"The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Reaches 3.7M U.S. Viewers, HBO Expects Growth"

HBO has celebrated the triumph of The Last of Us Season 2, attributing an "influx" of viewers to the series' global audience surge, which now exceeds 90 million viewers since the conclusion of Season 1.

In the United States, the Season 2 finale attracted 3.7 million viewers across various platforms. This marks a decrease from the Season 2 premiere, which garnered 5.3 million viewers. Despite this drop, Warner Bros. remains optimistic, anticipating a "significant" increase in viewership for the Season 2 finale, attributing the initial low numbers to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

It's noteworthy 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 Last of Us Season 2 finale scored it a 6/10, stating, "The Season 2 finale of The Last of Us reaches its agonising cliffhanger ending at a breakneck speed, disorientating as much as it thrills."

For those curious about the narrative's progression, IGN has also published The Last of Us Season 2 Ending Explained, exploring how it sets the stage for Season 3.

The Last of Us premiered in January 2023 and was met with widespread acclaim, often cited as the best video game adaptation to date. Season 1 earned eight Emmy awards from its 24 nominations.

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View 17 ImagesIn a recent interview with Collider, showrunner Craig Mazin hinted at the necessity of a fourth season to fully tell the story from the two Naughty Dog-developed video games. He explained that wrapping up the narrative in Season 3 would make it excessively long, stating, "there’s no way to complete this narrative in a third season." He added, "Hopefully, we’ll earn our keep enough to come back and finish it in a fourth. That’s the most likely outcome."