The first season, which debuted in early 2023, depicts a world where the mind-controlling parasitic fungi Cordyceps takes over the human race and reshapes society at large. The story followed smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) who safeguards Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the country to a hospital as she is immune from becoming "infected.

Ahead of the premiere, we discuss what we love about the games and the show’s first season, what we’re looking forward to in Season 2 and how Seattle factors into it all.