The Last of Us season 2 showrunners changed the way they introduce Abby so fans don’t get "spoiled in between seasons": "It felt appropriate to give viewers that context right off the bat"

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We couldn’t do that in the show because you’re not playing as her.

So we need other tools, and that context gave us that shortcut."

In the game, we’re introduced to Abby via cut scene.

“Which we spent quite a bit of time to achieve something similar.

So that was one reason.

Another reason is, you know, where that revelation happens in the game.”

The Last of Us season 2 premieres April 13 on HBO and Max.

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