“The Last of Us” is a highly anticipated TV series that premiered in 2023, based on the critically acclaimed video game developed by Naughty Dog. The series was created by Craig Mazin (known for “Chernobyl”) and Neil Druckmann, the creative director of the original game.

The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world, 20 years after a fungal infection known as the Cordyceps brain infection has decimated the human population, turning those infected into zombie-like creatures. The world has collapsed into chaos, with survivors living in heavily policed quarantine zones, independent settlements, or as nomads.

The central plot follows Joel, a hardened survivor, who is tasked with escorting a young girl named Ellie across the United States. Ellie, who was born after the outbreak, has a mysterious immunity to the infection, and she could be the key to finding a cure. As they journey through a devastated and dangerous landscape, Joel and Ellie form a deep bond, facing not only the infected but also hostile human factions and the harsh realities of the new world.