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What to Remember About 'The Last of Us' Ahead of Season 2: Complete Recap

Prepare for 'The Last of Us' season 2 with a full season 1 recap, highlighting Joel, Ellie, the infected outbreak, and key moments from HBO's hit show

Based on the 2013 video game of the same name, the HBO series tells the story of Joel —a hardened contractor with some major trauma — and Ellie— a feisty teenager —as they travel across a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by humans infected with the cordyceps virus. The nearly 90-minute premiere is a masterclass in worldbuilding, introducing viewers to the key players starting with Joel (Pascal) and his family, Tommy ( Gabriel Luna) and Sarah ( Nico Parker), on his 36th birthday in 2003. Joel and Tess, looking for a truck to go find Tommy who went “out west,” end up taking Ellie on their travels as “cargo.” It’s then revealed that the teen has been bit by an infected — and is seemingly immune to the virus.

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