How The Last Of Us Season 2's Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Season 1

The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Last of Us season 2 isn't quite as high as the first season's, but it is still very impressive. Fans have been waiting two years for the second season of the hit HBO series after the dramatic ending of The Last of Us season 1. At the end of the first season, Joel massacres numerous Firefly soldiers to save Ellie, whose immunity could have led to a cure. In the final scene of the season, Joel lies to Ellie, telling her that the Fireflies wouldn't have been able to develop a cure.

Now, the upcoming The Last of Us season 2 will examine Joel and Ellie's relationship years after the conclusion of the first season. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are returning to lead the cast of The Last of Us season 2, and will be joined by several newcomers, such as Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, and Jeffrey Wright. Ahead of its release on April 13, 2025, reviews for The Last of Us season 2 are now rolling in, and it seems like it's going to be another fantastic season of television.

The Last Of Us Season 2's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is A Little Lower Than Season 1 (But Still "Certified Fresh")

The Last Of Us Season 2 Has Amazing Reviews

Currently, The Last of Us season 2 has a score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes (via Rotten Tomatoes), making it "Certified Fresh." While this is a very impressive score for the highly anticipated sophomore season, it is slightly lower than The Last of Us season 1's score, which is 96%. Since we are still a few days away from the premiere of The Last of Us season 2, it is very likely that this rating will still change, either rising or falling.

It is also worth noting that only the critics score is available on the review aggregator website, as The Last of Us season 2 is still not available to be watched by the public yet. The first season of the series has an audience score of 88%, so it will be interesting to see what fans think of the upcoming second season, especially since it will adapt the controversial video game The Last of Us Part II.

Why Reviews For The Last Of Us Season 2 Are So Good

Reviews Have Praised The Last Of Us Season 2's Bold Story

Even though some of the events of the 2020 video game are very controversial, the critics score suggests that The Last of Us season 2 will be another incredible season of television. In his review, Screen Rant's own Graeme Guttmann claimed that The Last of Us season 2 has "bigger action, higher stakes, and more emotion than season 1." This is a sentiment that is echoed by several other reviewers, such as ComicBook.com's Cade Onder, who stated that season 2 "delivers a bigger, bolder story that will undoubtedly upset and challenge audiences."

In addition to the larger scope and higher stakes of The Last of Us season 2, reviews have also praised Ramsey's performance. In his review of the season, Brian Tallerico from RogerEbert.com claimed that "this season belongs to Ramsey, who gets to take Ellie to dark places that non-game fans won’t be expecting." Therefore, it seems like The Last of Us season 2 will feature incredible acting and a story that is bolder than season 1. While the first episode hasn't even premiered yet, these reviews suggest that The Last of Us season 2 will be another hit for HBO.