Everyone crowned The Last of Us as the gold standard of video game adaptations, but the truth is, it never felt like a game. It was prestige TV with zombies. Twisted Metal, on the other hand, fully embraces the chaotic soul of gaming—explosions, killer clowns, dumb jokes, and all. Here’s why Twisted Metal captures the true spirit of video game storytelling better than Joel’s mushroom apocalypse ever could.

When it comes to nerd-centric television shows, two heavyweights stand out: *Silicon Valley* and *The Big Bang Theory*. While both series...