This review contains spoilers for the season 2 premiere ofThe Last of Us.

The long-awaited return ofThe Last of Usis finally here, and it is already well worth the wait.

At least for now.

Ellie (Bella Ramsey) stands with her back to the camera at the Jackson NYE party in The Last of Us season 2.

Especially when you’ve got the option to empathize with both sides.

Same Goddamn fucking person.

Tomorrow is never guaranteed in the apocalypse, even in a town as utopic as Jackson.

Buckle up and get your tissues ready,The Last of Usis just getting started.

New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 premiere Sundays at 9 p.m.

ET on HBO, culminating with the finale on May 25, 2025.

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Rating:

4 out of 5