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The Last Of Us Season 2 Images Reveal New Villain's Group On The Hunt In Ellie & Joel's Territory

   

Danny Ramirez as Manny Tati Gabrielle as Nora Ariela Barer as Mel Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Spencer Lord as Owen walking up a snowy hill in The Last of Us season 2

A group of new survivors make their way towards Jackson and an encounter that will change everything for The Last of Us season 2 in new preview images. The hit HBO series adapts the emotional tales of Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed Playstation video game series focused on what comes of humanity in the wake of a devastating global pandemic. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us season 2 deals with the aftermath of Joel's decision to rescue Ellie.

Ahead of the release of The Last of Us season 2, Entertainment Weekly has released several shots of the new season:

The-Last-of-Us-Season-2-013025-02-The Last of Us Season 2 Entertainment Weekly Preview Pedro Pascal as Joel

Within the images, a conflicted Joel sits and reminisces on his choices, while Ellie works alongside new friends Dina (Isabel Merced) and Jesse (Young Manzino) to keep the settlement safe under the the leadership of Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and Maria (Rutina Wesley). In addition to images of Joel, Ellie, and new and old friends living in Jackson, one shot features Kaitlyn Dever's new character, Abby, trudging through the snow alongside Manny (Danny Ramirez), Nora (Tati Gabrielle), Mel (Ariela Barer), and Owen (Spencer Lord) towards the settlement for a fateful experience.

 

What The Last of Us Season 2's Preview Reveals About The New Season

The Season's Marketing Is Replicating Naughty Dog's Own Video Game Promotional Strategy

A red-hued Ellie (Bella Ramsey) points a gun in The Last of Us Season 2

With this new selection of The Last of Us season 2 images, it is clear that HBO is keen on keeping as much of what the new episodes have to offer as close to their chest as possible. The seven new images are all taken from moments either early on in The Last of Us Part 2, the 2020 video game that this season is adapting to screen, or are new additions to the story such as Tommy and Maria's unnamed son.

This promotional strategy is a replication of how Naughty Dog promoted the original video game, where carefully edited footage hid a shocking and somewhat infamous story development that set the tone for the rest of the game. As such, while many existing fans may be well aware of what is to come, newcomers only familiar with the HBO series can avoid spoilers and may still be taken by surprise by the shocking moments.
 

Our Thoughts On The Last Of Us Season 2's Latest Preview

Joel Can't Outrun His Choices Forever

Joel (Pedro Pascal) looking sad in The Last of Us

While there is little doubt that the choice of images for this The Last of Us season 2 preview is carefully selected to hide what is to come, it is also building anticipation for those in the know. After The Last of Us season 1's emotional ending left viewers somewhat conflicted, but also satisfied to see this new family survive in a new home, the sequel's story is a tale of how it is impossible to outrun the past.

As such, while the preview focuses on Joel and Ellie finding peace in Jackson, the weight of Joel's decision on himself, Ellie, and those left living in the Fireflies' Salt Lake City hospital base are impossible to forget. Especially for those familiar with the original game, this glimpse at familiar and new characters will be overshadowed by the image of Abby's party drawing closer, giving viewers a clear sense of dread going into The Last of Us season 2.​​​​​
 
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