Infected

I LOVE these additions with the Scientists at the beginning of the first episode and the Professor from Jakarta in the 2nd. We finally get a more rounded idea of what all this is and where it came from. In the game I was beyond confused. Saying that, I actually love that much of the show is a live action recreation. I mean that's just what I want. I don't want Transformers (Bay) that don't look like the cartoon. I don't want your ' 'unique vision' of what a Halo is for a tv show, and I don't want unnecessary diversity in a Slavic folklore story like the Witcher. Just recreate the darn game into a tv show. That's it! And for the first time ever, they actually do it in the Last of Us, and you see the results.

Infected shows the terrifying horror and fear that the Cordyceps and it's victims bring with them, in more ways than one, continuing to strike a strong balance between originality and fidelity with a episode that pushes the narrative forward whilst continuing to build the world and characters that live in it.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are both perfect once again, their rapport is already shining through and hints at the emotional connection that will follow. Bella in particular really comes into to her own in this episode, removing any doubts and confirming that she was an inspired casting choice.

However this is absolutely Anna Torv's episode, giving Tess the confidence, humanity and depth expected of her character and actually enhancing a few of her emotional moments compared to the corresponding scenes from the game.

Neil Druckmann's direction is superb, he transitions from one medium to another just as well as the game itself with an episode rich in tension and atmosphere with some visually stunning moments. The CG and overall production values continue to impress and translate the iconic locations from the game with insane detail.

Huge fan of the games but this is a non bias review.

I can't remember any tv show or movie where Iv literally wished the week away for the next episode! This is exactly what we need right now! Pure and absolute perfection! I always said the game played out like a movie and was worried at first when they decided to make a tv show. But my god gave they delivered!

This episode puts the put in the exact terrified place that the games do while playing alone in the dark! The creatures and effects are perfect! The acting is flawless! I want to fall asleep now and wake up for the next episode!!

Please keep this up guys!!

Coming off of the first episode, I was worried about this show. Of course, it was good, but I think it really fell apart after the time jump, ending up a little slow paced and not all that interesting. But, surprisingly, right out of the gate in this episode, all of the pacing issues are gone. And it stays throughout the episode. It's still somewhat slow, but it's consistently engaging and very well paced, full of great character moments, a fantastic action scene and some absolutely breathtaking visuals. It's just solid TV. Well written, atmospheric, visceral, and most importantly, entertaining. I'm very excited about the direction this show is going.

This was another amazing episode just like the first one! Once again it manages to capture the vibe and atmosphere of the game! There were multiple scenes where i got the same feeling as if i were playing the game! They really did a great job of making it intrigueing just to have the characters explore!

Once again the actors are amazing! They have some great chemistry and interactions that makes it very enjoyable to see them on screen!

This episode also had some great intense moments where i think i holded my breath a couple of times! The design of the infected is also solid! I like how the show also tells us more about the disease!