The Last Of Us Showrunner Says Joel Is A "Hero", But Not In A "Positive Sense"
Those who've played The Last of Us know how hard the ending hits. Whether it was the PS3 original or the PS4 remaster or the PS5 remake, the Game has been a standout experience not only for its refined Game play but for the story that it serves. The director and writer Neil Druckmann, alongside Game director Bruce Straley, deserve full credit here. The HBO adaptation has thrust the Game 's famous ending back into the limelight, sparking much discussion and debate once again. Recently, showrunner on the HBO show Craig Mazin spoke at length about the season finale, Joel's decision, and much else, in an interview with Vulture. Mazin was generous, not only revealing his regrets over a cut line in episode five that foreshadowed the finale's events, but also what he thought about the character played so well by Pedro Pascal. Related: They Were Right, The Last Of Us Was The First Good Video Game Adaptation There was the tidbit too that Mazin got a t...