The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Tale of Single Parentage Rooted in an Unforgiving, Mouldy World
"When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light." This is a message that persists throughout The Last of Us series, in both a literal and metaphorical sense, signifying the search for hope in an otherwise lifeless wasteland. You know what else is known for being lifeless? Video game adaptations that are clearly made to cash in on the popularity of the original property, often ruining the original experience and drawing hatred from fans. HBO's latest post-apocalyptic drama, however, is anything but that. On top of the immaculate piece Neil Druckmann sculpted — that is the original PS3 game, filmmaker Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) has laid a thick spit-shine, delivering a splendidly emotional tale that appeals to both fans and newcomers alike.
As cheesy as it sounds, The Last of Us is indeed that scarce beam of light seeping through the shady, dense branches of ill-fated adaptations. Now to be fair, the HBO series was somewhat primed for success, given the source material was fashioned like an interactive movie.
A lot of the groundwork was already laid, and this new rendition sticks close to it, often incorporating the same dialogues that fans might be able to predict before the actors even start moving their lips. These interactions separate Druckmann's universe from other zombie media by focusing on the humane aspect. Sure, there's the overarching dystopian theme peppered with violence and bandits, but at its core, it is a story about two key figures — Joel and Ellie.
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Pedro Pascal embodies the former, a grizzled survivor still coping with the loss of his daughter from 20 years ago. Time has been rough on him, causing him to develop a penchant for getting into
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