The new episode of The Last of Us begins with positive criticisms, although not all fans are happy with the division of history into two parts

Since it was announced The last of us He would have divided his second episode into two seasons, expectations fired … and also doubts. Now, with the first episodes of this new batch already revised by critics, we have a clear thing: The emotional apocalypse is far from the ending. Season 2 has reached an impressive 92% and Marci tomatoesNothing wrong if we compare it with 96% of the first. But beyond the numbers, the opinions coincide with something: This new stage is darker, more painful and much more human.

Criticism of the second season

From Variety Until EmpireCriticism was clear: The evolution of Ellie, masterfully played by Bella Ramsey, is the soul of this new season. Second VarietyThe story becomes even more gloomy, allowing Ramsey to transform her “girl with sarcasm” into “adult marked by pain”. In the meantime, Pedro Pascal remains a titan on the screen, with an interpretation of Joel who continues to resonate with strength and vulnerability.

The cast is strengthened with new faces: Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina and the young Mazinus as Jesse, among others, provide fresh air to an increasingly oppressive world. But it is also this new address that generated a division between fans and criticisms.

The casing y Total movie I agree The story is well told but incompleteleaving many with the feeling of seeing only half of the trip. And, when it adapts The last of us part II (A game already divided in perspectives) in two seasons, HBO opted for a more pleasant, but also more frustrating narrative for those who expect a strong resolution.

Was it a risky game?

The criticism of The Hollywood journalist Goes further and underlines that the season leaves an anti -lim impression: “The answer to most of the questions is: ‘You will see it next season'”That could not be well with all the followers.

Even so, not everything is shadow. Empire It is not spared in praise and qualifies it with 5 stars: “Moving and devastating in equal parts, the last of us remains the upper part of postpocalctic television”. Of course, as they point out, now it remains only to pray for the third season to be up to par.

For its part, Ign Underlines that although the series is still good, Count only the “average history” weighs too much in the final result. A criticism that repeats itself in different reviews: artistic work is evaluated, but the structural rhythm and the decision are questioned.

Much more than an adaptation of a video game

And you cannot forget the context: The last of us It is not just an adaptation, it is A reinterpretation of one of the most powerful stories ever told in a video gameWork by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, who repeat here as screenwriters and executive producers. Both have opted for emotional and thematic loyalty, although this means playing with times and narrative development.

Season 2 consists of only seven episodes And the Sunday 13 April in HBOAvailable in streaming Max. Fans will have to wait a little longer to close this story, since Season 3 will begin production in June.

And yes, we understand that it hurts to wait. But if something taught us this series, it is that, in a world devastated by loss and despair, Patience can also be an act of faith.