'The Last of Us' Is On Tonight: When to Watch Season 2, Episode 6

It's hard to believe that season 2 of The Last of Us is almost over. The video game adaptation has delivered one heart-pounding moment after another, proving there's still a place for post-apocalyptic programs on television. Instead of kicking off where the first season ended, The Last of Us jumps ahead five years to see how and if the relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) has weathered the proverbial storm. A lot can happen in half a decade, but curing the Cordyceps virus isn't one of them. The infection has only spread further and evolved in terrifying ways, making America's landscape even deadlier. This season of The Last of Us doesn't re-create the original video game subject matter beat by beat. Writer, director and executive producer Neil Druckmann discussed the reasons for this creative choice during a virtual press conference for the series, which CNET attended. Empathy is the first reason. Building an emotional connection with certain characters ... Read full article.