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Season 2 of The Last of Us is shaping up to be as intense and dramatic as ever, with even more unimaginable twists in store for viewers. One of the most anticipated characters in this new chapter is Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever. Abby’s story is set to bring a whole new level of tension to the series, especially with her complex relationship with Joel and Ellie, the father-daughter-like duo we’ve followed since the first season.
Right from the opening of the new season, Abby’s chilling words set the stage for what’s to come. As she says, “When we kill him, we kill him slowly,” referring to Joel, it’s clear that she’s not playing around. Kaitlyn Dever recently opened up to The Hollywood Reporter, describing her character as a “chilly ice queen.” But she also emphasized that there’s more beneath that cold exterior. “Viewed another way, however, it’s a moment of grief laid out on the proverbial operating table, raw and exposed for all to see,” Dever explained. Abby’s thirst for vengeance isn’t just about cold-blooded revenge—it’s deeply tied to her immense pain and loss.
Dever further explained Abby’s motivation, saying that she’s simply trying to find a way to make things right in her life. “She’s heartbroken, she’s sad, she’s lost and she’s trying to pick up the pieces,” the Last Man Standing actress revealed. For Abby, the quest for revenge is not just about anger—it’s about healing her own wounds, no matter how destructive that path might be.
To catch everyone up, Abby comes from the remnants of the Firefly resistance group. The same group Joel fought against in season one, when he stopped them from performing an operation on Ellie that would have cost her life. During that conflict, Abby’s father, a key Firefly doctor, was killed by Joel, setting the stage for the intense drama that will unfold in season 2.
The new episode, Future Days, picks up the story five years after the events of the first season, and Abby’s cold resolve is only the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling and emotional journey. With Abby set to collide with Joel and Ellie, fans are in for a wild ride as the stakes get higher than ever.