The Last of Us Season 3 Will Be About Abby

New information about the third season of The Last of Us provides important clues about the direction of the series. It has been officially confirmed that the story for The Last of Us season 3 will focus on the character Abby this time, and a notable name has been added to the cast.

The Last of Us Season 3 Will Be Told Through Abby’s Eyes

The information that the new season will progress through the character Abby was shared by Neil Druckmann, one of the creators of the series. The producer stated that this decision was planned from the beginning and that HBO fully supported these creative choices. Druckmann emphasized that the audience gets used to such narrative changes over time and that they are progressing by staying true to the essence of the story.

The second season of the series took place in Seattle, while Ellie was at the center of the story. However, the focus changes with the third season. Abby will be played by Kaitlyn Dever. As in the game adaptation, this season of the series will witness Abby’s difficulties and her struggle to survive more closely.

This change also overlaps with the narrative structure in The Last of Us Part II, which was released in 2020. In the second half of the game, players experienced the story from Abby’s perspective. This shows that the series continues to maintain the fictional integrity of the game. How Abby will be reflected in the series has already become a subject of debate.

Some scenes in the second season faced audience backlash and were therefore subject to criticism. The final episode achieved lower viewing rates compared to the first season. The change of the central character in the third season may cause these discussions to flare up again. However, the creative team states that these decisions were made consciously and aimed to increase the depth of the narrative.

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