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REVIEW: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 3, “Long Long Time”
Rarely in the history of television has an episode of TV earned its title to the degree that this week’s episode of The Last of Us, “Long Long Time,” did. This 80-minute trudge-fest of an episode contained nothing but bloat and not a single ounce of the source material. The farce is over, as this…
The Last of Us Season 2 is Happening and Abby is Coming
After the mind-boggling success of the first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, which just crossed 22 million viewers, HBO has renewed the show for a second season. Season 2 will likely cover the events of The Last of Us Part II, but showrunner Craig Mazin believes that the story of the second game…
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-out conversations that ultimately add nothing to the story. It’s…
The 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 the consolidated viewership have been released…
Doctor 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 of a “Whoniverse” that contains more shows than just the…
The 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 cursory glance, but with further investigation into…