Jake Lawson

Jake Lawson is a keen TV show blogger and journalist known for his sharp insights and compelling commentary on the ever-evolving world of entertainment. With a talent for spotting hidden gems and predicting the next big hits, Jake's reviews have become a trusted source for TV enthusiasts seeking fresh perspectives. When he's not binge-watching the latest series, he's interviewing industry insiders and uncovering behind-the-scenes stories.

Joel quietly holds a guitar, reflecting on memories, before his tragic fate unfolds in HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2.

Fate of a Joel Tlou

Will Season 2 Follow That Shocking Game Twist? Spoiler alert: If you haven’t played The Last of Us Part II…

Jake Lawson
April 24, 2025
Season 2

Tommy smiles in Jackson’s dining hall, calm for now—but Season 2 might pull him back into violent, vengeful territory.

Will Joel’s Brother Become Season 2’s Wild Card?

The Quiet Brother Might Not Stay Quiet for Long In a world crawling with clickers, cults, and heartache, Tommy Miller…

Jake Lawson
April 20, 2025
Season 2

Ellie, bundled in a heavy coat and knit hat, stands inside a dilapidated building during Seattle's bleak winter in The Last of Us.

Seattle as a Character: The New Setting’s Role and Dangers

Say goodbye to the cross-country chaos of Season 1. In Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us, we’re not…

Jake Lawson
April 17, 2025
Overview

Cartoon-style digital art showing a clicker and casual viewer separated by a smartphone with a spoiler warning, referencing The Last of Us.

Surviving the Spores of Spoilers: A Casual Viewer’s Guide to Staying Unspoiled

Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us is creeping toward us like a stealthy infected, and with it comes…

Jake Lawson
April 11, 2025
Overview

Scene from The Last of Us: Joel and Ellie arrive in snowy Jackson, a peaceful frontier town surrounded by mountains and guarded by riders.

Inside Jackson: Will Season 2’s Safe Haven Become a Powder Keg?

When “The Last of Us” returns for its much-anticipated second season, we’re heading back to Jackson. Yes, that Jackson –…

Jake Lawson
April 8, 2025
Season 2

Joel and Ellie trek across snowy Wyoming in The Last of Us Episode 6, growing closer as winter deepens around them.

Story Retold S01E06: Kin

The Road West Gets Colder Three months have passed since Kansas City. Joel and Ellie trek through the wintry wilds…

Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Anna Torv as Tess cautiously scout outdoors during The Last of Us Episode 2 on HBO.

Story Retold S01E02: Infected

Trouble in Jakarta Let’s kick off with one word: Jakarta. That’s where the second episode of The Last of Us—titled…

Joel stares intensely while driving through a wooded area, capturing a tense and emotional moment in The Last of Us finale.

The Art of Storytelling: Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann’s Vision for Season 2

Get ready, folks. The world of “The Last of Us” is about to get darker, deeper, and way more complicated.…

Jake Lawson
April 4, 2025
Overview

The Last of Us soundtrack’s haunting, atmospheric musical tone

The Music of The Last of Us

The Last of Us isn’t just a visual masterpiece; it’s an auditory journey that tugs at our heartstrings, amplifies tension,…

Jake Lawson
March 30, 2025
Overview

Joel, Tess, and Ellie from HBO’s The Last of Us walking cautiously through a post-apocalyptic cityscape.

Last of Us: Positive and Negative Perception of Characters by Viewers

The HBO adaptation of The Last of Us didn’t just bring the apocalypse to our screens – it dragged our…

Jake Lawson
March 25, 2025
Characters