The Last of Us: Season 3 - What to Expect and Exciting Changes Ahead
Emmy season is in full swing, and HBO's hit show "The Last of Us" is in the spotlight with multiple award nominations, including Best Drama Series. The first season of the show attracted over 30 million viewers per episode after 90 days, while the second season saw an average of around 37 million viewers per episode at the 45-day mark, with numbers still on the rise.
Despite its popularity, the show experienced a drop in live overnight viewership in the U.S. between the first and last episodes of the second season, partly due to the finale airing on a public holiday. Audience reactions to the second season have been mixed, with some viewers loving it, others losing interest, and some hate-watching it like other HBO Max series.
The upcoming third season of "The Last of Us" will bring significant changes, with Kaitlyn Dever's character Abby taking center stage, along with the introduction of new key characters and further development of the supporting cast. Showrunner Craig Mazin aims to elevate the show's ambition in the third season and promises to solve the mystery of 'what's on Level B3' from the second season.
Kaitlyn Dever is excited about the future of her character in the upcoming season. Filming for the third season is set to begin in early 2026, with an expected airing date in 2027. The decision on whether the show will conclude with a long third season or shorter third and fourth seasons is still pending. The show continues to captivate audiences and promises more thrilling developments in the seasons to come.