Not a bad adaption, but the game was better in every way.

The acting and casting in the game is far superior. Ellie is un-likeable in this TV version, very poor casting of such a key character. She was the hero in the game, funny, lovable, honest, now I find here annoying. The same goes for the casting on Sarah, Triss and Tommy for different reasons.

It seemed so simple to me how to embellish on the game without compromising the story and pacing but the direction taken in the first 4 episodes doesn't do the source material justice. The music in the game was spot on, timed impeccably, on TV it seems out of place. The set design was unbelievable in the game, on TV it's basic and rushed in comparison.

Maybe I can only see the characters in there original light, and within a game you can create a better atmospheric vibe over longer segments, build emotional connections easier over a shared experience but there are plenty movies out there which hit these marks for me and unfortunately this isn't one.

I'll keep watching for sure, but I'm looking forward to LOU Part 3 on the PlayStation more than anymore of this. Maybe a full on animation of the last of us would of been better suited for me.