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Television The Last of Us - TV Series HBO | NO GAME REFERENCES OR SPOILERS | Receives 24 Emmy nominations
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Rob's timeline was pure coincidence and not a spoiler.
second-most-watched series debut in a decade and has since climbed to 22 million viewers across all platforms
Crazy numbers
I know it had quite the cult following, but i'm surprised it's been that popular.
I guess the hype train has made even gaming casuals want to watch it
Interested in the sky Atlantic numbers as they promoted it well here in UK
They marketed the shit out of it, not surprising given it’s the most expensive HBO show ever. Plus the fact that it’s made by the creator or Chernobyl and has The Mandalorian in it, it was always going to be a huge success once the reviews were good. I doubt the vast majority of people watching it have played the game or even knew it existed before watching the show.
That's a fair point. It's got a lot of ticks in that sense from people that might not actually know about the series.
Can we now make it against the rules for people to moan about not being allowed to discuss the game in this thread. It’s become tiresome with all the comments about it or not understanding what are actually quite simple rules. Literally the majority of the past 2 pages are about that.
Not even gaming casuals. I think any show that gets so heavily rated after 1 episode, especially a HBO show which others have said had huge marketing will get more and more viewers.
Also I think Pedro Pascal being joint lead plays a huge part, every show his been in has been a success and spans across different genres. So he has a wide fan base, or audience that is aware of him and will pay attention to things his in.
Christ that elicited a lot of anger. Are you okay? Are people not allowed to dislike the show, or find fault in the ‘pacing’?
Anyway, loving it myself.
I'm only watching it because of him. I only know it's a game because of here.
Second episode was great. Would also recommend the HBO accompanying podcast. I much prefer this week by week release than the whole binge thing. Gives you a chance to really savour each episode. Really looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed the whole binge thing when it first took hold but now I much prefer having a weekly episode drop. The weeks wait now seems to make it more enjoyable, something to look forward to.
Yep. Some shows are just not made for a full simultaneous release. Succession wouldn't be as good if I could watch it all at once, and Severance definitely wouldn't be. Half the fun is discussing it in the interim.
I just learnt what a soft touch I've become watching TWD with slow and frankly weak zombies, there's a lot more jeopardy with these creatures in this show and the tension was unbearable at points! 
Sky have put the first episode on YouTube, probably will only work for people in the UK.
Never played the game but I've heard nothing but mega praise for it plus I've got a vague idea of what the concepts about ,also I love a good disturbing disaster movie/tv show/book/game.
Will try to check this out.
Will try to check this out.
Enjoying it so far, particularly the first episode. Having played the game, there’s a few aspects of the show that I don’t like, but will reserve judgement until the end.
I think there is now a big probability that the television series overtakes the narrative from the game. I know Mazin and Druckmann both said they wouldn't allow a Game of Thrones scenario but with the viewership as good as it has been, HBO will surely keep renewing seasons. Part III in the game series is years away probably. Will be interesting to see how they tackle it.
I guess it might come down to how the IP transfer was contracted. If it was strictly limited to the games, or if Naughty Dog has complete creative control, then it may not be up to HBO.
Defo would be intriguing given you have the guy in charge of the initial story attached to this.
Also agree some shows are made for weekly viewing (this, lost, game of thrones)
Allows for much better discussion too
I really wanted to wait all the episodes to come out before starting it, but last night I couldn't resist, saw the first 2 ep. Exceptionally well done, really enjoyed it. I have some reservations regarding the actress that plays Ellie but will see...
What are the reservations?
Really looking forward to the third episode tomorrow.
Apparently it's a long one, and rates amongst some of the best TV in years.
I've got that problem right now. Episode 6 - oh, the thing happened and it's a big deal. Where will the story go after the thing happens? Two minutes later I'm watching Episode 7 and I find out what happens after the thing. Absolutely zero tension.
The solution is to just watch one episode per week, or every few days (or even one per day). But that takes a lot of dedication, and sometimes it's just easier to not watch it at all and write off the loss.
Watched the first two episodes this evening. Fantastic stuff, and good to see Anna Torv again!
Ooooh… didn’t think I could be more excited than I am already.
The casting is very good and the new episode tonight will only further enhance the cast.
Looking forward to seeing the continued evolution of Joel/Ellie partnership.
Looking forward to seeing the continued evolution of Joel/Ellie partnership.
Looking forward to hopefully another banger
Just started the episode and I already know Bill and Frank’s story will break my heart
Tune neat the end of this ep is amazing; it's used in Clara Arrival, too.
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It's properly good telly. I wish they'd double-drop though after episodes with such a change of pace.
Had a quick look at Rotten after and surprisingly only one review so far with the sadly predictable response. I expected there'd be a lot more.
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Pretty good episode. Maybe a bit longer than necessary.
Loved the diner scene so different types of tension going on and also some things a bit funny.
Loved the diner scene so different types of tension going on and also some things a bit funny.
Great epi again. Just great television. Finally a quality zombie show
Boring as feck. Some funny interactions here and there, but boring as feck over all. Don't feel it added anything that couldn't have been covered in a lot less time either. We will never see these characters again, so why the 20 years of back story just to tell us something that could have been told in a fraction of the time? Meh.
Wow. That was brilliant. I had my reservations about things they might change from the game but that was so so well done.
Its great getting these bits of the story the game couldnt explore, helps make the whole thing more complete. My only complaint would be this story arc could have been a bit shorter but maybe Im just too keen to get on with the story.
Honestly, I can't put my finger on it yet, it just seems she does not resemble the video game character as I would have liked. Pedro Pascal on the other hand is spot on.