The Last of Us is back! In this spoiler-filled review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, we dive deep into the emotional premiere that picks up after the intense Season 1 finale. From Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship to shocking new characters and major plot twists, we break it all down.🔥 Episode Title: FUTURE DAYS

📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max

🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog

💬 In this episode, we cover: Full episode recap & analysis Easter eggs and game references

Our thoughts on that controversial scene

What this means for the rest of Season 2

Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Start00:02:00 - Episode Overview

00:07:25 - Divergence and Expansion: Evolving Beyond the Game

00:47:15 - The Things That Stayed: What Survived The Adaptation

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