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The Last of Us

2023·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama series: , but gripping, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

8.6
7.4

About

Every path has a price.

Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
Post-Apocalyptic DramaFound Family JourneyEmotionally DevastatingFaithful Game AdaptationGritty Survival HorrorCharacter-Driven NarrativeHaunting SoundtrackMoral AmbiguityIntense Action Sequences

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Last of Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last of Us?

In the United States, The Last of Us streams on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is The Last of Us worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will The Last of Us scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is The Last of Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Last of Us use?

Ambiguous SituationAdaptational Early AppearanceCompound TitleUnseen No MoreHourglass PlotAcceptable Breaks from RealityReclaimed by NatureOutliving One's OffspringAgonizing Stomach WoundArtistic License – PharmacologyCompany Cross-ReferencesBookendsand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 tropes for it, including Ambiguous Situation, Adaptational Early Appearance, and Compound Title.