We try to make those violent moments as realistic as possible,” Mazin says about the scene that video game lovers dreaded.

In season 1, The Last of Us made a convincing case for an Ellie mired in teenage rebellion. The TV version of Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey) was comparatively defiant and immature, but that framing was believable for someone who was only 14 when the show began.

In The Last of Us Season 2, one of the major critiques, especially from fans of the video game, is that the TV adaptation softens Ellie’s arc, diluting the complexity that made her journey so morally

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann revealed new Season 3 plot details, confirming a major change in the narrative.

Yes, The Last of Us season 3 was made official ahead of season 2's premiere in April 2025.

There are seven episodes in total in The Last of Us Season 2. That means that last week’s all-new episode of TLOU — The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 “Convergence” — was the season finale. Worried we won’t find out what happened to Ellie? Don’t fret! HBO renewed The Last of Us for a third season all the way back on April 9, 2025.

The latest PS5 remake and remaster of the game series that kicked off HBO's biggest ongoing series is on sale for over 50% off.