Here's the thing, I L O V E the game, had high hopes for this. Starts out great, but takes a serious nosedive quick---
so, cinematography and editing are lackluster, nothing really stands out
dialogue is repetitive, forced, wayy too much exposition
set design looks and feel gimmicky, fake
action feels weirdly constrained, like it's dead on determined to hit the same beats as the source material without building to it, or letting it be its own thing
sorta rushed, yet drags on. Overall weirdly paced
video-game logic throughout (trust me)


Bruce Straley was the heart of The Last of Us. Since Neil Druckmann forced him out of Naughty Dog, then claimed his Clout and tried to work his magic without Straley's wisdom and realness, Neil have only affirmed since what a lackluster writer he really is.

Oh. And in case I wasn't clear; I dont care too much about this show. It's fan-service, forced theatricals with weird casting and corny directing throughout.

In short; TLOU TV adaptation is like a high-stake episode from season 7 of the Walking Dead with a bit more cash to spare on props, and VFX.

Neil Druckmann you done it again you! Congrats on an absolute b a n g e r.

6/10.