Overview

• Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 airs May 11, reintroducing airborne spores and advancing Ellie and Dina's journey in Seattle.
• The show maintains a 95% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but audience ratings have dropped to 42%, citing casting changes, story deviations, and same-sex romance.
• Fans remain divided over creative changes, including the portrayal of Abby and the reintroduction of spores, which contrasts with Season 1's tendril-based infection.
• HBO confirmed Season 3 before Season 2 premiered, but filming will not begin until 2026, likely delaying its release until 2027.
• The adaptation balances faithfulness to the video game with narrative adjustments, fueling both acclaim and polarizing fan reactions.