Then, with timeframes changing, such that the series proper starts in 2003 (rather than 2013 for the game), we’re also introduced to Joel and Sarah on the morning of Day Zero, but this is all leading up to the evening at the point when the actual game STARTS – albeit the first scene in the game taking place at ten-to-midnight, and in the TV show, it’s 10pm and she presents him with a present for his birthday. I’d love to know if he was asked, but for any TV series, you have to commit to several years if it takes off.

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He continued: "[There are] greater and greater sacrifices Joel has to make for Ellie, and likewise what she's going through to protect him. But to another character, and although Tess lasted until chapter 9 in the game, this series is rapidly running through it, so she makes her exit here. Sure, Part I has been done in one season, while Part II was confirmed would be split over two, but given how it’s somehow become a hit, and since Part III hasn’t come out in game form yet, you never know if they’ll develop spin-offs along the way.While I’ve gone through the first game in full twice, along with a few chapters of the remake, I’ve been just as affected with the opening chapter in every single version. Get to Know Me – Merle Dandridge-Get to know the face behind Marlene as Merle Dandridge talks about getting cast and what’s in her survival bag.

The Last of Us: Season 1 [Blu-ray] [2023] - Warner Bros.

The chemistry between Joel and Ellie is beautiful, and while I’ve mentioned the two lead actors for that game already, it’s pleasing that both are getting small roles in this actual series – as has already been confirmed online. Y’know, towards the end of the opener, Pedro does try to make his voice sound a bit more gruff, but he still isn’t Joel.

The Last of Us season 2 has already been announced, with Mazin previously teasing that the minds behind the series will use television's advantages to show us different perspectives to tell the story of the second video game. I’ve certainly mentioned this a time or two in my videos, here, but let’s be brief so as to save my fingers. At this point, the game shows us a conversation between Joel and Tess, whereas the TV series sees the cops dealing with a young girl they’ve chanced upon, who’s out walking on her own.