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The Last of Us Watch Order: 2 Seasons, 16 Episodes & Season 3 Status
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann adapt Naughty Dog's game: season one covers the first game, season two begins the much bigger Part II. Season three is renewed. The show is linear—watch in season order.
2 titles · ~2h total · core saga 2 · ~2h · updated 2026-11-05
- Platform
- HBO / HBO Max
- Status
- Renewed for season 3
- Seasons / Episodes
- 2 seasons · 16 episodes
- Runtime
- ~45–80 min
0 / 2 watched
Plan the remaining nights
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Season 1 第一季core
Covers the first game—twenty years after the cordyceps outbreak, Joel escorts Ellie west; the Bill & Frank episode is the standout.
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Season 2 第二季core
Part II begins—Jackson's peace is shattered and Ellie's Seattle revenge run starts; divisive adaptation choices, strong reviews.
Where to start
- Season 1 The only way in—Joel and Ellie's cross-country run, a near-complete adaptation of game one.
- Season 2 Adapts the first half of Part II—more divisive and more devastating; come straight from S1.
- Season 3 (upcoming) Shifts toward Abby's side of the Seattle days—finish S1–S2 and you're current.
Coming up
- Season 3 (renewed)
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons are there? When is season 3?
Two seasons, 16 episodes so far. Season three is officially renewed to finish the Part II story—no date yet, expected around 2027 by production timelines.
Can I watch without playing the games?
Absolutely—season one retells the first game almost scene for scene and needs no background. It even adds material the game never had (the Bill & Frank chapter).
Which part of the game does season 2 cover?
Season two adapts the first stretch of Part II, centred on Ellie. The game's size means it's split across seasons—season three completes Abby's side and the ending.
Sources and further reading: The Last of Us on HBO · The Last of Us (TV series, Wikipedia). Titles, dates and rights belong to their owners; this page is a viewing reference only.