Sky Atlantic - The Last of Us

Released on Sky Atlantic, this American post-apocalyptic drama, based on the acclaimed video game franchise, takes place twenty years into a collapsed world ravaged by a fungal infection. As Joel and Ellie navigate this brutal landscape filled with danger and zombie-like creatures, the series delivers a gripping mix of action, tension, and emotional depth.

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To capture the eerie atmosphere and intensity of the show, I incorporated two key visual elements: the flashlight and darkness to emphasize survival, and the Firefly symbol as a nod to the game’s resistance group. The animation begins with the credits fading into darkness, accompanied by the haunting whisper, "Save who you can save." A flashlight then cuts through the blackness, revealing the bespoke clip and graphics, immersing the viewer in the world of the series.

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Floating dust particles add a subtle post-apocalyptic feel, reinforcing the desolate tone. The background, extracted from the key art, features a faintly glowing red Firefly symbol—an iconic and mysterious presence within The Last of Us universe. As the sequence closes, the screen fades back into darkness, seamlessly transitioning back to the credits.