The internet was taken by storm when the announcement of The Last of Us TV series hit worldwide. The games have been enormously successful, making the TV series a point of discussion among fans who are now largely happy with the news but also contemplating if it will be worth it.
There have been many reactions on Twitter ever since the announcement, with fans sharing their tweets even several days after the announcement that Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay will be portraying Joel and Ellie. With so many days’ worth of reactions, there are some that will stick the best in memory.
Life Mission Has Been Completed
In order to make up for the lack of a Last of Us show so far, viewers have made do with those that are similar. This fan has left no doubts over their excitement, claiming their reaction is that of Squidward from SpongeBob in terms of losing their mind.
For some people, the TV series was a pleasant surprise but this fan makes it clear that they’ve been waiting for just this for ages. With rumors of a possibility swirling for a while, it’s understandable why the more ardent fans are so happy with the confirmation.
Nothing Beats Gaming
Certain other fans aren’t too quick to jump on the TV show’s ship, as this section of the fanbase isn’t happy about gaming being turned into a visual media that can’t be played. To this end, this fan has shared a gif that shows how annoyed they are about the whole thing.
According to them, The Last of Us is something that needs to be played and not watched as it doesn’t fit the series’ style. It’s a good thing the person has turned to funnier means to show their disdain, as most gamers don’t carry this kind of sense of humor.
Now You Have Their Attention
Pedro Pascal has been on TV for a long time, and his performances are consistently incredible and enjoyable. The Last of Us is set to join this list, which is something that Pascal fans have taken as an indication that the show is already a huge hit.
This fan confirmed this notion as they weren’t initially keen on the idea until they found out that Pedro Pascal is the lead actor. That’s the one thing that’s gotten them to wake up, and the actor is sure to bring a lot more eye-popping entertainment in the series.
People Always Want More
It doesn’t just stop here for some fans, who have already sought shows that have the same appeal as The Last of Us. This fan is happy that the series is being commissioned and that the lead actors have been finalized but is looking forward for more.
Life Is Strange is another video game heavy in storyline, making it natural to be taken in the same vein as The Last of Us. According to this fan’s gif, they won’t be impressed until both shows are ready for viewing.
A Bit Of Fan Casting
One of the things that fans are nervous about for the TV show is how the cast will deliver. After all, the games have been around for so long that fans have developed their own images of the characters. According to this fan, Kaitlyn Dever was a better option.
In the fan’s defense, the resemblance does seem uncanny in this picture, with the actress and Ellie looking very much alike. Maybe they should’ve shown this image to the casting agents of the show before they made their final decision.
Spoiler Alert?
Those who have played the games have preferences over what should change and what should remain the same. This is a very witty piece of comedy from this fan, as they’re making it appear as if they’ve spoiled the TV show’s plot.
Of course, considering that the series is based on the game, it’s obvious that the story will follow the one shown there, meaning this “spoiler” isn’t an actual reveal. Still, the creativity of the joke does deserve credit since the game is technically spoiling what’s to come in the show.
That's The Last Of Us Effect Taking Over
For as many scary moments as there are in the series, there are even more emotional ones. The beauty of the story has been its ability to tug at the heart of fans due to all the sad things that have happened to the characters.
It’s for certain that the TV show will be bringing these things forward, which makes the reaction of this person entirely justified since there’s no way viewers will be spared by that emotional gut punch the games have so far excelled at.
That Doesn't Sound Bad
Even though he’s a fan favorite, there were things about Joel that were unredeemable. Since Grogu is an essential part of fans’ perception of Pedro Pascal, owing to The Mandalorian, this fan figures the best choice for Ellie’s role is Grogu himself.
It kind of makes sense, as The Mandalorian serves as the father figure of Grogu, which makes him the counterpart of Ellie as Pedro Pascal plays both the Star Wars protagonist and will be appearing as Joel in The Last of Us.
This Fan Is Already Won
The notion is that video game adaptations aren’t good, but they have been around since the ‘90s. These were those that had great soundtracks to accompany them, and The Last of Us has nothing to worry about since this area is covered.
Gustavo Santaolalla, the music composer of the games, will be returning for the TV series as well. This gives this particular fan the assurance that the show will be great, as music is just as essential a part as anything else.
Pedro Is The Selling Point
This fan isn’t wasting time speculating on which characters will be returning from the game, as the selling point for her happens to be Pedro Pascal’s casting. She has no arguments with The Last of Us’ story or the cast as Pedro Pascal is all she needs.
She makes a valid point too, as The Last of Us will be joining a big list of quality material from the actor that includes Wonder Woman 1984, Game of Thrones, Narco, and The Mandalorian. It’s not likely that the series will feature Joel making his love so well known as in the tweet, but fans will love him nonetheless.