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The Last of Us: Season 2

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★ ["Emmy Award Best Drama Series (Season 1)","Emmy Award Best Lead Actor Drama (Pedro Pascal, Season 1)","Emmy Award Best Lead Actress Drama (Bella Ramsey, nominated Season 1)","Golden Globe Best Drama Series Nomination (Season 1)","Peabody Award Outstanding Achievement (Season 1)"]

About

The Last of Us Season 2 is the continuation of HBO's critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama based on Naughty Dog's video game. Season 2 premiered April 13, 2025, adapting Part II of the game. With Bella Ramsey's Ellie taking center stage and Kaitlyn Dever joining as Abby, the season is among the most ambitious and emotionally complex TV ever produced. It became HBO's most-watched drama premiere since House of the Dragon Season 1.

Trailer / Official Video

The Last of Us: Season 2

Credits & Contributors (9)

Cast & Performance
Pedro Pascal Bella Ramsey Kaitlyn Dever Isabela Merced +1
Direction
Neil Druckmann
Streaming & Distribution
HBO / Max
Other
Naughty Dog Craig Mazin

Cast & Performance

Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal Joel Miller

Pedro Pascal's Joel is the emotional anchor of Season 1. His role in Season 2 mirrors the divisive but powerful arc from the game.

Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey Ellie Williams

Bella Ramsey takes center stage in Season 2 as Ellie drives the narrative. Her physical and emotional performance earned universal acclaim.

Kaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever Abby

Kaitlyn Dever's Abby is one of TV's most complex characters. Her physically demanding, morally ambiguous role is Season 2's centerpiece.

Isabela Merced
Isabela Merced Dina

Isabela Merced plays Dina, Ellie's love interest. Her chemistry with Bella Ramsey anchors the season's emotional heart.

Young Mazino
Young Mazino Jesse

Young Mazino plays Jesse with the same understated emotional depth he brought to his breakout role in Beef (Netflix, 2023).

Direction

Neil Druckmann
Neil Druckmann Co-Creator, Showrunner & Director

Neil Druckmann co-created the HBO adaptation of his own video game, directing key episodes including the season finale.

Streaming & Distribution

HBO / Max
HBO / Max Network & Distributor

HBO/Max produced and distributed The Last of Us. Season 1 became the most-watched HBO series debut since Game of Thrones.

Other

Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog IP & Creative Source

Naughty Dog's video game is the source material. Co-president Neil Druckmann ensures creative fidelity in the adaptation.

Craig Mazin
Craig Mazin Co-Creator & Showrunner

Craig Mazin co-created The Last of Us HBO series. His Chernobyl experience shaped the show's unflinching dramatic approach.