The Last of Us debut was HBO’s second biggest in a decade

HBO presented its adaptation of the game to the world The Last of Us, and initial reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with several critics hailing the production as the best adaptation of a video game ever made. But, in addition to pleasing critics and audiences, the series has also achieved impressive numbers upon its arrival on TV.

Based on data from Nielsen and HBO itself, the Sunday series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers, between the linear platform and HBO Max.

This number does The Last of Us HBO’s second biggest debut since waterfront empiresince 2010, second only to the spin-off of game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, last year. Preview audience The Last of Us It’s also double the season 2 premiere of euphoriaconsidered one of the most popular series on HBO.

Sunday night viewership for an HBO series typically represents 20% to 40% of the series’ total gross audience per episode. The Last of Us rocked social media, grabbing the number one spot on Twitter in the US and around the world on Sunday night.

In addition, the first season trailers and teasers have amassed over 100 million views worldwide to date. Casey Bloys, president and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, expressed satisfaction with the ratings.

“We are thrilled to see fans of the series and the game experience this iconic story in a new way, and we extend our gratitude to them for helping make it a success. Congratulations to Craig, Neil and the brilliant cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. We can’t wait for fans around the world to enjoy the rest of the season,” said Boys.

Based on the acclaimed video game of the same name, The Last of Us is well on its way to becoming one of the biggest shows of the year, produced on a huge budget and starring a truly beloved actor in the lead role. Pedro Pascal plays tough guy Joel, a grieving middle-aged man who survives some sort of pandemic and goes on a mission to post-apocalyptic America with teenage Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey.

The series has been enthusiastically received by gaming fans and laymen alike. Co-creators and executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann said they were thrilled with the reception. In his own words: “Our goal was simply to make the best possible adaptation of this beloved story for the widest possible audience. We are delighted to see how many fans, old and new, have welcomed ‘The Last of Us‘ in their homes and in their hearts.

episode 2 of The Last of Us arrives on HBO and HBO Max next Sunday (10pm), at 11pm, with weekly previews on Sundays.

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