The Last of Us (TV Series)

The Last of Us (TV series)
The Last of Us is an American post-apocalyptic drama

television series created by Craig Mazin and Neil The Last of Us
Druckmann for HBO. Based on the 2013 video game
developed by Naughty Dog, the series is set twenty years
after a mass fungal infection caused by a mutation in the
genus Cordyceps, which sparked a global pandemic. The
infection causes its victims to transform into hostile,
cannibalistic creatures resembling zombies. The series
follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), a smuggler tasked with
escorting the teenage Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-
apocalyptic United States. Guest stars include Nico Parker
as Joel's daughter Sarah, Gabriel Luna as Joel's younger
brother Tommy, Merle Dandridge as resistance leader
Marlene, and Anna Torv as Joel's smuggler partner Tess.
The Last of Us, said to be the largest television production

in Canadian history, was filmed throughout Alberta from Genre Post-apocalyptic
July 2021 to June 2022. It is the first HBO series based on
a video game, and is a joint production by Sony Pictures Drama
Television, PlayStation Productions, Naughty Dog, the Created by Craig Mazin
Mighty Mint, and Word Games. The first season consists of
nine episodes written by Druckmann, who wrote and co- Neil Druckmann
directed the original game, and Mazin. The score was Based on The Last of Us
composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, who composed for the by Naughty Dog[a]
game, and David Fleming.
Written by Craig Mazin
The Last of Us premiered on January 15, 2023. It received Neil Druckmann
widespread critical acclaim from critics, who praised the
performances, writing, production design, and score; Starring Pedro Pascal
several called it the best live-action adaptation of a video Bella Ramsey
game. Across linear channels and HBO Max, the series
Theme music Gustavo Santaolalla
premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first
composer
day—the second-biggest for HBO since 2010—and over
22 million within twelve days. In January 2023, the series Opening theme "The Last of Us"
was renewed for a second season. Composers Gustavo Santaolalla
David Fleming
Cast and characters
Country of United States
origin
Main Original English
language
Pedro Pascal as Joel, a hardened middle-aged
survivor who is tormented by the trauma of his No. of seasons 1
past. Joel is tasked with smuggling a young girl, No. of episodes 3
Ellie, out of a quarantine zone and across the
United States.[6] Unlike in the games, which Production
required Joel to have moments of near- Executive Asad Qizilbash
superhuman abilities in order to allow the player producers
to progress, he is more vulnerable in the series— Carter Swan
he is hard of hearing in one ear due to a gunshot Evan Wells
and his knees ache when he stands.[8] Pascal Rose Lam
became available for a new series after the
release of the second season of The Carolyn Strauss
Mandalorian, attracting several offers for projects Neil Druckmann
from large networks, of which he chose The Last
Craig Mazin
of Us,[6] partly to work with co-creator Craig
Mazin.[9] Mazin and co-creator Neil Druckmann Producers Greg Spence
had been considering Pascal for some time. He Cecil O'Connor
accepted the role within 24 hours;[10] The
Mandalorian producers gave Pascal permission Production Alberta, Canada
to work on the series. [11] He is reportedly earning locations
$600,000 per episode, making him one of the Cinematography Ksenia Sereda
highest-paid American television stars.[12] Pascal
was chosen for his ability to portray a tough, Eben Bolter
tortured, and vulnerable character who Christine A. Maier
suppresses his emotions until necessary.[13] A Nadim Carlsen
non-gamer, Pascal watched his nephew play the
beginning of the first game because he lacked the Editors Timothy A. Good
skill to play it himself; he found Joel to be "so Mark Hartzell
impressive" but was concerned about imitating
the games too closely, instead choosing to Emily Mendez
"create a healthy distance" and allow the Running time 46–81 minutes[2][3]
showrunners to decide the characterization. [14]
Pascal based Joel's voice on his own Production The Mighty Mint
experiences growing up in San Antonio, Texas, companies Word Games
paring it back from the Southern accent used in
PlayStation Productions
the game.[15] In the video games, Joel is
portrayed by Troy Baker.[16] Naughty Dog
Bella Ramsey as Ellie, a 14-year-old girl who Sony Pictures Television
displays much defiance and anger but has a
Distributor Warner Bros. Television
private need for kinship and belonging. She is
immune to the Cordyceps infection and may be Studios
the key to creating a vaccine.[7] In keeping with Release
the games, she is a lesbian. [17] Around 105 Original network HBO
actors had been considered for Ellie;[10] the
producers sought a performer who could portray a Picture format 4K UHDTV HDR[b]
resourceful, quirky, and potentially violent Dolby Vision[b]
character. [13] After watching Ramsey's audition
tape, they spoke to David Benioff and D. B. Weiss Audio format Dolby Atmos[b]
—showrunners of Game of Thrones, in which Original release January 15, 2023 –
Ramsey had a recurring role—who assured them present
of her talent. Ramsey secured the role less than a
month after her audition.[11] She received news of her casting during production on a
different project. She said the show feels "like the biggest thing [she has] ever done"[18] and
was immediately comforted Pascal would perform alongside her for the entire experience.[19]
Ramsey was aware of the game before her audition,[20] but was encouraged not to play it to
avoid replicating the original performance, instead watching some gameplay on YouTube to
"get a sense of it";[21] she still had not played it after filming the series.[22] Ramsey wanted
her performance to be reminiscent of the games without copying them.[23] Ramsey, who is
English, learned an
American accent for
the role,[24] and had to
cut off over 15 inches
of hair.[20] In the video
games, Ellie is played
by Ashley
Johnson.[16]
Guest
Nico Parker as Sarah, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey portray the lead characters, Joel and Ellie.[6][7]
Joel's daughter.[25]
Parker watched
videos of the game years before getting the role.[26] She wanted to "stay away from the game
version" and provide her own interpretation of the character;[27] she felt intimidated at the
prospect of portraying Sarah's death due to its impact in the game.[28] Pascal felt an instant
bond with Parker, with whom he filmed scenes first.[29] In the first game, Sarah is played by
Hana Hayes.[30]
John Hannah as Dr. Neuman, an epidemiologist who issues a warning about the threat of
fungi during a talk show in 1968.[31]
Merle Dandridge as Marlene, the head of the Fireflies, a resistance movement hoping to gain
freedom from the military. Dandridge reprises her role from the video games,[32] the only
actor to do so; Mazin and Druckmann felt, unlike most other actors from the game, she
physically resembled her character, only requiring a wig.[33] Dandridge revisited the game in
preparation.[34] She was consistently surprised by the physical elements on set, having only
portrayed Marlene within a motion capture stage and suit during the games.[35] She found
the character had "a heavier stillness" in the show, which she attributed to the weight of
living in the post-apocalyptic world.[36]
Josh Brener as the host of a talk show in 1968.[37] The concept of the talk show was inspired
by Dick Cavett and his long-running series The Dick Cavett Show.[38]: 8:43
Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Schoenheiss, an epidemiologist on the 1968 talk show who is
skeptical of Neuman's warning.[37]
Brendan Fletcher as Robert, a thug and black market arms dealer in the Boston Quarantine
Zone.[39] In the first game, Robert is played by Robin Atkin Downes.[40]
Anna Torv as Tess, a hardened survivor and Joel's smuggler partner.[41] Torv and Pascal
decided Tess and Joel had been lovers for some time but, like in the game, were subtle
about their relationship.[42] She felt her performance required consistent truthfulness due to
its subtlety.[43] Torv was aware of the games but had not played them; she watched the
cutscenes after her casting.[27] In the first game, Tess was played by Annie Wersching.[44]
Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Joel's younger brother and a former soldier who maintains idealism
in his hope for a better world.[45] About a month after the casting of Pascal and Ramsey,
Luna was asked to submit an audition tape; he performed one scene from the game and one
from the first episode.[46] He was familiar with the work of Mazin and executive producer
Carolyn Strauss, and had previously worked with HBO on True Detective.[47]: 1:02 Six days
after submitting his tape, he was offered the role by Mazin, Strauss, and Druckmann;[46]
according to Luna, they instantly knew he was "the one".[47]: 1:53 He was enthusiastic for the
role, having lived in Austin, Texas—Joel and Tommy's hometown—around the same time as
the show's setting,[47]: 2:20 and was given a PlayStation 5 during production to play the
games as research.[48] He provided input for Tommy's costume, such as the Texan plant
Indian paintbrush on his boots and his First Nations-crafted belt buckle, which he felt Tommy
"found and treasured because it was just so well-made".[49] Luna believed Tommy desires a
family like his brother's and a world in which people can return to peaceful living.[34] He
could relate to Joel's actions as an older brother, particularly as he had been the patriarch of
his own family alongside his single mother.[50] Luna partly took inspiration from Texans such
as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, particularly Kristofferson for his relaxed attitude.[27]
In the video games, Tommy is played by Jeffrey Pierce.[51]
Christine Hakim as Dr. Ratna, a mycology professor at the University of Indonesia who
advises the government to bomb Jakarta to slow the spread of the infection.[52] Hakim was
contacted for the series via Instagram. She was initially hesitant to accept the role as she
was caring for her mother and husband amid the COVID-19 pandemic but was convinced by
her grandniece, a fan of the game. She brought her traditional batik scarves and Indonesian
jewelry, which the costume department accepted for use in the series.[53]
Nick Offerman as Bill, a survivalist who lives with Frank. Con O'Neill was initially cast in the
role, but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.[54] Mazin felt inspired to cast a
comedic actor like Offerman because "funny people have soul", citing performances like
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad and Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul.[55] In the first game,
Bill is played by W. Earl Brown.[56]
Murray Bartlett as Frank, a survivalist living in an isolated town with Bill.[56] Bartlett was
unfamiliar with the source material but was drawn to the show after he read the script.[57] He
researched the game after receiving the role and found it cinematic, citing the characters,
narrative, and themes.[58] Frank is seen briefly in the first game as a corpse, but has no
dialogue.[59] Druckmann expected some fans to be upset by Frank's inclusion in the show
due to the divergence from the game's narrative.[8]
Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen, the leader of a revolutionary movement in Kansas City.
Kathleen is an original character[60] created by Mazin as the leader of a group of hunters
who appeared in the game.[61]
Lamar Johnson as Henry, who is hiding from a revolutionary movement in Kansas City with
his younger brother Sam. In the first game, Henry is played by Brandon Scott, and his
scenes take place in Pittsburgh.[62]
Keivonn Woodard as Sam, a deaf, artistic child who is hunted by violent revolutionaries
alongside his brother Henry.[62][63] In the first game, Sam is played by Nadji Jeter.[62]
Graham Greene as Marlon, who lives with his wife Florence in the wilderness of Wyoming.
Marlon is an original character for the television series.[62]
Elaine Miles as Florence, who lives with her husband Marlon. Florence is an original
character.[62]
Rutina Wesley as Maria, the leader of a settlement in Jackson, Wyoming. In the games,
Maria is played by Ashley Scott.[64]
Storm Reid as Riley Abel, an orphaned girl who is growing up in post-apocalyptic Boston.[65]
Reid was unfamiliar with the game prior to her casting; when approached to star in the show,
she asked family and friends for their opinions on the game.[66] Riley originally appeared in
a downloadable content pack for the first game, The Last of Us: Left Behind, in which she is
portrayed by Yaani King.[65]
Scott Shepherd as David, a preacher who is the leader of a cannibalistic cult.[67][68]
Druckmann felt the series allowed a deeper look into the character's complexities than the
game.[10] In the first game, David is played by Nolan North.[69]
Troy Baker as James, a senior member of a group of settlers.[70] Baker previously portrayed
Joel in the video games,[71] while James was played by Reuben Langdon in the first
game.[40] Mazin and Druckmann considered Baker's inclusion in the series important.[33]
Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, a rebel in a quarantine zone. Pierce previously portrayed Tommy in
the video games.[56] Perry is an original character in the show who, according to Pierce,
"has huge implications for things" that occurred in the game.[72]
Ashley Johnson as Anna,[70] Ellie's mother,[73]: 7:20 a lone pregnant woman forced to give
birth under frightening circumstances.[70] Johnson previously portrayed Ellie in the video
games.[71] Druckmann was unable to explore Anna's story in the games but considered it
personally important to include in the series;[73]: 7:20 after the game's release, he wrote a
short story about Anna, which was later intended to be adapted into an animated short film or
released as downloadable content but "it fell apart".[74] Mazin and Druckmann considered
Johnson's inclusion important due to her relationship with the games.[33]
Episodes
U.S.
No. Title [75] Directed by [76] Written by [77] Original air date [75] viewers
(millions)
"When You're Lost in Craig Mazin & Neil
1
the Darkness"
Craig Mazin
Druckmann
January 15, 2023 0.588[78]
In 2003, a mass fungal infection of Cordyceps sparks a global pandemic. Joel flees with his daughter, Sarah, and
brother, Tommy; Sarah is killed by a soldier. Twenty years later, Joel lives in the Boston quarantine zone managed
by the Federal Disaster Response Agency (FEDRA), working as a smuggler with his partner, Tess. When Tommy
fails to contact them from Wyoming, they buy a car battery from a local dealer, Robert, but are double-crossed
when he sells it to the Fireflies, a rebel group opposing FEDRA. Attempting to retrieve it, Joel and Tess discover
Marlene, the Fireflies' leader, who begs them to take Ellie to the Massachusetts State House in exchange for a
working truck. While sneaking out, the three are caught by a soldier who tests them for the infection, revealing
Ellie is positive. Joel kills the soldier and Ellie claims to be immune.
2 "Infected" Neil Druckmann Craig Mazin January 22, 2023 0.633[79]
Two days before the outbreak, in Jakarta, a mycologist learns of the oncoming pandemic and advises the
government to bomb the city to prevent it from spreading. In the present, Ellie explains to Joel and Tess that she
is being transported west in hopes of being used to find a cure. Discovering that the path to the State House is
swarmed with infected, they cut through a museum, where they are attacked by blind infected known as
"clickers"; Ellie is bitten. They arrive at the State House but find the Fireflies dead. Tess reveals she was bitten,
while Ellie's bite begins to heal, proving her immunity. Joel shoots an infected, which alerts the swarm to their
location. Tess convinces him to escape with Ellie while she stays behind, blowing up the building and killing
herself along with the horde.
3 "Long, Long Time" Peter Hoar Craig Mazin January 29, 2023 0.747[80]

Joel and Ellie heed Tess's final instructions and hike to meet allies Bill and Frank. Joel teaches Ellie about the
government's execution of innocents during the early days of the outbreak. In 2007, Frank stumbles onto the
compound of paranoid survivalist Bill, who takes him in. They begin a romance, sharing a love of music and food.
Years later, Frank contacts Tess by radio and the couples enter a tenuous friendship. In the present, Frank is
terminally ill and asks Bill to euthanize him after they marry. Bill, not wanting to live without Frank, kills himself as
well. Joel and Ellie arrive some time later. They discover a letter Bill left for Joel, explaining that protecting Frank
is what gave his life meaning after the outbreak and leaving Joel his supplies. Joel takes Bill's truck and sets out
with Ellie to find Tommy.
"Please Hold My
4 Jeremy Webb Craig Mazin February 5, 2023 TBD
Hand"
5 "Endure and Survive" Jeremy Webb Craig Mazin February 12, 2023 TBD
6 "Kin" Jasmila Žbanić Craig Mazin February 19, 2023 TBD
7 "Left Behind" Liza Johnson Neil Druckmann February 26, 2023 TBD

"When We Are in
8 Ali Abbasi Craig Mazin March 5, 2023 TBD
Need"
Craig Mazin & Neil
9 TBA Ali Abbasi March 12, 2023 TBD
Druckmann
Production
Development
The Last of Us was created by Craig Mazin (left) and Neil Druckmann (right). Druckmann wrote and co-directed
the video game.[81]
A film adaptation of Naughty Dog's 2013 video game The Last of Us was announced in March 2014, to be
written by the game's writer and creative director Neil Druckmann;[82] it had entered development hell by
2016,[83] and the partnership ended and rights relinquished by 2019.[84] Due to the extensive development
of a film based on Uncharted, another game series by Naughty Dog, Druckmann ensured specific plot
points were included when negotiating a deal with film and television studios; he felt more closely
connected to The Last of Us's creation and development than Uncharted's[8] and always wanted to be
involved in its adaptation in some manner.[10] In 2018, writer and director Craig Mazin was approached by
PlayStation Productions with a list of video games for potential television adaptation; he was disappointed
to discover The Last of Us was being adapted into a film at the time as he felt television was a better fit.[84]
A fan of the video game, having played it about twelve times,[85][86] Mazin was introduced to Druckmann
through Shannon Woodward, a mutual friend, in 2019.[84] Druckmann, a fan of Mazin's series Chernobyl,
agreed with Mazin that The Last of Us required the length and pacing of a television series.[85] They
pitched the series to HBO about a week after meeting.[84]
In March 2020, a television adaptation was announced in the planning stages at HBO, expected to cover
events of the first game. Mazin and Druckmann were named to write and executive produce the series,
while television producer Carolyn Strauss and Naughty Dog president Evan Wells were named executive
producers,[81] and Gustavo Santaolalla, who worked on the games, the show's composer.[87] The show
was announced as a joint production of Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, and Naughty
Dog;[88] it is the first show produced by PlayStation Productions.[81][89] It is produced under the company
name Bear and Pear Productions.[90][91][92] Johan Renck, Mazin's collaborator on Chernobyl, was
announced as executive producer and director of the series premiere in June 2020;[93] he dropped out by
November due to scheduling conflicts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[94][95] HBO greenlit the
series on November 20. PlayStation Productions's Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan were named executive
producers, and Word Games a production company.[88]
In January 2021, the Mighty Mint joined production, and Kantemir Balagov was announced as the pilot
episode's director.[96] He had been interested in adapting the game for years and was set to direct several
opening episodes;[97][98] in October 2022, Balagov said he left the project a year prior due to creative
differences.[99] Rose Lam was added as executive producer in February 2021.[45] Pre-production in
Calgary, Alberta, began on March 15;[100] Mazin arrived in May.[101] Ali Abbasi and Jasmila Žbanić were
announced as directors in April.[102] In July 2021, the Directors Guild of Canada revealed Peter Hoar was
assigned to direct,[90] followed in August by Mazin,[91] in September by Druckmann,[103] and in January
2022 by Liza Johnson and Jeremy Webb.[104] In February, Druckmann confirmed he directed an episode
and felt his experience reinforced and reflected his experience in directing games.[105] After several months
traveling between Calgary and Los Angeles, Druckmann struggled to fulfil obligations at Naughty Dog and
returned home to advise remotely, feeling confident in Mazin.[8] The season's original ten-episode count
was reduced to nine during production;[106][107] the first two were combined after HBO executives felt the
first would not compel viewers to return.[38]: 2 2:27
The Last of Us is believed to be the largest television production in Canadian history, expected to generate
over CA$200 million in revenue for Alberta.[108][109][110] Sources suggested the budget was between
US$10 million and US$15 million per episode;[110][111] The New Yorker claimed the series budget
exceeded each of the first five seasons of Game of Thrones.[8] Calgary film officials felt Alberta was chosen
for production partly due to the government's 2021 decision to remove its tax credit cap of CA$10 million
per project. Canadian artists union IATSE 212 claimed the production led to a 30 percent increase in union
membership and employment.[112] The production team included five art directors and hundreds of
technicians.[110] The game's art director, concept artists, and environment artists provided feedback on
costumes and sets.[13] Production designer John Paino referenced the video game but focused on references
used by Naughty Dog during development. He created an image collage which included a photograph of
reassembled chairs, which Mazin considered the show's mandate: "the built world is unbuilt and
rebuilt".[113] Paul Becker choreographed the series,[114] and Barrie Gower was the prosthetics designer,
responsible for the designs of the infected.[115] Elastic created the show's title sequence; Mazin enjoyed the
idea of the fungus appearing beautiful despite its destructive nature.[116]: 0 :40 Visual effects studio
DNEG,[117] supervised by Alex Wang, consulted with Naughty Dog's concept artists when creating the
infected.[8]
On January 27, 2023, less than two weeks after the series premiere, HBO renewed the series for a second
season.[118] The first season covers the events of the first game and its downloadable expansion The Last of
Us: Left Behind (2014);[119] Druckmann and Mazin suggested a second season would immediately cover
the sequel, The Last of Us Part II (2020), to avoid filler,[11] though Mazin felt it would require more than
one season.[119] He does not want the series to overtake the games.[120] The writers ensured characters
remained true to their developments in Part II in case the show received more seasons.[121]
Casting
Casting took place virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] For International Women's
Day on March 8, 2020, Druckmann confirmed several of the characters from the games would appear in
the show, including Ellie, Riley, Tess, Marlene, and Maria.[122] On February 10, 2021, Pascal and Ramsey
were cast as Joel and Ellie.[6][7] Earlier that day, it was reported Mahershala Ali was offered the role of Joel
after Matthew McConaughey turned it down;[123] The Hollywood Reporter noted Ali "did circle a role" in
the show, but a deal was never formed.[7] Any actresses considered for Ellie for the canceled film
adaptation—such as Maisie Williams and Kaitlyn Dever—had aged out of consideration by the time the
series was in production, resulting in a reset of candidates.[11] The producers primarily sought actors who
could embody Joel and Ellie individually as well as imitate their
relationship.[73]: 1 4:42 Pascal and Ramsey did not meet before
filming began but found they had instant chemistry which
developed over the course of production.[124]
Luna's casting as Tommy was announced on April 15, 2021,[125]

and Dandridge was confirmed to reprise her role of Marlene from
the video games on May 27.[32] In May, Classic Casting circulated
a casting call for extras from Calgary, Fort Macleod, High River,
and Lethbridge; anyone over 18 could apply, and those with
vehicles from 1995 to 2003 were recommended.[126] It was Pedro Pascal (left) and Gabriel Luna
announced Parker was cast as Sarah on June 30.[25] Pierce, Bartlett, (right) on set in Canmore, Alberta in
and O'Neill's casting as Perry, Frank, and Bill was announced on November 2021
July 15,[56] followed by Torv's as Tess on July 22.[41] On
December 5, 2021, Bartlett claimed Offerman would appear on the
show in a role close to his;[127] two days later, Offerman was announced to be playing Bill, replacing
O'Neill who was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.[54] On December 9, Žbanić revealed the
casting of Greene, Miles, and Wesley.[128]
Reid's casting as Riley Abel was announced on January 14, 2022.[65] In February, Mazin distributed a
casting call for a boy aged 8–14 who is deaf, black, and proficient in American Sign Language or Black
American Sign Language; Deaf West Theatre confirmed this was for the character of Sam, who will appear
in two episodes filmed in March and April.[63] In June, Druckmann announced Baker and Ashley Johnson
would star in the series;[71] their character names were revealed in December.[70] Lamar Johnson and
Woodard's casting as Henry and Sam was announced in August, alongside the official announcement of
Greene and Miles as Marlon and Florence.[62] Lynskey's casting as Kathleen was announced alongside the
teaser trailer in September,[60] while Shepherd's casting was revealed in the first trailer in December.[129]
Wesley's role as Maria was announced on January 9.[64]
Writing
A post-apocalyptic drama,[130][131][132] the series was written by Mazin and Druckmann.[81] Druckmann
was convinced Mazin was the ideal creative partner for the series after witnessing his passion for the game's
story;[11] Druckmann referred to Mazin as the story's "co-parent".[133] Mazin said the series may represent
a paradigm shift for film and television adaptations of video games due to the strength of the narrative,
noting "it would only take [HBO executives] 20 minutes on Google to realize The Last of Us is the
Lawrence of Arabia of video game narratives".[134]
Druckmann felt the most important element of adapting the game was to "keep the soul", particularly the
character relationships, whereas the gameplay and action sequences were of minimal importance.[135]
Mazin said the changes were "designed to fill things out and expand, not to undo, but rather to
enhance".[136] He said the series would avoid episodic storylines, such as random encounters not present in
the original story. Content cut from the game would be added to the show, including one "jaw-drop"
moment Druckmann described to him.[137] Druckmann said some scripts borrow dialogue directly from the
game, while others deviate; some of the game's action-heavy sequences were changed to focus on character
drama at the encouragement of HBO.[138] Druckmann said the series was taking the opposite approach to
adaptation than the film Uncharted (2022); while Uncharted tells a new story with moments from the
games to give "an Uncharted flavor", The Last of Us is a closer adaptation, allowing alterations such as
changing character perspectives in a manner unachievable in an immersive game.[105] Unlike creating the
games, Druckmann felt he was able to "unplug" from the characters when writing the show due to the
immersive nature of video games.[8] The writers found the series an opportunity to delve into backstories of
characters who the game otherwise ignored, wanting to better understand their motivations.[139]
Druckmann was open to changing any aspects of the games but always wanted a strong reason,[140]
ensuring he and Mazin considered the impacts on events later in the narrative.[119] The game's outbreak
takes place in 2013, while its post-apocalyptic narrative occurs in 2033; this was changed to 2003 and
2023, as the writers felt the story taking place simultaneously with the show's release was more interesting
and real, and did not fundamentally change the story.[34][141] The writers added the outbreak's origins to the
series to ground the narrative; following COVID-19, they recognized audiences are more knowledgeable
about viral pandemics than they once were.[142] Borrowing from an approach he had used in writing
Chernobyl, Mazin began the series with a segment of a fictional 1960s talk show explaining the origins of a
fungal infection, implying humanity knew of the potential risk for some time.[143] For the show, the writers
removed spores as the vector through which the infection is spread in the games, replacing it with tendrils
that form a unified, interconnected network, inspired by the idea of mycelium.[142] The writers felt the
game's gas masks did not translate well into television and spores were not a realistic threat, and found
replacing it with an interconnected network increased tension.[144] Visually, the fungal infection was
inspired by jellyfish stings after Žbanić sent an image to Mazin during preproduction.[84] The writers
avoided making "a zombie show",[142] acknowledging the infected creatures were ultimately a vessel
through which the characters are pressured to make interesting decisions and reveal their true selves.[13]
Rotten Tomatoes listed the titles of the first three episodes in December 2022,[145] and the fifth through
eighth in January 2023.[146]
Filming
The series filmed for 200 days, with around 18–19 days per episode, amounting to 2–3 pages of script per
day.[84] Supervising location manager Jason Nolan began preparation work for the series in January 2021,
leading a 115-person team that found and transformed more than 180 locations.[152] Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, cast and crew quarantined for two weeks after entering Canada.[18] Ksenia Sereda worked as
cinematographer alongside Balagov, Mazin, and Druckmann,[153][154][155] Eben Bolter with Hoar and
Webb,[156][157][158] Christine A. Maier with Žbanić,[128] and Nadim Carlsen with Abbasi.[159] Filming
began in Calgary, Alberta, on July 12,[100][160] a week later than originally scheduled.[161]
Filming in High River and Fort Macleod took place in July,[147][148] replicating Austin, Texas, for the first
episode,[162][46] before moving to Calgary in August.[163] The Boston quarantine zone was constructed
over several months near Stampede Park.[113][109][152] Balagov's work completed production by August
30;[153] he later left the project entirely.[99] Hoar's episode finished on October 5.[157] Around CA$372,000
was spent for a four-day shoot in Downtown Edmonton in October,[149] including at Rice Howard Way
and the Alberta Legislature Building.[164][92] Filming took place in downtown Calgary and Beltline later in
October.[165][166][167] Druckmann's episode was completed by November 7.[155] In November, production
occurred in Canmore, Alberta,[150] replicating Jackson, Wyoming,[168] and at Mount Royal University and
the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).[151] Žbanić's episode completed production by
December 9.[128]
In January 2022, Northland Village Mall in northwest Calgary was decorated for production.[169] Filming
took place in Okotoks and Waterton Lakes National Park in February,[170][171] and Airport Trail in
northeast Calgary saw closures for three days in March.[172][173] Webb's episodes entered production in
March 2022[174] and continued until the end of principal photography in June.[175] Calgary was used to
replicate Kansas City, Missouri in March.[176][177] Production continued in Calgary in April and May,
High River Fort Macleod
Rice Howard Way, Alberta Legislature Building,

Edmonton Edmonton
Canmore SAIT, Calgary
Filming took place in High River and Fort Macleod in July 2021,[147][148] in Downtown Edmonton in
October,[149] and in Canmore and Calgary in November.[150][151]
including around the Calgary Courts Centre, Kensington, and Victoria Park,[178][179][180][181] and moved
to Olds in late May and early June.[182] Production concluded in the early hours of June 11,[183][175] two
days later than originally scheduled;[100][160] Additional photography took place in Kansas City on October
4.[184]
Music
Santaolalla and David Fleming composed the score for the television series;[87][185] the former wrote its
opening theme.[186] He said Latino viewers "will recognize touches" of his music,[187] and drew on his
experiences in film and television, having composed the themes and some tracks for Jane the Virgin (2014–
2019) and Making a Murderer (2015–2018).[187]
Release and promotion

While the series was originally indicated to begin airing in 2022,[189][190] HBO and HBO Max chief
content officer Casey Bloys denied this in February 2022 and clarified it would begin in 2023.[191][192] For
The Last of Us Day on September 26, 2021, HBO shared the first image of Pascal and Ramsey in
costume,[193] followed by the first still from the series at Summer Game Fest on June 10, 2022.[194] The
first footage of the show was revealed in a HBO Max trailer during the premiere of House of the Dragon
on August 21, 2022, featuring Pascal, Ramsey, Parker, and Offerman.[195][196] The September 2022
release of The Last of Us Part I—a remake of the original game—was partly based on the potential to
introduce show viewers to the games.[197] The first
teaser trailer for the show was released for The Last
of Us Day on September 26, 2022, featuring the first
footage of Luna, Dandridge, Torv, and Reid, and
confirming the 2023 release window and Lynskey's
casting;[60] the teaser's music, "Alone and Forsaken"
by Hank Williams, was featured in the game and
used in one of its trailers.[198] The teaser received
over 17 million views in less than 24 hours across
Twitter and YouTube.[199] To promote the show, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson,
Bella Ramsey, and Pedro Pascal presented Best
Following leaks from Sky and HBO Max,[200] on Action Game at The Game Awards in December
November 2, HBO announced the series would 2022.[188]
premiere in the United States on January 15, 2023,
and released the first official poster.[107] It is
broadcast on HBO in the United States, and is available to stream in 4K resolution on HBO Max;[4] it is
released on Binge in Australia,[201] Crave in Canada,[63] Disney+ Hotstar in India,[202] Neon in New
Zealand,[203] and Sky Group channels and Now in Germany and Austria,[204] Italy,[205] Switzerland,[204]
and the United Kingdom and Ireland.[204][206] The first episode received its red carpet world premiere in
Westwood, Los Angeles on January 9,[207] followed by theater screenings in Budapest and Sydney on
January 11,[208][209] and New York City on January 12.[210] A short clip of Joel and Ellie hiding from a
Clicker was released on November 16 to tease the show's appearance at CCXP the following month.[211]
Posters for eleven characters were released on November 30.[212] Dandridge, Druckmann, Luna, Mazin,
Pascal, and Ramsey appeared on a panel at CCXP on December 3,[213] where the first full trailer was
released, revealing the first appearances of Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Shepherd.[129][214] Baker, Ashley
Johnson, Pascal, and Ramsey presented at The Game Awards 2022 on December 8.[188]
In December, HBO announced Baker would host a companion podcast alongside the series, featuring
Mazin and Druckmann.[215] In January 2023, Pascal and Ramsey were featured on the cover of The
Hollywood Reporter,[11] while Pascal was on the cover of Wired.[9] HBO released the first behind-the-
scenes featurette on January 6,[216] and several press outlets published interviews with cast and crew based
on roundtable discussions from the previous month.[36][119][141] Ramsey appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
alongside a clip from the series on January 9,[217][218] and on The Late Late Show with James Corden on
January 10.[219] A season trailer was released after the airing of the first episode on January 15,[220] and a
two-hour trial of The Last of Us Part I was made available for PlayStation Plus Premium members.[221] To
promote the third episode, Bartlett appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on January 30,[222]
and Offerman on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 1.[223] Pascal will host Saturday Night Live on
February 4.[224]
Reception
Critical response
The Last of Us (season 1): Critical reception by episode
Percentage of positive critics' reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[225]

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, The Last of Us has an approval rating of 96% based on 204
reviews, with an average rating of 9/10. The website's general consensus reads, "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."[225] Metacritic calculated
an average of 84 out of 100 based on 41 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[226] Several reviewers
considered it the best live-action adaptation of a video game,[227][228][229] with GameSpot's Mark Delaney
saying it "feels like the beginning of a new era" for the genre.[186]
The performances of guest stars Anna Torv, Nick Offerman, and Murray Bartlett (L–R) were widely praised by
critics.[2][230][231]
The cast's performances received widespread acclaim, with critics singling out the chemistry between
Pascal and Ramsey for praise.[227][232][233] Evening Standard's Vicky Jessop said the two "steal every
scene they're in",[234] while Rolling Stone's Alan Sepinwall called them "compulsively watchable and
almost instantly endearing".[2] Empire's John Nugent and /Film 's Valerie Ettenhofer referred to Pascal's
performance as the best of his career, citing his ability to portray nuance and rare vulnerability.[230][235]
TechRadar's Axel Metz described him as the "perfect real-world manifestation" of Joel.[236] Several critics
found Ramsey gave the show's breakout performance for her balance of comedy and emotion,[2][229][237]
with Time's Judy Berman calling her "the show's greatest asset"[238] and IGN 's Simon Cardy applauding
her for "making her mark" on Ellie, a character already considered iconic long before Ramsey's
portrayal.[231] The performances of Torv, Offerman, and Bartlett were highly praised,[2][230][231][239] with
the latter two being described by Complex's William Goodman as "career-best"[240] and by Inverse's Dais
Johnston as "Emmy-worthy".[241] CNET 's Sean Keane found Lynskey gave her character a "quiet
menace" and called Shepherd's performance "charismatic".[242]
Reviewers praised the differences from the original game's narrative implemented by Mazin and
Druckmann,[186][237][243] and some believed the scenes lifted directly from the game were among the
weakest and led to issues with pacing.[67][243][244] Variety's Daniel D'Addario felt the show relied too
heavily on action sequences,[245] while TechRadar 's Metz wanted more action.[236] IGN 's Cardy wrote the
series "often shines brightest" during its quietest moments.[231] Critics overwhelmingly considered the third
episode the season's best,[230][238][239] and some named it among the greatest episodes of television
overall.[229][246] The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg felt it elevated the series to a new level,[3] and
Empire's Nugent called it "moving, surprisingly romantic, and one of the finest hours of television in recent
memory".[235] Some critics found the first episode well-made but too familiar,[2][3] and /Film 's Ettenhofer
considered it the season's weakest.[230] RogerEbert.com 's Brian Tallerico found the final two episodes
rushed.[247]
Several critics lauded the production design.[235][240] Digital Spy's David Opie wrote "every set feels like it
was ripped straight out of the game".[239] Conversely, Slant Magazine's Pat Brown felt environments
appeared too manicured and carefully placed.[67] Inverse 's Johnston praised the use of lighting to highlight
the humanity of both the characters and creatures, and called the cinematography "something other video
game adaptations could only dream of".[241] TV Guide's Keith Phipps called the series "visually
striking",[131] and IGN 's Cardy wrote it "is often a sight to behold".[231] Santaolalla's score received
praise,[186][231] with CNET 's Keane feeling it added "a yearning of sadness to the narrative".[242]
Ratings
The premiere episode had 4.7 million viewers in the United States on its first night of availability, including
linear viewers and streams on HBO Max, making it the second-largest debut for HBO since 2010, behind
House of the Dragon.[248] That figure increased to over 10 million viewers after two days,[249] 18 million
after a week,[250] and 22 million within twelve days.[118] In Latin America, the series premiere was the
biggest HBO Max debut ever.[251] The second episode had 5.7 million viewers on its first night, an
increase of 22 percent from the previous week, the largest second-week audience growth for an original
HBO drama series in the network's history.[250] By January 31, the first two episodes averaged 21.3 million
viewers. The third episode had 6.4 million viewers on its first night, a 12 percent increase from the second
episode and 37 percent from the first.[252]
In the United Kingdom, the video games increased their sales following the premiere: The Last of Us
Remastered by 337 percent over the previous week and The Last of Us Part I by 305 percent, with both
reentering the charts as a result.[253] The following week, Part I saw another 32 percent increase at retail,
and Remastered 27 percent.[254]
Rating Viewers
No. Title Air date Ref(s)
(18–49) (millions)
1 "When You're Lost in the Darkness" January 15, 2023 0.17 0.588 [78]
2 "Infected" January 22, 2023 0.19 0.633 [79]
3 "Long, Long Time" January 29, 2023 0.21 0.747 [80]
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a. The Last of Us was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer
Entertainment. Neil Druckmann was the writer and creative director, and Bruce Straley was
the game director.[1]
b. 4K UHDTV, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos are only available through HBO Max and some
international partner services.[4][5] The originating HBO TV channel does not have a 4K feed
and is limited to 1080i HDTV and Dolby Digital 5.1.
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The Last of Us (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/) at IMDb
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3 "Long, Long Time" Peter Hoar Craig Mazin January 29, 2023 0.747[80]

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3 "Long, Long Time" January 29, 2023 0.21 0.747 [80]

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