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The Last of Us recap, lessons learned from Silicon Valley, and Vergecast Hotline

The Vergecast

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Tess's Sacrifice: Heroism and Adaptation

This chapter explores Tess's noble sacrifice in 'The Last of Us', underscoring themes of heroism while contrasting the emotional depth of her death in the show versus the game. It critiques the show's narrative structure, character arcs, and its unique approach to adaptation within the apocalyptic genre.

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