Overview

• Season 2 begins five years after Season 1, with Joel and Ellie living in the fortified settlement of Jackson, Wyoming.
• The premiere reveals a new type of infected called Stalkers, which display strategic and stealthy behavior, marking a dangerous evolution of the Cordyceps fungus.
• A fungal outbreak in Jackson's water pipes poses a significant risk, potentially alerting infected to the settlement's presence.
• Abby is introduced early as a central antagonist, seeking vengeance against Joel for his actions in the Season 1 finale.
• Ellie’s growing independence, her strained relationship with Joel, and her developing romance with Dina add emotional depth to the unfolding story.