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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 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 ...
Read MoreHBO’s The Last of Us Gets a Trailer
The original The Last of Us is without question one of the most beloved and well-written video games ever created. However, the franchise has not been in such a healthy state recently. The Last of Us Part II came as an utter insult to its predecessor, abusing both the fan base and the char...
Read MoreA Dozen Game Studios Under Sony Go Virtue Signaling (Roe v. Wade Edition)
Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, companies nationwide are advocating for abortion rights and donating to various social causes related to them. It was a given that the film and TV industry would bend over backward to aid pro-choice endeavors, but they aren’t alon...
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