“The Last of Us” Season 2 (2025) starring Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey / Z-View

The Last of Us: Season 2 (2025)

Created by: Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann; based on The Last of Us by Naughty Dog

Teleplay by: Craig Mazin (episodes 1-5); Neil Druckmann & Halley Gross & Craig Mazin (episodes 6-7)

Directed by: Craig Mazin (episode 1); Mark Mylod (episode 2); Peter Hoar (episode 3); Kate Herron (episode 4); Stephen Williams (episode 5); Neil Druckmann (episode 6); Nina Lopez-Corrado (episodes 7)

Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Kaitlyn Dever, Rutina Wesley, Robert John Burke, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer, Danny Ramirez, Catherine O’Hara, Alanna Ubach, Hettienne Park, Tony Dalton, Joe Pantoliano and Jeffrey Wright.

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

Five years have passed since the events of season one.  Although Joel and Ellie have settled in to the Jackson Hole community, some event radically changed their relationship.  As the series progresses we will discover the cause.  Also, something so tragically unexpected will happen that will change the trajectory of the series.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

The Last of Us is based on the popular video game of the same name.  I’ve never played it and didn’t know the story ahead of seeing the show.

Every episode contains twists, but none as brutal as in the second episode.

The characters are well cast and well played. Of course not enough can be said about Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.  They are supported by an amazing supporting cast. Standouts include Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Kaitlyn Dever, Tony Dalton, Joe Pantoliano and Jeffrey Wright.

I’ve never seen a lead character that has irritated me as much as Ellie did in season two.

Season two’s ending leaves me with questions.  Since I haven’t played the game or know the story, I’m interested to see what happens in season 3.

The Last of Us: Season 2 (2025) earns 4 of 5 stars.