'The Last of Us' Season 2 Weekly Review: Chilling Possibilities For the Season Ahead

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 — 📷 The Last of Us Season 2: Episode 1 (2025)

By Elliot Lines - April 14, 2025

TV - Premium TV

Episode 1: Future Days

Season 2 opens five years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie now living in the Jackson settlement. The episode explores their evolved relationship, hinting at emotional tension beneath the surface. New dynamics are introduced, especially Ellie’s growing bond with Dina, which is tested during a tense encounter with infected—including a terrifying new variant.

While the action is gripping, it’s the quieter, emotional moments that stand out. The episode balances character development with suspense, gradually building toward a sense of looming danger. By the end, it’s clear that threats are mounting—both from outside the settlement and possibly within.

A strong start that sets up emotional stakes, new characters, and chilling possibilities for the season ahead.