The Last of Us season 2 premiere, "Future Days," opens five years after the season 1 finale. Ellie and Joel's relationship in Jackson, Wyoming, is strained by unresolved trauma from the past, particularly Joel's actions with the Fireflies. Abby, seeking revenge, plans to find Joel, while Ellie grapples with her evolving role in the community and her complicated feelings for Joel. The episode introduces new challenges, including a new type of infected, and hints at future conflicts as Abby and Owen are shown observing Jackson from afar.

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