The Last of Us Season 2, episode 5 finally brings in the big guns: SPORES!

May 12 2025 by Mashable

 

Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann's HBO adaptation of The Last of Us has stuck pretty close to the Naughty Dog games, making changes where it makes sense for TV.

However, one major element has been missing from the series, one deliberately omitted from both seasons so far: spores. But as of Season 2, episode 5, the airborne threat has landed.

Not good. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBO

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