'The Last of Us' Is On Tonight: When to Watch Season 2, Episode 5

It's hard to believe, but season 2 of The Last of Us is halfway through. The video game adaptation has delivered one heart-pounding moment after another, proving there's still 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. Video game fans should note that this new season of The Last of Us doesn't recreate the original 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 connec ... Read full article.