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In a twist that left some viewers surprised, the second season of The Last of Us kicked off on April 13, taking the storyline five years forward. The series’ stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey continue their roles, but fans are introduced to several fresh faces in this debut episode. Despite the season being barely underway, its conclusion is fast approaching, with only a few more episodes left over the next six weeks. Fortunately, the showrunners have provided an explanation for the series’ brevity this time around, along with tantalizing glimpses into what lies ahead for the show. Here’s the lowdown on the latest developments.

When and Where To Watch ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

*Tune in for new installments of The Last of Us season two each Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on HBO East and 9 p.m. Pacific Time on HBO West.*

*If you missed the premiere, don’t worry! You can still watch it on Max. Episodes will be released weekly until April and May, with the season finale airing on May 25th.*

How Many Episodes Does ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Have?

The second season of The Last of Us will have fewer episodes compared to its first season. While the initial season boasted nine episodes, the upcoming season will only feature seven. However, don’t be alarmed by the reduction in episode count as it aligns with the producers’ broader strategies for the show.

HBO hasn’t disclosed the titles for each episode in the second season of “The Last of Us”. Typically, HBO assigns episodes with titles, but this series is labeled by numbers instead. It’s possible that they are trying to keep major spoilers linked to these titles under wraps. The first and only confirmed title so far is “Future Days” for the premiere episode. IMDb has potential titles for later episodes such as “Every Last One of Them” for the finale, but these have not been verified yet.

Episode Release Date
Future Days April 13
Episode 2.2 April 20
Episode 2.3 April 27
Episode 2.4 May 4
Episode 2.5 May 11
Episode 2.6 May 18
Episode 2.7 May 25

Is ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 the Final Season?

In the case that the television series based on “The Last of Us” video game only has two seasons currently, it appeared as if the show would conclude with Season 2. However, fortunately for viewers of the program, “The Last of Us” was renewed for a third season prior to its premiere, which may not have come as a shock to fans of the original game, since “The Last of Us Part II” is approximately 10 hours longer than the first installment in gameplay duration.

Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the showrunners, have emphasized that it might be challenging to incorporate the tales of the second video game within a single season. In fact, they’ve hinted at the likelihood of a fourth season. In an interview with Variety, Craig Mazin stated, “It seems we’re looking at one or two more seasons. Each episode is getting larger to produce.” Mazin further added that their aim is not to surpass the source material of the games, so seasons three and four may be the final ones.

Who’s Who in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?

In the second season of “The Last of Us”, many new faces appear, but some familiar ones return from the initial series. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reprise their roles as Joel and Ellie, the primary characters. While Joel was tasked with safeguarding Ellie in the first season, their relationship has become strained following Joel’s deception at the close of Season 1. Joel’s brother, Tommy, portrayed by Gabriel Luna, assumes a larger role this time around. In Jackson, Wyoming, he manages a commune alongside his wife, Maria, played by Rutina Wesley.

Beyond the core cast, others involved include

  • Young Mazino as Jesse
  • Isabela Merced as Dina
  • Noah Lamanna as Cat
  • Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon
  • Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
  • Danny Ramirez as Manny
  • Tati Gabrielle as Nora
  • Catherine O’Hara as Gail
  • Joe Pantoliano as Eugene

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2025-04-15 06:04