As arguably the most anticipated video game adaption for television in history, The Last of Us has some big shoes to fill if it hopes to compete with its 2013 counterpart. Developed by Craig Mazin (opens in new tab) (Chernobyl) and Neil Druckmann (creator of The Last of Us game series) for HBO Max, the production is reported to be the largest TV production in Canadian history with a budget of around $10 million per episode so of course, everyone wants to know how to watch show.
HBO Max with ads (US): $9.99 per month (opens in new tab)
HBO Max ad-free (US): $15.99 per month (opens in new tab)
The show stars Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian) as Joel and Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones) as Ellie and fans around the world will naturally be curious to see how two of the most iconic video game characters are portrayed in the post-apocalyptic drama. The Last of Us series one will consist of nine episodes that will roll out on a weekly basis, starting on January 15th and ending on March 12th, 2023.
As HBO Max is only available in the US, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, and certain parts of Europe. we've broken down exactly how to watch The Last of Us at the cheapest price, whether you are in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia. You'll find a full list of available regions via the official site (opens in new tab).
How to watch The Last of Us for less - US
(opens in new tab)How to watch The Last of Us for less - UK
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(opens in new tab)The only real negative against the streamer is how to watch HBO Max content outside of the US with ease, due to the platform still not being available in all territories. That and the platform decided to increase its non-ad subscription by a dollar just before the launch of The Last of Us.
While an HBO Max free trial might not be available anymore, there are, at least, other alternatives and bundles to get access to the streaming platform. We've even got all the latest HBO Max prices and deals, all surrounding how to stream the TV shows and moves everyone's talking about.
The Last of Us episode reviews
- The Last of Us episode 1 review: "Expands on the games – and often betters them"
- The Last of Us episode 2 review: "A more calculated entry that focuses on Joel and Ellie"
- The Last of Us episode 3 review: "An early contender for one of 2023's best episodes"
Is HBO Max worth it?
The short answer: yes. We're big fans of HBO Max and The Last of Us is set up to be the next must-watch TV show on the streamer. Reviews have been universally positive with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes (opens in new tab) score earned from critics.
Aside from this, HBO Max boasts the best series around such as Barry, Euphoria, Succession, Peacemaker, Doom Patrol, Chernobyl, Game of Thrones, True Detective, Vepp, The White Lotus, The Flight Attendant, Big Little Lies, Watchmen, Lovecraft Country, Boardwalk Empire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and many, many more fantastic shows. It by far offers the best bang for your buck in terms of value of content.
Don't forget to check out our The Last of Us Part 1 review, including why Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann decided on scaling back the violence for the TV show. Showrunner Craig Mazin also spoke about casting "the best Ellie ever" in Bella Ramsey.
