The upcoming Season 2 of The Last of Us on HBO is set to excite fans with new content that was originally cut from The Last of Us Part 2 video game. Showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann revealed to Entertainment Weekly that the series will revive "pretty brutal" scenes, including some of the so-called Lost Levels that were partially restored in the PlayStation 5 remaster of the game. These levels include Jackson Party, The Hunt, and Seattle Sewers. While the first two levels—featuring Ellie at a party and tracking a bleeding boar—are more subdued, the Seattle Sewers level brings back the intense horror fans love, as Ellie is stalked by monsters in the tunnels beneath Seattle.

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11 ImagesDruckmann hinted that the inclusion of this cut content will be thrilling and intense for viewers, describing it as "pretty brutal" but expressing excitement for its reveal. Additionally, he teased the introduction of a "pretty prominent" character mentioned but not seen in the game, akin to the approach taken with Frank in Season 1.

Season 2 will introduce a slew of new characters to the series, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel, among others. There's also the intriguing addition of Catherine O'Hara in a yet-to-be-revealed role.

As fans eagerly anticipate the premiere of Season 2's first episode in April, they can expect some mysteries to unfold, though not all questions may be answered immediately. HBO has plans to extend the narrative of The Last of Us Part 2 beyond a single season, unlike Season 1 which adapted the entire first game. Showrunner Craig Mazin noted that the second game's larger scope necessitates multiple seasons, and while Season 3 isn't officially confirmed yet, Season 2 is structured with a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.