The Last of Us Season 3 Story Change Confirmed By Star
Speaking with Variety, Catherine O'Hara, who plays Gail, discussed whether she'd be coming back to the show, confirming that The Last of Us season 3 will be "the Abby story" in the process. This aligns with the story in The Last of Us Part II, which switches perspectives halfway through the game to reveal more about Abby's perspective on the larger plot at play. Check out what O'Hara had to say about this change to the series below:
I don’t know. Craig did say definitely not this next season. It’s the Abby story. Maybe. But I think it was to serve Joel and Ellie.
What Abby's Story Means For The Last Of Us Season 3
The TV Series Is Following The Source Material
O'Hara's confirmation that The Last of Us season 3 will be focusing on Abby isn't surprising, as this is the same structure The Last of Us Part II also follows. Once Ellie's story reaches a certain point in the game, the perspective switches over to the game's antagonist, showing her side of the story after having killed Joel.
That point of perspectives getting switched is approaching, with the upcoming season 2 finale likely adapting through that part of the game's storyline. Whether that will be clarified in season 2, episode 7, though, remains to be seen. This decision was a polarizing one when the source material first came out, with The Last of Us Part II becoming controversial for giving Joel's killer her own story.
It's also a big risk for the TV show, since, whenever the series comes back, showing events from Abby's perspective means sidelining Ellie for a whole season. Having a full season of the show without one of its main characters will be a unique storytelling move, though heightened by the promise that both seasons will tie together by the end.
Our Take On The Last Of Us Season 3 Switching To Abby's Perspective
Will It Work For The TV Series?
Although the decision to switch perspectives is accurate to the video game's presentation, it's a tossup whether it will work in the franchise's TV adaptation. The change in viewpoints will be risky for those attached to Ellie, especially when a potentially lengthy wait time for season 3 doesn't yield an update on the main character's story. Even so, The Last of Us is forging ahead with adapting the game with accuracy to its presentation, no matter what the reaction to this decision ends up being.
The Walking Dead Star Talks Daryl Dixon’s Future After Season 4
The Walking Dead veteran Norman Reedus has provided fans with a slight glimmer of hope regarding his future in the franchise beyond Daryl Dixon Season 4. In a recent interview, Reedus, who portrays the titular character in The Walking Dead spin-off, noted that even though the Daryl Dixon series will conclude with its upcoming fourth installment, it might not spell the end for his zombie-killing tracker.
Norman Reedus says Daryl Dixon’s story can continue after Season 4 of The Walking Dead spin-off
While speaking with Comic Book Resources about the ongoing third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Norman Reedus hinted that it is possible for his TWD character to stick around even after the fourth and ultimate season of the show.
“I don’t know. That’s not a decision I make. It was kind of told to us. We kind of perpetuated that it was always the plan, but that really wasn’t the plan. It was kind of the plan in the end,” Reedus said of Season 4 being the final addition to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon series.
He then expressed uncertainty about Daryl Dixon’s fate in the Walking Dead franchise, suggesting that fans might be able to see his character in a different project in the future. “It might just be this version of this. I don’t know what’s happening. I don’t know where we’re going,” the Ballerina star remarked.
Regardless of how things pan out, Reedus remains grateful for his Walking Dead journey. “I’m happy with what we’ve done and where we’re at, but who knows. I have no idea. I didn’t know the main show was going to go past Season 2,” he admitted.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which premiered its first season in 2023, follows the escapades of Reedus’ titular character after he washes ashore in France after the events of the main series. The spin-off has dropped three seasons so far and is scheduled to wrap up with a confirmed fourth installment.
