Two episodes into HBO's The Last of Us, the show has already exceeded lofty expectations with some surprisingly smart changes.
, the show has already exceeded my lofty expectations. We’ve still got a long way to go, but hopefully, studios are taking detailed notes because this is how you craft a faithful video game adaptation for the small screen.
On a similar note, I dig the updates to the fungus. For example, rather than spores, we get a mushroom network that connects the infected, which is as terrifying as it sounds. Octopus-like tendrils shoot out of an infected’s mouth and latch on to another victim — and yes, it’s weird as hell.Episode One kicked off with a bang and added minor details to the story.
Moments later, Joel beats the shit out of a FEDRA guard, an action Ellie seems to appreciate. I dug this moment and how it appeared to endear Ellie to her new pal.The second episode does a better job of balancing drama and action. We get our first look at the infected — a terrifying sight — huddled together near a building.
The only other noticeable change was Tess’ death. She dies off-screen in the game after holding off some FEDRA soldiers. The show gives her a more noble death and allows her to detonate a group of infected just as she’s about to turn. That doesn’t alter the story in any way, but again, there’s something creepy about hearing Tess scream off-screen from Joel’s perspective and then seeing the aftermath.
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