The Last of Us season 2 promises “jaw falling” moments as it debuts with strong Rotten Tomatoes score

In Rotten Tomatoes, the second season of “The Last of Us” has achieved an impressive rating, leaving one reviewer anticipating “moments that will make your jaw drop.

On Sunday (April 13), the post-apocalyptic drama series from HBO, which is modeled after Naughty Dog’s video game franchise, begins its second season. This gripping tale of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) continues, as they encounter a fresh danger in the form of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), a vengeful soldier who seeks revenge against them.

In “The Last of Us: Part II”, the story continues five years following the conclusion of the initial series, where Joel was compelled by both his affection for Ellie and the survival of humanity to make a daring choice at its end.

Before the opening night, early reviews for the new season have arrived, and it appears that critics are largely praising its comeback. The show garnered a remarkable 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on its initial 38 reviews.

Just before its debut, the first reviews for this season have been published, and it seems like critics are quite pleased with its revival. With an astounding 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes after the first 38 reviews, the show has made a strong impression.

You can read a selection of reviews below:

The Times

At times, watching ‘The Last of Us’ can make your jaw drop as if it had tumbled into a bowl of popcorn; when it delivers those pivotal scenes, the show once more seems extraordinary and unique.

The Daily Beast

On a mental and emotional level, it’s a complex creature wrestling with inner turmoil, making it an emotionally charged antagonist. In its second season, it remains unrivaled as the most exceptional example of a video game adaptation.

Empire Magazine

Powerfully affecting with a balance of sorrow and intensity, ‘The Last of Us’ stands as the epitome of post-apocalyptic television. At nearly every instance, it presents… The world within ‘The Last of Us’ is rich — brimming with harshness and camaraderie, optimism and despair, existence and extinction. All these elements are beautifully interwoven.

The Daily Telegraph

These times are challenging for video game adaptations, but “The Last of Us” season two truly sets things right. It’s intense, filled with shocking twists, and heavy with sorrow – taking everything great from season one and amplifying it to the highest level possible.

IndieWire

In Season 2, it delves deeper into the themes it presents, offering a complex storyline brimming with thought-provoking concepts. These concepts are so deeply ingrained in people’s beliefs that reevaluating them can be difficult.

Vulture

On the periphery, there are some challenges… However, at its heart, the series embodies the enchantment and terror inherent in parenthood, as well as the struggle to allow children to grow into independent individuals.

The Last of Us airs on HBO in the US, and on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW in the UK.

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2025-04-07 23:19