It is quite apparent why the changes were made to Sams character. I believe its cheap tv tricks to grow more sympathy toward the characters. Its not bold but its cowardly move.
There were alot of storylines that could have been explored to expand on existing characters. But Creator is choosing to fill an already filled cup with filler stories.
The series was meant to be cherry on top for the Last of Us characters instead they divert from the essence of the story focusing on the part which did not make the game famous. It's a fact diverting from the source material never did anyone any good. The only things that will keep the series great are the parts which were included in the game.
There were alot of storylines that could have been explored to expand on existing characters. But Creator is choosing to fill an already filled cup with filler stories.
The series was meant to be cherry on top for the Last of Us characters instead they divert from the essence of the story focusing on the part which did not make the game famous. It's a fact diverting from the source material never did anyone any good. The only things that will keep the series great are the parts which were included in the game.