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Based on the critically acclaimed video game «The Last of Us,» developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation platforms, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed.
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Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What begins as a small job soon turns into a brutal and harrowing journey, as the two must cross the United States and depend on each other to survive.
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The first season, which will have a total of nine episodes, premiered Sunday, January 15 on HBO and can be viewed on HBO Max.
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»The Last of Us» is based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for PlayStation platforms, and is written and produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
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The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Rose Lam. Producers: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog.
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The series has already been renewed for a second season, not surprising given that the premiere marks HBO’s second biggest debut ever, behind only »House of the Dragon». Episode one surpassed 22 million viewers in the U.S. alone just one week after its premiere, nearly 5 times its audience on the same night it premiered.
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The fourth episode, which premiered on Sunday, February 5, reached 7.5 million viewers on HBO Mas and linear broadcasts. Viewership was up 17% from the previous episode and up 60% from the first episode.
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Critics have praised this latest episode, especially in the performances of its two leads, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in an episode that has been categorized as pivotal to the story.
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The season finale is scheduled to premiere on March 12.
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Fans can also tune in to »The Lasto f Us Podcast» on all major platforms. In this official podcast of the series, host Troy Baker, who plays the character of Joel in the series, sits down with creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for a deep dive into each episode.
