The Last of Us Season 3 Shifts Focus to Abby

HBO has renewed The Last of Us for a third season, with creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann confirming at an Emmys FYC event that Kaitlyn Dever's character, Abby, will be the central focus. This marks a major narrative shift from the previous seasons centered on Joel and Ellie, aligning with the game's sequel storyline and following Joel's controversial death at Abby's hands in Season 2. HBO has supported the showrunners' pursuit of bold and divisive storytelling. Kaitlyn Dever addressed controversy around her character and voiced confidence in the show's direction. Season 3 is expected to feature new themes and settings, described as 'more of a water season than a fire season.' The shift has generated significant discussion among fans, especially given Abby's limited screen time and the long gaps between seasons, and no release date has been announced.