Series synopsis
The Last of Us is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on January 15, 2023. It was created by Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin. It stars Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced and Young Mazino.
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
Premise
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
Premise: Every path has a price.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller
- Isabela Merced as Dina
- Young Mazino as Jesse
- Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller
- John Hannah as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2
- Josh Brener as Murray
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Schoenheist - Scientist #1
Supporting cast
- Brad Leland as Mr. Adler
- Marcia Bennett as Mrs. Adler
- Brendan Fletcher as Robert
- Jerry Wasserman as Abe
- Wendy Gorling as Nana
- Jessica Belbin as Mrs. Lauterstein
- Haysam Kadri as Nasir
- Sarah Himadeh as Tahira
- Caitlin Howden as Denise
- Max Montesi as Lee
- Natasha Mumba as Kim
- Gina Louise Phillips as Medic
Guest cast
- Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller
- John Hannah as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2
- Josh Brener as Murray
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Schoenheist - Scientist #1
- Brad Leland as Mr. Adler
- Marcia Bennett as Mrs. Adler
- Brendan Fletcher as Robert
- Jerry Wasserman as Abe
- Wendy Gorling as Nana
- Jessica Belbin as Mrs. Lauterstein
- Haysam Kadri as Nasir
- Sarah Himadeh as Tahira
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 15, 2023 | March 12, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 7 | April 13, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When You're Lost in the Darkness 2003. As a parasitic fungal outbreak begins to ravage the country and the world, Joel Miller attempts to escape the escalating chaos with his daughter and brother. Twenty years later, a now hardened Joel and his partner Tess fight to survive under a totalitarian regime, while the insurgent Fireflies harbor a teenage girl with a unique gift. |
January 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Infected In 2003, an Indonesian scientist makes a devastating discovery. In 2023, now outside of the quarantine zone, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie's fate as they navigate a long-abandoned Boston overrun with Infected. |
January 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
Long, Long Time Doomsday prepper Bill prepares to ride out the apocalypse alone...until a mysterious stranger upends his plans. Years later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance – and find themselves at a crossroads. |
January 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Future Days Five years after the events in Salt Lake City, a now 19-year-old Ellie makes a discovery while on patrol with her best friend Dina. Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie. |
April 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Through the Valley As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of Infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options. |
April 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Path After Dina shares crucial information, Ellie prepares to petition the town council, even while she struggles with her deep emotional scars. On the outskirts of Seattle, a religious sect attempts to flee a war – raising questions on what lies ahead. |
April 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 15, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |