After the premiere episode established the character dynamics five years after the events of the first season,The Last of Usseason 2, episode 2 will likely amp up the action. The highly anticipatedThe Last of Usseason 2, episode 1saw the return of characters like Joel and Ellie two years after the first season of the hit HBO series concluded. Compared to other episodes in the series, the season 2 premiere was slightly slower. However, this slower pace was essential to introduce new characters and set upThe Last of Usseason 2’s story.
Plus, theending ofThe Last of Usseason 2, episode 1teased that things are about to turn bad for Joel, Ellie, and the other residents of the town of Jackson. Therefore, viewers who were expecting more from the first episode of the season won’t have to wait long for some action. Following the season premiere, theweeks ahead trailer forThe Last of Usseason 2teased many intense scenes and plot points, some of which will be featured in episode 2.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Releases At 9 PM ET On HBO & Max
The Last Of Us Episodes Are Always Released At 9 PM On Sundays
Every new episode ofThe Last of Usseason 2 will premiere simultaneously on HBO and Max on Sunday nights at 9 PM ET. Therefore,The Last of Usseason 2, episode 2 will release on Sunday, April 20 at 9 PM ET. Depending on what timezone you are in, the currently untitled episode may premiere at different times. For example, the episode will air at 8 PM CT, 7 PM MT, 6 PM PT, and 2 AM for viewers in the United Kingdom.
What To Expect From The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 2
Joel & Ellie Will Face Hardships In The Last Of Us Season 2, Episode 2
Even though the town of Jackson has seemingly been thriving for years, the ending ofThe Last of Us’season 2 premiere teases that everything is about to fall apart. Many members of the town know how to easily handle the infected, but the ending of season 2, episode 1 shows Cordyceps fungus in Jackson’s pipes, which will lead to major problems.The trailers forThe Last of Usseason 2 also showed a horde of infected attacking Jackson, which could happen in episode 2.
Additionally, Abby and her group have made it to Jackson years after vowing to get revenge against Joel. In the season 2 premiere, Abby promises to kill Joel “slowly.” Therefore, now that she has made it to Jackson,it’s likely that Abby and her group will face off against characters like Joel and Ellie in season 2, episode 2. This could complicate their relationship even more, asEllie is mad at Joel inThe Last of Usseason 2.
How Many Episodes The Last Of Us Season 2 Has Left
The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Have 7 Episodes
Even thoughThe Last of Usseason 2 has just begun, it has fewer episodes than the first season of the series. WhileThe Last of Usseason 1 had nine episodes, season 2 will only have seven. This is becausethe events ofThe Last of Us Part IIvideo game will be adapted across multiple seasons. While none of the titles of the upcoming episodes ofThe Last of Usseason 2 have been revealed, the season’s release schedule can be seen in the table below:
2: TBA
3: TBA
4: TBA
5: TBA
6: TBA
7: TBA
