The Last of Us is the most recent obsession of many users of HBO Max, but, as you already know, a few days ago it was its last chapter. The series took the story of the big game and, well, didn’t make too many changes to it, which turned out to be a fantastic decision. Of course, peace of mind because a second season has already been confirmed.
However, it is understandable that the wait becomes too long and If you would like to know more stories about the lives of some characters in the most difficult moments, don’t worry, that’s what this list is for.
Fortunately, many series Today they have themes of survival, infection and a dangerous world to navigate. These range from zombie stories like The Walking Dead to other science fiction series like The 100. Fans of The Last of Us will be able to rest a little calmer and quench their stormy thirst with one of them.
Best of all, they are available at HBO Max and other platforms such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, so if you want to binge on series about infections or the apocalypse, here are some recommendations.
7 series about infected, pandemics or disasters to calm the monkey to The Last of Us:
Chernobyl (2019)
The title of the miniseries Chernobyl named after the nuclear power plant accident in the Soviet state of Ukraine that exploded during system testing on April 26, 1986.
The series follows nuclear physicist Valery Legasov as he works with the government of the Soviet Union, which went to great lengths to try to hide the truth about the disaster at that time, to handle the nuclear crisis and save the country from extreme repercussions.
The Chernobyl explosion released 400 times more radioactivity than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. In the immediate aftermath of the accident, around 30 plant personnel and emergency workers were estimated to have died just four months after the accident; several of these deaths are documented in the series.
But the radioactive fallout in the years after the explosion was also responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths, due to the extreme levels of radiation admitted in the atmosphere. can you see her on HBO Max.
The Last Ship (2014)
The Last Ship follows a missile destroyer whose crew of 218 managed to avoid a global pandemic because they were far from the rest of the world. Now, the only people who did not suffer, have to find a cure to preserve humanity while avoiding the same doomed fate as 80% of the population.
The Last Ship’s outline of a possible cure is in the vein of The Last of Us, where Ellie has the same purpose. The idea of potentially saving humanity unites the two series, although The Last Ship’s characters are much more heroic. Is available on Prime Video.
The Walking Dead (2010)
Few will remain who have not yet seen even one chapter of this series, but the walking dead It’s been the biggest zombie show ever put on at the time of its release. Most of it is about the group led by the protagonist Rick Grimes who go from one place to another.
The Walking Dead has great characters to follow, as the heroes retain their humanity in a world that has largely shed theirs. The series has really scary moments from both zombies and human villains.
The emphasis on the quality of the characters is what fans of this type of series will like, since Rick’s group, little by little, will also forge genuine connections with the people they meet. can you see her on Disney+.
The Stand (2020)
The Stand takes place after a virus strain has killed much of the world’s population. The survivors will be forced to choose between two factions, both with extremist leaders with seemingly terrible intentions.
The central battle of The Stand between two groups is similar to The Last of Us, where characters must either obey or join the Fireflies. It’s true that it doesn’t have too many terrifying sequences, but the virus is just as deadly and its mysterious origins have brought out the worst in humanity. Is available on Prime Video.
Y: The Last Man (2021)
In 2002, all living mammals with a Y chromosome, including embryos and sperm, die simultaneously, with the exception of a young amateur escapist named Yorick Brown and his capuchin monkey, Ampersand.
Society descends into chaos as infrastructures collapse and surviving women everywhere try to cope with the loss of men and the belief that unless there is a rapid scientific breakthrough or other event, humanity is doomed to extinction.
Yorick’s mother, a member of the United States House of Representatives, will entrust Culper Ring Agent 355 to protect him. The two travel to meet geneticist and cloning expert Dr. Allison Mann, who is working to discover why Yorick survived and find a way to save humanity. can you see her on Disney+.
The Rain (2018)
The Rain is set in a world devastated by a virus, where two brothers have resided in a bunker for six years. The couple will set off to find a post-apocalyptic wasteland on a mission to locate their missing father. Then the story will, of course, build towards the protagonists’ experiences with the people they meet.
In it and constantly you will be able to perceive that there is a mystery about what happened to the world and where everyone else is. Is available on netflix.
Season 11 (2021)
Following the success of The Leftovers and Chernobyl, HBO Max would turn to another novel: Station 11. Like previous efforts, it centers on a post-apocalyptic setting. However, this plot it took on a little more cultural relevance since the collapse of civilization was caused by a deadly flu pandemic.
Unlike other series trying to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, this one took a different approach by jumping in and out of time. You can see its 6 seasons on HBO Max.
