The Last of Us has finally premiered on HBO Max with a banger first episode. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey give stunning performances in the pilot, making every fan cheer for the upcoming episodes. The series steps out of the comfort and the shadow of the game in order to make sure that the adaptation is accurate, yet unique in its own way.
The built-up anticipation of the show finally comes to an end and ultimately proves to be worth the wait seeing the massive appreciation that the show is currently receiving. While the casting had been questioned when first announced, the first episode very easily proved that no other individual could have better played Ellie and Joel if not Ramsey and Pascal.
Neil Druckmann Praises The Last Of Us Cast
On the release of the pilot episode, The Last of Us has already managed to grab a 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. That is not an easy task and for a show with as many stakes as this, it is truly commendable as to what else the series is set to bring about. Neil Druckmann, the creator of the show has gone out of his way to congratulate and praise the cast and crew for their incredible job and the hard work that they put in.
“And exhale! Pedro, Bella you had big shoes to fill. You delivered and then some! Couldn’t be prouder! Craig… you’re okay, I guess (thank you, thank you, thank you…) And thank you all for the kind words. We read everything! The journey is just starting!”
Playing the role of Ellie and Joel is a big step and a very difficult task to go through. However, both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey have outdone themselves. They have received a lot of praise for their acting. There had been a time when a lot of fans had been giving negative comments towards the show and the actors, these too have been reduced and only positive reviews are the ones that now rise.
Druckmann went out of his way to congratulate his cast and how wonderful they had all been. He commends them and the effort they put in, leading to the series being an already massive hit. The story has already proven to be something that could live up to the game itself. Bella Ramsey received a lot of backlash lately due to the actor coming out as gender-fluid.
Fans Cheer For The Cast And Congratulate The Last Of Us
For the audience, The Last of Us has mesmerized them in the way the sceneries have been portrayed and how well Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey have brought their characters to life. Fans cannot wait for the upcoming episodes and how gripping the show will be.
Amazing first episode!
— Jacksepticeye (@Jacksepticeye) January 16, 2023
Your story is about all of us. Thank you.
— Gennaro Marco Duello (@gmduello) January 16, 2023
Just so, so good. Thank you!
— Matt Sohinki (@Sohinki) January 16, 2023
I don't play video games, so I didn't know anything about it, but it was amazing! There were so many different elements that made the 80 minutes fly by! The script was great, the cast was great, and I was immersed in the world. and…Thank you for capturing Pedro so beautifully!!!
— chieko (@ecchieko) January 16, 2023
the shoes may’ve been big to fill, but oh they DEFINITELY filled them. instantly and effortlessly! and you and craig are fucking phenomenal, gosh the creativity from you both is nothing short of extraordinary. thank YOU!
— L • TLOU SPOILERS!! 🌿 (@hisbrokenwatch) January 16, 2023
The hype that the series had created led to it having a lot of stakes and weightage. What the series was to bring relied a lot on what the fans expected. It is safe to say that not only has it met their expectations, but it has surpassed them by a lot.
The Last of Us is now available to watch on HBO Max.
Source: @Neil_Druckmann on Twitter
