Craig Mazin says ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 has more Joel and Ellie ‘than people might think’

April 10, 2025 | 11:51am

HBO’s award-winning drama “The Last of Us” returns for Season 2 on Sunday, April 13 (9 p.m. on HBO and Max). Ahead of ওSeason 2’s premiere, it’s already been renewe𓃲d for a third season.

Based 💦on a video game of the same name, the show is set in a dystopian future where society has broken down, there are zombie-like creatures, and gruff smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) has formed a pseudo ▨father/ daughter relationship with teen girl Ellie (Bella Ramsey).

“The relationship between Joel and Ellie… is present throughout everything, even when they’re not together onscreen. The things that happened with them ripple out, and echo forth across everything,” showrunner and co-creator Craig Mazin exclusively told The Post.