The Last of Us has seen a rollercoaster ride over the years. The first season of the show received a great reception, averaging over 30 million views per episode and becoming the most-watched HBO Max show ever.
While expectations were high, the second season of the show didn’t live up to them, received mixed to negative reviews, and even saw viewership drop by 55%.
Following the poor reception of The Last of Us season 2 and Neil Druckmann’s separation from further production, many have been wondering about the series’ future.
Not too long ago, the showrunner Craig Mazin stated that the show would run for at least 4 seasons, as there is no way to complete it in three. However, it appears season 4 may not happen, as HBO boss Casey Bloys recently said season 3 might be the last in the series.
In a recent interview with Deadline, HBO boss Casey Bloys was asked whether the next season of The Last of Us could be its last. Replying to it, Casey stated that it certainly seems that way.
However, he added that it’s best to ask the showrunners, as they are better positioned to answer these questions.
It looks like the fourth season of the show is currently dependent on the reception of the third. If the next season receives a strong reception, the show could move forward with a fourth and final season. However, nothing is confirmed yet, so viewers should wait for an official statement on the show’s future.
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