Overview

• Season 2 opens five years after Joel and Ellie’s escape from the Fireflies, with their relationship strained by unresolved tensions and Joel’s therapy sessions hinting at deeper emotional fallout.
• Abby, introduced early in the season, is revealed to be seeking revenge for Joel’s actions at the Firefly hospital, creating immediate stakes for her character and the narrative.
• Jackson, Wyoming, once a safe haven, faces growing external threats, including evolved infected and the cult-like Seraphites, complicating the community’s stability.
• Ellie’s growing independence and her relationship with Dina are central to her arc, as she struggles with Joel’s protective nature and her own role within the community.
• The adaptation departs from the video game by reordering key events, such as Abby’s introduction, to enhance emotional stakes and better suit the television medium.