The Last of Us Season 2 Reviews Hit Big on Rotten Tomatoes

The Last of Us Season 2 Reviews Hit Big on Rotten Tomatoes

Warner Bros. must have a lot of faith in The Last of Us Season 2, as the reviews have become available on Rotten Tomatoes, with an overwhelmingly positive score.

With White Lotus Season 3 coming to an end on Sunday, The Last of Us Season 2 takes over.

What is The Last of Us Season 2 Rotten Tomatoes Score?

The good news is that with the first 45 reviews available, The Last of Us Season 2 Rotten Tomatoes Score stands at 93%. The first season is at 96%. The Season 2 fan score will become available once the episodes are available next weekend. The Season 1 fan score is at 88%.

Check out what the reviews have to say below.

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Release info

The Last of Us Season 2 premiers Sunday, April 13th at 9pm EST on HBO and MAX. The series stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. New to Season 2 includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.

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What do the reviews say?

The bad

There are presently only three negative reviews:

Frustrating, morally messy, and occasionally lovely, the second season…is bigger and broader than ever, exchanging heart-melting scenes grounded by Pascal and Ramsey for relentless torture and execution sequences. – Inverse

The Last of Us Season 2 is a mixed bag, full of gorgeous craftsmanship, from riveting turns from celebrity guest stars to carefully-concocted faux fungus. However, it ultimately feels a bit unsure of its own reason for being. – Decider

It’s still the best video-game adaptation on TV. Yet to pretend that The Last of Us completely transcends its original medium would be to ignore the hole at the center of the show where insight and complexity and rich supporting characters should be. – Time

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The good

The Last of Us Season 2 is earning widespread praise for its bold storytelling, emotional depth, and cinematic production.

Critics are calling it one of the best video game adaptations ever, with standout performances from Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Isabela Merced.

As an adaptation, season 2 of The Last of Us improves upon its source material in every conceivable way. It is the best game adaptation ever made, and then some. – Toisto.net

The season masterfully blends intense action and horror with character-driven drama, highlighting themes of revenge, loss, and humanity.

Visually, it’s being compared to Game of Thrones at its peak, and emotionally, it’s being described as raw, gripping, and heartbreaking. Many agree it’s a powerful continuation that deepens the story while expanding its world.

Simply put, the show looks amazing. Its action sequences put most movies to shame, but even its quieter moments feel grand. It’s a stunning visual achievement on par with Game of Thrones at that series’ best. – Nerdist

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.

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