Video game enthusiasts have returned to one of their cherished leisure activities: expressing disapproval towards The Last of Us: Part 2. However, this time it’s not about the game, which was launched in 2020, but rather the debut of season 2 of the critically acclaimed TV series adaptation. The first season of The Last of Us earned victory at The Game Awards for Best Adaptation, along with numerous other awards in television award shows, most notably the Emmys. Interestingly, The Last of Us became the first live-action video game adaptation to be nominated, securing a total of five major nominations.
The Last of Us season two review bombed by fans, calling back to 2020
Paul Tassi, an author and Senior Contributor for Forbes, expressed on social media: “Welcome back 2020!” in reaction to an image of the Rotten Tomatoes page for The Last of Us’ Season 2. The second season has received a staggering 96% approval from critics, according to the review aggregator, but fans have been quite critical, dragging down the show’s score to only 51% before the second episode of the new season even premiered. This is a significant drop compared to season one, which fans rated a much higher 87%.
If you’ve only seen the TV show and haven’t delved into the video game series, you might find some parts puzzling. The video game franchise known as The Last of Us has gained widespread appreciation, with the TV adaptation further boosting its popularity. However, it’s important to note that in 2020, during the early stages of lockdown, a specific group within the gaming community became quite noticeable. The sequel to the game, The Last of Us: Part 2, is often considered one of the most contentious video games ever made. While there are differing opinions about the game’s controversial narrative, themes, characters, and gameplay aspects, a strong vocal minority expressed their disapproval in a manner that has been criticized as misogynistic towards the game’s newest character.
It’s disappointing to see familiar patterns resurface in the second season of the TV show, as it’s likely that the creative team, including Neil Druckmann, the Director of the video game series, will seize this chance to reimagine the story and explore a fresh angle. After all, the narrative of The Last of Us: Part 1 differed significantly from the first season, so we shouldn’t expect a carbon copy for the second season. It seems unfair to evaluate an entire television season based on a five-year-old video game and just one or two episodes, much like it wouldn’t be fair for a critic to review a ten-hour game after playing only two hours of it.
Given the increase in Rotten Tomatoes score since its initial release, we’re curious if the second season of “The Last of Us” could garner more award nominations. Since the video game adaptation won Game of the Year in 2020, it certainly suggests potential for further success. Regardless, this series is shaping up to be intriguing and worth keeping an eye on as audiences react to its second season.
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2025-04-22 02:02