'The Last of Us' Ends Tonight: When to Watch the Season 2 Finale

It's hard to believe that season 2 of The Last of Us is coming to an end. The video game adaptation has delivered one heart-pounding moment after another, proving there's still a place for post-apocalyptic programs on television. The Last of Us returned with a five-year time jump and checked back in to see if the relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) has weathered the proverbial storm. Let's just say things got complicated. 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 cer ... Read full article.