‘The Last of Us’ season 2 is back and the internet is already flooded with memes

The Last of Us Season 2 is officially on, and of course, the internet has already fallen into glorious disarray. From clickers to clever one-liners, fans are filling social media with memes quicker than Joel can utter "watch your step." Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are back to deliver more emotional trauma, post-apocalyptic drama, and memeable moments than ever.

With each climactic scene, Twitter (apologies, X) releases another onslaught of meme chaos, because nothing screams "dystopian heartbreak" like a well-timed SpongeBob reaction image. If you're reading for the updates, the chuckles, and the deconstruction of every infected scene, you're in the right place.

Ellie's got a back, Joel's still in a bad mood, and Wyoming magically has WiFi once more. Hi, it's The Last of Us: Part II. Five years have passed, so Ellie's older, smarter, and now driven by revenge like a hyper-caffeinated owl. She and Joel have discovered some relaxed time in Jackson, a quaint little post-apocalyptic Airbnb town where the infected don't usually knock.

But, of course, peace is like a clicker in stealth mode; it never lasts. One terrible incident (no spoilers!) puts Ellie into her "I-will-end-you" phase. Along the way, fan favorites such as Tommy and Maria make appearances, and we also get to meet a whole batch of new characters: from Ellie's friends Dina and Jessie to WLF fighters Abby, Owen, and Mel, and even two former cult members, Yara and Lev.

Moral complexity, psychological trauma, and vengeance? Has to be a Tuesday. Before the memes could even begin loading, the internet was already collectively losing its mind. As soon as The Last of Us Season 2 news broke, fans were literally pushing each other aside to get to posting reactions quicker than Ellie reloads a shotgun.

From sob story edits to utterly insane meme dumps, timelines became haphazard galleries of feelings, theories, and Pedro Pascal jokes. And let's be real, at this juncture, if your meme game isn't stronger than Abby's biceps, are you even surviving the apocalypse?

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Netizens flooded social media with memes as The Last of Us season 2 is back

Netizens didn't only respond, but they also rallied as if it were outbreak day. When Season 2 news broke, timelines were flooded with a viral infection of memes so rapid, even clickers couldn't keep up. People were sharing Ellie with eyeliner drama edits, Joel in therapy sessions, and Abby doing bicep curls with plot reveals.

One moment it was a subdued reveal, the next it was meme chaos, complete with 2013 Tumblr nostalgia, yelling Pedro Pascal gifs, and enough crying reaction pics to inundate Jackson, Wyoming.

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Get ready for emotional whiplash: The Last of Us isn't here to make you smile (Via X/@KNerd89)

We don't watch The Last of Us for a good time; we watch it to subject our hearts to a meat grinder. It's less about surviving the apocalypse than surviving the emotional devastation the show leaves in its wake. The zombies are frightening, sure, but the true horror? That gut-punch conclusion you know is awaiting you.

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Pedro Overload? Fans wonder if The Last of Us has hit peak Pascal (Via X/@WaysOfTheSith)

Some of its viewers are already starting to get the feeling that The Last of Us isn't quite hitting it this season. It's like they've hit their "Pedro Pascal saturation point." At this pace, he's basically everybody's TV dad now, and even his iconic beard feels like that old reliable guest star. Perhaps he should just take a break, or at least wear a disguise.

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Getting ready to watch The Last of Us on HBO Max (Via X/@jez7780)

Everyone's preparing for The Last of Us on HBO Max like it's the Olympics. Snacks are ready, tissues are in place, and the emotional rollercoaster has been psychologically queued up. It's not binge-watching; it's an emotional investment that'll have you wondering if you're even supposed to feel happiness anymore.

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When the apocalypse meets office dress code: clickers in business casual (Via X/@fancyms_k)

Clickers in business casual attire and stalkers with complete human faces? This is what The Last of Us has devolved into these days? Sigh. It's apocalyptic but with a corporate dress code. Just when you think the infected couldn't get any more terrifying, along comes HR with a performance review. Guess surviving the end of the world now includes a dress code and a meeting.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Fans seeing Shimmer again… (Via X/@DomTheBombYT)

Fans watching Shimmer once more in The Last of Us Part 2 are already preparing themselves for the emotional devastation. It's not only the humans who hurt us; even the animals are joining in on the heartbreak. Each time Shimmer prances onto the screen, viewers are automatically searching for a cushion to cower behind, fully aware that tears are inevitable. By now, the four-legged friends are as likely to shatter our hearts as the humans.

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Joel "full of soup" Miller (Via X/@jxvipike)

Joel "soup full" Miller has officially become the meme we never realized we needed. Who would have thought that the guy who made it through the apocalypse would be famous now for soup? Perhaps he's just attempting to stay warm in the post-apocalyptic cold, or perhaps he's just living his best life, can of soup at a time. Either way, the dude's got layers, literal and emotional.

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The shame and embarrassment immediately washing over his face… he just wants to protect her (Via X/@B3ARZATTO)

The embarrassment and shame come crashing down on him like a ton of bricks, and we can practically hear his inner monologue cursing, "Why in the world did I say that?" He didn't intend to hurt her, but now he's pretty sure he's the one who should be protected, protected from his own ineptitude. Even now, the clickers are side-eying him.

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In the end, The Last of Us continues to dish out its signature blend of tragic drama, post-apocalyptic survival, and Pedro Pascal trying to save everyone while tripping over his own emotional landmines every now and then. Audiences find themselves caught between their love for the story and their complete frustration with the characters' decisions, because who wouldn't want to save someone while awkwardly stepping into every emotional landmine in sight?

As we head into more heartbreak, just keep in mind: it's not The Last of Us without a little hurt, confusion, and the constant question of, "What was I thinking?"

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