The Last Of Us Showrunners Tease Season 3’s New Direction

In simple terms, The Last of Us Season 2 concluded with a somber tone, echoing the sentiment felt by players who played The Last of Us Part II. When The Last of Us Season 3 resumes, it will present a new narrative landscape; showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have hinted that some beloved characters might not appear as frequently.

Attention: The following narrative reveals key events from the ending of The Last of Us Season 2. If you haven’t finished watching, it would be best to pause here to avoid spoilers.

As Ellie, I spent the majority of Season 2 on a relentless pursuit of Abby, avenging Joel’s murder. However, in the final instances, the tables turned, and Abby had me at her mercy, pulling the trigger before the scene switched to Abby’s inaugural day in Seattle. The video game, The Last of Us Part II, mirrored this shift when Abby took control. Given that Season 3 is centered around Abby’s narrative, it seems there might not be a significant role for me and the other recurring actors. Yet, I want to assure fans that we will return to the screen.

In simple terms, Mazin stated through Variety that we can expect to see Kaitlyn Dever, Bella Ramsey, Isabela Merced, and many other characters who are currently deceased in the story again.

Druckmann observed that whether they appear on the screen or not, their influence will be palpable everywhere.

Mazin hinted that Season 3 will delve into the background of the Seraphites, uncover their prophet’s identity, and reveal the cause of their conflict with the WLF. Furthermore, he mentioned that we’ll learn more about Isaac (Jeffrey Wright) and his motivations, as well as discover the story behind the explosion in Season 2, episode 7.

In the HBO’s Inside Episode 7 discussion, Mazin hinted that Season 3 might adopt a similar narrative style as The Last of Us Part II, allowing viewers to delve into Abby’s storyline to foster empathy for her voyage.

Mazin shared that instead of the typical ‘good versus evil’ narratives in Hollywood, The Last of Us aims to depict “human stories.” Regardless of which side a character aligns with, they each have valid reasons for being angry at someone. This anger manifests in various ways such as violence, retribution, and lies. The question the story poses is whether this cycle can be stopped, and if it can, how?

HBO hasn’t set a date for The Last of Us Season 3 yet.

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2025-05-27 15:39