Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' Premieres to Strong Viewership and New Dynamics
Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' premieres with 5.3 million viewers, showcasing evolving dynamics between Joel and Ellie amidst new threats and characters.
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The Season 2 premiere of 'The Last of Us', aired on Sunday, attracted 5.3 million same-day viewers, outperforming Season 1's debut by 10%. Set five years later, Joel, now a community leader, grapples with his complicated past while Ellie, at 19, seeks independence but struggles with their relationship. The episode introduces new characters, including Abby, seeking revenge for Joel's past actions, and explores themes of teenage rebellion and complex dynamics in a dangerous world. Ellie’s journey takes a turn as she faces new challenges with a more evolved enemy while she navigates her budding relationship with Dina. Season 2 promises to delve deeper into emotional landscapes as the characters confront internal and external threats.
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- The Season 2 premiere of HBO's "The Last of Us" leaves viewers with many questions, exploring the strained dynamics between Joel and Ellie five years after the traumatic events of Season 1, which intensifies their complex father-daughter relationship amidst evolving conflicts.
- The introduction of new characters and threats in Jackson further deepens the exploration of community and personal relationships amidst the chaos of a post-apocalyptic world, with significant social themes, including a narrative on homophobia highlighted during a New Year's Eve celebration where Ellie shares a kiss with her friend Dina.
- The contrasting character development between Joel and Ellie showcases their unresolved trauma and the consequences of Joel's past decisions, particularly regarding Ellie’s complex relationship with her immunity and the ethical dilemmas surrounding it.
The Guardian·1M· "…This season has a narrower scope than the first, without the standalone, digressive episodes that were some of the original run’s best."
The Guardian·1M· "…The roots choking an underground pipe on Joel’s building site seemed to twitch in response to a dropped sparkler – might they connect back to the wider Cordyceps network and attract more infected?"
CNN·1M· "…The dynamic between Joel and Ellie is off and their relationship seems more distant than ever."
Slate·1M· "…Even in the worst circumstances imaginable—far worse than anyone with access to an HBO subscription is likely to face in their lifetime—they’ve found something to fight for that’s bigger than themselves."
Rolling Stone·1M· "…For much of the premiere, Jackson feels as close to paradise as it’s possible to be in a postapocalyptic world."
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