Netflix’s The Eternaut Shocks Fans with Killer Rotten Tomatoes Score – Can It Beat The Last of Us?

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The TV series adaptation of “The Last of Us,” airing on HBO, has been well-received by critics and attracted a large audience. Meanwhile, Netflix’s latest post-apocalyptic series is also earning mostly positive feedback. This popular television show, based on the successful video game franchise created by Naughty Dog, premiered in 2023 to widespread acclaim and high viewership figures. On its debut night, it drew in a record-breaking 4.7 million viewers, making “The Last of Us” season 1 HBO’s most-watched premiere season to date.

After the successful debut of season 1 with high viewer numbers, the premiere of The Last of Us season 2 drew 5.3 million viewers, marking a 13% rise compared to its first season’s impressive start. Yet, as the second season is only halfway through its 7-episode span, it remains uncertain whether it can sustain this momentum. Additionally, there has been some criticism from viewers regarding the decision to eliminate a key character in The Last of Us series, despite this being a significant plot point in the video game The Last of Us Part II.

Netflix’s The Eternaut Also Gets Off To A Strong Critical Start

How Does It Compare To HBO’s The Last of Us?

Currently, Netflix’s fresh take on post-apocalyptic literature, “The Eternaut,” is garnering positive reviews from critics as well. Originating from the Argentinian comic book series of the same name by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and illustrator Francisco Solano López, this Netflix miniseries premiered for streaming on April 30. The narrative revolves around a band of survivors navigating through a puzzling toxic blizzard that has decimated the majority of Buenos Aires’ populace. It is later uncovered that this catastrophe is merely the initial assault from an extraterrestrial military force.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled that “The Eternaut season 1” is now available on Netflix, and its initial Rotten Tomatoes score of 89% has put it in a strong position, coming close to the remarkable critical acclaim received by “The Last of Us.” However, it’s important to note that at the time of writing, only nine reviews have been published, so the score could potentially change as more reviews pour in. Here’s how “The Eternaut’s” Rotten Tomatoes’ score stacks up against “The Last of Us” seasons 1 and 2:

[Comparison table]

Title RT Critics Score RT Audience Score
The Eternaut 89%
The Last of Us season 1 96% 87%
The Last of Us season 2 95% 50%

What The Eternaut’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Show

The Strong Start Could Point To Another International Success Story

Even though not as widely recognized as “The Last of Us” among English-speaking crowds due to its unique Argentine origins, “The Eternaut,” first published in 1957, holds a significant place in Argentine literature. Efforts to bring this post-apocalyptic comic to the screen have been ongoing since the late 1960s. It remains unclear if the show’s premise alone will draw non-Spanish speakers into watching it; however, its initial reviews could suggest that the series may gain wider popularity.

Additionally, Netflix has seen significant success with a number of international shows in the past. Shows such as Squid Game and Money Heist have broken language barriers and become some of the platform’s most popular titles. As a result, it is quite possible that The Eternaut could also gain widespread popularity, potentially on par with The Last of Us.

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2025-05-01 12:10