The Last of Us
The same characters exist in two different looks – the game's and the show's.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
First: game or show?
This applies almost nowhere else – and it leads to a completely different product.
The story exists both as a game and as a television series. The characters are the same – but they do not look the same.
Both are in circulation, and they look clearly different. Ask where they know the story from – the controller or the screen.
The age – and it is not only about violence
It is a survival story set in a ruined world, with heavy violence and scenes that are not softened.
But its strongest quality is not the violence – it is the emotional weight. It is among the harshest stories in its genre, and it is aimed at adults.
The symbol that works on its own
Like other large franchises, it has a symbol recognised without a face and without explanation: the emblem of the Fireflies.
It is common to both the games and the show – so you do not need to know where they came to the story from. It is the safest choice in this category.
Where the story stands right now
In the games: two have been released – the first in 2013 and the second in 2020. A third has not been announced.
In the show: the first season adapted the whole first game, and the second, in 2025, covered the first half of the second.
The third season will air in 2027.
Filming began in early 2026, so there is nothing new on screen within this year.
It will tell the story from Abby's perspective – running alongside what we saw in the second season.
Two things in circulation that are not settled:
That the third season is definitely the last – the network's head has stated that it has not been decided whether one more is needed.
And that a third game is coming – nothing official has been announced.
What to choose
- Emblem products: the safest choice – it works for players and viewers alike.
- Figures: mind the look – game or show.
- The games: check the console before ordering.
- Apparel: understated designs, adult sizes.
- Posters & art prints: the series' aesthetic works very well on a wall.
- Keyrings & small items: affordable gifts.
If you do not know whether they play or watch: something with the Fireflies emblem. It is common to both, and it picks neither side nor version.
Same adult audience: Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Fallout.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do figures of the same characters look different?
- Because the story exists both as a game and as a television series. Products are made in both looks – the game designs and the show's actors. Ask where they know the story from.
- What is the safest gift?
- Something with the Fireflies emblem. It is common to both the games and the show, is recognised without explanation, and you do not need to know which version they prefer.
- When is the third season out?
- In 2027. Filming began in early 2026, so there is nothing new on screen within this year. It will tell the story from Abby's perspective.
- Is a third game coming?
- Nothing official has been announced. The creator has posted hints that excited fans, but there is no official announcement.
- Is it suitable for children?
- No – for adults. It carries heavy violence, but its heaviest element is the emotional weight. It is among the harshest stories in its genre.
