The Last of Us Season 2 | Ultimate Trailer | Max

After a faithful first season, HBO's The Last of Us season 2 has hinted at some potential deviations from the source material, and its latest tease could completely change the series. Given The Last of Us is one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time, most viewers were pleasantly surprised by how well HBO adapted the story. Alongside the excellent cast and pacing, the show brought in some original ideas, like the Bill and Frank episode, while perfectly replicating moments from the game, suggesting The Last of Us season 2's most important scenes will do the same.

Although the hype is high for the show's return, the divisive nature of The Last of Us Part II's story means season 2 is bound to be surrounded by controversy. As a result, it seems like HBO will make a few more adaptations to the narrative this time around, and while it will still be fundamentally faithful, there already appear to be some interesting tweaks on the cards. The Last of Us season 2's timeline confirmed that the show will take place a year later than the game, but a far bigger alteration has been teased which could change everything.