"The Last of Us Season 1 Steelbook Released Ahead of Season 2"

The first season of HBO's "The Last of Us" is widely considered the pinnacle of video game adaptations, closely following the narrative of the 2013 Naughty Dog game for PS3. As excitement builds for the second season, set to premiere in April on Max, fans can now preorder a stunning limited-edition steelbook of the complete first season. This collectible will be released on March 18, allowing viewers to catch up before the new episodes air. Dive in to discover what's included in this must-have set.

Preorder The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)

• Limited-edition collectible steelbook.
• Priced at $49.99, with a 9% discount available, bringing it to $45.44 at Amazon.
• Available for purchase at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

For those new to the series, the first season encapsulates the entirety of the original game and the "Left Behind" expansion, enriched with additional storylines that enhance the world-building. The scripts were masterfully crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, with Druckmann bringing his expertise from his roles as a writer and creative director of the video games.

In the Max series, Pedro Pascal delivers a compelling performance as Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey shining as Ellie. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the original voices of Joel and Ellie from the games, also appear in the show. The narrative mirrors the first game, chronicling Joel's journey with Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal zombies, where Ellie's role could be crucial in saving humanity from the outbreak.

As a fan of the "The Last of Us" video game series, I believe the show does a remarkable job of honoring the source material's exceptional story. For a deeper dive into the series, 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 bundle comes 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 watching the show sparks an interest in the games, you can purchase "The Last of Us: Part I" on PS5 or PC. "The Last of Us: Part II Remastered" is also available on PS5 and will soon be released on PC on April 3. Additionally, Sony has released impressive Joel and Ellie action figures for collectors. For those eager about the upcoming season, be sure to check out 5 key details from the season two trailer.