The Last of Us is known for being gritty and realistic, and not shying away from sensitive issues
Episode one of the HBO games adaptation already showed this, with a disturbing scene depicting war crimes
Creator Craig Mazin wants to reflect the world as it is, saying the worst aspects of humanity should not be ignored or glossed over
He feels that the game encapsulates this idea, and the show should too, warning that civilisation can “slide the wrong way really easily”
Mazin expressed his desire to avoid hedging bets or sweeping things under the rug for the sake of audiences’ comfort, in order to make a show that is meaningful and thought-provoking
