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Season 1 – The Last of Us

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Jan 2023

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Joel and Ellie must survive ruthless killers and monsters on a trek across America after an outbreak.

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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

The Times (UK)

Mar 18, 2023

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.

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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

Feb 24, 2023

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

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

Feb 22, 2023

2.5/4

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.

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Sarah Krasnostein

The Saturday Paper

2 days ago

The quality of The Last of Us is connected to its layering of causes and effects. Subtlety is not a value in your average zombie narrative: here the writers hold space for realistically paced emotional development.

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Jazzmin Crawley

Girl, That's Scary (Podcast)

Mar 28, 2026

The complicated characters keep me coming back for me!

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Sep 29, 2025

4/5

With a well-crafted character development, a good balance between action-packed moments and more sentimental and poignant ones, The Last of Us is one of those series that makes an impact and will keep us waiting for its sequel. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Matthew J

@Matthew525 3 days ago

I couldn't watch it due to the use of a shaky handheld camera throughout. It made me queasy. So I had to give up. Such a shame and so, so unnecessary. I can't give the series a higher score because, surely, the first criteria is that you can physically watch it without feeling sick. It failed at the first hurdle.

Bill R

@BillRi Aug 12, 2026

Going the way of Star Trek... They had to insert an entire hour-plus episode of woke propaganda. Episode 3 is entirely about the love story of two gay survivors - Totally veered off course from what the show was advertised to be... If I wanted to watch an hour-long love story of any kind, I wouldn't be picking a scifi/apocalyptic themed show. This series is horrible.

Adam T

@Adamdl525 Aug 11, 2026

Amazing season! Stayed very true to the game

blitzshriek999 T

@koolbabysnake96 Aug 5, 2026

Made it through the first four episodes realizing that nothing was going to get better, too late till I made the realization. the continuation of streaming shows that remind you "I've seen it before" – production values the only pro I can truly give here. The rest are cons – fine actors who are miscast(particularly "Ellie")the lack of details necessary to make the unrealistic scenes seem real somehow, – at least The Walking Dead had in-depth drama despite the silly IQ 6 zombies that were so damn "threatening" to everyone .... just saying, this day and age, you wanna get worse than THAT?!?

Geo3 F

@RT82897544 Aug 1, 2026

If you never played the game this is a good show but if you played it like I did then this is rush show as they miss many details and scenes that made the game iconic. Overall, a decent show if you have time get the game and enjoy it more.

Estelle G

@Este67 Jul 23, 2026

I'm very happy they were such quality episodes and didn't feel like a TV show adaptation of a video game.

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Episode 1

Aired Jan 15, 2023

When You're Lost in the Darkness: With ASL

Twenty years after a fungal outbreak ravages the planet, survivors Joel and Tess are tasked with a mission that could change everything.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 22, 2023

Infected: With ASL

After escaping the QZ, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie’s fate while navigating the ruins of a long-abandoned Boston.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 10, 2023

Endure and Survive: With ASL

While attempting to evade the rebels, Joel and Ellie cross paths with the most wanted man in Kansas City. Kathleen continues her hunt.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 19, 2023

Kin: With ASL

After ignoring the advice of locals, Joel and Ellie descend deeper into dangerous territory in search of the Fireflies – and Tommy.

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Episode 7

Aired Feb 26, 2023

Left Behind

As Joel fights to survive, Ellie looks back on the night that changed everything.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 5, 2023

When We Are in Need: With ASL

Ellie crosses paths with a vengeful group of survivors – and draws the attention of its leader. A weakened Joel faces a new threat.

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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.

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