'The Last of Us' Season 2 Explores Cycles of Violence and Moral Complexity

HBO's acclaimed series returns with a darker narrative, introducing Abby's quest for vengeance and Ellie's evolving life in Jackson, Wyoming.

Season 2 delves deeper into themes of retribution and moral ambiguity, moving beyond traditional zombie tropes.
The mutated Cordyceps fungus, accelerated by climate change, continues to serve as a backdrop for human conflict and survival.
Abby emerges as a central figure, mourning her losses and pursuing a path of brutal vengeance tied to the Fireflies' past.
Ellie, now living in Jackson, Wyoming, navigates adolescence and strained relationships while remaining on the periphery of the fungal threat.
The season critiques the self-perpetuating cycle of violence, urging viewers to recognize shared humanity to break destructive patterns.