# The Last of Us season 2 episode 1 review: a safe reintroduction to HBO's viral TV show that occasionally lacks the first season's infectious magic

> Mild spoilers follow for The Last of Us season 2 episode 1. The Last of Us season 2 has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor set a high bar for HBO's TV adaptation of Naughty Dog's popular video game franchise.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/the-last-of-us-season-2-episode-1-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67fd539f7c5eafefaa2da595)
- **Published:** 2025-04-14
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #gaming #season #last #episode #infectious #lacks #magic #occasionally
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