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The Last of Us Prepares Abby-Centric Season 3 After Cliffhanger Finale

HBO confirms the third season will follow The Last of Us Part II’s latter half through Abby’s perspective, delving into the WLF–Seraphite conflict.

Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us Season 2 finale
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(Source: IMDb)
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Overview

  • Season 2 concluded on a cliffhanger that shifts the story to Abby’s viewpoint, echoing the video game’s midstory twist.
  • Season 3 has been officially greenlit and will adapt the second half of Part II to explore Abby’s journey and relationships.
  • Showrunners plan to uncover the origins of the Seraphites, the identity of their prophet and the escalation of the WLF–Seraphite war.
  • Bella Ramsey and other returning cast members will appear, though Ellie’s screen time is expected to decrease as Abby takes prominence.
  • Season 2 averaged nearly 37 million global viewers per episode but saw a 55 percent drop in finale tune-in from Season 1 and generated mixed fan responses.