The Last of Us (Season 2, HBO)

HBO's *The Last of Us* returned for its second season with a strong 92% Rotten Tomatoes critic rating, reinforcing its status as a top-tier video game adaptation. The series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, continued to receive praise for its performances, direction, and production design. However, audience reception on Rotten Tomatoes was significantly lower, with the second season experiencing a drop to a 39% audience score, compared to Season 1's 86%. This disparity in ratings has been attributed to various factors, including Joel's death, Ellie's character arc, and other changes from the original game that proved divisive among viewers.