The Last of Us Isn't About Zombies

The Last of Us is an apocalyptic zombie series that is hardly about the zombies. The apocalypse here teaches us more about breaking down corrupt systems than zombies. Throughout the show we’re forced into a grueling reflection on love and fear and the systems that control it.

And here we'll examine this HBO show and its themes in a socio-cultural context.

Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann
Starring Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey

A video essay & analysis by Cinephiles, for Cinephiles

Produced by Josh Yang
Written by Mya Lyman
Narrated by Caitie McCollow
Edited by Jay Da Rocha Luft @JayNensei