The first episode of the second season of "The Last of Us" pulled in 5.3 million viewers on HBO and Max on its premiere day—up 13% from the 4.7 million who watched the season one premiere back in January 2023. These numbers come from a combined count of HBO cable viewers and Max streamers, according to data from Nielsen and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Fans seem to like what they see too. On IMDb, the episode scored an average of 8.1 out of 10 from nearly 6,000 reviews, and Rotten Tomatoes has given it a user rating of 70%. Season one steadily grew its audience, even averaging more than 32 million viewers per episode over 90 days across all platforms.

Season two of "The Last of Us" will feature seven episodes, dropping weekly with the finale set for May 26. And here’s the exciting part: the show has already been renewed for a third season. So, if you’re a fan, there's plenty more drama and intrigue coming your way in the episodes ahead.

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