The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Attracts Over 5 Million Viewers

The debut episode of Season 2 of the series opened with excellent numbers, with over 5.3 million viewers on HBO and Max. According to Nielsen and Warner Bros. Discovery, this is 13% higher than the premiere of Season 1, indicating that interest in the series has grown two years after its debut.

The audience ratings were moderately positive: on IMDb, the episode received a 7.9 rating based on 8.4 thousand reviews, and on Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of users expressed approval.

There will be a total of seven episodes in Season 2, with the final episode airing on May 26. The show continues to adapt the storylines from the hit game sequel, returning viewers to the story of Joel and Ellie against the backdrop of a dark post-apocalyptic world.