“Makes you run and play”: critics praised The Last of Us series

HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us hits January 15th, but early reviews from critics are already available online. Representatives of the largest publications, who have already managed to watch the series, shared their opinions.

The series currently has 15 reviews on Metacritic and 84 points. Journalists from Empire, Collider and several other publications gave The Last of Us a maximum of 100 points.

Critics call the series violent, exciting and very emotional. "It's not just an adaptation of the game, it's a tribute to the original." noted representative of the British edition of inews.

The representative of The Daily Beast and at all named series a triumph that ends any further debate about the best video game adaptation of all time. Some other viewers agreed with him.

Below are some more interesting comments:

“Drackmann and Mazin took this unforgettable story and made it richer and more impactful, allowing us to live with these characters and this world in a way that we couldn't in the game. The Last of Us is a monumental success, and in this universe of incredible darkness, Mazin and Druckmann show us the light that makes this story so powerful."

Collider

"Complex characters paired with stellar performances, wonderful story pace, and an emotionally gripping storyline make The Last of Us a brilliant series that all other video game adaptations for television."

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“At nine episodes, it feels a bit long, even if it's cut down from the source material. But for its scope, its portrayal of horror, and its believable vision of friendship amid disaster, The Last of Us is the rare TV adaptation that makes you want to run and play the game."

The Telegraph

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