The Last of Us: what to expect from the second series

Bella Ramsey and Pedro PascalImage source , HBO / Warner Media

After nearly nine weeks of tension, tra drama and tears, the series opener of The Last of Us is about to reach its climax.

Joel and Ellie's arduous journey across America has captivated viewers and critics alike, as they dodge ruthless militias and terrifying monsters, while searching for a cure for a fungal brain infection that has devastated the population.

HBO, which adapted the series from the original video game, soon announced after the first episodes that there would be a second series.

In this article, we'll take a look at what that might look like. Spoilers will be avoided, the same way Joel and Ellie dodge those grotesque fungal spores.

Ignore Neil Druckmann's Twitter post

Part II —> HBO https://t.co/dJxiggcFDR

— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) 27 January , 2023 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

The biggest clues come from the video game sequel.

The Last of Us: Part 2 was released for PlayStation 4 in the summer of 2020 and picks up the story five years after the events of the first game. It continues to expand the world, introducing new characters, factions, and locations.

The game was a big hit for Sony, despite its h...

The Last of Us: what to expect from the second series
Bella Ramsey and Pedro PascalImage source , HBO / Warner Media

After nearly nine weeks of tension, tra drama and tears, the series opener of The Last of Us is about to reach its climax.

Joel and Ellie's arduous journey across America has captivated viewers and critics alike, as they dodge ruthless militias and terrifying monsters, while searching for a cure for a fungal brain infection that has devastated the population.

HBO, which adapted the series from the original video game, soon announced after the first episodes that there would be a second series.

In this article, we'll take a look at what that might look like. Spoilers will be avoided, the same way Joel and Ellie dodge those grotesque fungal spores.

Ignore Neil Druckmann's Twitter post

Part II —> HBO https://t.co/dJxiggcFDR

— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) 27 January , 2023 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

The biggest clues come from the video game sequel.

The Last of Us: Part 2 was released for PlayStation 4 in the summer of 2020 and picks up the story five years after the events of the first game. It continues to expand the world, introducing new characters, factions, and locations.

The game was a big hit for Sony, despite its h...

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