The first season of the HBO series *The Last of Us* is widely regarded as the best video game adaptation to date. It closely follows the narrative of the 2013 Naughty Dog game for PS3, with only minor deviations. As anticipation builds for the second season, set to premiere in April on Max, fans can now pre-order a limited-edition steelbook release of the first season, perfect for catching up before the new episodes. The steelbook will be available starting March 18. Read on to discover what this special edition includes.
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.
- $49.99, save 9% - now $45.44 at Amazon
- Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart
For those yet to experience this captivating series, the first season encompasses the entirety of the original game and its *Left Behind* expansion, enhanced with additional world-building storylines that enrich the narrative. The scripts were masterfully crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the latter having been a writer and creative director for both *The Last of Us* video games.
In the Max adaptation, Pedro Pascal brings Joel Miller to life, while Bella Ramsey embodies Ellie. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who voiced Joel and Ellie in the games, also appear in the series. The plot mirrors the game, following Joel as he escorts Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal zombies, with Ellie potentially holding the key to humanity's salvation.
As a personal fan of the *The Last of Us* video game series, I believe the show does an outstanding job of translating the compelling story to the screen. For a deeper dive into the first season, check out our review.
Special Features and Bonus Content
The *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 the show has sparked your interest in the games, you can grab *The Last of Us: Part I* for 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 offers impressive Joel and Ellie action figures for collectors. For those eagerly awaiting the second season, don't miss out on 5 details highlighted in the season two trailer.
