The already critically acclaimed HBO series, The Last of Us, has now been renewed for a second season. The series, which has so far been met with rave reviews as well as being hailed as the greatest video game adaptation of all time, will return for more intense adventures across the post-apocalyptic landscape. Despite only being two episodes in, the quick renewal is sure to delight fans.

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“I’m humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed that so many people have tuned in and connected with our retelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey. The collaboration with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast & crew, and HBO exceeded my already high expectations,” The Last of Us creator and executive producer Neil Druckmann said following the news. “Now we have the absolute pleasure of being able to do it again with season two! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!”

The Last of Us has been with an overwhelmingly positive reaction from both critics and audiences alike, and currently holds a deliciously fresh 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus stating; “Retaining the most addictive aspects of its beloved source material while digging deeper into the story, The Last of Us is bingeworthy TV that ranks among the all-time greatest video game adaptations.”

“I’m so grateful to Neil Druckmann and HBO for our partnership, and I’m even more grateful to the millions of people who have joined us on this journey,” adds The Last of Us executive producer and showrunner Craig Mazin. “The audience has given us the chance to continue, and as a fan of the characters and world Neil and Naughty Dog created, I couldn’t be more ready to dive back in.”

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From the Emmy award-winning creator of Chernobyl, Craig Mazin, and the creator of the acclaimed video game on which the series is based, Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us follows The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal as Joel and Game of Thrones star Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Taking place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, The Last of Us centers on Joel, a hardened survivor, who is tasked with escorting a teenager, Ellie, across the post-apocalyptic world. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey as the unlikely pair grow closer while navigating through the harshness of the world they live in, enduring brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America.

The ensemble cast includes Gabriel Luna (Terminator: Dark Fate), Merle Dandridge, who will reprise her role from the video games as Marlene, Anna Torv (Fringe), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation, Devs), newcomer Keivonn Woodard, and Lamar Johnson (The Hate U Give).

The rest of the supporting cast includes Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Storm Reid (Euphoria), and Nico Parker (The Third Day). The adaptation will also feature roles for several voice actors from the video game, such as Jeffrey Pierce, who voiced Tommy, Ashley Johnson, who voiced Ellie, and Troy Baker, who voiced Joel.

The Last of Us premiered on January 15, 2023, with the first season set to run for nine episodes and concluding on March 12, 2023.