last of Us is my favorite game!! 😩🖤🖤
– tattedbunnyxx (tattedbunnyxx) January 15, 2023
I don’t wake up this morning super excited about the last of us and then remember that hbo isn’t like Netflix so the show won’t be available until tomorrow in Sweden plus they don’t drop the whole season at once 😭 I’ve never felt this angry before
– ella (dreamfiction) January 15, 2023
Although ratings for a video game can fluctuate after its release, it has already received the highest review scores for a live-action video game adaptation. Along with the game fans, people who don’t know much about the game are looking forward to the series.
The creator of the series, Neil Druckmann, said during an interview that he wanted the video game adaptation to be alongside “Great HBO Shows Out There.” Druckmann said that as a fan of the game, he wanted to respect the source material in every possible way.
The last of us It will premiere January 15, 2023 on HBO Max.
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