Day One

I am giving this a 4 star because of the action scenes, production, scenario, no one can deny how amazing they created the atmosphere of the game, and everyone who is working on it, deserves many awards. I also want to say I have never played the game, and I loved season 1, watched it more than twice waiting for season 2. Unfortunately I think my journey stops here, because there is a serious problem when the two main characters this season (Dina and Ellie) start to be portrayed awfully. Did they forget they are in an apocalyptic environment surrounded by not only monsters who can infect and kill you but also by crazy organizations formed by the most cruel human beings? I don't think is the actresses fault, it is really the script, the two characters and their lines, as well as their relationship, all completely superficial, out of place. When they are together it really seems like an awful teenage soap opera. In fact this two are 19, they can hardly be seen as teenagers, they are adults, but they behave like they are 12. One of my favorite episodes of season 1, is the one Ellie is playing around with her crush/friend at the mall. Nothing seems superficial in this episode, you can see the connection between the characters and you can see even though they are teenagers and want to be together they never forget what is going on around them, and their responsibilities. Ellie seems a lot more mature then than now. I got to the point I cannot take Ellie serious anymore, most of the times it seems like she forgot about Joe, and the trauma she had experienced, or that she is on a journey for revenge. Well if this is the main story and I am not buying it, it is time for me to move on and find a better serie to watch. I'll keep the good memory of an epic first season.

So, remember when The Last of Us was about surviving a terrifying world where danger was around every corner? When every episode had you tense, wondering who might not make it to the end? Lately, that edge is slipping. Fast.

The most recent episode felt less like a post-apocalyptic survival story and more like a very slow emotional drama. Not the good kind either. The kind where characters mostly just stare off into the distance, speak in half-whispers, and talk about their feelings for what feels like an eternity.

Look, emotional scenes can be powerful. A good story needs heart. But there's a difference between giving characters depth and completely losing the plot. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if next episode was just 40 minutes of people walking around silently, thinking about what they should have said one season ago.

And where did the danger go? Where are the infected? Are they on a break? Did they retire? Because the whole apocalypse angle is barely even showing up now. The tension that made this series unforgettable is being replaced with long pauses and moody conversations.

It's like someone tried to turn the show into a low-budget indie film about grief. Which, sure, could work in small doses. But when it becomes the entire focus of an episode, it's hard not to feel like the story is stalling.

Even the strongest characters can't carry a plot that seems to have forgotten where it was going. You can only do so much with sad music and slow camera pans before viewers start checking their phones and wondering if they accidentally put on something else.

The strange thing is, the show still looks great. The acting is solid. The world feels lived-in. But the pacing has ground to a crawl, and the intensity that once defined it is barely flickering. It's not suspenseful, it's just... quiet. Not in a thoughtful way. In a dull way.

Some fans might call this "character development." That's fair. But development doesn't mean nothing has to happen. We used to get gut-punch moments that moved the story forward. Now we get speeches and flashbacks that feel like they belong in another show entirely.

If The Last of Us wants to get back on track, it needs to remember what it's about. This isn't supposed to be a therapy session with end-of-the-world scenery. It's supposed to be raw, intense, unpredictable. Right now, it's just kind of sad and slow.

Hopefully this is just a blip. The kind of detour that makes sense later on. But for now, it's hard not to feel like the show is losing its voice. The drama's starting to outweigh the danger. The mood is starting to replace the momentum. And the audience is starting to lose patience.

Here's hoping the next episode actually brings the world back to life again. With some urgency. Some risk. Maybe even a little chaos. You know, like how it used to be.

As one of few people who liked TLOU2 video game, I start slowly disliking the show.

We waste time on cringy, I guess what are supposed to be "heartfelt moments", but we rush through the most interesting action sequences that the story had to offer.

So far there is nothing this TV Show in it's second season, would do better than the overhated game.

I see people who hated TLOU2 and they are starting to say the game was better.

The unnecessary changes are the most painful of all things.

Why did they decide to leave Tommy in Jackson? He was an integral part of the story in the games.

Why is the tone switched to "we are on a happy trip" from the grim and dark tone present in the game.

That was one of the reasons, why I loved The Last of Us Part II, the darkness, the violent scenes, constant fights between protagonists who were ON THE JOURNEY TO KILL 6 PEOPLE! Here it feels like we are watching Date Trip, some sort of extended Honeymoon.

And the "I'm gonna be a dad scene"... c'mon. The interaction between Ellie and Dina in the game during these reveals was way better and more human than what we have here.

Maybe Neil Druckmann deserves more credit than people give him, because he isn't writing these episodes, but he did write the game.

Lover of the game here. Let me start this off by saying that I'm not allergic to changes, matter of fact, I loved most that occurred in the first season, but these have all been for the worse, and I can't force myself to enjoy the show anymore.

There is a very fine line, and the show shines when it ADDS to the story (like Isaac's background), not takes away from it. All of these changes so far have been completely needless and even worse, they've sucked out all of the tension, sense of urgency, danger and all of the atmosphere that devs of Naughty Dog crafted so masterfully. Matter of fact, atmosphere is a HUGE part of the game and without it, a lot of story beats just fall flat. And it is ironic that one of the biggest criticisms for the game is the pacing, but the pacing of the TV show is incredibly worse and makes the game look even better.

What baffles me even more is that Neil Druckmann is involved. I haven't seen a writer as out of touch with his work as this but here we are. And I say this as someone who has him as one of my favourite writers. And before any one cries "hE iS nOt a CreDitEd wRitEr uNtiL ePiSodE 6", mate, if you don't think he had any say in the scripting process pre-episode 6, then you are delusional.

Had you asked me a year ago what TV show I think would sweep the Emmy's, I would've said TLOU, simply because Part 2 is one of my favourite stories in gaming. But if you asked me this now - I'd tell you that all 3 of Severance, Andor and The Pitt will comfortably share its awards.

Oh and let me quickly touch on Bella Ramsey. Thought she was excellent last season, but she is simply not up to par for the role now. The script and particularly the childish dialogue isn't doing her any favours, but the holes in her acting are glaring.

The show is essentially the "CW PG-13" version of the game and honestly, I feel bad for the TV only audience who won't know any better.

Unfortunately, Episode 4 continues the issues that have plagued the series so far most notably the portrayal of Ellie. The decision to bring this version of Ellie to life just doesn't work. The actress simply cannot carry the emotional weight of the character. Her performance feels hollow, forced, and at times almost like bad cosplay rather than a grounded, complex portrayal. There's a lack of depth, presence, and rawness qualities that Ellie demands, and here, they're sorely missing.

It's hard to stay immersed when every dramatic moment is undercut by a performance that lacks authenticity. It constantly pulls you out of the story, making it difficult to care about the emotional beats.

Beyond that, the pacing continues to be painfully slow. With so many key events to cover from the game, it's genuinely hard to believe they'll manage to wrap things up meaningfully in such a limited number of episodes. The slow pace might have worked in another context, but here it just makes the stakes feel diluted and stretched thin.

Disappointing overallespecially for fans who know how powerful this story could be.