Critics Rate The Last of Us Season 2 Slightly Below Its Predecessor

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Brief summary of the first season

The much-anticipated premiere of the second season of the series adaptation of The Last of Us is set for the end of this week. In light of this, journalists have already had the chance to view the project and share their thoughts. Overall, critics seem to be pleased with what they’ve seen — at the time this news was published, the second season boasts an impressive score of 82 on Metacritic and a 93% «freshness» rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Similar to the inaugural season, the continuation has received praise for its acting performances and high-quality scene direction. However, some criticisms have been aimed at pacing issues in the storytelling and an unsatisfying conclusion that leaves viewers eagerly awaiting a third season.

Below, we have compiled a selection of various reviews, each offering different perspectives:

John Nugent

Nina Starner

Keith Phipps

Kathryn VanArendonk

Angie Han

Meghan O’Keefe

Judy Berman

The second season of The Last of Us will premiere on April 13 on the streaming platform HBO.