The Last of UsSeason 2 has finally premiered. The latest installment takes place five years after we last saw Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and their relationship has drastically shifted. But that’s not the only thing that’s changed. The latest promo teases more danger, not only from other survivors but also from the infected.
The latest teaser showcased what’s to come in this latest season, where Joel feared he might have received a death omen after learning from Gail (Catherine O’Hara) what Ellie’s tattoo could mean. Meanwhile, two new factions are teased - the Washington Liberation Front (aka: W.L.F.) and the Seraphies. But despite the wars, conflicts, and issues that these various survivor groups have, nothing can prepare the surviving humans for what’s about to come: a horde of infected. Whether it’s in the city or out in the middle of nowhere, they’re still out there, and it’s going to take more than guns to get rid of them.
The Last of UsSeason 2 made a great start during its premiere. The show has already received a Certified Fresh Critics Score of 96% and an average audience score of 71% onRotten Tomatoes. This latest installment will have seven episodes, and while it’s based on the 2020 sequel,The Last of Us Part II, showrunnerCraig Mazinteased thatit could take at least “one or two seasons” to cover the game.
The Theme for ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Has Changed
Season 1 ofThe Last of Usfeatured the theme of love, how it comes in different forms, whether paternal, familial, romantic, platonic, etc. and how it affects humans during times of hardship and loss. It also questions how far people would go for those they care about, whether lying to them, finding compromise, or self-sacrifice.
Season 2 also has a theme, according to an interview withDeadline. Co-showrunnerNeil Druckmannrevealed that Season 2 is about consequences, how Joel’s actions in Season 1 created a ripple effect, and how the time skip made people used to the situation to the point where their cockiness could lead to their hubris. Episode 1 teased the start of the domino effect, where one action leads to a reaction, and it’s only in later episodes that the outcome will be presented.
The Last of UsSeason 2 airs every Sunday on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Follow Collider for the latest updates. You can watch the latest teaser above.
The Last Of Us
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