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The Last of Ushas finally premiered on HBO Max with a banger first episode. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey give stunning performances in the pilot, making every fan cheer for the upcoming episodes. The series steps out of the comfort and the shadow of the game to verify that the adaptation is accurate, yet unique in its own way.
The built-up anticipation of the show finally comes to an end and ultimately proves to be worth the wait seeing the massive appreciation that the show is currently receiving. While the casting had been questioned when first announced, the first episode very easily proved that no other individual could have better played Ellie and Joel if not Ramsey and Pascal.
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Neil Druckmann PraisesThe Last Of UsCast
On the release of the pilot episode,The Last of Ushas already managed to grab a 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. That is not an easy task and for a show with as many stakes as this, it is truly commendable as to what else the series is set to bring about. Neil Druckmann, the creator of the show has gone out of his way to congratulate and praise the cast and crew for their incredible job and the hard work that they put in.
“And exhale! Pedro, Bella you had big shoes to fill. You delivered and then some! Couldn’t be prouder! Craig… you’re okay, I guess (thank you, thank you, thank you…) And thank you all for the kind words. We read everything! The journey is just starting!”
Playing the role of Ellie and Joel is a big step and a very difficult task to go through. However, bothPedro PascalandBella Ramseyhave outdone themselves. They have received a lot of praise for their acting. There had been a time when a lot of fans had been giving negative comments towards the show and the actors, these too have been reduced and only positive reviews are the ones that now rise.
Druckmann went out of his way to congratulate his cast and how wonderful they had all been. He commends them and the effort they put in, leading to the series being an already massive hit. The story has already proven to be something that could live up to the game itself. Bella Ramsey received a lot of backlash lately due to the actor coming out as gender-fluid.
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Fans Cheer For The Cast And CongratulateThe Last Of Us
For the audience,The Last of Ushas mesmerized them in the way the sceneries have been portrayed and how well Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey have brought their characters to life. Fans cannot wait for the upcoming episodes and how gripping the show will be.
Amazing first episode!
— Jacksepticeye (@Jacksepticeye)August 19, 2025
Your story is about all of us. Thank you.
— Gennaro Marco Duello (@gmduello)July 21, 2025
Just so, so good. Thank you!
— Matt Sohinki (@Sohinki)June 14, 2025
I don’t play video games, so I didn’t know anything about it, but it was amazing! There were so many different elements that made the 80 minutes fly by! The script was great, the cast was great, and I was immersed in the world. and…Thank you for capturing Pedro so beautifully!!!
— chieko (@ecchieko)Jul 31, 2025
https://twitter.com/hisbrokenwatch/status/1614889098564571136?s=20&t=vtKbNkLZ2IGlVjrn-LqYiw
The hype that the series had created led to it having a lot of stakes and weightage. What the series was to bring relied a lot on what the fans expected. It is safe to say that not only has it met their expectations, but it has surpassed them by a lot.
The Last of Usis now available to watch on HBO Max.
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Source:@Neil_Druckmannon Twitter
Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
