'The Last of Us' Season 3: A New Chapter with Abby at the Helm The upcoming season of 'The Last of Us' will shift its focus to Abby, transforming her from the hated murderer of Joel into the new protagonist searching for redemption. This change will explore whether killing the killer truly heals the wounds or simply creates more pain, setting a narrative parallel to season one's themes of sacrifice and familial bonds. In 2027, HBO will take us back to the Cordyceps-ravaged, zombie-infested wasteland one last time in the third and final season of 'The Last of Us. ' As teased by the season 2 finale, this season will employ the bold narrative trick of switching perspectives from Ellie to her mortal enemy, Abby. While Ellie spent season 2 relentlessly hunting the killer of her father figure, Joel, season 3 will follow Abby as she attempts to move past her own tragic mistake and find redemption.This shift allows viewers to see that Abby is not merely a monster but a complex individual capable of love and caring - much like Joel himself. Through this lens, we'll witness Abby's journey toward a nobler purpose, echoing the themes of forgiveness and second chances seen in the first season.