In this chapter, the series will return with new characters and also greater threats. (HBO Max)

Good news for lovers of The last of us: In the seventh episode of the series, Joel and Ellie will meet another video game character and a fan favorite. This was seen in trailer for the next chapter which will be released on February 26th. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, HBO’s adaptation of the beloved console game saw the protagonists encounter a host of threats on their cross-country journey, Clickers, Bloaters and Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey) .

Now, the duo finally took a positive step when Joel reunited with his brother, Tommy, though it sparked some controversy. Though fans are still reeling from Joel and Ellie’s dangerous visit to the University of Colorado, HBO released the new advance which promises more dangers and threats in the story. The short trailer explores how Ellie will have to protect herself and Joel after this man is stabbed to death during his fight with the cannibals that occupy this territory.

Joel and his brother are finally reunited.  (HBO Max)
Joel and his brother are finally reunited. (HBO Max)

The trailer also shows the long-awaited arrival of Riley (Storm Reid), one of the most iconic characters in video games. As promised by showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the series stuck very close to the game’s story, and the sixth episode marked the first big stumble for Joel and Ellie on their journey. Although an emotional reunion has been seen between (Pedro Pascal) and Tommy (Gabriel Luna), the two are put in a dangerous new position when they encounter a group of bandits at the University of Colorado. Deviating a bit from the video game, Joel found himself stabbed by one of these criminals, leaving the character mortally wounded.

With the trailer for the seventh episode, everything seems to indicate that the series will deviate a bit from the main story to explore Ellie’s backstory, as was the case with the game, The Last of Us: Left Behind . The expansion pack chronicled Ellie’s efforts to find medical supplies to heal Joel of his stabbing, as well as exploring her relationship with Riley in the three weeks leading up to the start of this game.

The next installment will feature Riley, one of video game's most beloved characters.  (HBO Max)
The next installment will feature Riley, one of video game’s most beloved characters. (HBO Max)

Riley (Storm Reid) played a big role in promoting the show ahead of its premiere, and the new trailer for the next chapter seeks to position her as a key character, just like Tommy. Since much of Ellie’s backstory is still a mystery so far in the series, it’s also possible that the first time she was bitten by an infected and thus had learned his immunity be tested. Additionally, the series will take time to analyze Ellie’s beginnings as a PHAEDRA military cadet.

In the preview, she reveals that she joined the Fireflies, the armed resistance against the very institution that Ellie trains with. Until now, Riley has only been mentioned by chance by the lead actress, but the trailer features an abandoned mall she’s heard of before: Tess (Anna Torv) asks the lead actress about it in the second episode, but she eludes the details and an encounter. between Ellie, Riley and what looks like a Bloater is seen.

The protagonists will face their greatest threat yet.  (HBO Max)
The protagonists will face their greatest threat yet. (HBO Max)

You can watch the seventh episode of The last of us through the HBO Max service.

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