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Mar 2023
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Finale Recap

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the Season 1 finale of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how the show stuck the landing in its final episode before reflecting on the season in its entirety. Later, they close out by debating where it ranks among HBO’s current slate of prestige dramas.


Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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