Review of The Last of Us

I'm really just here as a viewer not a games fan just to say how incredibly impressed I was by Nico Parker. Holding the first half of the first episode almost single handedly. What a great actress and what a smile. I think the whole concept is frightening and so depressing but well done to HBO for having the spuds to release this in such a world we currently have. It's living up to the hype and showing that young talented actors, given the right vehicle, can outplay ( see the games reference) the adult counterparts quite superbly. Pedro Pascal gives that weary look of a man working to deal with his grief quite superbly but it's Bella Ramsey as Ellie who really sets her sights on grabbing this show by the parasites. However, for all their efforts, Nico Parker gets my vote for the best, understated performance by a teen in a very adult show, that I've seen in years. Great start. Press play!