"The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Viewership Hits 3.7 Million in U.S., HBO Predicts Growth"

HBO has celebrated the triumph of The Last of Us Season 2, noting a surge in viewership that has boosted the show's global audience to over 90 million since the conclusion of Season 1.

In the United States, the Season 2 finale attracted 3.7 million viewers across various platforms. The premiere episode of Season 2 drew an impressive 5.3 million viewers, indicating a drop in viewership from the season's start to its end. However, Warner Bros. remains optimistic, anticipating a significant increase in viewership for the Season 2 finale due to the impact of the Memorial Day holiday weekend on initial viewership numbers.

It's important to mention that the Season 1 finale set a viewership record with 8.2 million viewers, a benchmark that the Season 2 finale has yet to surpass.

IGN's review of the Season 2 finale of The Last of Us scored it a 6/10. We noted that "The Season 2 finale of The Last of Us reaches its agonizing cliffhanger ending at a breakneck speed, disorienting as much as it thrills."

Additionally, IGN has published a detailed explanation of the Season 2 ending, exploring how it sets the stage for Season 3.

The Last of Us debuted in January 2023 to widespread acclaim and is considered by many to be the finest video game adaptation to date. Season 1 garnered an impressive eight Emmy awards from its 24 nominations.

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View 17 ImagesLast week, showrunner Craig Mazin hinted at the necessity of a fourth season to fully tell the story of The Last of Us, based on the two Naughty Dog-developed video games. Speaking to Collider, Mazin explained that concluding the narrative in Season 3 would extend its duration excessively. He suggested that while Season 3 might be longer than Season 2, it would be impossible to wrap up the entire story in just three seasons.

He added: "Hopefully, we’ll earn our keep enough to come back and finish it in a fourth. That’s the most likely outcome."