Author: Jed | Hollywood Scholar
REVIEW: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 2, “Infected”
The first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us slotted itself nicely below “just OK.” However, the other shoe has dropped, and the quality has dipped sharply in episode 2, “Infected.” This episode is rife with tropes, clichés, empty character development, meaningless dialogue, and long, drawn-...
Read MoreThe Last of Us’ Word of Mouth is Extraordinary
The initial Last of Us overnight numbers, released soon after episode 1’s airing, failed to meet the expectations of a show of this caliber, considering the size of the IP and the budget. However, the nearly unanimous praise for this episode has done the impossible. Some early reports regarding th...
Read MoreWitcher Season 3 Cast Additions Compiled
The Witcher: Blood Origin has gone down in history as one of the worst television shows of all time, irrespective of its adaptation integrity. The failure of Blood Origin even throws into question the viability of future Witcher spin-offs like Rats. This, coupled with Henry Cavill’s recasting, has...
Read MoreDoctor Who “Whoniverse” Confirmed
Rumors have abounded over the last several months about potential Doctor Who spin-offs, including a Torchwood revival and a River Song show, as well as villain spin-offs about Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, and Weeping Angels. While none of these individual spin-offs have been confirmed, the existence...
Read MoreThe Last of Us Viewership Isn’t That Good
The overnight viewership for HBO’s The Last of Us episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Dark,” is out. At first glance, these numbers look groundbreaking, especially considering the emphasis both HBO and the mainstream media are placing on them. 4.7 million views may seem impressive at a curso...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Dark”
HBO’s The Last of Us is not the worst thing to come out of Hollywood in recent years in terms of adaptation or writing quality, especially considering its competition is atrocities such as The Rings of Power and The Witcher: Blood Origin. Despite this, the first episode of The Last of Us, “When ...
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