HBO The Last of Us
Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann · 2023–present ·
Is The Last of Us worth watching?
The Last of Us (2023–present) earns an 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann; stream on HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
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The Last of Us season guide
The Last of Us has 2 seasons and 16 episodes so far, and it is still running. Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | |
| Season 2 | 7 |
Where to watch The Last of Us
The Last of Us is available on HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand — regional notes: HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand in the United States; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: HBO Max.
Where to watch The Last of Us by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand |
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Is The Last of Us worth watching?
Yes — The Last of Us earns an 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann and streaming on HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand.
Celluloid Verdict
A rare video-game adaptation that surpasses expectations — a beautifully acted, emotionally shattering survival drama that cares more about people than spectacle.
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What is The Last of Us about?
Twenty years after a fungal pandemic collapses civilization, a hardened survivor is hired to smuggle a teenage girl who may be humanity's last hope across a ravaged United States. Their perilous journey forces both to confront what they're willing to sacrifice for each other.
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Critic Reviews
The Last of Us (2023) Review: Tenderness at World's End
★★★★½
The Last of Us is HBO's adaptation of the post-apocalyptic game, with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as a smuggler and teen crossing a ruined America. Devastating TV.
Yes. It is the best video-game adaptation yet and a superb survival drama in its own right, ideal for viewers who value character over zombie action.
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The Last of Us: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether The Last of Us is worth your time.
Yes — The Last of Us scores 88% on Celluloid. A rare video-game adaptation that surpasses expectations — a beautifully acted, emotionally shattering survival drama that cares more about people than spectacle. Stream on HBO Max.
The Last of Us is catalogued under HBO Max and commonly streams on HBO Max. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna and Anna Torv. Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann.
The Last of Us is tied to HBO / Max-style licensing on Celluloid (platform tag: HBO Max). Check Max in your region for current episodes.
The Last of Us scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 93/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and TMDB fan rating 86%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. A rare video-game adaptation that surpasses expectations — a beautifully acted, emotionally shattering survival drama that cares more about people than spectacle. See the full breakdown on the The Last of Us series page.
No. HBO’s The Last of Us is a complete adaptation for newcomers; game fans will notice faithful set pieces and expansions.
No — The Last of Us is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
The Last of Us first aired in 2023 and is still running (2023–present). Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann; it streams on HBO Max, Spectrum On Demand today.
The Last of Us has 2 seasons across 16 episodes (2023–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Last of Us’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Nick Offerman. Created by Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann.
The Last of Us has 16 episodes across 2 seasons (2023–present).