Based on the events of The Last of Us Part II, Season 2 promises to be darker, riskier, and even more emotionally complex than what came before. It won’t just continue Ellie and Joel’s story—it will expand the world, introduce unforgettable new characters, and challenge audiences to reckon with the price of love and vengeance. For fans of the game, the path ahead is as brutal as it is beautiful. For newcomers, brace yourselves. What’s coming will change everything.
Here's everything to expect from The Last of Us Season 2.
A Time Jump
The last time we saw Joel and Ellie, the two were on a ridge overlooking Jackson. Ellie presses Joel for more information about what happened at the hospital. He tells her the Fireflies had found other people immune but were unable to find a cure. This is a lie.
The Last of Us Part II begins four years after the end of the first game. Ellie is now 19 years old and her relationship with Joel has changed. Joel has settled into life in Jackson while Ellie has begun to forge her own identity and relationships.
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The town is a beacon of hope and a literal representation that civilization still exists. Unlike the brutality of the world we saw in Season 1, Jackson is a fortified community with electricity, school houses and schools. It represents the safety, structure and potential for a future for our characters. While it might seem like a chance at a better life for Joel or Ellie, quiet tension simmers underneath.
Abby
Kaitlyn Dever in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 (Warner Bros. Discovery)Abby is a soldier in the Washington Liberation Front (WLF) and is seeking revenge for the death of her father, a Firefly surgeon killed by Joel in the finale of Season 1. Her presence in the game is a turning point as it creates a new perspective and a moral complexity that challenges the player's loyalties. For fans of the game, she’s one of the most talked-about characters in the franchise — for better and worse.
A Love Interest for Ellie
Isabela Merced and Bella Ramsey in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 (Warner Bros. Discovery)Dina is witty, resourceful and emotionally open and stands as a contrast to Ellie's intensity and guarded nature. Their relationship is at the heart of the second game's early chapters. Ellie's connection to Dina gives us a glimpse into Ellie's love life following her romance with Riley (Storm Reid) we saw in Season 1.
Other New Characters
Catherine O'Hara in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 (Warner Bros. Discovery)Additionally, Catherine O’Hara has been cast in a role that has yet to be revealed, though we know she is named Gail and will be a citizen of Jackson. These additions, along with other new faces, will expand the emotional and ideological landscape of the story, introducing new threats, alliances, and moral dilemmas as Ellie’s journey unfolds.
Stalkers are the next terrifying stage between Runners and Clickers. Thye are infected that have begun to lose their humanity but haven’t fully developed the fungus-covered faces of their more evolved counterparts. What makes Stalkers especially unsettling is their behavior. They’re quiet, fast, and tend to hide in shadows, ambushing their victims when least expected.
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New Factions
Perhaps just as important as the threats Joel and Ellie will face in the form of the infected are the human dangers.
Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer, Kaitlyn Dever, Spencer Lord in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 (Warner Bros. Discovery)Opposing them are the Seraphites, also known as Scars—a religious cult-like group who reject modern technology and believe the outbreak was divine punishment. They communicate through whistling instead of speech, move through forests in eerie silence, and are known for their brutal methods of execution. Their ideology is centered around purity, sacrifice, and submission to a spiritual figure known as "The Prophet."
The Death of Joel
Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 (Warner Bros. Discovery)Joel’s absence, however, doesn’t mean the end of his story. Through a series of flashbacks and intimate character moments, the show will continue to explore the complex, sometimes strained bond between Joel and Ellie in the years leading up to his death. These scenes will offer emotional resolution and context, allowing audiences to reflect on what Joel meant to Ellie and what he meant to the world of The Last of Us as a whole. His death isn’t just the catalyst for Season 2. It’s the emotional core that everything else revolves around.
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