The series "The Last of Us" follows the post-apocalyptic story of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) as they struggle to survive in a dangerous world, plagued not only by hostile humans, but also by infected individuals transformed into violent creatures by a fungus. In the second episode of season 2, new characters are introduced, such as Abby Anderson, played by Kaitlyn Dever. The series, based on the Naughty Dog video game, has been praised for its deep narrative and its ability to explore themes such as loss and redemption.
The second episode of "The Last of Us" is set to premiere on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on the streaming platform Max. The series continues after a first episode that established the tensions between Joel and Ellie, promising to intensify emotional conflicts in the upcoming episodes. The new season is set 5 years after the first, where Joel rescued Ellie from the Fireflies, a rebel group seeking to use her blood to find a cure for those infected by the Cordyceps fungus.
Season 2 consists of 7 episodes, two fewer than the first season, and will focus on the events of the video game "The Last of Us Part II." A third season has been confirmed even before the premiere of the first episode. The episodes will be released weekly, and the series is expected to be divided into multiple seasons. The cast includes actors from the first season such as Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, as well as new faces like Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson and Isabela Merced as Dina.
The episodes of season 2 are scheduled to release according to the following calendar: - Episode 1 (‘Future Days’): April 13, 2025 - Episode 2: April 20, 2025 - Episode 3 (‘Something’s Got a Hold on Me’): April 27, 2025 - Episode 4 (‘Secrets’): May 4, 2025 - Episode 5 (‘Wolves’): May 11, 2025 - Episode 6 (‘Scars’): May 18, 2025 - Episode 7 (‘Every Last One of Them’): May 25, 2025.
