The Last of Us: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Retaining the most addictive aspects of its beloved source material while digging deeper into the story, The Last of Us is bingeworthy TV that ranks among the all-time greatest video game adaptations.

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Ben Dowell

Times (UK)

While the special effects are undeniably top-notch, this nine-part series was a hit that reached way beyond its gaming fanbase in large part due to the crisp, emotional storytelling, particularly with its two-handers.

Mar 18, 2023

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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

Episode by episode, there’s a lot to recommend The Last of Us.

Feb 24, 2023

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

I like that The Last of Us isn’t consumed with telling stories about the powerful but instead is focused on regular people who are just trying to make it through this mess.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 22, 2023

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Nadya Martinez

GothamGeekGirl

The Last of Us is a phenomenal adaptation that successfully transforms the beloved and iconic franchise to a new medium that completely elevates the story. The subtle changes don’t affect the narrative as a whole but add necessary context and depth.

Rated: 9/10

Jul 17, 2024

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Alex Valencia

Q+ Magazine

It takes everything that made the source material so special and bolsters it with powerful character-driven episodes that help us realize that when all is said and done, there are actually more terrifying things than the infected wiping out the world.

Jul 15, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

At its best, the series strikes free from the growing pains that video game adaptations suffer from, and shows how rich and textured Druckmann’s world can be.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 3, 2024

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Zoltan M i stopped at episode 3. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Christopher L Bella Ramsey just ruined the show for me, she's just terrible at acting. She wore a chest binder around her boobs during filming to look more manly. She's also very ugly to look at. Last of us the game was awsome, the show was a big let down. Pedro Pascal was good but ye Bella ramsey is very wierd and awkward. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review David B I enjoyed this, but man these people walk around making so much noise, talking so loud, never watching their surroundings. It's just hard to believe and honestly annoying for the most part. So I'm torn. I would have loved to give it five stars but I feel 4 stars is more than fair. Hope season two is better and more believable for an apocalypse. These characters just are asking to be killed every episode and somehow survive. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Ožbej M The Last Of Us is just a perfect show from start to finish. The acting, story, visuals and score are all phenomenal. This is now my favourite show I have ever seen. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Wesley F Despite being well acted by the main cast, I found the story telling of the game significantly better and was more connected to the character in the game. It was better than some. But nothing like some other more recent game adaptions. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Lucas S The Last of Us fails to achieve the narrative the game had. I couldn't find with the characters since their personalities are very forced and overacted. I was really excited but it was hard to keep watching after chapter 2. I finished the series begging for it to end. This story had a lot of potential. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Neil Druckmann Creator Craig Mazin Creator Pedro Pascal Joel Bella Ramsey Ellie Lamar Johnson Henry Nico Parker Sarah

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2023 When You're Lost in the Darkness Twenty years after a fungal outbreak ravages the planet, survivors Joel and Tess are tasked with a mission that could change everything. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 22, 2023 Infected After escaping the QZ, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie’s fate while navigating the ruins of a long-abandoned Boston. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 29, 2023 Long, Long Time When a stranger approaches his compound, survivalist Bill forges an unlikely connection. Later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 5, 2023 Please Hold to My Hand After abandoning their truck in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie attempt to escape without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 10, 2023 Endure and Survive While attempting to evade the rebels, Joel and Ellie cross paths with the most wanted man in Kansas City. Kathleen continues her hunt. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 19, 2023 Kin After ignoring the advice of locals, Joel and Ellie descend deeper into dangerous territory in search of the Fireflies – and Tommy. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 26, 2023 Left Behind As Joel fights to survive, Ellie looks back on the night that changed everything. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 5, 2023 When We Are in Need Ellie crosses paths with a vengeful group of survivors – and draws the attention of its leader. A weakened Joel faces a new threat. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 12, 2023 Look for the Light A pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend. Later, Joel and Ellie near the end of their journey. Details

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