HBO Boss Hints at 4-Season Run for 'The Last of Us'

HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us series is projected to span four seasons, according to an executive.

Francesca Orsi of HBO indicated a four-season run is likely for the hit show, though she emphasized the absence of a finalized plan. "I wouldn't want to confirm that, but it's looking like this season and then two more seasons after this, and we're done," Orsi told Deadline.

Regarding the anticipated Season 2 premiere in April 2025, Orsi hinted at intriguing developments: "There's certain elements in terms of the various factions that are competing for survival that reveal themselves as a really intriguing survivalist group, and I think they just have a quality to them that feels distinct in how they present it," she stated. "There’s a certain way [the show] is presenting them in wardrobe and makeup that feels really different than the average person."

The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: New and Returning Faces

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Those who missed Season 1 can catch up before Season 2's April premiere. Unlike Season 1, which adapted the entirety of the first game, HBO will extend its adaptation of The Last of Us Part 2 beyond a single season, structuring Season 2 with a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.

Season 2 introduces several new characters, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel. Catherine O'Hara's role remains undisclosed.

IGN's review of The Last of Us Season 1 lauded it as "a stunning adaptation that should thrill newcomers and enrich those already familiar with Joel and Ellie's journey alike," awarding it a 9/10 rating.