The television adaptation of ‘The Last of Us‘ by HBO, based on the renowned game Naughty Doghas been garnering praise from both critics and fans.
With the confirmation of the second season, expectations arise regarding theories that can be validated or refuted, further enriching the plot.
Interestingly, changes to the first season’s plot have already responded to some theories not explored in the games.
However, the second season promises to address topics expected by fans and broader theories of the universe.
‘The Last of Us’, Fireflies and their quest for control
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While Joel thwarted the Fireflies, stopping their plan to use Ellie’s immunity to create a cure, the series did not reveal how the group would have handled such a discovery.
The ability to create a vaccine would give the Fireflies substantial power, enabling them to control regions and people more effectively.
The knowledge to develop a vaccine can have deeper implications than imagined.
The bombings in FEDRA areas demonstrated the power of the Fireflies; with a vaccine, they could exercise control even more effectively, as it would become a valuable and sought-after resource.
The uncertainty of healing
Despite the Fireflies’ planned surgery to extract a possible cure from Ellie, the effectiveness remains uncertain.
Speculation about whether the surgery could actually cut off the necessary chemical receptors remains unconfirmed.
The show could explore this uncertainty by introducing other immune characters or investigating the possibility of replicating the immunity of Ellie.
Fans questioned the likelihood of just one person being immune in such a vast world.
With the series highlighting that Ellie’s immunity is a result of the unique circumstances of her birth, it opens up the possibility that other babies were born in similar situations.
This demystifies the idea of Ellie as the only savior of humanity by chance, offering room to explore other immune characters in the second season.
Now, the second season of ‘The Last of Us‘ promises to delve deeper into theories and expand the post-apocalyptic universe, keeping fans eager for surprising revelations.
