Ep. 63 - 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere Presents Intriguing Storytelling Possibilities

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare The Last of Us videogame with the show.

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then Christian Spicer joins us for a dive into The Last of Us season 2 premiere.

Are we excited about the possibility of another season of Adolescence? What do we think of how The Last of Us is pacing its story? And why is The White Lotus pissing so many people off? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

• The Last of Us Season 2 episode 2 (HBO)
• Bonus Ep: Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)

Shownotes:

03:30 - TV News

• Last of Us Renewed for season 3
• Adolescence ratings and season 2 possibilities
• The White Lotus is pissing off all kinds of people:
• Pina Colada collab
• Duke wants no part of White Lotus
• Composer backlash

23:00 - The Last of Us Season 2

• Ep 1 - Future Days

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