In both The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2, spores have always been a key part of the narrative. Whenever anyone but Ellie descends into a heavily infected zone, they put on a mask to make sure they don't get exposed. However, this is the first time it's been introduced in the adaptation.

The name Leon is mentioned only in environmental storytelling in The Last of Us Part II, and it references another character. But there's some ironic overlap.

Bella Ramsey offers interesting layers to Ellie's psyche in the latest episode of HBO's The Last of Us, especially during the final act.

I’ll be once again live-blogging my in-the-moment thoughts as The Last of Us ’ newest episode airs, and am welcoming any and all fans to read along, whether you’re watching on Sunday night or a few days later.

I also really enjoyed “The Last of Us” on HBO, and named the first season (which covered the events of the first The Last of Us video game) the best video game adaptation ever. I should also adore “The Last of Us” season 2, considering it’s adapting what I believe to be even stronger source material.

The Last of Us Season 2 shows Ellie and Dina's journey to Seattle with Shimmer, Ellie's horse, and we are here to discuss if she dies.

If it feels like The Last of Us Season 2 just began, you’re not alone. Especially if (SPOILER ALERT!) you’re still grieving the shocking death of Joel (Pedro Pascal) in Episode 2, “The Path,” at the hands of new character Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).

The Last of Us Season 2 dropped a major bombshell in its fifth episode. The Cordyceps fungus is no longer just transmitted through bites. You can also become infected through airborne spores.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 finally introduces fans to Spores, the airborne carriers of the Cordyceps brain infection.