The Last of Us TV Series Premiere Draws 4.7 Million Viewers

The inaugural episode of HBO's The Last of Us live-action series attracted 4.7 million viewers in the US. According to Nielsen ratings and data from Warner Bros. Discovery, as cited by Variety, this debut ranks as the second-largest premiere for HBO in over a decade, surpassed only by Game of Thrones: House of Dragons. The show's premiere also marks the second-largest viewing debut for HBO in the past 13 years. Casey Bloys, CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We're delighted to see fans of the series and the game embracing this iconic story in a new format, and we thank them for contributing to its success." The show has garnered critical acclaim, with some reviewers praising it as superior to the game. Karama Horne of The Wrap noted, "The team has excelled at infusing life into new characters, crafting a captivating and revitalized take on a popular genre story."