The Last Of Us S2 Controversial Opening Scene Has Fans Fuming (& Rightfully So)
Spoilers! This is an exploration of one wrong choice that The Last of Us creators could have handled so much better. It's the ultimate video game vs. adaptation discussion.
After what felt like an eternity (okay, two years), HBO's hit The Last of Us has finally returned to our screens. The wait is over and Pedro Pascal alongside Bella Ramsey are back to give us THE drama.
Yes, Episode 1 has already delivered the same high-quality storytelling and emotional depth that made the first season a masterpiece. But there's a catch that's stirring up quite the controversy among longtime fans.
The Opening Scene Revealed the Biggest Spoiler Yet
The season opener includes a scene that (while well-acted) essentially works as an unintentional spoiler for what's to come. For those of us who've played the games, it's quite a downer as the original has handled it slowly with a very delicate care.
The scene in question hints at the inevitable Joel death by Abby's hands. And in game, this huge realization comes much later after hours of gameplay and character development. The game builds up tension and emotional investment before dropping this bomb on players.
What Do Fans Think About This Decision?
As you can imagine, the audience that's familiar with the games is not happy at all.
"It would have been more impactful to not have even had that scene with the fireflies at all, and just show them as they're coming closer to Jackson. Then to make it clear immediately after that who Abby is," Redditor -astral-elf- said.
"Ok so I heavily disagree with the inclusion of the first scene. It's fine for me (someone with game knowledge), but now it plants the seed that Abby wants to kill Joel. The shock factor won't be there for first time viewers. I'm willing to see why they made that change (hopefully it's more clear in the next episode), but as of now I disagree with the choice," Redditor 1234567890-_- wrote
Where Can You Watch Season 2 of The Last of Us?
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You can catch the premiere episode right now on Max and despite my reservations about the opening scene, the show's quality shines through.
Sure, they could have kept the mystery alive. Maybe give us subtle hints later along the road, build up the tension, let viewers speculate. But I honestly have faith that they turn this thing around in one way or another. And besides this one slip-up The Last of Us continues to get better and better.
