After two years of waiting from the end of season 1, the "last of us" season 2 is almost here, and critics rejoice at the show's sofa's release now that the embargo has risen. /Own Film of the Movie Ereeremi Matai gave the season 8.5/10 in his Review of Season 2 of us ”Praising the leading performances by Pedro Pascal, White Ramsey, Caitlin Dever and Isabel Merced. "The show how this lives or dies of its ensemble," writes Mataai, "and every aspect of production seems to be aimed at giving them time and space to shine."

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Writing on Sister Static Media page LooperNina Starner Gave gave the new 9/10 season, noting special highlights in the performances, directions and expansive building of the world. These feelings have been shared by the majority of critics who shared their thoughts in the first wave of reactions. In short, Fans of "The Last of Us" Have a lot to expect when the series returns to HBO on April 13.

Business Insider Fun Reporter EMON JACEKOS has been looking forward to the series XFormerly Twitter, calling Season 2 "A beautifully written TV season" that "delivers an emotionally fatal story of trauma and revenge with stunning elegance". Germermen Lucier of Gismodo shared his thoughts on XCalling the season 2 "bigger, more frightening and much more emotional than one season".

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Through the Board, critics celebrate the ambition and the elleveled craft of the "Last of Us" Season 2. Ben Travers Indiewire Called season "challenging narrative filled with challenging ideas" in the glittering overview, while Johnon Nugent Empire Gave the season 2 five stars of five. The show earns praise for staying true to the spirit of the video game, and also leaves room for the story to grow and develop in this new medium.

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Yes, there will be some Big Changes in Season 2 of "The Last of Us"But most critics praise those decisions and ways in which they extend the narrative volume. "Even if you have already played the second game, there are still many reasons to watch the new season of the last of us," Andrew Webster wrote Edge. "It does a great job of making some of the most moving moments of the game."

However, every reaction was not universally positive. Simon Cardi from IGN He gave the season a more moderate 7/10, writing that the show at times is struggling to make the only time frame and the narrative structure of the "Last of Us Part II" on television. Surface Sepinvol Rolling Stone has criticized similar criticism, writing that "there are some unusual problems with walking and point of view", and that "the season ends in a frustrating note" as a result. Those who played the game can understand how to cut that story at half for season 2 and Season 3 could be awkward, but in general, walking questions do not seem to be enough to reduce the "last of us".

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As evidenced by early examinations and reactions, many viewers are likely to feel a certain sense of incomplete with the "last of us" season. Creators Neil Drakman and Craig Mazin are very open to their approach to adjusting the second game in the series, which demanded to be divided into several seasons. "The last of us Part II" also jumps on time, presenting difficult decisions about where to stop things. It is an extra tricky given the two -year production cycle that has become a standard for prestige TV series as "the last of us". In the game, you can only continue to play to see what is happening, but HBO viewers will probably have to wait until 2027 to solve any clips.

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However, it is clear that all problems were not too important for most of the early viewers. Fans will be able to make their own verdicts when the prime ministers of the "Last of us" 2 on HBO on April 13, 2025.