HBO claims The Final of Us loved document viewers development for second episode

HBO has claimed that the second episode of The Final of Us noticed document development by way of viewing figures from the present’s debut.

The second episode of the difference aired on Sunday night time within the US the place it attracted 5.7 million viewers – up 22% in comparison with the primary episode.

“This marks the most important week 2 viewers development for an HBO Unique drama collection within the historical past of the community,” the corporate stated on Monday.

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The present’s first episode, which drew 4.7 million viewers on its premiere night time, is now monitoring at 18 million viewers, in line with HBO.

The community has launched a preview trailer for the third episode of The Final of Us, which is viewable above.

The teaser for the subsequent episode introduces Invoice and Frank, two post-pandemic survivalists dwelling alone in their very own remoted city.

Invoice is performed by Nick Offerman, who’s finest recognized for enjoying Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, whereas Frank is performed by Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus).

HBO claims The Last of Us enjoyed record audience growth for second episode

Over the course of 9 episodes, the present’s debut season will cowl the occasions of 2013’s PlayStation recreation The Final of Us, which was lately remade for PS5 and PC, and its enlargement The Final of Us: Left Behind.

The difference, which has been effectively obtained by critics, is reportedly general extremely trustworthy to The Final of Us, though it’s stated to incorporate “some radical modifications to the sport’s story that may shock and maybe problem followers”, together with one involving Invoice.