The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Sees 10% Increase in Viewership

The second season of The Last of Us television series debuted with 5.3 million viewers in the United States for its premiere episode, marking a 13% increase from the first season's premiere earlier in 2023. In comparison, the inaugural episode of the first season drew 4.7 million viewers. Although the ratings are impressive, the overall success of HBO and Max streaming service shows is cumulative, with The Last of Us season 1 accumulating approximately 32 million viewers per episode in the US after a 90-day period. According to Deadline, season 1 viewing surged by 150% over the past week, indicating that audiences have been catching up on the show before the new season. Season 2 introduces Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever, and delves into the aftermath of a pivotal decision made by Joel, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, at the end of the first season. The adaptation of Naughty Dog's PlayStation series has already been renewed for a third season, which will continue the narrative from The Last of Us Part II. The Last of Us season 2 will consist of 7 episodes, shorter than the 9 episodes in season 1, and is expected to run for a total of four seasons. New episodes are released every Sunday on Max in the US and every Monday on NOW in the UK.