Stirrings of excitement for the upcoming television adaptation of "The Last of Us"
The Last of Us Season 2: A Winter Journey with a Mixed Reception
The second season of HBO's hit series, The Last of Us, is currently airing, and it's bringing a new wave of excitement to viewers. The new season, set six years after the last series apocalypse, features a new zombie horde and takes place in the freezing cold.
Joel and Ellie, the series' main characters, have found refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, a place protected by high barriers. The season consists of seven episodes, and the action unfolds against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes and icy wastelands.
The new season has been met with a strong viewership, averaging nearly 37 million viewers within two months following its premiere on April 13, 2025. However, the individual episode U.S. viewership numbers appear lower on a weekly basis, ranging roughly from 0.64 to 0.94 million viewers per episode.
In comparison, the first season received a much higher audience and critical reception. The Season 1 audience score stood at 86% positive, while Season 2 earned a slightly lower but still strong 91% certified fresh critics' score. User ratings for Season 2 are mixed to unfavorable, with some criticism focusing on writing and character portrayal differences from Season 1.
Despite the mixed reception, The Last of Us Season 2 holds a solid position among other popular shows in 2025. It has a Metascore of 82, competing well but below some shows scoring in the mid-80s to high-80s range.
The season finale in March 2023 attracted 8.7 million viewers, making it a significant milestone for the series. It's worth noting that The Last of Us is now HBO's biggest hit, based on a cult video game.
In this new season, Joel and Ellie must deal with their feelings as they navigate through the frozen wasteland, facing new challenges and dangers. The new season promises to be a thrilling continuation of the series, despite the mixed reviews it has received so far.
[1] TV Series Finale [2] Rotten Tomatoes [3] IGN [4] Den of Geek [5] Metacritic
Movies-and-TV enthusiasts are fiercely discussing the latest season of The Last of Us, currently airing on HBO, with many sharing their opinions on entertainment websites such as TV Series Finale, Rotten Tomatoes, IGN, Den of Geek, and Metacritic. The second season, despite mixed reception, has garnered strong viewership, placing it among the most popular shows in 2025.
