The Last of Us

This HBO sci-fi horror series based on The Last of Us video games is set years after a zombie apocalypse has devastated the United States. In a time of scavenging and mistrust, Joel, a resilient smuggler (The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal) takes on the responsibility of safeguarding Ellie (Game of Thrones' Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl believed to hold the key to humanity's survival.

Also featured in this critically acclaimed series are Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Merle Dandridge, Storm Reid, Rutina Wesley, Lamar Johnson, Melanie Lynskey, Murray Bartlett, and Nick Offerman, who won the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, for the moving episode entitled, "Long, Long Time."

The Last of Us series, written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann of The Last of Us and Uncharted video game franchises, was executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells from the original game’s developer Naughty Dog, and PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan.

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A composite of images of Joel Miller holding Ellie Williams in "The Last of Us," Reed Richards in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and a trolley barreling towards them.
Pedro Pascal is the king of the trolley problem
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in "The Last of Us."
'The Last of Us' co-creator Neil Druckmann leaves the show ahead of Season 3
Bella Ramsey in "The Last of Us."
'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale is a frustrating letdown. Here's why.
Bella Ramsey in "The Last of Us."
'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale: Did you catch the map callback?
A young woman peeks through a crack in a door.
'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale ending, explained
Kaitlyn Dever in "The Last of Us."
'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale: What were Abby and her crew planning?

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Bella Ramsey as Ellie in "The Last of Us" Season 2.
'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale: Ellie picks up the perfect Sesame Street book
Did 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 6 break your heart? Us too.
'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 6: The moth symbol, explained
'The Last of Us' finally answered: Who is Eugene?
'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 6: Joel's song has a deep-cut meaning
A woman stands outside, looking serious. 'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale: Which book is Abby reading at the end?
Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced in "The Last of Us." When is 'The Last of Us' Season 3 coming?
Mel and Owen put their hands up in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale: This death is different in the game
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 6: Did you notice the watch?
Ellie (Bella Ramsey) crouches with a pistol at the ready in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2 finale trailer promises one hell of a fight

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Ellie (Bella Ramsey) sits with gun and torch out in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 5 finally brings in the big guns: SPORES!
Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer, Kaitlyn Dever, and Spencer Lord in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2: What is the Washington Liberation Front?
A Clicker in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 5 drops a big hint about a terrifying Infected enemy
A group of people holding torches standing in the forest in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2: Who are the Seraphites or 'Scars'?
Gabriel Luna and Bella Ramsey ride horses in the show as Tommy and Ellie in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2: What are the differences between the game and the HBO show?
Ellie (Bella Ramsey) discovers a man with mushrooms growing out of him in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 5: Who is Leon?
Bella Ramsey as Ellie in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 5 teases that all-important Pearl Jam song
A man stands in a dark room, looking serious. 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 5: The Joel flashback at the end, explained
Alanna Ubach in "The Last of Us." 'The Last of Us' Season 2: Who is Hanrahan?
Josh Peck in "The Last of Us." Josh Peck breaks down his 'pinch-me' guest role on 'The Last of Us'

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