The Last of Us is a highly acclaimed media franchise originating from the 2013 video game developed by Naughty Dog. It is a brutal yet deeply emotional story set in a post-apocalyptic United States, following the journey of two characters: Joel and Ellie.
Overview
- The plot is set two decades after a fungal pandemic has ravaged humanity, turning the infected into terrifying, zombie-like creatures.
- A hardened survivor, Joel, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie across the country.
- Ellie is special, as she is immune to the fungal infection and may hold the key to a cure.
- What begins as a simple job morphs into a devastating and heartbreaking journey, forcing the pair to forge a powerful bond as they rely on each other for survival.
- The story explores themes of survival, love, loss, and the nature of humanity itself.
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Adaptations
- Video games: Following the original, the story continued in the critically acclaimed sequel The Last of Us Part II in 2020. The original game was also remade for newer consoles as The Last of Us Part I.
- Television series: HBO adapted the first game into a successful live-action TV series, starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, which premiered in 2023. Season 2 is currently in production and will cover the events of the second game.
