The Last of Us started as a faithful adaptation of its source material, but as the series moved on, it deviated from canon here and there, adding standalone episodes and new villains. These changes were generally agreed to be for the better, but one tweak did divide the fanbase: for Season 3 before Season 2 even aired, and that decision is looking smart as the action builds to an all-time cliffhanger. This isn’t just Season 2, but Act 1 of an epic sequel.