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The Last of Us

2023 – nowShow2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic835.9Rotten Tomatoes94%62%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama series about family and games, with standout performances and score.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E5 "Endure and Survive" 9.4

Episodes

8.6
7.4

Story

Every path has a price.

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.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Drama
  • Found Family Journey
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Faithful Game Adaptation
  • Gritty Survival Horror
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Haunting Soundtrack
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Intense Action Sequences

Cast

24 of 134 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Ali Abbasi
Written by
Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann, Halley Wegryn Gross
Produced by
Cecil O'Connor, Julie Herrin, Greg Spence
Music by
Gustavo Santaolalla, David Fleming

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Facts

January 15, 2023 · May 25, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 15, 2023
Latest episode
May 25, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
116 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Ambiguous Situation, Adaptational Early Appearance, Compound Title +9

  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Adaptational Early Appearance
  • Compound Title
  • Unseen No More
  • Hourglass Plot
  • Acceptable Breaks from Reality
  • Reclaimed by Nature
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Agonizing Stomach Wound
  • Artistic License – Pharmacology
  • Company Cross-References
  • Bookends

12 of 88 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last of Us?"

Questions about The Last of Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last of Us?

HBO MaxSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Last of Us streams on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is The Last of Us worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will The Last of Us scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is The Last of Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Last of Us use?

Ambiguous SituationAdaptational Early AppearanceCompound TitleUnseen No MoreHourglass PlotAcceptable Breaks from RealityReclaimed by NatureOutliving One's OffspringAgonizing Stomach WoundArtistic License – PharmacologyCompany Cross-ReferencesBookendsand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 tropes for it, including Ambiguous Situation, Adaptational Early Appearance, and Compound Title.