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The Easter Bunny is on the way — which means it’s time for egg decorating ideas, egg hunts (even if just the plastic variety), adorable kid chaos, and picky-eater-approved Easter dinner ideas. But I find getting creative with the Easter baskets to be my favorite part of the decorating. Ready to think outside the box?
Here are 14 ideas to give your kiddies the best Easter basket ever.
Amazon
Redify Upgraded Soft Beaded Jump Rope
Encourage those little feet to get outside and exercise with this springy, soft-beaded jump rope.
Green Toys Dough
All little fingers love making dough snakes and pizzas. Kids will absolutely adore this Easter basket filler.
Amazon
Easter Sidewalk Chalk
Make colorful hopscotch and more with these chalky small-hand-friendly eggs.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Vosges Fairy Bunnies
Elevate your kiddos Easter chocolate with these organic chocolates from Vosges, in sea salt milk chocolate and dark chocolate raspberry (or maybe just treat yourself;).
Meri Meri
Surprise Carrots
Kids can unwrap these crepe paper carrots to reveal a fluffy chick, two temporary tattoos and one joke.
Walmart
CrystaLynx Dragon Eggs
My dragon-loving daughter loves these fidget toys, inspired by 3D-printed dragon eggs. They can collect these twelve crystal dragons, each with its own vibrant colors and stunning details.
Amazon
Bunny Keychain With Tin
A soft, snuggly bunny keychain that makes them feel a little more grown up — while still wrapping them in that cozy, loved feeling.
Amazon
Fetti Easter Temporary Tattoos
Have you been wracking your brain over your tween's Easter basket? These temporary tatts solve that problem.
Chillin With My Peeps Onesie or Tee
Whether it's their first or fifth Easter this Etsy tee will make your IG Easter photos even cuter.
Amazon
Butter Slime 4-Pack
Kids are obsessed with slime—and this 4-pack of DIY kits is the ultimate Easter basket win.
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
I'm in love with this empowering message from a classic Easter bunny book.
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This post has been updated from a previous post; additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalez.
Charming dresses are truly our favorite part about getting ready in springtime, and Walmart's current collection is packed with tons of stylish (and affordable!) options we cannot stop eyeing for the season. They’ve got everything from on-trend drop waist dresses to comfy slips to shop from, and all 7 of these top-tier styles are simply perfect for a wide range of occasions, like casual outdoor picnics to Sunday brunches. You won’t want to miss ‘em!
Scroll on to shop our 7 favorite spring dresses from Walmart!
Walmart
No Boundaries Tiered Bustier Mini Dress
This tiered gingham number is instantly flattering, thanks to the bustier-style neckline that hugs your body in all the right places. It's flowy and oh-so breezy to ensure you're comfortable all day long!
Walmart
Free Assembly Twist Front Cotton Maxi Dress
Butter yellow is the color to sport this season – with this breathable cotton maxi, you can wear it in so many ways, whether it's with comfy sandals or trendy boots!
Walmart
No Boundaries V-Waist Mini Tank Dress
The slight drop waist on this tank dress helps shape your waistline to a tee. You'll find that the basic white color can pair with tons of different layers and accessories, so your spring look can easily transform based on the occasion.
Walmart
Scoop Mini Tie Puff Sleeve Dress
The satiny look of this mini dress lends it such a luxe vibe, though you don't have to pay a pretty penny to don it. We adore the unique green color, too, as it feels especially fit for spring as things begin to bloom!
Walmart
Scoop Ruffle Neckline Satin Midi Dress
Ooh, how tropical! If you've got a beach vacation on the docket this spring or summer, this soft satin midi has just enough formal flair, thanks to the ruffled neckline. All the while, its lightweight fabric keeps you feelin' comfy and confident, however you style it!
Walmart
Free Assembly Sleeveless Square Neck Cotton Midi Dress
This 100% cotton midi moment is covered in the chicest floral pattern that's cohesive with the spring season. We think this pick would work well across a wide range of events, from spring wedding ceremonies to Easter Sunday!
Walmart
Free Assembly Sleeveless Cotton Eyelet Midi Dress
Dotted with little eyelet details, this whimsical midi with a drop waist is nothing short of trendy. The square neckline and comfy cotton fabric are super hot right now, but still retain the comfort you want from a spring dress!
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You're always on a mission to have the best lunch, no matter what day of the week it is. Fancy sandwich recipes can keep you going for a while, but sometimes you want something completely different... and a little more satisfying. If you find yourself getting bored of the same old lunches day in and day out, these high-protein wraps will spice things up without making you feel totally bleh!
These high-protein wraps are delicious, easy to prep, and so protein-packed. That's a win-win-win in our book! Keep reading for a roundup of some of the best healthy mid-day meals that you can make for a quick lunch or dinner. Skipped breakfast? We've also got a few egg-centric wraps to get you through the day.
Have fun getting creative with these easy high-protein wraps and recipes!
High-Protein Wraps From Brit + Co
Brittany Griffin
Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Whether you're chowing down on these wraps for a snack or a full meal, they'll hold a deliciously bright flavor that's super refreshing for a food break. (via Anna Monette Roberts forBrit + Co)
Chef Bai
Vegan Lettuce Wraps
Originally developed by Chef Bai, these vegan lettuce wraps have all the ingredients you need to feel your best. (via Chef Bai for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Bulked up with plenty of flavorful chicken, these lettuce wraps are far from those lousy, low-protein recipes. (via Brit + Co)
High-Protein Wraps With Chicken
Half Baked Harvest
Greek Goddess Chicken Wraps
Roasted chicken, avocado, olives, cucumbers make this wrap an easy and delicious combo. Pair it with pita and go lighter on the carbs with lettuce. Either way, you'll find these will be your go-to lunch or dinner wrap year-round! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Half Baked Harvest
Buffalo Chicken + Avocado BLT Wrap
The secret ingredient here? Potato chips for extra crunch. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Cilantro Parsley
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Your classic chicken teriyaki in a healthy lettuce wrap will keep your energy up, post-lunch. (via Cilantro Parsley)
Whole Foods
Coconut Curry Wrap
These high-protein wraps host a flavorful kick of spices, perfectly paired with a little apple crunch. (via Whole Foods)
Spices in my DNA
Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad Wraps
Quinoa + beans + chicken = the high-protein trifecta. You won't find yourself reaching for a snack a few hours later, because this Mexican wrap will fill you up – and then some. (viaSpices in my DNA)
Cooking Classy
Greek Grilled Chicken + Hummus Wrap
This wrap is everything you love from your go-to Greek lunch spot. Did someone say CAVA dupe?! You have tons of veggies and olives, tangy feta cheese and chicken and hummus (both of which are full of protein) in these high-protein wraps. (via Cooking Classy)
The Cozy Apron
Grilled Lemon Chicken Flatbread Wraps with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Take your leftover grilled chicken from dinner the night before, squeeze a lil' lemon on it, and whip up this wrap for lunch. Just add the homemade spicy garlic sauce to these high-protein wraps, and you have a whole new meal in your hands! (via The Cozy Apron)
Tastes Better From Scratch
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps
Take your lunch outside and enjoy it in the sunshine for once! When you get back to work after lunch, you’ll be reenergized from your Hawaiian-influences high-protein wraps, and your 30 minutes of vitamin D. (via Tastes Better From Scratch)
Tara’s Multicultural Table
Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce
Playing around with different high-protein wraps is a fun way to switch up your mealtime routine. This grilled chicken wrap is housed in Indian naan bread and drizzled with a nutty red pepper tahini sauce. Dreamy! (via Tara’s Multicultural Table)
Tried and Tasty
Chicken, Spinach & Cream Cheese Tortilla Wrap
You’ll feel like Popeye when you eat this chicken spinach wrap for lunch! Not only are these high-protein wraps filled with fresh spinach, they're also all wrapped up in a yummy spinach tortilla. (via Tried and Tasty)
Taste & Tell
California Chicken Club Wrap
Turn your favorite sandwich order into a portable feast! These chicken club high-protein wraps have a double-dose of protein from the bacon and chicken, and will keep you full until your work day is over. The recipe even incorporates fruit for a varied taste and texture. (viaTaste & Tell)
Feel Good Foodie
Grilled Chicken + Broccoli Wraps
Tender chicken and broccoli are seasoned to perfection with a cheesy filling in these high-protein wraps. This recipe is the best mix of delicious and healthy! (via Feel Good Foodie)
Skinny Ms.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
You’re going to love this Caesar salad-inspired wrap. It has strips of tender chicken breast and a zesty homemade Caesar dressing made with protein-rich Greek yogurt. Get ready to make your salad-loving coworkers jeal-ous! (via Skinny Ms.)
The Real Food Dietitians
BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Upgrade your classic BLT with tender chicken chunks, creamy avocado oil mayo, red onion, fresh chives and avocado for a healthy and hearty lunch or dinner. Yum! (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Salt & Lavender
Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap
Apples and walnuts gives these high-protein wraps a delightful crunch. The protein-packed chicken salad included can be made in a big batch at the start of the week for an easy and healthy meal prep option! (via Salt & Lavender)
The Girl on Bloor
Kale Chicken Caesar Wrap
This Chicken Caesar wrap is a lot healthier since it uses a lighter homemade Caesar dressing, chicken breast, multigrain wraps and kale (which is full of good nutrients). (via The Girl on Bloor)
High-Protein Wraps With Egg
Feel Good Foodie
Mediterranean Egg Wrap
This versatile wrap is perfect for breakfast or lunch, and will keep you satisfied through whatever the work day brings. Dress it up with veggies and cheese for added taste. (via Feel Good Foodie)
A Spicy Perspective
Keto Breakfast Egg Wrap
This low-carb wrap is stuffed with chicken sausage, avocado, and jalapeño cream cheese for a heavenly breakfast bite. (via A Spicy Perspective)
A Spicy Perspective
Keto Egg Roll Wrap
These warm wraps are inspired by your favorite egg rolls – yum! They're keto-friendly and especially high in protein, thanks to the eggs and meat. You'll want to eat one every single day. (via A Spicy Perspective)
High-Protein Wraps With Beef + Pork
Forks & Foliage
Beef + Lamb Shawarma Wrap
This Lebanese street food makes for a perfect lemony, garlicky savory lunch. Marinated beef and Greek yogurt give this recipe a boost of protein! (viaForks & Foliage)
Averie Cooks
Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps
These spicy pork wraps are so easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes. Here's your high protein, gluten-free dinner to add to your dinner rotation! (via Averie Cooks)
The Endless Meal
Carnitas Tacos Lettuce Wrap
Crunchy, juicy, and delicious taco flavors swarm every bite of this lettuce wrap. Choose to wrap in lettuce or a tortilla, depending on your mood. (via The Endless Meal)
The Endless Meal
Steak Lettuce Wrap
Prefer to keep it light with lettuce wraps? You'll never miss a thing with this savory, steak-centered recipe. (via The Endless Meal)
Maebells
Loaded Philly Cheese Steak Wraps
A good Philly cheese steak can be hard to find. Skip the search and make your own version into a portable wrap that’s totally desk-appropriate. (via Maebells)
Salt & Lavender
Healthy Ham Wrap
Customize these high-protein wraps with your favorite veggies (or just any ingredients you have lying around), and you can have a healthy lunch on the table in just 10 minutes! (via Salt & Lavender)
Emily Bites
Black + Blue Steak Wraps
It doesn’t get much more protein-filled than a steak wrap! Your work buddies will be begging for a taste of this steakhouse-style lunch at the office. (via Emily Bites)
High-Protein Wraps With Seafood
Kathryn's Kitchen
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These fresh and tasty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor with lime, garlic and cilantro, plus a little guac and salsa! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)
The Healthy Foodie
Tuna Wrap
Walnuts, raisins, and capers give these tuna high-protein wraps a sweet n' salty vibe. If you don’t like mayo, try using Greek yogurt as your tuna salad binder instead, for added protein. (via The Healthy Foodie)
Goodie Godmother
Spicy Tuna Wraps
Give your usual tuna salad a little zest by adding a squirt of Sriracha to the mix! Spread it on a whole wheat tortilla with some fresh veggies and you’re good to go! You could also get fancy with your high-protein wraps and use rice paper rolls with this recipe. (via Goodie Godmother)
Whole And Heavenly Oven
Hot Honey Salmon Wrap
Here's a hot tip: add hot honey-glazed salmon, avocado, and a creamy scallion slaw for an instant lunch upgrade! (via Whole And Heavenly Oven)
High-Protein Wraps With Veggies
Veggie Primer
Easy Black Bean Wrap
Making sure you have enough protein is important, especially if you're a vegan eater. Black beans are a great plant-based source of protein, and go perfectly in this lunchtime wrap. (via Veggie Primer)
Food Faith Fitness
Vegan Grilled Sweet Potato + Mint-Tahini Cauliflower Rice Wraps
These vegan wraps are a light and healthy lunch option that won’t put you in a total food coma for the afternoon. Prep them on Sunday, and you can have a healthy lunch every day of the week. (viaFood Faith Fitness)
Live Eat Learn
Portobello Mushroom Gyro
Seasoned with Mediterranean spices, these high-protein wraps are satisfyingly drizzled with a creamy tzatziki saucethat brings the protein. (via Live Eat Learn)
Two Spoons
Green Goddess Wrap
Mashed avocado, arugula, purple cabbage, edamame, and zucchini all wrapped in a warm wholegrain wrap will treat your body so good. (viaTwo Spoons)
Foodiecrush
Hummus Veggie Wrap
Homemade spicy hummus serves as the main protein source for this vegetarian lunch wrap. It’s packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, spinach and avocado. Even though there’s no meat, you’ll be full and focused for the rest of the work day! (via Foodiecrush)
Culinary Hill
Ultimate Veggie Wrap
With herbed cream cheese and Havarti cheese, this fresh veggie wrap is anything but boring. (via Culinary Hill)
Cilantro & Parsley
Vegan Tofu Wrap
Vegan Caesar dressing, flour tortillas, baked tofu, and pico de gallo make for some easy and flavorful high-protein wraps in you're eating plant-based. (via Cilantro & Parsley)
Veggie Primer
Vegan BBQ Tempeh Coleslaw Wrap
Even meat-eaters will be drawn to this easy, healthy, and plant-based wrap recipe. The coleslaw is wrapped up inside these high-protein wraps, so all you need is a side of sweet potato wedges to complete your meal. (via Veggie Primer)
Live Eat Learn
Chard Sandwich Wrap
Filled with a chickpea tuna salad, these high-protein wraps provide a crunchier and more filling alternative to butter lettuce. (via Live Eat Learn)
Rachel Mansfield
Spinach And Feta Wrap
Inspired by the Starbucks spinach feta wrap, this version is packed with protein and veggies for the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. (via Rachel Mansfield)
Bonus Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wrap from Half Baked Harvest!
Half Baked Harvest
As a bonus, we're throwing in one of our favorite easy and healthy wrap recipes that pushed all the right buttons on flavor. You'll combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, herbs, lettuce, and a little cheddar cheese, fold them up in wraps, then pan-fry until warm and crispy!
These easy wraps, made by Half Baked Harvest, come together in mere minutes. They're crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside. Serve with the deliciously creamy jalapeño lime ranch and additional buffalo sauce! These healthy wraps are great for both lunch and dinner, but equally fun for a game night, too!
First things first: start with the buffalo chicken. Shred up a couple of chicken breasts and toss them with homemade buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt (for creaminess), and fresh herbs. Most buffalo chicken fillings are made with cream cheese, but you can swap in yogurt for a healthier choice.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 4 large (burrito size) whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1-2 jalapeños or poblano peppers, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- Olive oil, for cooking
Ingredients for jalapeño ranch:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños chopped + 2 tablespoons brine
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
To assemble:
Make a cut down the center of your tortillas, then add the chicken to one corner, and the greens to another corner, and finally the cheese to another. Fold it all up, then pan-fry. So you've got...
- One-quarter of buffalo chicken
- Another quarter wrap of greens n' things
- A quarter full of ranch
- And finally a quarter full of cheese
- Fold it all up into one triangle
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, buffalo sauce, chives, parsley, and dill.
- To make the ranch. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- To assemble, cut down from the center of the tortilla to the edge. Spread the chicken in the bottom left corner, then add a handful of the lettuce, jalapeño/poblano pepper, and green onions on the top left corner. Spread the ranch on the top right corner, and the cheese on the bottom right corner. Fold the buffalo chicken over the lettuce. Then, working clock-wise, folding that quarter over the ranch. And finally, fold that quarter over the cheese.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 wrap and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, and lettuce.
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The Target x Kate Spade Collection Just Dropped – 18 Stunning Items That’ll Sell Out Fast
Apr 14, 2025
Spring has officially bloomed because the Target x Kate Spade collection officially. dropped over the weekend! We haven't been this excited for a fashion collab since J. Crew & Christopher John Rogers, so we're aching to share our favorite pieces with you. Ready to see what's in store?
Here's everything to know about the Target & Kate Spade New York collection!
What can I expect from the Target & Kate Spade New York collection?
Target
This limited edition collection featurea the brightest, boldest colors and prints you can think of. From fuchsia to polka dots, shoppers will can get a taste of luxury without spending an exuberant amount of money. Plus, the pieces are functional and work for an array of situations. Think hosting a spring soirée at home or lounging by the pool The White Lotus-style.
See our favorite picks below!
The Best Target & Kate Spade New York Fashion
Target
Tiered Ruffle Midi Tank Dress
Trade your LBD (little black dress) for this ruffled midi dress. The adjustable shoulder straps makes it easy for you to customize the perfect fit while the side pockets allow you to leave your wallet at home for once.
Target
Scalloped Mini Shift Dress
Have a fun day party to attend and feel clueless about what to wear? Order this shift dress that blends simplistic and bold elements for a perfect spring OOTD. All you need are a cute pair of sandals and you'll be good to go!
Target
Rose Peplum Midi Dress
If you're attending a tea party soon, we highly recommend you get your hands on this floral midi dress. Though we'd normally say peplum styles are "outdated," we're making an exception for this stunning piece!
Target
Eyelet Shell Tank Top
Eyelet tops are back in style thanks to the Target x Kate Spade spring collection! We love how breathable this style is, but we're equally impressed with the gorgeous green color it comes in. Plus, it looks good on everyone.
Target
Mini Polka Dot Tie-Waist Midi Dress
Someone should study our love for polka dots because we can't seem to stop wearing them! We admire the subtle design on this dress because it doesn't feel scary for those who normally shy away from bold prints and patterns.
There's also the tie option that's left us gasping for air. While it can be used as a cute built-in accessory, you're more than welcome to use it to cinch you waist!
Target
Classic Rose Poplin Mini Dress
Get loose in this floral poplin dress that's begging you to wear it to someone's lawn party. If you're feeling slightly uncomfortable about the idea of accidentally flashing someone, you can always wear a pair of longline bike shorts or cropped leggings underneath!
The Best Target & Kate Spade New York Accessories
Target
Life Of The Party Beaded Clutch
If you're the guest who doesn't need to wait for others to start dancing in order to have a good time, you're probably the life of the party. It's obvious you need a clutch that reminds everyone why you decided to show up to their function!
Target
Lucky Bubble Chain Necklace
Consider yourself "lucky" that you found this cute bubble necklace! It can be your own personal good luck charm, especially if you've been spotting four-leaf clovers lately.
Target
Floral Linear Earrings
Speaking of clovers, don't these cute floral earrings remind you of the fascinating plants? They have the prettiest rhinestones in the middle that serve as stems, so you'll be spotted from a few feet away if they catch the sunlight at the right moment.
Target
Party Baseball Hat
We almost forgot! You need a cute "party hat" to match your blue and green beaded clutch. Or, you can easily wear this to your next schedule doctor's appointment. The office staff will probably ask you where you got it from which can open up the door for you to obsess over the Target x Kate Spade collection!
Target
Magnetic Wallet
If you can't imagine leaving your house without a wallet, maybe it's time to invest in a magnetic one. This cute one features a hand-drawn strawberry on it with "Kate Spade New York" engraved underneath.
The Best Target & Kate Spade New York Home Decor
Target
Bar Tray Top Serving Cart
Calling all hosts! You need to upgrade your serving cart to this two-tier rolling option! Your guests will spot you from a mile away and they'll also appreciate that you took the time to bring them their favorite drink.
Target
Beaded Polka Dot Throw Pillow
You know how we feel about polka dots, so it's a no brainer that we're head over heels in love with this beaded throw pillow. Don't tell anyone, but it's our favorite pick from the Target & Kate Spade New York collection!
Target
Ceramic Jar Candle Gift Set
Know someone who has a birthday in April? We have the best gift idea for them in the form of this candle set! They'll have their choice of smelling fig, grapefruit or vetiver scents that'll remind them of the sweet smell of spring.
Target
Acrylic Beverage Dispenser
Prefer to have your guests get their own drinks? We're listening and not judging by sharing Target and Kate Spade's beverage dispenser. It has a green rattan base that'll make it easy to spot, but be sure to keep an eye on it. You don't want someone to swipe it because they think it's so cute.
Target
Place Cards And Holders
It's time to elevate brunch at your place with these adorable place cards and holders. Your friends or roommates will feel like they've stepped into a modern version of Bridgerton once they see their names written in cursive on the colorful strawberries.
Target
Disposable Dinnerware Set
Who says disposable dinnerware has to be dull? Obviously not Target or Kate Spade! Instead, they're dishing out black, white, and gold colorways that'll make guests wonder if you're okay once you tell them they're free to throw their plates in the trash once finished.
Target
Polka Dot Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The party's not complete without a portable bluetooth speaker that's covered in more polka dots! We recommend placing one on your kitchen island and another on a standalone table on your patio so guests can happily sway to music while eating.
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I've been anxiously awaiting news on The Last of Us season 2 release date ever since that crazy season 1 finale in March of 2023. ICYMI, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) have returned to Jackson but unfortunately, all's not well that ends well, because Joel is hiding a huge secret — and it's totally shaken Ellie's trust in him. I love this reluctant duo so much and the premiere has already proven The Last of Us is one of the best shows of 2025. Here's what you need to know about streaming the rest of the episodes.
Here's everything we know about The Last of Us season 2 episode guide & breakdown of episode 1, "Future Days."
What happened in The Last of Us season 2 premiere?
Liane Hentscher/HBO
The first episode of The Last of Us season 2, "Future Days," opens five years after the season 1 ending. Joel & Ellie have created lives for themselves in Jackson but their relationship is clearly fractured (without a doubt stemming from the lie he told about the Fireflies not needing her for a cure). Joel wants to keep Ellie safe, while she won't have anything to do with him. She's the same live wire as always, with the added freedom of a 19-year-old, which means that now, her reckless decisions include leaving her patrol behind to seek out infected in abandoned grocery stores — and then having to report to Tommy and Maria.
Ellie's aunt and uncle are in a new chapter themselves as parents of a 5-year-old. In addition to caring for their own family, Maria's struggling to ensure Jackson can house anyone who needs them — which is bound to include Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and her crew, who we learn are the survivors of Joel's season 1 Firefly hospital massacre...and who want to kill him "very slowly." The final moments of "Future Days" see Abby and the rest of the group finally near Jackson — and Abby give the tiniest knowing smile as she gets closer to enacting her revenge.
Liane Hentscher/HBO
The Last of Us season 2 immediately throws the viewer back into the action, and doesn't miss a beat (and not just because it includes a couple seconds after season 1 ends). "Future Days" once again proves that relationships are the heart of this show, and every single dynamic is just as good as the last: Tommy and Ellie, Dina and Joel, Jesse and Ellie, Abby and Owen.
One dynamic we see from the very beginning is Ellie and Dina who are friends-but-maybe-more. That is, until a town dance finally reveals their feelings for each other. They kiss on the dance floor, but when they're interrupted by a man who calls them horrible names, Joel pushes him to the floor, prompting Ellie to yell at him in front of the whole town. But despite the fact the dialogue is a memorable part of the game, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's facial expressions steal the show, and these small interactions between the characters are what sets the show apart.
Bella Ramsey is once again untouchable as Ellie, and their jump from playing a 14-year-old to a 19-year-old is so striking, I couldn't help but forget five years didn't pass in real life. The same can be said for Pedro Pascal, whose Joel carries himself so differently from season 1 after spending five years in a safe space surrounded by people he loves (as far as I'm concerned, his Emmy campaign starts now!!). I've watched Kaitlyn Dever since we were both in high school and her display of power, grief, and calculated anger makes her a new series standout — as does Isabela Merced's magnetic and infectious joy.
The Last of Us season 2 has always been emotional and gripping, but season 2 is already addictive.
Where can I watch The Last of Us season 2 episodes?
Liane Hentscher/HBO
The Last of Us season 2 premiered on HBO and Max April 13, 2025. There will be seven episodes total, and new episodes will air every Sunday at 9 PM ET. Here's the full episode schedule:
- Season 2, Episode 1 “Future Days” aired April 13, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 2 airs April 20, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 3 airs April 27, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 4 airs May 4, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 5 airs May 11, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 6 airs May 18, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 7 airs May 25, 2025
Who's in The Last of Us season 2 cast?
Liane Hentscher/HBO
The Last of Us cast for season 2 includes:
- Pedro Pascal as Joel
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy
- Rutina Wesley as Maria
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
- Isabela Merced as Dina
- Young Mazino as Jesse
- Ariela Barer as Mel
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora
- Spencer Lord as Owen
- Danny Ramirez as Manny
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac
- Catherine O’Hara as Gail
What is The Last of Us season 2 about?
Liane Hentscher/HBO
The Last of Us season 2 was renewed in January of 2023 after the pilot aired. The game sequel opens five years after the events of the first game, and Joel and Ellie's relationship has splintered because of Joel's secret: his promise that Ellie's immunity couldn't be used for a cure is actually a lie — and he murdered an entire hospital of Firefly rebels to save her life.
When Ellie finds out Joel lied to her — and when a certain someone finds out Joel's responsible for the massacre — their worlds implode. Bella Ramsey told Vanity Fair "it’s really a story about revenge and a continuation from the first season about the dangers of unconditional love."
Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal teased to Deadline that The Last of Us team “are always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show."
'The Last of Us' season 2 trailer teases lots of terror.
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We've already gotten our first look at Kaitlyn Dever's Abby (a character fans of the game love to hate), but The Last of Us season 2 trailer is the first time we gotten to hear her — or see her Firefly pendant. We also caught a glimpse of Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) dancing during an iconic game scene and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) helping defend Jackson from the infected.
While season 1 was full of earthy tones and tons of light vs. dark imagery (as is the beginning of the season 2 premiere), The Last of Us season 2 is already showing off a much more aggressive color palette with blacks and reds that underscore just how explosive things are this season (and judging by the flares, I mean that quite literally).
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