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The Last of Us Part 2 and Abby spoilers ahead.
In just a few short months, HBO’sThe Last of Uswill be returning with its much anticipated season 2, which will be adapted from Naughty Dog’s plot of the second game. While much of season one ofThe Last of Uswas faithful to the original game, viewers got a surprise edition with a look into Frank and Bill’s love story and how they survived, something that was only hinted at briefly in the 2013 PlayStation title.
However, when it comes toThe Last of Usseason 2, fans can expect quite a few changes to its narrative with the likes of a never-before-seen character played by Catherine O’Hara and another pretty big change coming for the character of Abby Anderson. Even though co-creator of the series, Neil Druckmann, previously explained thatKaitlyn Dever wouldn’t look exactly like the muscular characterdue to Abby’s mechanics and motivation changing this time for the show, die-hard fans ofThe Last of Us Part 2seemingly have a very different opinion, believing this change could be a risky move.
Last of Us Fans Are Split About Abby’s Appearance for Season 2
AsLast of Us Part 2players will remember all too well, Abby Anderson is a new character that came into its compelling storyline due to Joel’s actions regarding her father in the first game. Serving as Ellie’s nemesis and a playable protagonist, Abby wasn’t particularly liked by some of its player base because ofthatJoel scene. Ironically, at the time,Abby also received quite a lot of hateregarding her muscular physique, leading to criticism that Naughty Dog was shoehorning an “unrealistic” body type on the character. However, the tables have seemingly turned quite dramatically for many regarding her physical changes in season 2 ofThe Last of Us.
On Reddit, oneLast of Usfan asked whether it was a good thing thatAbby’s bulkiness was removed for season 2, due to it being a huge part of her character throughout the second game. Most opinions in the comment section agreed that taking away Abby’s muscular physique was almost like removing her identity completely, as it was such an important catalyst for her quest for revenge and also seeing the dramatic differences her body went through regarding how players then saw her at the very end ofPart 2.
“Abby’s muscles were absolutely a character trait in the game. Let’s not justify the existence of Abby’s extreme muscular frame in the game, and then discount it because the show is going a different route.” said one commenter, while another exclaimed, “Honestly, I’m tired of the people who won’t let themselves acknowledge that her physicality was a key part of her character.” However, another fan of the game said, “I don’t think it’s better or worse necessarily. Abby’s obsession can be shown in other ways, but either way, it can’t be fully judged until we see the performance,” with another agreeing that until people see season 2 for themselves, they should give Abby a chance, “Kaitlyn Dever is a multitalented actress who has excelled at multiple genres, and the role of Abby is right in her wheelhouse.”
WhenBella Ramsey took on the role of Ellie in HBO’sThe Last of Us, some fans believed that they couldn’t fill the shoes of the beloved character as they looked nothing like them. Thankfully, they had to eat their words as Ramsey swooped in and portrayed an excellent version of the protagonist, receiving an Emmy nomination for their role in the process. While many fans will have their opinions about whether Abby’s muscles are important or not, it goes without saying that Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann adapted an incredible season one, so there is a lot of faith there that the same will be applied this time around too.
The Last Of UsSeason 2 does not yet have an official premiere date as yet, but it is currently set to debut its first episode in April 2025 exclusively on Max.
