The series Last of Us has not been officially renewed for a second season as of yet. However, there is a possibility that the show might be renewed for another season considering the positive response it is receiving for its first two episodes.
The American post-apocalyptic drama series, The Last of Us, is the live-action adaption of the video game of the same name. The series premiered on 15 January 2023, and has been critically acclaimed for its performances, score, writing, and production design by viewers and critics. The show is labeled to be the best live-action adaptation of a video game.
The series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first day itself. After two days, the number reached 10 million. After seeing such success with just two episodes being released, there might be a huge possibility that the series will be renewed for another season. However, this is just an assumption.
What did the creators of The Last of Us have to say about season 2?
When asked about the series and its season 2, the creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann expressed that they would be happy if the series was renewed for another season. During an interview with RadioTimes.com, Craig Mazin said, "In this world where television series are entirely flexible, they can have as many episodes as apparently they need - and on certain platforms, you can have as much time per episode as you need - things sometimes are getting stretched.
"And I am a very demanding TV watcher. When somebody says to me, 'You should watch this. Now, you got to get to season 3, episode 9, that's when it really takes off,' I'm like, 'No, I'm not going to do that.' I want to be in on season 1, episode 1, and I want every episode to justify its existence. I want to feel compelled all the way through."
He also added, "I never want to feel like they're just filling time to create more show. We're all too smart, we know it when we see it. And for me also, I have no interest in creating a television series that is designed to go on forever. I love endings. And I don't know what the point of anything is if it isn't all wrapped together in a perfect circle of beginning to end.
"So to me, the narrative of the first game was gorgeous, it was complete, it deserved a season, we knew how to do it within a season. And so that was kind of a no brainer. And I promise, if we are lucky enough to get more seasons, and keep telling the story, we will continue to make sure that every episode is worth its weight."
Who is in the cast of The Last of Us?
Here’s the list of cast members in The Last of Us:
Pedro Pascal as Joel
Bella Ramsey as Ellie
Gabriel Luna as Tommy
Anna Torv as Tess
Nico Parker as Sarah
Murray Bartlett as Frank
Nick Offerman as Bill
Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen
Storm Reid as Riley Abel
Merle Dandridge as Marlene
Jeffrey Pierce as Perry
Lamar Johnson as Henry
Keivonn Woodard as Sam
Graham Greene as Marlon
Elaine Miles as Florence.
When will season 2 of The Last of Us be released?
This all depends on whether the series will receive a green signal for season 2 in the first place. However, the casting of the first season was finalized in 2020 and the production of season 1 took place from July 2021 to June 2022 and was finally released in 2023, hence it would be safe to assume that the second season would likely release around 2024.
FAQs
Q. Is the Last of Us based on a video game?
A. Yes, the Last of Us is based on a video game of the same name.
Q. Who created The Last of Us?
A. Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann created The Last of Us.
Q. Where to watch The Last of Us?
A. You can stream The Last of Us on HBO Max via subscription.
Q. Who played Joel in The Last of Us?
A. Pedro Pascal plays Joel in The Last of Us.
