As one of the most beloved videogames ever made, “The Last Of Us” has one of the most passionate fanbases in the world. Fans were surely skeptical when HBO announced plans to adapt the game into a TV series.
However, despite the typically abysmal track record of video game adaptions in the past, early reviews for the series have been overwhelmingly positive.
The involvement of Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin and the original game’s director, Neil Druckmann has helped to drive a growing amount of hype around the series.
The Last Of Us stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay as its two lead characters, Joel and Ellie. Fans in the UK might be wondering where can they watch the series.
Let’s answer all your questions.
1. When is “The Last Of Us” releasing?
The “Last of Us” will arrive in the US on Sunday, January 15, 2023, and will be following a day later for fans in the UK.
Based on the massively popular video game of the same name, the series takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed.
The destruction is a result of a fungal pandemic that has turned those infected into mindless zombie-like creatures.
The series centers on Joel Miller, a hardened survivor who lost everything during the initial outbreak. Joel is now tasked with smuggling Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone and accompanying her on a perilous journey across the US.
2. Where to stream “The Last of Us” in the UK And EU?
“The Last of Us” will be airing exclusively on Sky Atlantic and the Sky-owned Now streaming service (formerly Now TV) in the UK. The first episode will be broadcasted live at 2 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023.
To watch “The Last Of Us” via Sky Atlantic, fans will need access to the applicable TV package, whether that’s through Sky themselves or another provider such as Virgin Media.
Alternatively, the fans can still watch “The Last Of Us” through the Entertainment Pass on the NOW streaming service. It is currently priced at £7.99 per month.
When it comes to the European Union, the show will be released on Sky Group channels and Now in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Ireland. In the rest of the countries like Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands, the fans can binge it on HBO and HBO Max.
3. How Many Episodes in Total?
“The Last Of Us” will consist of nine episodes in total.
Each chapter is reported to have a runtime ranging between 46 and 85 minutes, giving fans plenty of stories to unpack.
Following its premiere on January 16 internationally (January 15 in the US), new episodes of “The Last Of Us” will continue airing weekly until the ninth and final episode arrives on March 13, 2023.
4. About The Last Of Us
The Last of Us is an HBO TV series adaptation of the award-winning video game of the same name originally developed by Naughty Dog.
It is set in 2033, as a fungal infestation plagues humans, turning them feral and blind before finally finishing them off. The series follows Joel’s journey to escort an immune 14-year-old Ellie to the Fireflies, who hope to study her to procure a vaccine.
The cast comprises Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, both famed for their roles in Games of Thrones, along with Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, and Nico Parker. The show was renewed for season 2.
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