The Last of Us season 2 on HBO could get 'radically' different from the game
The first season of The Last of Us(opens in new tab) recently wrapped up on HBO in what The Guardian(opens in new tab) called «a brutal, sadistic triumph of television.» I guess that's good, right? The whole series was met with acclaim(opens in new tab) from critics and viewers alike, and to absolutely nobody's surprise a second season(opens in new tab) was announced in January.
Some fans of The Last of Us games weren't entirely thrilled with the show, however, particularly the way the narrative sometimes varied from the games. An episode that explored the relationship between supporting characters Bill and Frank, for instance—something the game never did—was widely hailed for its portrayal of their «whole, beautiful, devastating love story,» as Out(opens in new tab) described it, but also resulted in an ugly review-bombing campaign on IMDB.com(opens in new tab).
Speaking during an online press conference ahead of the debut of the season one finale (via EW.com(opens in new tab)), showrunner Craig Mazin said that reaction won't change their approach to the second season, which will sometimes deviate from the game just as the first season did.
"[Season two] will be different just as this season was different [from the first game]," Mazin said. «Sometimes it will be different radically, and sometimes it will be [barely] different at all. But it's going to be different and it will be its own thing. It won't be exactly like the game. It will be the show that Neil and I want to make.»
Mazin also said that «we are making it with Bella,» a reference to questions about whether Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, would return for the second season. The Last of Us 2 takes place five years after The Last of Us, leading to speculation
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