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The Last of Us (2023)
wow
So far I'm extremely impressed with the pilot. I cannot talk on its relationship to the game, as I have not played them, but as a fan of anything post apocalyptic, this has become the new gold standard. Though the premise is comparable to other shows in its genre, (things go sideways, disease wipes most everyone out, military kinda takes over, stuff keeps going sideways between groups of people now, batteries are rare and awesome, maybe someone has immunity and is now special, etc), this show simply does it all better. Exquisite visuals, excellent pacing, strong dialogue, strong acting and characters, and a solid script to boot. I am honestly having trouble finding any faults with the show. Frustrated I have to wait until next week for the next episode.
Fakes (2022)
All around solid show
Was pleasantly surprised to come across this on Netflix. The show has solid pacing and dialog, which keeps the story moving forward without ever feeling rushed or dull. I was able to watch the entire season in just a couple sittings. All the actors were really well cast, though the character of Tryst seemed to be the most engaging for me. Even though the show is labeled as a comedy, I feel it goes a bit above just the laughs by really exploring all the characters interpersonal relationships. The serious moments give us a reason to care and a reason to root for people. Really hoping for a second season.