'The Last of Us' Is On Tonight: When to Watch Season 2, Episode 5
It's hard to believe, but season 2 of The Last of Us is halfway through. The video game adaptation has delivered one heart-pounding moment after another, proving there's still place for post-apocalyptic programs on television.
Instead of kicking off where the first season ended, The Last of Us jumps ahead five years to see how and if the relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) has weathered the proverbial storm. A lot can happen in half a decade, but curing the Cordyceps virus isn't one of them. The infection has only spread further and evolved in terrifying ways, making America's landscape even deadlier.
Video game fans should note that this new season of The Last of Us doesn't recreate the original subject matter beat by beat. Writer, director and executive producer Neil Druckmann discussed the reasons for this creative choice during a virtual press conference for the series, which CNET attended.
Empathy is the first reason -- building an emotional connection with certain characters and their storylines required altering the narrative structure to create stakes for the audience. That connection comes more naturally when you're stepping into a character's shoes while playing the game.
Timing is the other reason. "If we were to stick to a very similar timeline, viewers would have to wait a very, very long time to get that context," Druckmann said. Context is key, and by all accounts this strategy is working. Season 1 broke viewership ratings, and just days before the season 2 premiere, HBO renewed The Last of Us for a third season.
Gabriel Luna, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Catherine O'Hara and Rutina Wesley also star in the series. Read on to learn when to stream and to check out the episode release schedule for The Last of Us season 2.
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When you can watch The Last of Us season 2
Episode 5 of The Last of Us season 2 will air Sunday, May 11, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max. The remaining three episodes of the season will air weekly on Sundays until the finale, which is scheduled to air on May 25.
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