The first season of HBO's *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, delivering a compelling experience. As anticipation builds for the second season, set to premiere in April on Max, fans can now pre-order a stunning limited-edition steelbook of the first season, perfect for catching up on the story. This exclusive release is scheduled for March 18, and you can secure your copy now.

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% - $45.44 at Amazon
• Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart

For those yet to experience the first season, it encompasses the entire storyline of the original game and the *Left Behind* expansion, enriched with additional world-building narratives that enhance the overall impact. The scripts were crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the latter being a key writer and creative director for the video game series.

In the Max series, Pedro Pascal stars as Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey portraying Ellie. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who voiced Joel and Ellie in the games, also appear in the show. The series mirrors the game's plot, depicting Joel's journey with Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal zombies, where Ellie's role could be crucial in saving humanity.

As a fan of the *The Last of Us* series, I believe the show does an excellent job of honoring the game's remarkable story. For a deeper dive, you can read our review of *The Last of Us* season one.

Special Features and Bonus Content

The *The Last of Us: The Complete First Season* Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook 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 purchase *The Last of Us: Part I* for PS5 or PC. *The Last of Us: Part II Remastered* is also available on PS5 and will 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 the 5 key details highlighted in the season two trailer.