HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama,The Last of Usboasts well-rounded and memorable characters. Led by Joel Miller and Ellie, the show is the tale of endurance and survival in the Cordyceps-ravaged United States.
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The Last of Usdeals with the events post the Cordyceps outbreak that has wiped out most of humanity. Whatever’s left of United States' human population post-pandemic is divided intostrong human groups, common folks, and some such. WhileThe Last of Usseason 1 adapted fascinating game characters for the medium of TV, season 2 should likely retain some and add a few more from the source material.
8Dina
The Last of Usseason 1, episode 6 “Kin” introduced a nameless young woman staring at Ellie from behind a pole in the dining hall at Jackson. There is widespread speculation that she is Ellie’s friend and a future partner named Dina.
In this particular scene from the HBO show, Dina breaks eye contact and runs away soon as she sees Ellie snap at her. This prompts Tommy’s wife, Maria to jump in and remind Ellie that children in the Jackson settlement aren’t as razor-tongued as she is. Though Joel asks Ellie to mind her manners, she goes ahead and does the opposite. Dina is important to the storyline inPart II, therefore chances are high that she will appear in the upcoming season.
7Tommy Miller
Joel saved Ellie from the Fireflies' clutches at the end of HBO’sThe Last of Usseason 1, episode 9 “Look for the Light.” In a violent hospital massacre that ensued, he took out every Firefly that stood in the way of Ellie’s life, including the person (Marlene) who entrusted her to him in the first place. He drove her back to Tommy and Maria’s fortified Jackson settlement, and as they overlooked it atop a hill, he swore that the Fireflies gave up on searching for a cure.
Tommy Miller is one of the important characters of the video game sequel. He lives at the Jackson settlement and is expected to return to season 2. Played by Gabriel Luna, Tommy is Joel’s younger brother who has some of themost fascinatingThe Last of Usquotes to his credit. His presence will surely enrich the upcoming season.
6Maria Miller
Tommy’s wife and the former assistant district attorney, Maria is one of the important members of the Jackson settlement. She and Tommy have bigger roles inThe Last of Us Part II, and she too is expected to return to the HBO show.
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Maria was first seen inThe Last of Usseason 1, episode 6 leading a patrol near the dam powering Jackson. She escorted Joel and Ellie back to her settlement. While she warns Ellie to remain wary of Joel, she has forgiven Tommy for his questionable past, proving she’sa morally grey character.
5Abby Anderson
HBO’sThe Last of Ushas largely remained loyal to the source material, except for a few deviations here and there. WhileThe Last of Usseason 2 won’t be exactly like the game, a few characters fromPart IIwill be incorporated into the show.
As such, the controversial character of Abby Anderson is likely to appear in season 2. She is the daughter of the surgeon who was killed by Joel inThe Last of Usfinale episode. She avenges her father’s death by murdering Joel with a golf club right in front of Ellie. With the second season announced, it remains to be seen if the creative duo, Neil Druckmann, and Craig Mazin will bring Abby Anderson to life.
4Lev
Abby’s character is tied with the former member of the Seraphites, Lev who is a teen trans character, trying to survive in aCordyceps-ravaged world. He and his older sister, Yara see Abby when she is about to be executed by the violent cultists. Lev kills the Seraphites with arrows, saves Yara, and cuts down Abby’s noose on his sister’s insistence.
Abby eventually bonds strongly with Lev, and he becomes her found family. Lev’s inclusion will be a positive step as far asThe Last of Us' transgender representation is concerned.
3Yara
Lev’s older sister, Yara is a runway cultist who is captured by the Seraphites right before Abby’s execution. She spits at the Seraphites' member, Emily who demands to know where “the other apostate” i.e. Lev is. Emily then commands her henchmen to break Yara’s arms.
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Lev saves the day a little later after one of Yara’s arms has been broken. He fatally wounds the Seraphites by shooting arrows from out of the woods. Abby meanwhile strangles Emily with her legs and Yara delivers the final blow. While neither Lev nor Yara’s presence is confirmed as of now, their potential inclusion in the HBO series could prove to be interesting.
2Jesse
Jesse should likely be another character addition toThe Last of Usseason 2. He lives in the Jackson community and eventually becomes the leader of the patrol groups. He dated Dina on and off, but later they break off permanently.
Joel often lectured Jesse about his patrols, advising him on where not to go and what not to do. Jesse is good friends with Ellie, and he joins in her quest to get revenge on Abby and her friends for Joel’s death. Besides, Dina, he too plays an important role inThe Last of Us Part II, therefore there’s a high probability of him making season 2.
1Isaac Dixon
Isaac Dixon was the leader of the Seattle-basedWashington Liberation Front (WLF), nicknamed “Wolves” warring with the cultists, Seraphites for territory control.
Isaac was one of WLF’s first members and was voted as the new commander after Emma and Jason Patterson and other high-rank Wolves were eliminated by the military. Isaac was known for ruthlessness, efficiency, and unrestricted control. Abby and Lev later learn through a radio broadcast that Isaac died from a gunshot wound. If cast asThe Last of Usseason 2 character, Isaac can certainly prove to be an interesting addition.
