Photos from The Last of Us season 2’s set have convinced me that I know where in the story the next run of episodes will conclude, and if I’m right, I hope HBO knows what it’s doing. I’m a big fan of The Last of Us Part II, the game on which season 2 will be based, so I’m keenly aware of all the plot twists and general storylines that are likely to be replicated in the continuation of the live-action adaptation. The same was also true regarding my knowledge of The Last of Us season 1’s ending.
The length of the game means The Last of Us season 3 (and possibly beyond) will be required to do the story justice in its new form. Therefore, The Last of Us season 2’s story needs to decide where to leave the audience wanting more. If my theory about when this may be is true, then the show must be careful. One of the game’s biggest moments could set the stage for a massive cliffhanger ahead of The Last of Us season 3’s release. However, if so, I’m worried it could actually hurt the show overall if handled incorrectly.
