The Last of Us Season 2 Premieres to 5.3 Million Viewers

The Last of Us Season 2 premiered to strong viewership, drawing 5.3 million viewers on its first night, which marks a 13 percent increase over the first season's debut and makes it one of Crave’s biggest premieres to date. The season adapts part of the 2020 PlayStation game The Last of Us Part II, picking up five years after the original story as Joel and Ellie's lives are disrupted by a mysterious group. Critics and fans have responded positively to the premiere, with particular praise for the addition of new cast members and more strategic infected adversaries. While this season will not cover the entire narrative of the second game and is limited to seven episodes, HBO has already renewed the series for a third season, with creators hinting at even more adaptation of the game's ambitious story. The show continues to be lauded as one of the most successful video game-to-TV adaptations, maintaining high anticipation for its emotionally complex and action-packed storytelling. The strong premiere numbers and continued critical acclaim suggest The Last of Us remains a major television event.