The Last of Us S2 is here, and NCT Mark’s solo album finally dropped

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal are back as Ellie and Joel trying to survive in a fledgling civilization while the rest of the world succumbs to a fungal outbreak that turns people into zombies. Season 2 of The Last Of Us debuts on Sunday – the morning after, Elamin talks with TV critic Alison Herman and die-hard fan Mel Woods, about why HBO’s post-apocalyptic show is meeting the moment. Plus, culture writer Lucy Ford talks about NCT Mark’s new album ‘The Firstfruit’ and why fans have been eagerly waiting for the Korean Canadian k-pop star’s debut solo record.

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