The post-apocalyptic drama is based on Naughty Dog’s popular video game series of the same name.

Mazin: “Spores are back.”

In both games, the airborne spores were a common occurrence.

The Last of Us Pedro Pascal as Joel, Ellie

How Will Spores Be Used in The Last of Us Season 2?

There had to be a dramatic reason of introducing it now, and there is."

There is one obvious scene fromThe Last of Us Part 2that relies heavily on the inclusion of spores.

Ellie with infected and spores in The Last of Us Season 2

That sequence involves a chase between Ellie and Nora through an abandoned Seattle hospital.

Another question raised is how the series plans to introduce spores after having retconned them for a whole season.

These conditions could form the basis for the cordyceps fungus to evolve and mutate.

Tati Gabrielle as Nora in The Last of Us Season 2

The Last of UsSeason 2 will premiere on HBO and Max on April 13.

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