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Following the immense success of The Last of Us, yet another captivating post-apocalyptic PlayStation game has hit the screens, garnering rave reviews Get ready for an enthralling journey into a dystopian world like no other
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The Twisted Metal TV show has received positive feedback from critics, who find it highly entertaining due to its likable lead character and the incorporation of post-apocalyptic action-comedy elements. Nonetheless, there are reviewers who express dissatisfaction with the show, specifically pointing out its ineffective humor and shallow storytelling.Twisted Metals effectively combines elements from the original game with a fresh narrative, garnering positive feedback. Following the triumph of The Last of Us, this television adaptation of the popular video game Twisted Metal has received acclaim. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the show centers around the character John Doe, a chatty milkman with amnesia, who embarks on a perilous journey to deliver a package while being pursued by marauders. The talented cast includes Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett, and Samoa Joe.
Rendy Jones from RogerEbert.com shared their positive review of the show, Twisted Metal, on its release date on Peacock. Currently, the series has received mostly positive reviews from critics, resulting in a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Check out what the critics are saying about the show below.
A middle-of-the-road action-comedy for Peacock from the Deadpool and Zombieland dudes.
Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
Peacock's R-rated action-comedy adaptation of a dated PlayStation franchise, which lacks humor and fails to engage a dwindling audience, falters from the beginning and never manages to regain its footing.
I lost interest in video games after the craze of Ms. Pac-Man, but I doubt that PlayStation's Twisted Metal was as enjoyable to play as it is to watch its television adaptation.
Mackie makes for exactly the lead this show needs, playing to its eschatological absurdities and its occasional feints toward deeper meaning.
Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle
Twisted Metal acknowledges that the post-apocalyptic genre often captivates audiences through the sheer delight of experiencing the adventure alongside a charismatic protagonist who effortlessly delivers memorable lines as they traverse the desolate landscapes of America.
Twisted Metal uses enough of the game’s original characters to keep loyal fans interested while creating a whole new story within its universe.
Christian Houb, Entertainment Weekly
A show that hardly ever lets anything sit (whether a joke or a serious moment) before immediately undercutting it with ineffective humor.
Dan Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter
Shallow but entertaining, with traces of heart.
Alison Herman, Variety
The story of Twisted Metal is lacking depth and filled with clichés; however, it is commendable that they were able to establish a story where there was none before. It is important for the rest of the industry to consider if this effort was worthwhile before delving into the next wave of game TV.
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