Legendary game designer has sung praises for a new Netflix post-apocalyptic show, proving that might finally have a worthy rival. Riffing on many familiar tropes from the post-apocalyptic genre, The Last of Us, on the surface, unfolds like a typical end-of-the-world thriller. However, what makes it a unique addition to the genre is its brilliantly written character beats, memorable performances, and commendable VFX. Even with its second season, The Last of Us seems to be going strong, making it one of the best post-apocalyptic shows of modern times.

All major streaming platforms seem to have their set of acclaimed and commercially valuable post-apocalyptic shows. While Apple TV+ has Silo, Amazon Prime Video has Fallout. A new non-English show from Netflix has seemingly joined the competition by adapting a 68-year-old sci-fi comic. While only time will tell whether the Netflix sci-fi show will rise in the ranks to become a worthy rival for the best series in the genre, Hideo Kojima's glowing review of its visuals and storytelling highlights how it holds immense potential.

After becoming a global streaming hit and getting renewed for season 2 soon after its Netflix release, The Eternaut garnered the attention of Hideo Kojima. Best known for directing, designing, and writing the first mainstream stealth game, Metal Gear, Kojima is considered a legend in the world of gaming and storytelling. Owing to this, his high praise for Netflix's The Eternaut is a big deal. Kojima shared a detailed review of the series on his official Twitter handle by highlighting how Here's his full review:

As seen in the Tweet above, Kojima commended the show's themes of “an invisible enemy” and “a vast, lurking force behind it all," which seem reminiscent of some of the greatest 20th-century sci-fi flicks that emerged from Cold War-era anxieties. Kojima also compared it with Jack Finney's novel The Body Snatchers before calling attention to the original The Eternaut comics and the immense cultural and political significance they hold even to this day.

Calling it "a powerhouse work of science fiction from Argentina," Kojima ended his review by comparing The Eternaut with several modern post-apocalyptic shows that feature "the usual zombie/plague-driven apocalypses." He said that . The auteur also expressed his anticipation for the Netflix sci-fi show's season 2, which is a testament to its compelling storytelling, stunning visuals, and unique world-building.

Owing to the massive scale of its source material's story and the complexity of the sci-fi ideas presented in it, The Eternaut struggles to resolve most of its story beats in season 1. However, , the show manages to present visuals that even several high-budget movies fail to deliver. In season 1, it effectively immerses viewers in its harrowing alien-invaded world by walking through abandoned, snow-clad cityscapes and featuring eerie, never-seen-before extraterrestrial beings.

While it may be a little too soon to call The Eternaut a worthy replacement, the Netflix show's season 1 highlights the potential of what it could eventually become if its creators carefully capture the depth of ideas presented in its source material. Owing to its slow story developments and unresolved story beats, some viewers might find it hard to stick with it throughout its runtime. However, as 's review highlights, one must watch The Eternaut "without rushing" because the show's pacing is intentionally "slow and deliberate."