If our hearts sank so many times in the first season of The Last of Us, it will be even worse in the second. Who knows, but we must also warn you that there will be spoilers here. The biggest expectation, besides hearing Pedro Pascal sing Pearl Jam, will be the entrance of a character who gives us chills: Abby Anderson, played by Kaitlyn Dever.

Abby is not just any supporting character, her journey will be extremely complete and – at least in the game – she even becomes a co-protagonist alongside Ellie (Bella Ramsey), which is ironic because Kaitlyn was among the finalists for the main role, having been chosen for the most controversial antagonist we will see on the screen.

A Recap of Who Abby Anderson Is

In the video game, the character is essential to the game’s exploration of themes such as revenge, redemption, and the human experience in a post-apocalyptic world. Even more so than Ellie and Joel (Pascal). Abby is presented as a strong and complex character with a deep personal history that drives her actions throughout the game.

We meet her as a member of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF), a militant group operating in Seattle and seeking to gain control over the region. Early on, players discover that Abby’s motivations are deeply rooted in personal loss and trauma, putting her on a collision course with Ellie, the game’s other main protagonist, who is also struggling with her own experiences and quest for revenge. But Ellie’s secret, when revealed, promises to divide the audience.

Athletic and strong, characteristics that reflect her hard-earned skills in a brutal world where survival often depends on physical strength, Abby is quite different from other female characters in video games, defying conventional standards of beauty and emphasizing that strength and resilience come in many forms. The series is expected to follow the same formula. Determined, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to those she cares about, we will see her struggle with her moral choices and dilemmas, all the more so in a world torn apart by violence and conflict. Her relationships with other characters, including her friends and family, add depth to her character and illustrate the complexities of loyalty, love, and sacrifice.

Central to Abby’s narrative is her connection to the theme of revenge, mirroring Ellie’s own storyline. As Abby seeks to confront the traumas of her past and navigate her way in a morally gray world, players have the chance to explore her motivations and struggles. The game allows players to see events from Abby’s perspective, creating a nuanced view of her character and allowing for a deeper understanding of her choices.

As players journey through the game, Abby’s narrative arc challenges preconceptions and encourages them to reflect on themes of empathy and understanding. In the end, Abby becomes a symbol of the complexities of human emotion in the context of a harsh reality.

Joel and Ellie: Part of Abby’s Revenge

Abby’s layers of hatred and resentment, and what she will have to face in The Last Of Us, make her one of the most memorable characters in modern gaming, which should be repeated in the MAX series.

The main moment in the character’s trajectory, SPOILER, is when she brutally murders Joel in front of Ellie. It should be the scene that closes the second season, and it will not be easy to overcome. But it is necessary because the story continues in a different direction after that.

Abby is after the man who killed her father, a doctor who was trying to find a cure for the virus, but that meant sacrificing Ellie. Joel, as we remember, tried to stop the surgery and ended up killing everyone in the way to free “his daughter”. Ellie didn’t know anything, of course, and when she finds out she will break up with Joel, but she never wanted him dead. Believe me, the scene will be Game of Thrones style, and considering how Pedro Pascal said goodbye to her, just understand that it will be something similar. Karma?

Anyway, from then on, it will be Ellie who will seek blind revenge and this cat and mouse between the two will have many victims along the way. The choice of Kaitlyn Dever for the role of Abbie is sensational; she has everything to “steal” the series for herself.

The arrival of Abby Anderson in the second season of The Last of Us represents a significant turning point in the series’ narrative, with the promise of intense moments, full of moral dilemmas and a visceral confrontation with the consequences of revenge. Just like in the game, Abby’s story is set to defy expectations and divide fans, creating an emotionally complex arc that is sure to mark the season. Get ready for another painful and unforgettable journey.

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