Fans who played The Last of Us Part II video game knew this moment was coming. But it arrived much faster than expected in The Last of Us season 2, episode 2.
Joel (Pedro Pascal) did some terrible things to protect Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in season 1, and he paid the price when Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) caught up with them five years later.
Now, the stage is set for an epic revenge story that begins to take shape in the aftermath of multiple tragedies in Jackson.
To help you stay up to date with HBO and Max’s hit series, Watch With Us is sharing everything you need to know about The Last of Us season 2, episode 3.
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When Will ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3 Air?
The Last of Us season 2, episode 2 will stream and air on Sunday, April 27 at 6pm PST/9pm EST.
New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 will continue to air weekly through Sunday, May 25.
Where Is ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Streaming?
The Last of Us season 2, episodes 1 and 2 are streaming on Max. The entire first season is also available to watch.
Will There Be a ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3?
The series has already been renewed for season 3.
Can You Watch ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 for Free?
Yes. Max may not offer free trials of its own, but it does have a deal in place with DoorDash that can be very enticing. DoorDash offers free access to Max with ads for anyone who signs up for its annual DashPass membership. But if you want Max’s ad-free tier, DoorDash charges an additional fee.
What Happened in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2?
In a way, it was Abby’s lucky day. She survived inadvertently awakening a horde of infected and stumbled upon Joel and Dina (Isabela Merced) while they were on patrol. Then Abby successfully lured them to the mansion where she and her friends were waiting.
While the horde descended upon Jackson and broke through the walls protecting the town, Abby revealed that she is the daughter of the doctor that Joel killed to save Ellie. She then proceeded to brutally beat him before Ellie showed up. While Ellie was helpless to prevent Abby from fatally stabbing Joel, she vowed to avenge her surrogate father’s death.
What’s Going to Happen in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3?
In the immediate aftermath, Ellie and the people who loved Joel will have a chance to grieve and bury his body. But there won’t be a respite for very long, because Ellie isn’t willing to wait to get payback. First, she’ll have to find Abby and her crew, and that proves to be more difficult than she initially thought.
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Is There a Trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3?
Yes, and it fills in some of the gaps of how Ellie will search for Abby. Although Dina was knocked out during Joel’s murder, she knows critical intel about Abby and her friends and, more importantly, where they can be found.
How Many Episodes Are There in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?
There are seven episodes in The Last of Us season 2.
Who’s Joining the Cast of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?
In addition to Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina and Jeffery Wright as Isaac Dixon, Young Mazino is joining the cast as Dina’s ex, Jesse.
Catherine O’Hara is playing Gail, who serves as Joel’s therapist in Jackson. While Gail’s husband, Eugene, was only briefly seen in the game, Joe Pantoliano will play that character on the show. Gabriel Luna is reprising his season 1 role as Joel’s younger brother, Tommy.
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 — Release Time, Date, Plot, Cast and How to Watch
