{"id":154147,"date":"2023-03-17T05:51:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T05:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=154147"},"modified":"2023-06-12T13:50:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:50:01","slug":"us-government-demands-tiktok-ownership-change-amid-national-security-concerns-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/us-government-demands-tiktok-ownership-change-amid-national-security-concerns-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Last of Us: Season 2 Details and Expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"

HBO’s blockbuster series “The Last of Us” has been renewed for a second season following a successful first season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show’s premiere surpassed 22 million viewers domestically, with the second episode experiencing a 22 percent jump in viewership.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

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Mazin and Druckmann are pleased with the first season and plan to deliver a similarly satisfying second installment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n

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This growth marks the largest week-two audience increase for any HBO Original drama series in the network’s history.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first season followed the story of smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they navigate a post-apocalyptic America filled with zombie-like creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Season 2: Adapting The Last of Us: Part II<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The second season will partially adapt the game’s sequel, The Last of Us: Part II.<\/span><\/p>\n

The game’s expansive story will be split over multiple seasons, though the exact number of seasons remains unconfirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sequel takes place four years after the original game, offering ample room for the show’s creators, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, to expand the narrative.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creator’s Teases and Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mazin and Druckmann are pleased with the first season and plan to deliver a similarly satisfying second installment.<\/span><\/p>\n

They’ve acknowledged areas for improvement, such as setting; the entire first season was filmed in Canada, which at times detracted from the intended cross-country feel of Joel and Ellie’s journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

The creators aim to do better with the setting in the upcoming season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Season 2 Release Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the game’s fans had to wait seven years between the first and second games, it’s unlikely that TV viewers will have to wait as long.<\/span><\/p>\n

Season 1 started filming in July 2021 and premiered in January 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this timeline is replicated, the second season could arrive in fall 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

Druckmann has noted that the process for season 2 has been easier, possibly speeding up production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Season 1 Finale and Season 2 Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The season 1 finale brought the game’s iconic ending to life with few deviations from the source material.<\/span><\/p>\n

A significant change made to the storyline was the addition of a lingering shot on the face of the deceased surgeon, setting up the importance of the character’s daughter, Abby, in the upcoming season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The finale also featured a cameo from Laura Bailey, who portrays Abby in the game, further teasing her role in season 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Violence and Future Seasons<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The future seasons of “The Last of Us” are expected to maintain the same level of intensity and violence as the first season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mazin and Druckmann plan to use the freedom offered by television to explore changing perspectives and adapt the story accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the relationship between Joel and Ellie strained due to the revelations in the season 1 finale, viewers can expect a tense and thrilling narrative in the upcoming season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Article In a Snapshot<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • HBO’s “The Last of Us” has been renewed for a second season, following a successful first season with a record-breaking viewership.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Season 2 will partially adapt the game’s sequel, The Last of Us: Part II, with its expansive story set to span multiple seasons.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The creators, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, are aiming to improve on certain aspects of the show, such as the setting, in the upcoming season.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The second season is expected to arrive in fall 2024, although the process for season 2 has been easier, possibly speeding up production.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The season 1 finale set up the character Abby for season 2, with a focus on the strained relationship between Joel and Ellie, indicating a tense and thrilling narrative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    HBO’s blockbuster series “The Last of Us” has been renewed for a second season following a successful first season. The show’s premiere surpassed 22 million viewers domestically, with the second episode experiencing a 22 percent jump in viewership. This growth marks the largest week-two audience increase for any HBO Original drama series in the network’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":154159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-154147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154147"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154147\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/154159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}