The Last of Us 2023
“Every path has a price.”
What is The Last of Us?
The Last of Us is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO. The series is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Jan 15, 2023
- Last aired
- May 25, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Last of Us is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO. The series is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog. It is set decades after the collapse of society caused by a mass fungal infection. The story follows a hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl as they navigate a brutal and heartbreaking journey across the United States. The series stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. The show is available to stream on HBO Max. The Last of Us is a television adaptation of a popular video game franchise, and it has been created for the HBO network. The series explores a post-apocalyptic world where a fungal infection has destroyed modern civilization. The show's creators have developed a story that focuses on the relationship between the two main characters as they struggle to survive in a harsh environment.
Should you watch it?
“A hardened survivor must smuggle a young girl across a post-apocalyptic United States to ensure survival.”
- compelling character dynamics
- intense survival narrative
- depicts a destroyed civilization
- contains violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy post-apocalyptic dramas about survival and human connection.
The series contains mature themes and depictions of a world destroyed by a fungal infection.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 When You're Lost in the Darkness Mytharc Jan 15, 2023
- E2 Infected Core Jan 22, 2023
- E3 Long, Long Time Core Jan 29, 2023
- E4 Please Hold to My Hand Core Feb 5, 2023
- E5 Endure and Survive Core Feb 12, 2023
- E6 Kin Core Feb 19, 2023
- E7 Left Behind Mytharc Feb 26, 2023
- E8 When We Are in Need Mytharc Mar 5, 2023
- E9 Look for the Light Mytharc Mar 12, 2023
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Future Days Mytharc Apr 13, 2025
- E2 Through the Valley Core Apr 20, 2025
- E3 The Path Core Apr 27, 2025
- E4 Day One Core May 4, 2025
- E5 Feel Her Love Core May 11, 2025
- E6 The Price Mytharc May 18, 2025
- E7 Convergence Mytharc May 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A survivor is hired to transport a 14-year-old girl out of a quarantine zone following a societal collapse.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
Is the series based on a game?
Yes, the series is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog.
What caused the collapse of society?
Society collapsed due to a mass fungal infection that transforms hosts into zombie-like creatures.
Where can the series be viewed?
The series is available to stream on HBO Max.