HBO's "The Last of Us" is back, and the show's second season (read /Film's review) not only brings a time jump but also a whole host of new characters along with it. The best of the bunch so far is undeniably Dina (Isabela Merced), Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) best friend and partner in crime at the Jackson, Wyoming settlement she and Joel (Pedro Pascal) now call home. Other new Jackson residents include the young community leader Jesse (Young Manzino) and the sharp-edged therapist Gail (Catherine O'Hara).

Interestingly, though, season 2 doesn't open with a spotlight on its heroes. Instead, the season premiere focuses heavily on a pack of young people who feel they've been wronged by Joel and are out for blood. Among them? Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, Tati Gabrielle's Nora, Ariela Barer's Mel, Danny Ramirez's Manny, and Owen (more on the actor who plays him momentarily). The latter...