The HBO adaptation of The Last of Us has confirmed the introduction of airborne spores that spread infection, a significant shift from previous decisions made by showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin. This change, which divided fans, introduces a critical aspect of infection growth as seen in the games. In addition, the show depicts how the fungus continues to grow post-mortem, creating skeletal remains that contribute to the spread of infection over time. New episodes air weekly, further exploring these developments.
In the game, we learn that even after an infected individual has died, the fungus will continue to grow, consuming the body's mass to form a fruiting body and releasing spores that infect any human who breathes them.
The removal of airborne spores divided fans, even though showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin said they weren't sure if they were going to incorporate them, as it didn't make sense at the time.
After enough time, the body becomes a "moss" that can fill entire structures with deadly fungal growths, sometimes blending in with their environment.
Just last month, they confirmed at SXSW that spores would premiere sometime this season, and from the trailer for next week's episode, that time is now.
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