Overview

• Season 2 begins five years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie living in Jackson, Wyoming, where tensions and unresolved guilt strain their relationship.
• Abby is introduced early in the series with a clear motive for revenge against Joel, marking a major departure from the game’s storytelling structure.
• Joel’s therapy sessions with Gail, the widow of Eugene—a man Joel killed—reveal his internal struggle with guilt and the consequences of his past actions.
• The infected have evolved into more intelligent and strategic adversaries, with signs of cordyceps fungus infiltrating Jackson’s infrastructure, raising the stakes for the community.
• The show has already been renewed for a third season, with creators confirming that the adaptation will explore the game’s expansive storyline over multiple seasons.