The HBO series *The Last of Us* has set a new standard for video game adaptations, with its first season being hailed as a masterpiece that closely follows the narrative of the 2013 Naughty Dog game for PS3. As excitement builds for the second season, set to premiere in April on Max, fans have a chance to revisit the acclaimed first season with a stunning limited-edition steelbook release. Available for preorder now, this collector's item will be released on March 18. Keep reading to discover what this special edition includes.

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

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD) is presented in a limited-edition collectible steelbook, currently available at a discounted price of $45.44 (originally $49.99) at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. This release encapsulates the entire first season, which not only covers the events of the original game and the Left Behind expansion but also enriches the storyline with additional world-building elements. The scripts for this compelling season were masterfully crafted by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the latter of whom was a pivotal writer and creative director for the video game series.

In the Max series, Pedro Pascal brilliantly portrays Joel Miller, while Bella Ramsey brings Ellie to life. Notably, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the original voices of Joel and Ellie from the games, also appear in the show. The series follows the iconic journey of Joel escorting Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by fungal-infected creatures, with Ellie holding the key to humanity's salvation.

As a fan of the video game series, I believe the show does an exceptional job of honoring the original story. For a deeper dive into the series, you can read our comprehensive review of The Last of Us season one.

Special Features and Bonus Content

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook comes packed with over two hours of engaging bonus content. Included are:

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

If your interest in the series has sparked a desire to explore the games, consider picking up *The Last of Us: Part I* on PS5 or PC. *The Last of Us: Part II Remastered* is also available on PS5 and is slated for a PC release on April 3. For collectors, Sony offers captivating Joel and Ellie action figures. And don't miss out on the excitement for the upcoming second season; check out 5 intriguing details from the season two trailer.