I have played both parts of the original game and I can tell with certainty that this show is not even close to scrip writing, screen play and characters. This show appears more like a failed attempt to recreate the original game like characters. Joel(Pedro Pascal) and Ellie(Bella Ramsey) are decent actors but they are utterly unfit for these characters, especially Ellie is far from what Bella Ramsey is trying hard to portray. In short, this show is Bad!

Having said that I recommend playing the original game because it's so good. Joel and Ellie will be your favorite video game characters ever.