The history of acquaintance with this amazing story began quite a long time ago. Once I managed to watch a walkthrough of the game in the format of cuts, which made up essentially a whole animated film. Here I will not deal with the analysis of the game itself, because we will talk further about the series, but I will just note that the story of the main characters, the setting of the game and the development of the plot really sunk into my soul. And when I accidentally found out that a serial adaptation of "The Last of Us" was being prepared, I was inspired, realizing that I would be able to see a new version of the beloved story on the screen.
The series is an amazing creation that perfectly adapts the game and turns it into an exciting story about survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The main roles were played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who at first seemed to many (and to me in pritsnip) not very suitable candidates from the point of visual similarity with the game characters. However, as soon as I started watching the first season, all attempts to compare went away. The actors liked the game, and the characters of Joel and Ellie appeared in a slightly modified form, were perceived somewhat differently, but by the middle of the season they became as native as the characters from the game. The actors played their characters at the highest level and conveyed all the emotions and feelings that are inherent in this story.
The series tells about a group of survivors in a world affected by a fungus that turns people into bloodthirsty monsters. The main characters must go through many trials, survive and find that distant place where fate leads them through vast territories.
The story of the game is perfectly conveyed in the series, which allows the viewer to immerse themselves in the world created by the developers. You can see how the whole team tried to convey the atmosphere of the game, beautiful visual solutions were sometimes copied, but at the same time the directors did not abuse this, still showing a separate story. All viewers will be able to understand and get into it, not just those who somehow know the game. The series was created with an eye on the entire audience without the problems often encountered in such projects, where one or another reference, situation, characters will be understood only by those who have played the game before. Therefore, I urge you to boldly watch "The Last of Us" for everyone, not just gamers.
There are a lot of characters in the project, which are represented by different actors. The characters are spelled out well, and every actor that meets on the way of Ellie and Joel teaches them and the audience something new and important: to be a good friend even in the society that has developed around, to be able to help even strangers in a difficult situation (although strangers are usually dangerous here), to be able, finally, to love and build a life with your loved ones, although it seems that this is impossible in the current events.
Each episode will be able to show something new and interesting: the relationship between brothers Joel and Tommy, Henry and Sam, the unforgettable love between father Joel and his daughter Sarah, the friendship between Ellie and Riley, Joel and Tess, the love of a couple who have lived together for years, and, it seems, a lifetime, the relationship between groups of people. But of course the most interesting and central story will be the acquaintance of Ellie and Joel, which will turn everyone's life around. These two will distrust each other, learn to live in a single journey, and then completely protect each other from any danger. Each of them has lost too many in this world, and learning to acquire new loved ones is too difficult from a moral point of view. After all, the world of the series is too dangerous, it takes away those you love.
The series is not only an exciting adventure, but also touches on important topics such as family, friendship, love and sacrifice. The main characters go through many trials, but they never lose hope and faith that they will be able to survive in this world. Despite the fact that the story tells about life in a post-apocalypse with peculiar monsters and zombies, the focus of this project is noticeably shifted to the relationship between people. And this is a clear gain against the background of the famous, say, "The Walking Dead" by Frank Darabont, who has passed 10 seasons and the good second half of the series focused on endless clashes with armies of zombies. No. This is not entirely bad, but for me personally, "The Last of Us" is significantly different from the usual zombie apocalypses. This is exactly the story of people in the world of monsters, not monsters in the world of people.
Excellent directing and high-quality special effects create an atmosphere of reality, which allows the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the world of the series. In addition, the soundtrack, which was created by Gustav Santaolallo, adds additional depth and intensity to the series. Great sound, lingering melodies that evoke a certain sadness and even a sense of nostalgia for the past. According to the past of those people who have been living for two decades in this story after the outbreak of the plague, which depopulated almost the entire planet.
One of the main features of the series is its relevance. The story of survival in a post-apocalyptic world affected by a virus may seem unreal, but it has a deep meaning for our modern society. The series shows that people should be prepared for any challenges that may arise in life, and what is important is to keep hope and faith in the future.
"The Last of Us" is a strong creation, a series that touches the hearts of viewers. It conveys important emotions, makes you think about life and shows that love and hope can exist in any conditions.
9 out of 10.
