The series adaptation of The Last of Us seems to know no bounds when it comes to success. The number of viewers also rose sharply in the fourth episode.
The Last of Us on HBO is a real smash hit and is likely to be the most successful video game adaptation ever. The premiere of what is now the fourth episode also brought a further increase in the number of viewers, and not exactly to a small extent.
While the first episode had 4.7 million viewers on the day of the premiere, the number had already climbed to 6.4 million for the hotly debated episode 3. According to figures from Nielsen and HBO, the premiere of episode 4 even brought it to 7.5 million viewers. The Last of Us train is picking up speed and there is no end in sight.
HBO can also look forward to the ratings. After 9.2 points for episodes 1 and 2, episode 4 is still at a very good 8.6 points. There was only a slump in episode 3 – the heartbreaking story about Bill and Frank’s homosexual partnership apparently did not suit some homophobic and conservative viewers, which led to review bombing on IMDB.
But that shouldn’t change anything about the continued success of the series. The fifth episode is already within reach, especially since it will be released a little earlier than usual. Due to the Superbowl on Sunday, Episode 5 will be streamed during the night from Friday to Saturday. You can already watch the trailer for Episode 5 under this news to get you in the mood.
The supply for fans of the series and the game, and those who will be, is already secured. HBO recently confirmed that a second season has been confirmed. Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann, who is also a screenwriter on the series, has already hinted that a possible second season could include The Last of Us: Part 2.
The trailer for Episode 5 of The Last of Us is here – and in the US at least, the episode is even coming out earlier than usual so it doesn’t collide with the Super Bowl.
