HBO's *The Last of Us* first season is widely considered the gold standard of video game adaptations. Faithfully following the 2013 Naughty Dog game (with a few enriching additions), this critically acclaimed series is now available in a stunning limited-edition steelbook. Pre-orders are open, with a release date of March 18th. Read on to discover what awaits you.

Preorder *The Last of Us: The Complete First Season* (4K UHD Steelbook)

*The Last of Us: The Complete First Season* (4K UHD)

This limited-edition collectible steelbook is a must-have for fans. Priced at $45.44 (a 9% saving from the original $49.99), it's available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

For the uninitiated, the season masterfully adapts the events of the first game and its *Left Behind* expansion, enhancing the narrative with additional world-building elements. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann (a key figure in the game's creation) penned the scripts, ensuring authenticity and creative vision.

Pedro Pascal embodies Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Adding a delightful touch, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson (the game's Joel and Ellie) also appear. The series faithfully follows Joel's cross-country journey with Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal pandemic, where Ellie's role in potentially saving humanity unfolds.

A personal favorite video game series of mine, *The Last of Us* receives a truly fitting adaptation. For a more detailed analysis, check out our Season One review.

Special Features and Bonus Content

This limited-edition steelbook includes over two hours of bonus content, featuring:

• Controllers Down: Adapting *The Last of Us*, From Levels to Live Action
• *The Last of Us*: Stranger than Fiction

If the show inspires you to experience the games firsthand, *The Last of Us Part I* is available on PS5 and PC. *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* is on PS5, with a PC release slated for April 3rd. And for the collectors among us, Sony offers fantastic Joel and Ellie action figures. Finally, for those eager for Season Two, explore five key details revealed in the Season Two trailer.