The Last of Us is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series. Based on the video game franchise, the series is set decades after the collapse of society caused by a mass fungal infection that transforms its hosts into zombie-like creatures. The first season follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they travel across the United States. In the second season, they have settled in Jackson, Wyoming, with Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), and Ellie's friends Dina (Isabela Merced) and Jesse (Young Mazino) The series has received acclaim from critics, who praised the performances, writing, production design, direction, and score.