Why ‘The Last of Us’ Is Destined to Divide

One of HBO’s most ambitious series of the past few years has quickly become one of its most controversial

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For many watching The Last of Us, they still may not be aware of its origins. Based on the popular 2013 PlayStation series, also titled The Last of Us, it’s likely the most notable instance yet of a video-game-turned-TV-show achieving critical acclaim.

Historically, it’s been an exception rather than a rule for studios to funnel the proper care and re…