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News The Last of Us TV Show Team Split on One More Season or Two
No cure for final season plan
HBO still hasn’t decided whether it’ll conclude The Last of Us 2’s story in one season or two. Speaking with Variety, boss Casey Bloys said director Craig Mazin is “still working out whether it will be two more seasons or one more long season” that wraps up the plot. “I’m following Craig’s lead on...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Gets 16 Emmy Awards Nominations
Eight fewer than the first season
The second season of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation to TV has earned 16 nominations at this year's Emmy Awards. Despite a controversial final episode — especially for fans of the video game — the set of seven episodes impressed Television Academy voters enough to nominate the season 16 times. That's eight...
News Twisted Metal Shapes Up for Another Season of Sublimely Stupid Television
Car crash
The first season of Twisted Metal was an unexpectedly excellent adaptation of one of PlayStation’s oldest franchises. And the second season looks to be amping up the insanity. For those of you who watched the show, you’ll know that it ended on a cliff-hanger, with Anthony Mackie’s John Doe roped into the titular Twisted Metal...
News The Last of Us Season 2's Strangest Scene Was Cut from the Game
Taken out for "pacing purposes"
The online reaction to the final episode of The Last of Us season two has been particularly fierce, even from those who were originally loving the TV adaptation from HBO. With significant changes made to specific scenes and the tone of characters, it feels like the TV series has very much separated to become its own...
News HBO's The Last of Us Sees a Dramatic Decline in Season 2 Finale Viewers
But it was a holiday weekend
The finale to Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us was watched by half of the people who tuned in to watch the conclusion to Season 1. According to The Wrap, the closing episode attracted just 3.7 million cross-platform viewers, compared to the 8.2 million its predecessor achieved. However, there is a crucial caveat here:...
TV Show Review The Last Of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 7 - Great Game Makes for Okay TV
The writing is on the wall
The second season of HBO’s The Last of Us has come to an end, marking the supposed middle point of its retelling of Part 2’s story. It’s proven to be a far messier affair than what came before in season one, with plenty of highs, some real lows, and a cliffhanger ending that will likely shock any of those unfamiliar...
TV Show Review The Last Of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 6 - Robbing the Story of Its Genius
But I'd like to try
HBO’s The Last of Us is nearing the end of its second season, teeing up its finale with a crucial, emotional, and heartwarming episode. We have a feeling this will be a fan-favourite episode of the season, but for us it’s showcasing that showrunner Craig Mazin has robbed the story of its structural genius. This review...
News Fallout Season 2 Set for December, Season 3 Also Gets the Green Light
To the Mojave wasteland
Amazon Prime has announced the second season of its adaptation of the Fallout franchise will debut this December. In fact, it has so much confidence in the TV show that it's also confirmed it's already renewing for a third season after it. In a Variety article, it's revealed the second season "will pick up in the aftermath...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 5 - A Chilling Callback to the Games
It's in the air
HBO’s The Last of Us continues its quest for revenge with the latest episode “Feel Her Love”. We’ve had some highs and lows with the show and this was a high for the most part, efficiently hitting some key moments, and smartly linking its lore back to the game. There will be story spoilers in this review. Having survived...
News Fallout TV Show Could Be Around for Another 5 Seasons
Season 2 filming now complete
It was recently announced that Amazon Prime has finished filming the second season of its Fallout TV adaptation, but even that may only really be the start of its plans for the show. One actor has suggested there's up to six seasons' worth of content coming. Speaking at a Comic-Con panel in Liverpool, England recently,...
News Just Like the Game, The Last of Us 2's TV Adaptation Is Getting Review Bombed
First time?
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us is getting review bombed. Currently, there’s a chasm between the show’s 95% Tomatometer rated by critics and the 42% Popcornmeter rated by viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. It doesn’t look massively dissimilar to the game’s Metacritic ratings: 93 from...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 4 - The First Time the Show Surpasses the Game
Some highs and lows
Ellie and Dina venture into Seattle in the latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, delivering some of the standout moments of the series so far – along with some wobbly fan-favourite recreations. This review will contain some story spoilers. 'Day One' opens up with a flashback introducing Isaac, the elusive eventual leader...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 3 - Setting the Stage for a Revenge Odyssey
What comes after
HBO’s The Last of Us deals with the aftermath of last week’s brutal events in its latest episode, setting the stage for a revenge-filled odyssey. While we’ve blown hot and cold on the show so far, we really appreciate this season’s slower pace, which is showcased most prominently in its latest episode, 'The Path'. This...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 2 - More Birdie Than Hole in One
Let's go golfing!
Well, here we are, reliving one of the most traumatic and controversial moments in PlayStation history, albeit through the format of television. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2, titled “Through The Valley”, upped the ante with an explosive episode that deviated wildly and stuck to the script faithfully. And we have to say, we...
News The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
You can't stop this
The Last of Us is growing in popularity. This weekend, HBO debuted the first episode in the second season of its television adaptation, and viewers rose 10% over the original season’s premiere. According to Deadline, the episode managed 5.3 million same-day cross-platform viewers in the US, up from 4.7 million. It shows that...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 1 - Structure Changes Keep Things Fresh
And so it begins
HBO’s The Last of Us is back and so begins the adaptation of Sony’s most divisive exclusive. While the first season had its deviations here or there, for the most part it was a fairly straight to the point adaptation. For us, this resulted in it feeling a bit like a highlight reel of our favourite game. This story is a different...
Guide Best TVs for PS5 in 2025
The top 4K TVs for PS5 and 8K TVs for PS5 Pro
What are the best 4K and 8K TVs for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2025? Sony has ushered in the next stage of console gaming with PlayStation 5 and the upgraded PS5 Pro, bringing new technology that demands the right display to shine. No matter what television set you currently own, you’ll notice an immediate...
News Sounds Like Amazon's Tomb Raider TV Show in Jeopardy as It's Reported 'Dead'
Game over?
Amazon's big Tomb Raider TV adaptation is apparently in trouble. As reported by Daily Mail, the show, which picked up Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and is rumoured to star Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner, is "dead", according to the outlet's sources. The report says the show has been stuck in developme
News Netflix's Devil May Cry Has Been Such a Hit a Second Season Has Already Been Confirmed
Do what they Dante
There’s a meme making out like Netflix cancels everything after its first season, but Devil May Cry has performed well enough to get another run. The Netflix animated series, led by Adi Shankar – who, incidentally, appeared at a WWE event recently dressed as Dante – attracted an estimated 5.3 million views in one week...
News The Last of Us to Sponsor La Liga Side Athletic Club
Logo on shirts for match this Sunday
The high-flying Spanish football team Athletic Club will change its sponsor for one game this Sunday to that of The Last of Us, with the TV adaptation appearing across the front of the players' shirts. The Max branding will also feature on the sleeves for Athletic Club's league match against Rayo Vallecano on...
News HBO Renews The Last of Us for a Third Season
It's going through with this
TV streaming service HBO has confirmed it's renewed its adaptation of The Last of Us for a third season, as the second is about to debut this Sunday, 13th April 2025. The announcement was shared on Twitter with a little animation: Season two of The Last of Us, which looks to adapt at least some of The Last of Us 2,...
News You Too Can Wear Joel's Jacket from The Last of Us Season 2
The clothes off his back
HBO's second season of The Last of Us is very nearly upon us, and as the weather gets warmer, you'll be pleased to know that Joel's jacket isn't just a nice costume piece — it's a garment available at retail. Yes, if you want the Joel Miller look, you can buy and wear his exact jacket from the TV adaptation. Available...
Round Up The Last of Us 2's TV Show Reviews Aren't Quite a Hole in One for Sony, HBO
One fore the fans, perhaps
Reviews for the second season of HBO’s hit live action The Last of Us adaptation are starting to roll out, and while generally quite positive, critics are a little more mixed on this effort. Inspired by Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed The Last of Us 2 game, this season once again sees Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey...
More interested in "emotional maturity"
Craig Mazin, showrunner on HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation, has commented on concerns about Bella Ramsey's appearance in the upcoming Season 2. Ramsey (21) has a very youthful appearance, which worked rather well for playing a 14-year-old Ellie in The Last of Us Season 1. However, fans have been worried...
News Druckmann 'Excited and Curious' to See How The Last of Us HBO Audience Will React to Season 2
Shock and delight, but mostly shock
We can't help but feel a little apprehensive as we inch closer to the start of Season 2 of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. As we are now officially entering The Last of Us 2 territory, it's almost time for the much larger TV audience to discover one specific reason why that game was so controversially...
News Druckmann on The Last of Us HBO Story Outpacing the Games: 'I Leave Nothing on the Line'
We don't want another Game of Thrones situation
We didn't know how badly we wanted a third entry in The Last of Us franchise, one more harrowing adventure in Naughty Dog's bleak world, until director Neil Druckmann cast doubt on it ever happening. He's so busy adapting the series for HBO, not to mention overseeing Intergalactic: The Heretic...
News Amazon Bullish on God of War, Two Seasons Have Already Been Ordered
Where's the R1 button, boy?!
It seems it hasn't been exactly smooth sailing up the River Styx for Amazon's proposed TV adaptation of Sony's God of War IP, which was recently scrapped, starting over from scratch. Nevertheless, the colossal company remains (Cretan) bullish on the project and has already ordered two seasons, sight unseen. That's...
News The Last of Us Popularity Surges as Season 2 TV Trailer Breaks Records
158 million views in three days
HBO's bet on its TV adaptation of The Last of Us is truly starting to pay off now, as the new trailer for the show's second season is breaking company records. In the three days since its release, the official trailer has gained 158 million views across all platforms, making it the most-watched HBO and Max trailer...
News Devil May Cry's Netflix Anime Is Dividing Fans Big Time
This is your last resort
Devil May Cry is the next video game franchise to get an animation adaptation, following on from Tomb Raider last year. This one’s being produced by Korean team Studio Mir, the group behind the excellent X-Men ’97, so it has some real pedigree behind it. Capcom is also involved. But based on this launch trailer, ahead...
News Abby Actress Kaitlyn Dever Aware of Outsized Expectations for Role in HBO's The Last of Us
"I want to do this character justice"
Hollywood star Kaitlyn Dever knew what she was getting into when accepting the role of Abigail "Abby" Anderson, and would not be the first woman to receive abuse from unhinged "fans" for portraying the role. HBO is aware of the extreme toxicity in some parts of the video game community concerning the character,...
News This Trailer for HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 May Be An All-Time Great
Your body is still not ready
Holy heck has HBO nailed this trailer for The Last of Us Season 2! Due out on HBO Max from 13th April, this epic two-minute taster is filled with familiar scenes from the game – and a couple of new ones, too. Series creator Neil Druckmann and showrunner Craig Mazin have already confirmed this new series will dig into...
News HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Locks in 13th April Release
Every path has a price
HBO has now confirmed its TV adaptation of The Last of Us will return for a second season on 13th April 2025. Looking to cover at least some of the events that take place in The Last of Us 2, three new posters have been revealed to mark the occasion. They feature Joel, Ellie, and Abby along with an "every path has a price"...
News HBO's The Last of Us Will Likely Run for Four Seasons
It can't be for nothing
HBO's excellent adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us doesn't have a definitive end in sight, but "it's currently looking like four seasons" will be needed to tell the tale as we know it. That's according to a new interview from Deadline with HBO executive Francesca Orsi (thanks, Eurogamer). Potentially giving everyone...
News Peacock's Surprisingly Great Twisted Metal TV Series Returns This Summer
Heavy metal
Twisted Metal had no right to be as fun as it was. The television series adaptation was a barrel of laughs, and unsurprisingly was picked up for a second season after performing well above expectations. And here’s your first taste of the new series, which brings the story back to its original inspiration. For those of you who...
News The Ghoul Says Fallout Season 2 Blows the First 'Out of the Water'
Walter Goggins would know
Fallout fans starved of the life-giving essence of Amazon's excellent TV adaptation have been thrown a bone; filming was paused due to the LA wildfires (with firefighting efforts being hindered by none other than the co-founder of Treyarch), but star Walter Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, says that what they've got cooking...
News Abby's Muscles Less Relevant to HBO's The Last of Us Adaption
A shame to see those gains go to waste
Kaitlyn Dever, who will play Abigail "Abby" Anderson in Season 2 of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, didn't have to bulk up for the role. According to showrunner and Naughty Dog head honcho Neil Druckmann, this is, amongst other things, because "there's not as much violent action moment to moment." Speaking...
News Critically Maligned 90s Street Fighter Animated Series to Make Shock Blu-ray Comeback
Darkstalkers adaptation, too
Capcom’s crappy 90s Street Fighter animated series is making a surprise comeback, courtesy of boutique Blu-ray publisher Discotek. The re-release, which will feature all 26 original episodes, will be preserved using a format the publisher is dubbing SD-BD. This basically means that the content will be presented in its...
News Vive La Return of Castlevania: Nocturne, Season 2 Is Almost Here
"We march on Paris, to cut this revolution's head off"
Fans of Netflix's excellent animated adaptation of Konami's immortal Castlevania series rejoice! Not only do we have a revolutionary new trailer for you, but we bring news that streaming begins on 16th January, and this time, Alucard and company are tasked with cutting the head off of Erzsebet...
News Fallout Season 2 Filming Paused Due to LA Fires
Permits withdrawn for safety
The filming and production of Fallout's second TV season from Amazon Prime has had to stop as a result of the many fires currently raging across Los Angeles. Work on the TV show was scheduled to take place in the Santa Clarita area of LA earlier this week, but permits to film in districts in the city have been withdrawn...
News Final Fantasy 7, Advent Children Producer Would Love to See More Adaptations
Yoshinori Kitase says it's time
Yoshinori Kitase, the legendary veteran director of Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X, and current producer of the Remake trilogy (fresh off Rebirth), thinks it is time for another adaptation of the iconic universe. As the producer of 2005's excellent CGI action film Advent Children, Kitase would know, and we'
News HBO's The Last of Us: Season 2 Debuts in April
This should be fun
Sony brought Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann up on stage during its CES 2025 presentation to briefly talk about new game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, before transitioning to The Last of Us and its forthcoming second season from HBO. After a short trailer – which shows act
News Eerie Survival Driving Game Pacific Drive Is Getting a TV Adaptation from Horror Legend
Atomic Monster picks up TV rights
An early indie hit in 2024 was Pacific Drive, a unique supernatural survival game that's all about exploring a mysterious exclusion zone in a banged up station wagon. This premise, the loose story, and involved, engrossing gameplay has made it somewhat of a cult hit, and it's still receiving meaningful updates too...
News Amazon's Secret Level Has Been Renewed for a Second Season
Anthology series set for return
Secret Level, the animated video game anthology series, is getting a second season. The show has been a big success for Amazon, claiming the title for the biggest debut for a new animated series. It makes sense that the company would greenlight another batch of episodes. The show features episodes each based on a...
News CD Projekt Red Partners with Netflix for New Cyberpunk Animated Series
Good news, straight from Night City
Fans of the excellent Cyberpunk: Edgerunners are sitting pretty, with CD Projekt Red today confirming a partnership with Netflix to produce another animated project set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. We have to assume it will be something separate from Edgerunners, however, as CD Projekt has not confirmed another...
News Secret Level's Concord Episode Has a Trailer, and It Feels Really Weird
What's Concord?
Ouch, this stings a bit. Sony released and then quickly obliterated the sci-fi multiplayer shooter Concord earlier this year, but we've yet to see the last of it; the game will be part of Amazon Prime's Secret Level anthology series. While the game itself was taken offline after a disastrous launch, the TV show — which adapts...
News Game of Thrones Star Sophie Turner Might Play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider TV Show
Two parties now negotiating
Sophie Turner, best known for her work as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is reportedly taking strides towards playing the role of Lara Croft in the upcoming live-action Tomb Raider TV series from Amazon Prime. Deadline reports the two parties are "in negotiations" to hash out a deal that would see Turner star as the...
News See Mega-Man, Pac-Man, and Armored Core Like Never Before in Secret Level Official Trailer
Enter Secret Level?
The upcoming Amazon anthology series Secret Level is a pretty exciting prospect, adapting 15 video game universes and spanning the full spectrum of animation. It will put lesser-known IPs like Sifu, Armored Core, and yes, even Concord in front of eyeballs that would previously have never seen them, and we got our best look at the...
News You'll Never See This Potential TV Mass Effect Commander Shepard Pick Coming
"Takin' over Earth and still kickin' in Uranus"
With Fast & Furious 9 writer Daniel Casey signed on to pen Amazon's upcoming Mass Effect TV adaptation, things could really go in any direction. One future we never would have predicted, however, was the potential inclusion of one John Anthony Felix Cena, presumably as Commander Shepard, who you...
News Secret Level Creator Comments on Concord's Awkward Anthology Inclusion
“I honestly don’t understand why it didn’t work"
The brief but explosive saga of Sony's failed service punt, Concord, isn't over yet. Your favourite Freegunners will ride again in Secret Level from 10th December, the focus of one of the anthology series' 15 episodes. Secret Level's Tim Miller has noted the elephant in the room for the first...
News Macaulay Culkin Confirmed for Season 2 of Amazon's Fallout Show
Former child star headed for the Mojave
Kevin McCallister himself, Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin (yes, that is the actor's legal name, following a poll in 2019), has been confirmed to be joining Amazon's Fallout series. Culkin will apparently "play a crazy genius-type character." The series is headed towards the Mojave Desert next, the setting of...
