There’s no denying thatThe Walking DeadandThe Last of Usare currently two of the biggest zombie franchises in the world, but the latter needs to be very careful not to fall into the same trap as the former. Both shows have originated from source material that is successful in its own right, but the live-action adaptations increased their popularity tenfold. AlthoughThe Walking DeadTV showscreate a timeline that’s far more extensive thanThe Last of Us, the unfortunate possibility still exists thatThe Last of Uscould slowly grow far more than it should.
The Last of Usseason 2 castwill be a mix of familiar faces and established characters. AlthoughThe Walking Deadhas focused more on the introduction of new personnel,The Last of UsTV show and game series hasn’t shied away from it either. Both zombie franchises share several differences and similarities in how they approach their story, but one has chosen a different path when it comes to honoring its respective source material. AlthoughThe Last of Usseason 1’s endingmarked the conclusion of a faithful adaptation of the first game, such accuracy may not last forever.
The Last Of Us TV Show Can’t Go Beyond The Source Material Like The Walking Dead
AlthoughThe Walking Deadbegan by drawing heavily on the comics, the adaptation has essentially become a force of its own. All the spinoffs and sequel shows may be loosely rooted in what happened in the source material, but they’re largely original storylines that revolve around existing and original characters. So far,The Last of Ushas only adapted the first game in the series, and it did so with stunning accuracy while only making a few tasteful changes and additions. Hopefully, the success of the HBO show doesn’t result in it continuing beyond the final moments of the games.
The Last Of Us Season 2’s Major Game Change Fixes The HBO Adaptation’s Biggest Criticism
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The Walking Deadsaga doesn’t particularly focus on a single group of characters. Instead, the franchise communicates the message of human resilience, and the revolving door of survivors helps to solidify those themes. Inversely,The Last of Usthrives on the strength of individuals' storylines. Without following the longer story of characters like Ellie, the world loses all meaning - unlike that ofThe Walking Dead. So, whileThe Last of Usseasons 2 and 3 will cover the events ofThe Last of Us Part IIgame, the adaptation needs to resist getting carried away without additional source material.
The Last Of Us' True Ending Relies On The Last Of Us Part 3 Happening
The third TLOU game has yet to be made
AlthoughThe Last of Us Part IIincludes an ending that could be interpreted as the finale, creator Neil Druckmann has confirmed that Naughty Dog is in the early stages of turning the game series into a trilogy. So, even for those who have played the games, it’s currently impossible to tell how either version of the story will end.Druckmann is also heavily involved with the live-action adaptation of his work, so he’ll be aware of the fact that anything he includes in the game stands the chance of making the jump to the show.
The Last of Us Part IIIis likely to be a few years away, so there’s plenty of time to adaptPart IIover the course of the next two seasons.
The Last of Us Part IIIis likely to be a few years away, so there’s plenty of time to adaptPart IIover the course of the next two seasons. Given the roughly 2-year gap between seasons 1 and 2, it’s reasonable to assume that a similar wait will occur each time. WhenPart IIis fully adapted, the third (and possibly final) game should be much closer to release. Once that is adapted, it remains to be seen if HBO’sThe Last of Uswill followThe Walking Dead’s divisive framework and simply keep the story going.
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The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic drama series set two decades after a global catastrophe. It follows Joel, a seasoned survivor, who is tasked with escorting Ellie, a teenage girl, across a desolated United States, transforming into a harrowing journey of survival and companionship.
