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The Downfall of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2: A Case of Audience Backlash and Creator Denial
The much-anticipated second season of HBO's The Last of Us has not lived up to its predecessor, both critically and commercially. Following the groundbreaking success of season one—winning eight Emmy awards and redefining the standards for video game adaptations—the second season arrived with sky-high expectations. Unfortunately, those expectations proved to be unattainable, and audience reception swiftly declined, revealing deep frustrations among fans and critics alike.