The HBO series *The Last of Us* has set a new benchmark for video game adaptations with its first season, closely following the narrative of the 2013 Naughty Dog game for PS3. As excitement builds for the second season, set to premiere in April on Max, fans can now pre-order a stunning limited-edition steelbook of the complete first season. This exclusive set will be released on March 18, allowing viewers to revisit the gripping story before diving into the new season.
**The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)**
For those yet to experience this masterpiece, the first season encapsulates the entirety of the original game and the *Left Behind* expansion, enhanced with additional storylines that enrich the universe. The scripts, crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann—who also served as a writer and creative director for the video games—maintain the integrity and emotion of the source material.
In the series, Pedro Pascal brilliantly portrays Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey delivering a compelling performance as Ellie. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the original voices of Joel and Ellie from the games, also appear in the show. The narrative follows Joel's journey with Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal zombies, where Ellie's immunity could be humanity's last hope.
As a fan of the *The Last of Us* series, I believe the show honors the game's exceptional storytelling. For a deeper dive, you can read our review of *The Last of Us* season one.
The *The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook* comes packed with over two hours of bonus content, including:
If the series has sparked your interest in the games, you can now play *The Last of Us: Part I* on PS5 or PC. Additionally, *The Last of Us: Part II Remastered* is available on PS5 and will soon be released on PC on April 3. For collectors, Sony offers impressive Joel and Ellie action figures. As anticipation grows for the second season, don't miss out on the 5 key details revealed in the trailer.