After months and months of anticipation, The Last of Us has finally debuted on HBO in the US and Sky Atlantic in the UK.
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With fans of the original game on which it was based now having their say on social media, the overwhelming response is clear - the series is a major hit.
For a long time, video game fans have spoken of a "curse" when it comes to game adaptations, with the majority receiving mixed to negative responses from fans and critics.
While some argue this was already broken by previous films and series including Sonic the Hedgehog and Arcane, many have still been amazed by The Last of Us's first episode, calling it "incredible" and saying the casting is "perfect".
One Twitter user said: "The Last of Us was, hands down, the best video game adaptation to date and we’re only one episode in. Wow."
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us. Liane Hentscher/HBO
Another user said: "@Neil_Druckmann Last of Us episode 1… just wow. Already the best video game adaptation. May be too soon for me to say, but you have broke the video game curse!"
Meanwhile, another said "First episode of The Last of Us was amazing. Don’t wanna wait for the next episode," while some noted the use of the game's soundtrack, including one who said: "#TheLastOfUs show premiere brought me back to the first time I played the game, absolutely incredible! So happy #HBO used the game’s soundtrack."
Another fan said: "I’ve just finished the first episode of #TheLastOfUs and I’m still lost for words in regards to how incredible it was! The casting is perfect, the attention to detail from the games is just mind blowing… it was everything I could’ve wanted and more!"
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
