Spotlight 'Last of Us' switches gears in second season BRUCE R. MILLER Apr 11, 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Updated Dec 29, 2025 0 1 of 4 Blood on the road can only mean one thing. In the new season of "The Last of Us," the characters learn. HBO Bella Ramsey's character is 19 in the new season of "The Last of Us." That means her priorities have changed. HBO Isabela Merced, left, and Bella Ramsey star in "The Last of Us." HBO Pedro Pascal returns for season two of "The Last of Us." HBO Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRUCE R. 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EH@[ 368:?D pAC:= `b @? wq~] k^6>mk^Am Bruce Miller is editor of the Sioux City Journal. 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Now streaming and on DVD: 'Heart Eyes' isn't smile-worthy Where “Heart Eyes” loses is in its ability to mix humor and horror. Others have done it (particularly “Scream”), but this often drifts into a … Movie review: 'A Minecraft Movie' uncovers just what you'd expect Explosions and skeletons aside, watching Minecraft doesn’t necessarily lead to thirsting for a sequel. This gets the job done and moves on. 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