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Last of Us Season 2 Introduces New Characters and Expands on Game Elements

The highly anticipated second season premiered on April 13, 2025, with new storylines, gameplay nods, and a deeper exploration of Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship.

Pedro Pascal in HBO's The Last of Us, Season 2, Episode 2.
Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, is now 19 in season 2 of The Last Of Us.
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(L-R) Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Carolyn Strauss and Murray Bartlett attend the Los Angeles FYC Event for the HBO Original Series "The Last of Us" at the Directors Guild of America on April 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Season 2 premiered on HBO and Max on April 13, 2025, with UK viewers accessing it via Sky Atlantic and Now on April 14.
  • New characters include Ariela Barer as Mel, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Catherine O’Hara as Gail, an original character integral to Joel’s therapy arc.
  • Gameplay elements from the original video game, like throwable bottles and Ellie’s journal, make their debut in live-action, enhancing authenticity for fans.
  • The show explores Joel’s mental health through therapy sessions, revealing his guilt over actions from Season 1, including a shocking connection to Gail’s late husband, Eugene.
  • The season spans seven episodes, airing weekly on Sundays at 9 PM ET, with showrunners confirming plans to adapt the sequel game across multiple seasons.