The Last of Us is a television series based on the popular video game of the same name. The series is developed by Naughty Dog, the studio behind the game, and produced by HBO. The show is directed by Johan Renck, who has previously directed episodes of Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead, and finally, it is written by Craig Mazin, the creator of the hit HBO miniseries Chernobyl.
The story of The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie, two survivors of a devastating pandemic that has wiped out most of humanity. The game follows their journey across a post-apocalyptic United States as they struggle to survive against both the infected and other survivors. Along the way, they form a deep bond and must confront difficult choices as they fight to survive.
The Last of Us television series will most likely expand upon the story of the game, delving deeper into the characters and their motivations, as well as the world they inhabit. It is expected to be a dramatic and emotional series, with a strong focus on character development and the relationships between the characters, which we can already see from the first episode.
One of the most exciting aspects of the show is the involvement of the creative team behind the game. Naughty Dog has a reputation for creating compelling and emotionally resonant stories, and the studio’s involvement in the series is a good indication that the show will stay true to the spirit of the game.
The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, who are both well-known actors from Game of Thrones and other popular series. The cast also includes Gabriel Luna and Merle Dandridge among others. With a talented cast and experienced creative team, the series is poised to be a hit with both fans of the game and newcomers to the world of The Last of Us.
Another exciting aspect of the show is the involvement of HBO. The cable network is known for producing high-quality, critically acclaimed series such as Game of Thrones, Westworld, and The Sopranos, and it’s clear that they are taking the production of The Last of Us very seriously. The series is expected to have a large budget, with state-of-the-art special effects and high-quality cinematography.
Overall, The Last of Us series is shaping up to be an exciting and emotionally powerful series, with a talented cast and experienced creative team behind it. Fans of the game can expect a faithful adaptation, while newcomers will be drawn in by the compelling story and well-developed characters. It’s clear that HBO is putting a lot of resources behind the series and it’s sure to be a hit.
You can watch Episode 1, after it debuted on UK screens last night (Monday 16th January 2023).
If you live in the UK, you can find the series exclusively on Sky, and if you live in the US, you can follow the series on HBO.
We had a discussion in the office about the first episode, and we all agreed how incredible it was! We won’t give away any spoilers, but all we will say is you do not want to miss it.
