The Last of Us Key Moments to Remember Before Season 2

The Last of Us will premiere its highly anticipated second season on Sunday, April 13 — but before diving into the next chapter of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) story, there’s a lot to remember.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. From how the outbreak started to why Ellie is immune, the first season leaves no stone unturned when it comes to answering viewers’ questions.Keep reading for a comprehensive recap of The Last of Us season 1:Episode 1: ‘When You’re Lost in the Darkness’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. What they don’t know is that later that same e...