The Last of Us Will Probably Run for 4 Seasons, HBO Exec Says

HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us show will run for four seasons, an executive has suggested.

HBO's Francesca Orsi revealed that "it's looking like" the smash TV adaptation will run for four seasons, although did stress there's no "complete or final plan" at this time.

"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.

As for what to expect when the highly-anticipated show returns in April 2025? "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," Orsi said.

"There’s a certain way [the show] is presenting them in wardrobe and makeup that feels really different than the average person."

If you missed the first season, there's still time to catch up, as Episode 1 of Season 2 is set to premiere in April. Unlike Season 1, which covered the entirety of the first game, HBO plans to extend The Last of Us Part 2 beyond a single season, building Season 2 with a "natural breakpoint" after just seven episodes.

Season 2 is will introduce us to several new faces, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, Tati Gabrielle as Mel. We're still unclear on Catherine O'Hara's mysterious role, though.

In IGN's The Last of Us: Season 1 review, we called it "a stunning adaptation that should thrill newcomers and enrich those already familiar with Joel and Ellie's journey alike," awarding it an impressive 9/10.

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