Second Season Finale of TLoU Sees a Drop in Viewership Compared to First Seasons Finale

The final episode of the second season of **»The Last of Us»** aired yesterday and attracted 3.7 million viewers in the United States. However, this figure falls short compared to the season one finale, which garnered 8.2 million viewers—55% higher—even considering that its premiere coincided with the 2023 Oscars broadcast.

Additionally, interest in the final episode of this season was lower than for the debut episode, which drew in 5.3 million viewers.

Nevertheless, **HBO** remains optimistic and anticipates that the viewership numbers for the concluding episode will increase over time. They suggest that the lower turnout may be attributed to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which falls on May 26 in the U.S.

The network also reported a substantial rise in the international audience for **»The Last of Us,»** surpassing 90 million. On average, each episode of the second season has attracted around 37 million viewers worldwide, with this number continuing to grow.

The television adaptation of **»The Last of Us»** has already been renewed for a third season, which will shift its focus to Abby’s story.