The second season of HBO’s hit drama series The Last of Us is set to debut on Sunday, April 13, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The seven-episode season will air on HBO and stream on Max.
Here’s the Lowdown: The story picks up five years after the first season. Joel and Ellie, played by returning cast members Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, respectively, find themselves facing new dangers and strained relationships. Other returning cast include Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria.
What This Means Now: Fans of the acclaimed video game and the first season of the show have a confirmed date for the continuation of Joel and Ellie’s story. New cast members join the show, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Jeffrey Wright as Isaac and Catherine O’Hara in a guest role.
The Bigger Picture: The Last of Us, based on the popular PlayStation game, is a co-production between HBO and Sony Pictures Television, with PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog also involved. The series is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, ensuring continuity with the source material and the high quality of the first season.
