The HBO series "The Last of Us" has been hailed as the finest video game adaptation to date, staying true to the narrative of the 2013 Naughty Dog game for PS3. As the eagerly anticipated second season is set to premiere in April on Max, fans have the opportunity to revisit the gripping first season through a stunning limited-edition steelbook release. Available for preorder now, this collector's item will hit the shelves on March 18. Let's delve into what this exclusive package offers.
Preorder The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)
The Last of Us: The Complete First Season comes in a limited-edition collectible steelbook, priced at $49.99, but currently available with a 9% discount for $45.44 at Amazon. You can also find it at Target and Walmart. If you're new to the series, this season encapsulates the entire storyline of the original game and the "Left Behind" expansion, enriched with additional world-building narratives crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the latter being a pivotal writer and creative director behind the video games.
In the Max series, Pedro Pascal embodies Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey portraying Ellie. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the voices of Joel and Ellie from the games, also appear in the show. The plot mirrors the game's journey, with Joel guiding Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America teeming with fungal zombies, in a quest that could save humanity.
As a fan of the video game series, I believe the show brilliantly captures the essence of the story. For a deeper insight, you can read our review of The Last of Us season one.
Special Features and Bonus Content
The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook is packed with over two hours of bonus content, including:
- Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us, From Levels to Live Action
- The Last of Us: Stranger than Fiction
If the series has sparked your interest in the games, you can pick up "The Last of Us: Part I" on PS5 or PC. "The Last of Us: Part II Remastered" is available on PS5 and will soon be accessible on PC starting April 3. Additionally, Sony offers impressive Joel and Ellie action figures for collectors. As the second season approaches, be sure to check out 5 details from the season two trailer to get a glimpse of what's to come.
