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{{Infobox television season
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| image                = The Last of Us season 1 Blu-ray.png
| image_alt            = Cover art featuring Joel and Ellie. Text reads "THE LAST OF US" and "THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON"
| caption              = Cover art of the DVD and Blu-ray release
| showrunner           = {{ubl|[[Craig Mazin]]|[[Neil Druckmann]]}}
| starring             = {{ubl|[[Pedro Pascal]]|[[Bella Ramsey]]}}
| num_episodes         = 9
| network              = [[HBO]]
| first_aired          = {{Start date|2023|01|15}}
| last_aired           = {{End date|2023|03|12}}
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The first season of the American [[post-apocalyptic]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series ''[[The Last of Us (TV series)|The Last of Us]]'' was originally broadcast on [[HBO]] between January and March 2023. Based on [[The Last of Us (franchise)|the video game franchise]] developed by [[Naughty Dog]], the series is set twenty years into a [[pandemic]] caused by a mass [[fungal infection]], which causes its hosts to transform into [[zombie]]-like creatures and [[Zombie apocalypse|collapses society]]. The first season, based on the 2013 game ''[[The Last of Us]]'', follows [[Joel (The Last of Us)|Joel]] ([[Pedro Pascal]]), a smuggler tasked with escorting the immune teenager [[Ellie (The Last of Us)|Ellie]] ([[Bella Ramsey]]) across a post-apocalyptic United States.

[[Characters of The Last of Us (TV series)|Guest stars]] include [[Nico Parker]] as Joel's daughter Sarah, [[Merle Dandridge]] as [[Resistance movement|resistance]] leader Marlene, [[Anna Torv]] as Joel's partner Tess, [[Gabriel Luna]] as Joel's brother Tommy, [[Lamar Johnson (actor)|Lamar Johnson]] and [[Keivonn Montreal Woodard]] as brothers Henry and Sam, and [[Melanie Lynskey]] and [[Jeffrey Pierce]] as resistance leader Kathleen and her [[second-in-command]] Perry. The season was filmed in [[Alberta]] from July 2021 to June 2022. [[Neil Druckmann]], who wrote and co-directed the games, assisted [[Craig Mazin]] with scriptwriting the season's nine episodes. [[Music of The Last of Us (TV series)|The score]] was composed by [[Gustavo Santaolalla]], who composed for the games, and [[David Fleming (composer)|David Fleming]].

''The Last of Us'' received acclaim from critics, who praised the performances, writing, production design, and score; several called it the best adaptation of a video game. [[List of accolades received by The Last of Us (TV series)|It was nominated for several awards]], including 24 [[75th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]] and three [[81st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]. Across [[linear channel]]s and [[HBO Max]], the series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first day—the second-biggest for HBO since 2010—and almost 40 million within two months; by May, the series averaged almost 32{{spaces}}million viewers per episode, and became HBO's most watched debut season.

== Cast and characters ==
{{Main|Characters of The Last of Us (TV series)|l1=Characters of ''The Last of Us'' (TV series)}}

=== Main ===
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|image1=Pedro Pascal by Gage Skidmore.jpg |alt1=41 year-old man smiling at something to the left of the camera.
|image2=Bella Ramsey at the 2022 TIFF Premiere of Catherine Called Birdy (52358884151) (cropped).jpg |alt2=18 year-old girl talking to something to the left of the camera.
|footer=[[Pedro Pascal]] and [[Bella Ramsey]] portray the lead characters, [[Joel (The Last of Us)|Joel]] and [[Ellie (The Last of Us)|Ellie]].<ref name="Deadline Pascal"/><ref name="THR Ramsey"/>}}

* [[Pedro Pascal]] as [[Joel (The Last of Us)|Joel Miller]], a hardened middle-aged survivor who is tormented by the trauma of his past.<ref name="Deadline Pascal"/><ref name="Wired Pascal"/> Joel is tasked with smuggling a young girl, Ellie, out of a quarantine zone and across the United States.<ref name="Deadline Pascal"/> Joel is portrayed as more physically vulnerable in the series compared to the game{{emdash}}he is [[hard of hearing]] in one ear and his knees ache when he stands.<ref name="New Yorker"/>
* [[Bella Ramsey]] as [[Ellie (The Last of Us)|Ellie]], a 14-year-old girl who displays much defiance and anger but has a private need for kinship and belonging.<ref name="THR Ramsey"/> She is strong-willed but has not lost her playfulness, bonding easily with children, and has a fondness for puns.<ref name="Den of Geek 1"/><ref name="Kotaku 5"/><ref name="SlashFilm 5"/> She is immune to the ''[[Cordyceps]]'' infection and may be the key to creating a vaccine.<ref name="THR Ramsey"/>

=== Guest ===
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* [[Nico Parker]] as Sarah, Joel's 14-year-old daughter.<ref name="Variety Parker"/><ref name="GameRevolution Sarah"/> She cares for her father, playfully teasing him over his behavior and attitude.<ref name="Collider Sarah"/>
* [[John Hannah (actor)|John Hannah]] as Dr. Neuman, an [[epidemiologist]] who issues a warning about the threat of [[fungi]] during a talk show in 1968.<ref name="Insider Hannah"/>
* [[Merle Dandridge]] as Marlene, the head of the Fireflies, a [[resistance movement]] hoping to gain freedom from the military. Dandridge reprises her role from [[The Last of Us (franchise)|the video games]].<ref name="THR Dandridge"/>
* [[Christopher Heyerdahl]] as Dr. Schoenheiss, an epidemiologist on the 1968 talk show who is skeptical of Neuman's warning.<ref name="Mashable Opening"/>
* [[Brendan Fletcher]] as Robert, a thug and [[black market]] arms dealer in the [[Boston]] Quarantine Zone.<ref name="Screen Rant Characters"/> Robert fears Joel's retribution against his actions.<ref name="Collider Robert"/>
* [[Anna Torv]] as Tess, a hardened survivor and Joel's partner.<ref name="Deadline Torv"/> Tess is respected in the Boston Quarantine Zone, largely out of fear. She is protective of Ellie during their escort mission.<ref name="TheGamer Tess"/>
* [[Gabriel Luna]] as Tommy, Joel's younger brother and who maintains idealism in hoping for a better world.<ref name="Variety Luna"/> A former Firefly, Tommy gave up on their cause and runs a [[Agricultural commune|commune]] with his wife.<ref name="Game Rant Tommy"/>
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* [[Christine Hakim]] as Ratna Pertiwi, a [[mycology]] professor who advises the Indonesian government to bomb [[Jakarta]] to slow the spread of the infection,<ref name="Vanity Fair Hakim"/> for which she feels hopeless.<ref name="Kotaku Ratna"/><ref name="Inverse Ratna"/>
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* [[Nick Offerman]] as Bill, a [[misanthropic]] survivalist.<ref name="Variety Offerman"/> Bill's paranoia and distrust of the government left him prepared for the pandemic, protected in an underground bunker.<ref name="TheGamer Bill"/>
* [[Murray Bartlett]] as Frank, a survivalist living in an isolated town with Bill.<ref name="Deadline Pierce"/> Frank is friendlier and more trusting than Bill, forming a close bond with Tess and Joel.<ref name="Kotaku Frank"/>
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* [[Lamar Johnson (actor)|Lamar Johnson]] as Henry Burrell, who is hiding from a revolutionary movement in [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]].<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard"/> Henry is hurt by his own actions but ultimately does them to protect his younger brother Sam.<ref name="TV Insider Johnson"/>
* [[Melanie Lynskey]] as Kathleen Coghlan, the leader of a revolutionary movement in Kansas City.<ref name="EW Trailer"/> Kathleen is soft-spoken and outwardly sweet but an intelligent and fierce leader.<ref name="EW Lynskey"/><ref name="THR Lynskey"/>
* [[Keivonn Montreal Woodard]] as Sam, a deaf, artistic eight-year-old child who is hiding with his brother Henry.<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard"/><ref name="Daily Hive Sam"/><ref name="Game Rant Sam"/> Sam was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age.<ref name="Screen Rant Sam"/>
* [[Jeffrey Pierce]] as Perry, a revolutionary rebel in a quarantine zone who is Kathleen's [[second-in-command]].<ref name="Vanity Fair 5"/><ref name="Deadline Pierce"/> Pierce portrayed Tommy in the video games.<ref name="Deadline Pierce" /> Perry is a former military member.<ref name="Vulture Pierce"/>
* [[John Getz]] as Eldelstein, a Kansas City doctor who protects Henry and Sam from Kathleen and the rebels.<ref name="Variety Lynskey"/><ref name="Vulture Eldelstein"/>
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* [[Rutina Wesley]] as Maria, a co-leader of the survivors in [[Jackson, Wyoming|Jackson]] and Tommy's pregnant wife.<ref name="EW Wesley"/><ref name="EW Wesley Cast"/> Formerly an [[assistant district attorney]], Maria is calm and merciful in her decisions.<ref name="TV Guide Luna"/><ref name="EW Wesley"/>
* [[Graham Greene (actor)|Graham Greene]] as Marlon, a [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] hunter who has lived with his wife Florence in the wilderness of Wyoming since before the pandemic.<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard"/><ref name="Polygon Grumpy"/> Marlon is resourceful and untrusting of strangers.<ref name="Polygon Grumpy"/>
* [[Elaine Miles]] as Florence, who lives with her husband Marlon.<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard"/> Florence is calm and humorous. Unlike Marlon, she did not want to isolate in the wilderness.<ref name="Polygon Grumpy"/>
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* [[Storm Reid]] as Riley Abel, an orphaned girl who is Ellie's best friend at [[military school]] in post-apocalyptic Boston.<ref name="Deadline Reid"/><ref name="EW Reid"/> Riley ran away from military school to join the Fireflies, considering the former to be [[fascists]].<ref name="Mashable Riley"/>
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* [[Scott Shepherd (actor)|Scott Shepherd]] as David, a preacher who leads a struggling community.<ref name="Radio Times David"/> David is calm and acts as a caring leader,<ref name="SlashFilm David"/> but is manipulative and abusive.<ref name="Mashable David"/> He claims to have found God after the outbreak and views the virus as a form of divine justice.<ref name="Mashable David"/>
* [[Troy Baker]] as James, David's aide.<ref name="EW Baker Johnson"/> Baker previously portrayed Joel in the video games.<ref name="THR Baker Johnson"/> James lacks faith in David but wants to be considered his equal, feeling threatened when Ellie's capabilities threaten to usurp his position.<ref name="Radio Times David"/>
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* [[Ashley Johnson]] as Anna, Ellie's mother.<ref name="LA Times Johnson"/> Johnson previously portrayed Ellie in the video games.<ref name="THR Baker Johnson"/> Anna is resourceful, killing an infected while giving birth. She is close with Marlene; upon giving birth to Ellie, she tasks Marlene with caring for Ellie after she becomes infected.<ref name="LA Times Johnson"/>

== Episodes ==
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 1
| Title           = [[When You're Lost in the Darkness]]
| DirectedBy      = [[Craig Mazin]]
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin & [[Neil Druckmann]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|1|15}}
| Viewers         = 0.588<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.01"/>
| ShortSummary    = In 2003, a mass [[fungal infection]] of mutated ''[[Cordyceps]]'' sparks a global [[pandemic]] and the collapse of society. [[Joel (The Last of Us)|Joel]] flees with his daughter, [[Sarah (The Last of Us)|Sarah]], and brother, [[Tommy (The Last of Us)|Tommy]], from their Texas home; Sarah is killed by a soldier. Twenty years later, Joel lives in a quarantine zone (QZ) in [[Boston]] managed by the Federal Disaster Response Agency (FEDRA), working as a smuggler with his partner, [[Tess (The Last of Us)|Tess]]. When Tommy fails to contact them from [[Wyoming]], they pay a local dealer, Robert, for a car battery but he scams them and sells it to the Fireflies, a rebel group opposing FEDRA. Attempting to retrieve it, Joel and Tess encounter [[Marlene (The Last of Us)|Marlene]], the Fireflies' leader, who begs them to take a teenager named [[Ellie (The Last of Us)|Ellie]] to the [[Massachusetts State House]] in exchange for a working truck. While sneaking out of the QZ, the three run into a soldier on the outside. He tests them for the infection and reveals Ellie is positive. Joel kills the soldier and Ellie claims to be immune to the infection.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 2
| Title           = [[Infected (The Last of Us)|Infected]]
| DirectedBy      = Neil Druckmann
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|1|22}}
| Viewers         = 0.633<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.02"/>
| ShortSummary    = Two days before the worldwide outbreak, in [[Jakarta, Indonesia]], government officials show an infected corpse to a [[mycologist]], who tells them there is no cure or vaccine and advises bombing the entire city to prevent further outbreak. In the present, Ellie explains to Joel and Tess that she is being transported west in hopes of being used to find a cure. Discovering that the path to the State House is swarmed with the infected, they cut through a history museum, where they are attacked by blind infected known as "clickers" and Ellie is bitten. They arrive at the State House but find the Fireflies dead. Tess reveals she was bitten, while Ellie's bite begins to heal, proving her immunity. Joel shoots an infected, which alerts the swarm to their location. Tess convinces him to escape and take Ellie to their allies in [[Lincoln, Massachusetts]], while she stays behind, blowing up the building and killing herself along with the horde.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 3
| Title           = [[Long, Long Time (The Last of Us)|Long, Long Time]]
| DirectedBy      = [[Peter Hoar]]
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|1|29}}
| Viewers         = 0.747<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.03"/>
| ShortSummary    = Joel and Ellie begin the hike to meet with [[Bill (The Last of Us)|Bill]] and [[Frank (The Last of Us)|Frank]]. Ellie sees evidence of the government's execution of innocents during the early days of the pandemic. Back in 2007, Frank leaves [[Baltimore]] and stumbles upon the compound of Bill, a paranoid [[survivalist]] who reluctantly takes him in. The men begin a romance, sharing a love of music and food. Years later, Frank contacts Tess by radio and the two groups enter a tenuous friendship. In the present, Frank is terminally ill and asks Bill to [[Assisted suicide|assist his suicide]] after they marry. Bill, not wanting to live without Frank, kills himself as well. When Joel and Ellie arrive, they discover a letter Bill left for Joel. Bill wrote that protecting Frank gave his life meaning and that he has bequeathed all his supplies to Joel and Tess. Unbeknownst to Joel, Ellie takes Frank's pistol. They take Bill's truck and set out to find Tommy.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 4
| Title           = [[Please Hold to My Hand]]
| DirectedBy      = Jeremy Webb
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|2|5}}
| Viewers         = 0.991<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.04"/>
| ShortSummary    = Traveling through [[Missouri]], Joel and Ellie are forced to take a detour through [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], where they are ambushed. Joel kills two of the bandits, but a third overpowers him and nearly chokes him to death before Ellie saves him by shooting the man with Frank's pistol. More bandits find the bodies; their leader, Kathleen, believes Joel and Ellie might be in contact with a man named [[Henry (The Last of Us)|Henry]] and orders a manhunt. Joel counsels Ellie about the firefight and gives her the pistol back. Kathleen's [[second-in-command]] Perry thinks he has found Henry's hideout, but something is growing under the building. Kathleen orders it kept secret until they find Henry. Joel and Ellie sleep in a [[high-rise]] apartment for the night, hoping they can scout a way out of the city in daylight. They awaken to find Henry and his younger brother [[Sam (The Last of Us)|Sam]] holding them at gunpoint.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 5
| Title           = [[Endure and Survive]]
| DirectedBy      = Jeremy Webb
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|2|1<!--Do not change; this is for the linear HBO channel, to match with the Viewers column.-->2}}{{efn|name=Ep5|The episode was released online on [[HBO Max]] and [[HBO on Demand]] on February 10, 2023, ahead of its broadcast on [[Linear television|television]] to avoid conflicting with [[Super Bowl LVII]].<ref name="Polygon Super Bowl"/>}}
| Viewers         = 0.382<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.05"/>
| ShortSummary    = Henry and Sam make a tentative truce with Joel and Ellie. Joel wants to part ways, but Henry proposes they escape the city together using underground tunnel routes that only Henry knows; Joel hesitantly agrees. Henry confesses to Joel he was responsible for the death of Kathleen's brother, turning him over to FEDRA in exchange for medication for Sam's [[leukemia]]. Ellie and Sam quickly become friends. After escaping through the tunnels, the group is attacked by a sniper from an upper-story window. Joel sneaks up and kills him, but finds out he was radioing Kathleen, who arrives with her militia. Before Kathleen can kill Henry, a horde of infected emerge from underground, including a large "bloater" that beheads Perry and a child clicker that mauls Kathleen. After the group escape to a motel, Sam shows Ellie he was bitten on the leg. The next morning, Sam is infected and attacks Ellie; Henry kills him before killing himself. Joel and Ellie bury them and set off on foot heading west.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 6
| Title           = [[Kin (The Last of Us)|Kin]]
| DirectedBy      = [[Jasmila Žbanić]]
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|2|19}}
| Viewers         = 0.841<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.06"/>
| ShortSummary    = Three months after Henry and Sam's deaths, Joel and Ellie reach a small, thriving community in [[Jackson, Wyoming]], where Joel is reunited with Tommy, whose wife [[Maria (The Last of Us)|Maria]] is pregnant. Ellie learns about Sarah's fate from Maria. Joel confides in Tommy about Ellie's immunity and his own declining mental state. Joel asks Tommy to take Ellie to the Fireflies, as he is afraid he cannot keep her safe. Ellie overhears them and confronts Joel, who insists they will part ways. Joel changes his mind after remembering Sarah, and he and Ellie travel to [[Colorado]] on horseback. They find the Fireflies have vacated their base, possibly relocating to a hospital in [[Utah]]. Joel and Ellie attempt to escape a group of raiders. When one of them attacks Joel, Joel kills him but is stabbed during the struggle. Joel and Ellie escape the others, but Joel soon collapses and falls off their horse, leaving Ellie unsure how to proceed.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 7
| Title           = [[Left Behind (The Last of Us)|Left Behind]]
| DirectedBy      = [[Liza Johnson]]
| WrittenBy       = Neil Druckmann
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|2|26}}
| Viewers         = 1.083<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.07"/>
| ShortSummary    = Ellie and an injured Joel shelter in an abandoned house. As Joel approaches death, he urges Ellie to leave him. In a flashback, Ellie remembers her time in FEDRA military school, which she attended with her best friend [[Riley Abel|Riley]]. While Ellie causes trouble and fights with her peers, Riley ran away and has been missing for three weeks. Riley sneaks back into their dorm room and reveals to Ellie she has joined the Fireflies. She brings Ellie to an abandoned mall, where they explore a photo booth, an arcade, and a carousel. Riley tells Ellie the Fireflies have assigned her to a post in Atlanta, and it is her last night in Boston. Ellie is upset, but convinces Riley to stay, and they kiss. An infected attacks the two and Ellie kills it, but both are bitten during the struggle. Tearfully, they decide to stay together and wait for the infection to take hold. In the present, Ellie finds a sewing needle and stitches Joel's wound.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 8
| Title           = [[When We Are in Need]]
| DirectedBy      = [[Ali Abbasi (director)|Ali Abbasi]]
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|5}}
| Viewers         = 1.039<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.08"/>
| ShortSummary    = Ellie leaves Joel, who is still recovering, to hunt for food. After shooting a deer, she tracks the wounded animal and encounters a preacher, [[David (The Last of Us)|David]], and his fellow hunter [[James (The Last of Us)|James]]. She trades her deer for [[penicillin]]. David reveals the man who stabbed Joel was a member of his group; Ellie leaves to treat Joel. The next day, she discovers David and his men have followed her to seek vengeance on Joel. She flees to draw them away but is captured. At David's camp, he reveals he has been feeding his group [[Human cannibalism|human flesh]]. Meanwhile, Joel awakens and tortures some of David's men into telling him Ellie's whereabouts. David and James attempt to kill Ellie but she kills James and escapes; David hunts her down and tries to rape her, but she kills him with a meat cleaver. Joel finds a traumatized Ellie outside the cult's burning community center and comforts her.
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{{Episode list/sublist |The Last of Us season 1
| EpisodeNumber   = 9
| Title           = [[Look for the Light]]
| DirectedBy      = Ali Abbasi
| WrittenBy       = Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|3|12}}
| Viewers         = 1.040<ref name="Showbuzz Daily 1.09"/>
| ShortSummary    = In a flashback, Ellie's mother Anna is bitten by an infected as she gives birth to Ellie. She is found by Marlene, who hesitantly takes Ellie and kills Anna, at the latter's request. In the present day, Joel tells Ellie of his suicide attempt after Sarah's death. Firefly soldiers capture Ellie and knock Joel unconscious. After Joel awakens in a hospital, Marlene explains that doctors are preparing Ellie for surgery in hope of developing a cure, and Joel protests when he realizes the procedure will kill her. Marlene orders Joel to be taken away. He escapes and kills several Firefly soldiers, including those who surrender, and kills Ellie's surgeon for resisting. Joel carries an unconscious Ellie from the hospital. Marlene intercepts them, stating there is still time to find a cure, but Joel shoots and kills her. When Ellie awakens, Joel lies and tells her the Fireflies had already failed to develop a cure from other immune people. As they hike to Jackson, Ellie insists that Joel swear his story about the Fireflies is true. When he does so, she replies "Okay".
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== Production ==
=== Development ===
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|image1=Craig Mazin, MovieZine interview (cropped).png |alt1=A 51 year-old man with a grey beard smiling to the left of the camera.
|image2=Neil Druckmann, MovieZine interview (cropped).png |alt2=44 year-old man with short black hair and a beard smirking to the left of the camera.
|footer=''The Last of Us'' was created by [[Craig Mazin]] (left) and [[Neil Druckmann]], who directed the [[When You're Lost in the Darkness|first]] and [[Infected (The Last of Us)|second]] episodes, respectively.<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/><ref name="Vanity Fair Interview"/> Druckmann wrote and co-directed [[The Last of Us|the video game]].<ref name="Variety Development"/> }}

A film adaptation of [[Naughty Dog]]'s 2013 video game ''[[The Last of Us]]'' was announced in March 2014, to be written by the game's writer and creative director [[Neil Druckmann]];<ref name="IGN Film 1"/> it had entered [[development hell]] by 2016,<ref name="IGN Film 2"/> and the partnership ended and rights relinquished by 2019.<ref name="WP Mazin"/> Due to the extensive development of [[Uncharted (film)|a film]] based on ''[[Uncharted]]'', another game series by Naughty Dog, Druckmann ensured specific plot points were included when negotiating a deal with film and television studios; he felt more closely connected to ''The Last of Us''{{'}}s creation and development than ''Uncharted''{{'}}s<ref name="New Yorker"/> and always wanted to be involved in its adaptation in some manner.<ref name="Vanity Fair Interview"/>

In 2018, writer and director [[Craig Mazin]] was approached by [[PlayStation Productions]] with a list of video games for potential television adaptation; he was disappointed to discover ''The Last of Us'' was being adapted into a film at the time as he felt television was a better fit.<ref name="WP Mazin"/> A fan of the video game, having played it about twelve times,<ref name="Scriptnotes 441"/><ref name="Den of Geek Tease"/> Mazin was introduced to Druckmann through [[Shannon Woodward]], a mutual friend, in 2019.<ref name="WP Mazin"/> Druckmann, a fan of Mazin's series ''[[Chernobyl (miniseries)|Chernobyl]]'', agreed that ''The Last of Us'' required the length and pacing of a television series.<ref name="Scriptnotes 441"/> They pitched the series to [[HBO]] about a week after meeting.<ref name="WP Mazin"/> HBO chairman and chief content officer Casey Bloys and head of drama programming Francesca Orsi were unfamiliar with the game but trusted Mazin due to his work on ''Chernobyl'' and his investment in the story and world.<ref name="Variety Bloys"/>

In March 2020, [[The Last of Us (TV series)|a television adaptation]] was announced in the planning stages at HBO, expected to cover events of the first game. Mazin and Druckmann were named to write and executive produce the series, while television producer [[Carolyn Strauss]] and Naughty Dog president [[Evan Wells]] were named executive producers,<ref name="Variety Development"/> and [[Gustavo Santaolalla]], who worked on the games, the show's composer.<ref name="Collider Santaolalla"/> The show was announced as a joint production of [[Sony Pictures Television]], PlayStation Productions, and Naughty Dog;<ref name="Deadline Order"/> it is the first show produced by PlayStation Productions.<ref name="Variety Development"/><ref name="THR Development"/> It is produced under the company name Bear and Pear Productions.<ref name="DGC July"/><ref name="DGC August"/><ref name="Edmonton Journal"/> [[Johan Renck]], Mazin's collaborator on ''Chernobyl'', was announced as executive producer and director of [[When You're Lost in the Darkness|the series premiere]] in June 2020;<ref name="THR Renck"/> he dropped out by November due to scheduling conflicts as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="THR Order"/><ref name="Scriptnotes 484"/> HBO [[greenlit]] the series on November 20. PlayStation Productions's Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan were named executive producers, and Word Games a production company.<ref name="Deadline Order"/>

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|image1=Jasmila Zbanic KVIFF (cropped).jpg |alt1=A smiling 35-year-old woman with brown and blonde hair
|image2=Ali Abbasi, 75th Cannes Film Festival (cropped).png |alt2=An early 40s man with curly black hair smiling to the left
|footer=[[Jasmila Žbanić]] (left) directed [[Kin (The Last of Us)|the sixth episode]],<ref name="Variety Interview 6"/> while [[Ali Abbasi (director)|Ali Abbasi]] directed the [[When We Are in Need|eighth]] and [[Look for the Light|ninth]].<ref name="LA Times Johnson"/>}}

In January 2021, the Mighty Mint joined production, and [[Kantemir Balagov]] was announced as the pilot episode's director.<ref name="THR Balagov"/> He had been interested in adapting the game for years and was set to direct several opening episodes;<ref name="Meduza"/><ref name="Scriptnotes 494"/> in October 2022, Balagov said he left the project a year prior due to creative differences.<ref name="THR Balagov 2"/> Rose Lam was added as executive producer in February 2021.<ref name="Variety Luna"/> Pre-production in [[Calgary, Alberta]], began on March 15;<ref name="DGC June"/> Mazin arrived in May.<ref name="Scriptnotes 499"/> [[Ali Abbasi (director)|Ali Abbasi]] and [[Jasmila Žbanić]] were announced as directors in April.<ref name="Deadline Directors"/>

In July 2021, the [[Directors Guild of Canada]] (DGC) revealed [[Peter Hoar]] was assigned to direct,<ref name="DGC July"/> followed in August by Mazin,<ref name="DGC August"/> in September by Druckmann,<ref name="GamesRadar Directors"/> and in January 2022 by [[Liza Johnson]] and Jeremy Webb.<ref name="Collider Johnson Webb"/> In February, Druckmann confirmed he directed an episode and felt his experience reinforced and reflected his experience in directing games.<ref name="LA Times Uncharted"/> After several months traveling between Calgary and Los Angeles, Druckmann struggled to fulfil obligations at Naughty Dog and returned home to advise remotely, feeling confident in Mazin.<ref name="New Yorker"/>

''The Last of Us'' is the largest television production to be filmed in [[Alberta]]<ref name="BOMA"/> and possibly the largest in Canadian history,<ref name="CBC Alberta"/><ref name="CTV Stampede"/><ref name="Eurogamer Budget"/> generating {{CAD|182 million}} for Alberta and creating 1,490 jobs.<ref name="Calgary Herald Report"/> The first season's budget of over {{CAD|100 million}}—more than $10 million per episode<ref name="Eurogamer Budget"/><ref name="Gauntlet"/>—exceeded that of each of ''[[Game of Thrones]]''{{'}}s first five seasons.<ref name="New Yorker"/> According to Canadian artists union IATSE 212, the production led to a 30 percent increase in union membership and employment.<ref name="CTV Wrap"/> The season covers the events of the first game and its downloadable expansion ''[[The Last of Us: Left Behind]]'' (2014).<ref name="Consequence Interview"/> The season's original ten-episode count was reduced to nine during production;<ref name="GamesRadar Episodes"/><ref name="Variety Date"/> the first two were combined after Bloys felt the first would not compel viewers to return.<ref name="Variety Bloys"/> The first season was produced by Greg Spence and Cecil O'Connor.<ref name="Cinema Spot Review 8"/>

=== Casting ===
[[File:The Last of Us - Canmore set - Pedro Pascal and Gabriel Luna (cropped).png|thumb|upright=1|[[Pedro Pascal]] (left) and [[Gabriel Luna]] (right) on set playing brothers [[Joel (The Last of Us)|Joel]] and Tommy in [[Canmore, Alberta]], in November 2021|alt=Two men with dark hair, both wearing thick jackets, embracing each other]]

Casting took place virtually through [[Zoom (software)|Zoom]] due to the pandemic.<ref name="TheWrap Interview"/> Casting director Victoria Thomas wanted to honor the game without being limited by it.<ref name="Backstage Thomas"/> On February 10, 2021, Pascal and Ramsey were cast as Joel and Ellie.<ref name="Deadline Pascal"/><ref name="THR Ramsey"/> [[Mahershala Ali]] was reportedly considered for Joel,<ref name="VGC Ali"/> and Mazin spoke with [[Matthew McConaughey]] for the role.<ref name="Variety McConaughey"/> Candidates considered for Ellie for the canceled film adaptation—such as [[Maisie Williams]] and [[Kaitlyn Dever]]—had aged out of consideration by the time the series was in production.<ref name="THR Plans"/> The producers sought actors who could embody Joel and Ellie individually and imitate their relationship.<ref name="RT Interview"/>{{rp|at=14:42}} Though both were featured on HBO's ''Game of Thrones'', Pascal and Ramsey had not met before the filming of ''The Last of Us'' began but found they had instant chemistry, which developed over production.<ref name="Game Rant Interview"/>

Mazin and Thomas sought high-profile guest stars; Thomas said many of the actors "don't usually do one-episode guest spots".<ref name="IndieWire Thomas"/> Luna's casting as Tommy was announced on April 15, 2021,<ref name="Deadline Luna"/> and Dandridge was confirmed to reprise her role of Marlene from the video games on May 27.<ref name="THR Dandridge"/> In May, Classic Casting circulated a [[casting call]] for [[Extra (acting)|extras]] from Calgary, [[Fort Macleod]], [[High River]], and [[Lethbridge]]; anyone over 18 could apply, and those with vehicles from 1995 to 2003 were recommended.<ref name="CBC Extras"/> It was announced Parker was cast as Sarah on June 30.<ref name="Variety Parker"/> Pierce, Bartlett, and [[Con O'Neill (actor)|Con O'Neill]]'s casting as Perry, Frank, and Bill was announced on July 15,<ref name="Deadline Pierce"/> followed by Torv's as Tess on July 22.<ref name="Deadline Torv"/> On December 7, Bartlett claimed Offerman would appear on the show in a role close to his;<ref name="Guardian Bartlett"/> two days later, Offerman was announced to be playing Bill, replacing O'Neill who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.<ref name="Variety Offerman"/> On December 9, Žbanić revealed the casting of Greene, Miles, and Wesley.<ref name="Zbanic Instagram"/>

Reid's casting as Riley was announced on January 14, 2022.<ref name="Deadline Reid"/> In February, Mazin distributed a casting call for a boy aged 8–14 who is deaf, black, and proficient in [[American Sign Language]] or [[Black American Sign Language]]; [[Deaf West Theatre]] confirmed this was for the character of Sam, to appear in two episodes filmed in March and April.<ref name="Daily Hive Sam"/> In June, Druckmann announced Baker and Ashley Johnson would star in the series;<ref name="THR Baker Johnson"/> their character names were revealed in December.<ref name="EW Baker Johnson"/> Lamar Johnson and Woodard's casting as Henry and Sam was announced in August, alongside the official announcement of Greene and Miles as Marlon and Florence.<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard"/> Lynskey's casting as Kathleen was announced alongside the teaser trailer in September,<ref name="EW Trailer"/> while Shepherd's casting was revealed in the first trailer in December.<ref name="PC Gamer Trailer"/> Wesley's role as Maria was announced on January 9.<ref name="EW Wesley Cast"/>

=== Writing ===
A [[post-apocalyptic]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] and [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]],<ref name="Guardian Review"/><ref name="EW Review"/><ref name="NYT Review"/> the series was written by Mazin and Druckmann;<ref name="Variety Development"/> Mazin wrote all episodes except the premiere and finale, which he co-wrote with Druckmann, and the seventh episode, written by Druckmann.<ref name="That Shelf Review"/> Druckmann was convinced Mazin was the ideal creative partner for the series after witnessing his passion for the game's story;<ref name="THR Plans"/> Druckmann referred to Mazin as the story's "co-parent".<ref name="TVLine Interview"/> Mazin said the series may represent a [[paradigm shift]] for film and television adaptations of video games due to the strength of the narrative, noting "it would only take [HBO executives] 20 minutes on [[Google Search|Google]] to realize ''The Last of Us'' is the ''[[Lawrence of Arabia (film)|Lawrence of Arabia]]'' of video game narratives".<ref name="IndieWire Mazin"/> The writers avoided making "a zombie show",<ref name="Collider Interview"/> acknowledging the infected creatures were a vessel through which characters are pressured to make interesting decisions and reveal their true selves.<ref name="TheWrap Interview"/> While Druckmann was not able to "unplug" from the characters during the games' development due to the medium's immersive nature, he felt he was able to do so when writing for television.<ref name="New Yorker"/>

Druckmann felt the most important element of adapting the game was to "keep the soul", particularly character relationships, whereas gameplay and action sequences were of minimal importance.<ref name="NYT Interview"/> Mazin said the changes were "designed to fill things out and expand".<ref name="Collider Mazin"/> Content cut from the game was added to the show,<ref name="GamesRadar Jaw Drop"/> including the story of Ellie's mother, Anna, which Mazin found "gorgeous".<ref name="Podcast 9"/>{{rp|at=3:39}} Druckmann said some scripts borrow dialogue directly from the game, while others deviate; some of the game's action-heavy sequences were changed to focus on character drama at HBO's encouragement.<ref name="IGN SXSW"/> He said the series took the opposite approach to adaptation than ''Uncharted'' (2022), which tells a new story with game homages to give "an ''Uncharted'' flavor", whereas ''The Last of Us'' is a closer adaptation, allowing alterations such as changing character perspectives.<ref name="LA Times Uncharted"/> The writers found the series an opportunity to delve into backstories of characters who the game otherwise ignored, wanting to better understand their motivations.<ref name="Wired Interview"/> Mazin compared the process to adapting a novel, with identical emotional beats despite different narrative events.<ref name="LA Times Mazin"/>

Druckmann was open to changing aspects of the games but wanted a strong reason,<ref name="GameSpot Interview"/> ensuring he and Mazin considered impacts on later events.<ref name="Consequence Interview"/> The game's outbreak takes place in 2013 with its post-apocalyptic narrative in 2033; this was changed to 2003 and 2023 as the writers felt matching the story to the broadcast period was more interesting and changed little of the story.<ref name="CNET Interview"/><ref name="TechRadar Interview"/> They added the outbreak's origins to ground the narrative; following COVID-19, they recognized audiences are more knowledgeable about viral pandemics.<ref name="Collider Interview"/> Borrowing an approach from ''Chernobyl'', Mazin opened the series with a fictional 1960s talk show explaining the origins of fungal infections, implying humanity knew the potential risk for some time.<ref name="Variety Violence"/> The writers removed spores—the vector through which infection spreads in the games—and replaced it with tendrils forming a unified network, inspired by the idea of [[mycelium]].<ref name="Collider Interview"/> They felt spores were an unrealistic threat while an interconnected network increased tension, and gas masks did not translate well into television.<ref name="Polygon Spores"/> Visually, the fungal infection was inspired by [[jellyfish]] stings after Žbanić sent an image to Mazin during preproduction.<ref name="WP Mazin"/>

=== Filming ===
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Approximately {{CAD|141 million}} was spent on production ($71&nbsp;million on salaries and wages, and $70&nbsp;million at local businesses) and over 1,000 businesses in Alberta were supported.<ref name="Calgary Herald Report"/> Calgary officials felt Alberta was chosen for production partly due to the removal of the [[tax credit]] cap of {{CAD|10 million}} per project.<ref name="CTV Wrap"/> Supervising location manager Jason Nolan began preparation work in January 2021, leading a 115-person team that found and transformed more than 180 locations.<ref name="Calgary Herald Interview"/> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Canada|COVID-19 pandemic]], cast and crew quarantined for two weeks after entering Canada.<ref name="BBC Ramsey"/>

Ksenia Sereda worked as [[cinematographer]] alongside Balagov, Mazin, Druckmann, and Johnson,<ref name="Igromania Balagov"/><ref name="EW Interview"/><ref name="Eurogamer Druckmann"/><ref name="Salon Johnson"/> Eben Bolter with Hoar and Webb,<ref name="SlashFilm Bolter"/><ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/> Christine A. Maier with Žbanić,<ref name="Vulture Luna"/> and Nadim Carlsen with Abbasi.<ref name="Carlsen"/> Sereda used an [[Alexa Mini]] with [[Cooke Optics]] S4 lenses, as did Bolter, who found it effective for [[Hand-held camera|handheld]] shots while emulating [[35 mm movie film|35 mm film]].<ref name="MPA Bolter"/> The series filmed for 200 days, with around 18–19 days per episode, amounting to 2–3 pages of script per day.<ref name="WP Mazin"/>

Filming began in Calgary, Alberta, on July 12,<ref name="DGC June"/><ref name="CBC Calgary"/> a week later than originally scheduled.<ref name="IGN July"/> It moved to High River and Fort Macleod<ref name="High River July"/><ref name="Fort Macleod June"/>—replicating Austin, Texas, for the first episode<ref name="IndieWire Interview"/><ref name="THR Luna"/>—before moving to Calgary in August.<ref name="CTV Calgary"/> Balagov completed production by August 30,<ref name="Igromania Balagov"/> and Hoar on October 5.<ref name="Eurogamer Hoar"/> Around {{CAD|372,000}} was spent for a four-day shoot in [[Downtown Edmonton]] in October,<ref name="RMO Canmore"/> including at [[Rice Howard Way]] and the [[Alberta Legislature Building]].<ref name="CTV Edmonton"/><ref name="Edmonton Journal"/> Filming took place in downtown Calgary and [[Beltline, Calgary|Beltline]] later in October.<ref name="Calgary Herald Flyover"/><ref name="Daily Hive Flyover"/><ref name="Daily Hive Beltline"/> Druckmann's episode was completed by November 7.<ref name="Eurogamer Druckmann"/> In November, production occurred in [[Canmore, Alberta]],<ref name="Canmore Filming"/> replicating [[Jackson, Wyoming]],<ref name="GamesRadar Canmore"/> and at [[Mount Royal University]] and the [[Southern Alberta Institute of Technology]].<ref name="Daily Hive University"/> Žbanić completed production by December 9.<ref name="Zbanic Instagram"/>

In January 2022, [[Northland Village Mall]] in northwest Calgary was decorated for production.<ref name="Daily Hive Northland"/> Filming took place in [[Okotoks]] and [[Waterton Lakes National Park]] in February,<ref name="Okotoks Today"/><ref name="Waterton Filming"/> and [[Airport Trail]] in northeast Calgary saw closures for three days in March.<ref name="CTV Airport"/><ref name="Daily Hive Airport"/> Webb's episodes entered production in March 2022<ref name="Webb Instagram 1"/> and continued until the end of principal photography in June.<ref name="Webb Instagram 2"/> Calgary was used to replicate [[Kansas City, Missouri]] in March.<ref name="Eurogamer Henry Sam"/><ref name="Screen Rant Kansas"/> Production continued in Calgary in April and May, including around the [[Calgary Courts Centre]], [[Kensington, Calgary|Kensington]], and [[Victoria Park, Calgary|Victoria Park]].<ref name="Daily Hive Calgary 1"/><ref name="Daily Hive Calgary 2"/><ref name="Eurogamer Calgary"/><ref name="GameSpot Calgary"/> Reshoots for Texas scenes took place in [[Olds, Alberta|Olds]] in late May and early June,<ref name="Mountain View Olds"/> and High River in June.<ref name="Western Standard"/> Production concluded in the early hours of June 11,<ref name="CBC Wrap"/><ref name="Webb Instagram 2"/> two days later than originally scheduled;<ref name="DGC June"/><ref name="CBC Calgary"/> [[Additional photography]] took place in Kansas City on October 4.<ref name="KCTV Kansas"/>

=== Music ===
{{Main|Music of The Last of Us (TV series)|l1=Music of ''The Last of Us'' (TV series)}}
[[File:Gustavo Santaolalla.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.8|[[Gustavo Santaolalla]], who worked on the video games, composed the score for the television series.<ref name="Collider Santaolalla"/>]]

Santaolalla and [[David Fleming (composer)|David Fleming]] composed the score for the television series;<ref name="Collider Santaolalla"/><ref name="Pitchfork Album"/> the former wrote its opening theme.<ref name="GameSpot Review"/> He said Latino viewers "will recognize touches" of his music,<ref name="EFE Santaolalla"/> and drew on his experiences in film and television, having composed the themes and some tracks for ''[[Jane the Virgin]]'' (2014–2019) and ''[[Making a Murderer]]'' (2015–2018).<ref name="EFE Santaolalla"/> He primarily recrafted his previous work instead of creating new music, focusing on elements he found interesting.<ref name="Consequence Album"/> Fleming's work was inspired by real-world sounds within a decayed civilization.<ref name="Pitchfork Album"/> A 66-track [[soundtrack album]] for the series was released digitally on February 27.<ref name="Consequence Album"/>

The first episode uses songs like "[[Tomorrow (Avril Lavigne song)|Tomorrow]]" by [[Avril Lavigne]] and "[[White Flag (Dido song)|White Flag]]" by [[Dido (singer)|Dido]] to foreshadow Sarah's fate and Joel's character arc.<ref name="Stylist Recap"/> Its final scene and credits feature the song "[[Never Let Me Down Again]]" by [[Depeche Mode]],<ref name="GamesRadar Song"/> which Mazin chose due to its blend of upbeat sounds and dark lyrics;<ref name="Podcast 1"/>{{rp|at=40:25}} the song returned in [[Kin (The Last of Us)|the sixth episode]], performed by Mazin's daughter Jessica, to demonstrate Ellie feeling let down by Joel.<ref name="Mashable Music 6"/><ref name="SlashFilm Music 6"/> [[Long, Long Time (The Last of Us)|The third episode]] uses "[[Long, Long Time]]" by [[Linda Ronstadt]], which exhibits themes of unfulfilled love and how time heals wounds, echoing Bill and Frank's relationship.<ref name="Time Ronstadt"/> Streams of the song increased significantly following the episode's broadcast; several outlets compared it to the 2022 resurgence of [[Kate Bush]]'s "[[Running Up That Hill]]" after its use in [[Stranger Things (season 4)|the fourth season]] of ''[[Stranger Things]]''.<ref name="Deadline Ronstadt"/><ref name="Gizmodo Ronstadt"/><ref name="SlashFilm Ronstadt"/>

[[Please Hold to My Hand|The fourth episode]]'s title references the lyrics of "[[Alone and Forsaken]]" by [[Hank Williams]], which is used in the episode;<ref name="Podcast 4"/>{{rp|at=1:01}} it was previously used in the original game and one of its trailers, and a trailer for the television series.<ref name="Screen Rant Song"/> [[Left Behind (The Last of Us)|The seventh episode]] features "[[All or None (song)|All or None]]" by [[Pearl Jam]] to represent Ellie's loneliness and uncomfortability,<ref name="Podcast 7"/>{{rp|at=7:28}} reuses [[Etta James]]'s version of "[[I Got You Babe]]" from ''The Last of Us: Left Behind'' as its romantic lyrics hidden by joyous music mirrored the feelings of Ellie and Riley,<ref name="Podcast 7"/>{{rp|at=56:28}} and uses [[A-ha]]'s "[[Take On Me]]" to reflect their feelings towards each other and illustrate Ellie's journey; a [[cover version]] of "Take On Me" was used in a trailer for the series, and Ellie performs the song in ''The Last of Us Part II''.<ref name="Collider A-ha"/>

=== Design ===
The production team included five art directors and hundreds of technicians.<ref name="Eurogamer Budget"/> The game's art director, concept artists, and environment artists provided feedback on costumes and sets.<ref name="TheWrap Interview"/> Costume designer Cynthia Ann Summers found the series more difficult than outfit-focused media like [[fantasy]] or [[period piece]]s as the costumes had to be integral to the story without standing out. She ensured Joel's outfits demonstrated a lack of consideration, as he places little thought into his appearance; Mazin demanded specific colours. Summers required around 30 duplicates of each outfit to account for elements like blood and dirt progression, [[stunt doubles]], and reserves.<ref name="Daily Beast Summers"/> The breakdown department, responsible for disfiguring outfits as required by the story, was led by Sage Lovett. At Mazin's request, Summers and her team focused on minor details relevant to apocalyptic settings, like shoelaces replacing belts.<ref name="GQ Summers"/> Pascal and Ramsey were happy to wear regular outfits as they had both worked on science-fiction and period pieces.<ref name="Daily Beast Summers"/><ref name="Digital Spy Summers"/>

Production designer John Paino referenced the video game but focused on references used by Naughty Dog during development. He created an image collage which included a photograph of reassembled chairs, which Mazin considered the show's mandate: "the built world is unbuilt and rebuilt".<ref name="Vanity Fair Paino"/> Paino found several Canadian towns had similarities to American architecture, particularly Texas.<ref name="Vanity Fair Paino"/> He was unable to locate empty and abandoned buildings or location imitating [[Boston]]'s brick-lined streets for the first two episodes, requiring manual transformation and constructions.<ref name="Vanity Fair Paino"/> Paino and his team constructed the Boston quarantine zone near [[Stampede Park]] over several months for the first episode,<ref name="CTV Stampede"/><ref name="Calgary Herald Interview"/><ref name="Vanity Fair Paino"/> the town of Lincoln in around six to twelve weeks for the third,<ref name="Vulture Interview 3"/> and the Kansas City cul-de-sac in nine weeks for [[Endure and Survive|the fifth]].<ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/>

Barrie and Sarah Gower, with whom Mazin had worked on ''Chernobyl'', were engaged to create the prosthetics for the infected.<ref name="Inside 2"/>{{rp|at=0:31}}<ref name="Variety Interview"/><ref name="Variety Gower"/> Barrie Gower appreciated the series avoided "stereotypical zombies—the pronounced cheekbones, sunken eyes, lots of blood and gore".<ref name="WSJ Zombies"/> The production team created a large reference library for "fuzz, [[slime mold]], [[shelf mushroom]]s, [[button mushrooms]], different textures and colors".<ref name="WSJ Zombies"/> Mazin wanted the clickers to resemble the in-game design through prosthetics; he felt using [[visual effects]] would have lessened their impact.<ref name="Podcast 2"/>{{rp|at=18:24}} Their team found themselves continually referring to the original concept art from the game.<ref name="Inside 2"/>{{rp|at=0:44}} For the approximately 70 actors portraying the infected mob in the fifth episode, 70 artists applied prosthetics to about 30 people in each three-hour shift.<ref name="BuzzFeed Infected"/><ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/> The {{convert|40|kg|lb}} bloater suit was coated in a gel-like liquid during filming to appear wet and reflective.<ref name="Variety Bloater"/> [[Paul Becker]] and [[Terry Notary]] choreographed the series.<ref name="Dance Informa Becker"/><ref name="WSJ Zombies"/> Notary wanted the creatures' movements to imitate each other, akin to [[schools of fish]];<ref name="WSJ Zombies"/> for the fifth episode, he set up a boot camp to prepare the actors for the role.<ref name="Inside 5"/>{{rp|at=3:44}} [[Misty Lee]] and Phillip Kovats, who had worked on the games,{{efn|In addition to providing clicker noises, Phillip Kovats was the audio director of [[The Last of Us|the first game]].<ref name="GamesRadar Clickers"/>}} returned to voice the clickers for the series.<ref name="GamesRadar Clickers"/>

=== Post-production ===
The series was edited by Timothy A. Good and Emily Mendez over 18 months;<ref name="New Yorker"/> Mark Hartzell edited [[Infected (The Last of Us)|the second episode]],<ref name="Evercast Interview"/> and Cindy Mollo edited the eighth.<ref name="Cinema Spot Review 8"/><ref name="Televisual Edit"/> After Mazin worked on ''Chernobyl'', Good expressed interest in collaborating; the two had been friends for some time. A different editor was employed for ''The Last of Us'' but departed due to scheduling conflicts; Good joined the series after finishing work on [[The Umbrella Academy (season 3)|the third season]] of ''[[The Umbrella Academy]]''.<ref name="HEM Good"/>{{rp|at=18:17}} Mendez worked on the third episode as Good's assistant editor; he showed her work to Mazin, and they agreed for Mendez to co-edit the seventh episode as it adapted ''Left Behind'', her favorite part of the games.<ref name="Digital Spy Good"/> She continued as Good's co-editor for the fifth, sixth, and ninth episodes.<ref name="HEM Good"/>{{rp|at=27:35}} Good chose not to play the game and let the [[dailies]] instruct his emotional instincts; Mendez and Mazin gave him details when necessary.<ref name="HEM Good"/>{{rp|at=34:01}} Mendez was tasked with the temporary [[sound design]], using her own library and sound effects from the game.<ref name="HEM Good"/>{{rp|at=49:19}} Good used Santaolalla's [[Music of The Last of Us|soundtrack from the game]] as the [[temp score]] during editing and found it influenced his decisions.<ref name="HEM Good"/>{{rp|at=50:59}}

Sixteen visual effects teams worked on the series,<ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/><ref name="Art of VFX"/> supervised by Alex Wang.<ref name="New Yorker"/> The season had over 3,000 visual effects shots;<ref name="Deadline NAB"/> most episodes had around 250.<ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/> The 650-person team at [[DNEG]] worked on 535 shots for the series over 18 months, primarily focusing on environmental effects, including the scenes set in Boston, Kansas City, Jackson, and Salt Lake City; field trips were conducted to gather resources, and the team regularly referenced the video games.<ref name="Art of VFX DNEG"/> The visual effects teams consulted with Naughty Dog's concept artists when creating the infected,<ref name="New Yorker"/> and used [[timelapse]] videos of ''Cordyceps'' growth as animation references.<ref name="WSJ Zombies"/> All studios worked on the fifth episode's action sequence; the episode had around 350 to 400 visual effects shots.<ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/> [[Wētā FX]] created the infected effects;<ref name="Podcast 5"/>{{rp|at=41:05}} 50 to 70 creatures were digitally added to the horde.<ref name="Vulture Interview 5"/> Design studio Elastic created the show's [[title sequence]] to demonstrate the "unrelenting nature" of the fungus; creative directors Andy Hall and Nadia Tzuo researched fungi to ensure an accurate depiction and movement. They pitched several ideas to Mazin and Druckmann before settling on the realistic depiction;<ref name="BBC Title"/><ref name="Creative Review"/> Mazin enjoyed the idea of the fungus appearing beautiful despite its destructive nature.<ref name="IGN Mazin"/>{{rp|at=0:40}}

== Release ==
=== Broadcast and home media ===
While the series was originally indicated to begin airing in 2022,<ref name="GamesRadar 2022"/><ref name="THR Torv"/> Bloys denied this in February 2022 and clarified it would begin in 2023,<ref name="Deadline Bloys"/><ref name="THR Bloys"/> which was confirmed in the first teaser trailer.<ref name="EW Trailer"/> Following leaks from [[Sky Group|Sky]] and HBO Max,<ref name="Eurogamer Date"/> on November 2, 2022, HBO announced the series would premiere in the United States on January 15, 2023, and released the first official poster.<ref name="Variety Date"/> The season was broadcast on HBO in the United States,<ref name="GameRevolution Date"/> and is available to stream in [[4K resolution]] on HBO Max;<ref name="Verge Max"/> it was released on [[Binge (streaming service)|Binge]] in Australia,<ref name="Kotaku Everything"/> [[Crave (TV network)|Crave]] in Canada,<ref name="Daily Hive Sam"/> [[HBO Go]] and [[Now TV (Hong Kong)|Now TV]] in Hong Kong,<ref name="SCMP"/> [[Disney+ Hotstar]] in India,<ref name="Deadline India"/> [[:ja:U-NEXT|U-NEXT]] in Japan,<ref name="Variety Japan"/> [[Neon (service)|Neon]] in New Zealand,<ref name="Stuff Lynskey"/> HBO Go in Southeast Asia and Taiwan,<ref name="Rappler"/> and Sky Group channels and [[Now (Sky)|Now]] in [[Sky Deutschland|Germany and Austria]],<ref name="Edinburgh Trailer"/> [[Sky Italia|Italy]],<ref name="IGN Italy"/> [[Sky Switzerland|Switzerland]],<ref name="Edinburgh Trailer"/> and [[Sky Atlantic|the United Kingdom and Ireland]].<ref name="Edinburgh Trailer"/><ref name="GamesRadar Everything"/>

The first episode received its [[red carpet]] world premiere in [[Westwood, Los Angeles]], on January 9,<ref name="TheGamer Premiere"/> followed by theater screenings in [[Budapest]] and [[Sydney]] on January 11,<ref name="IGN Hungary"/><ref name="Mediaweek Sydney"/> and New York City on January 12.<ref name="Screen Rant Premiere"/> Behind-the-scenes videos, titled ''Inside the Episode'', were released on HBO Max and YouTube following each episode,<ref name="Collider Inside"/><ref name="Insider Inside"/> and Naughty Dog released ''Building The Last of Us'', featuring interviews with the cast and crew of the series and games.<ref name="PS Blog Building 1"/><ref name="PS Blog Building 5"/> The season was released digitally and on [[DVD]], [[Blu-ray]], and [[Ultra HD Blu-ray]] in the United Kingdom on July 17,<ref name="Digital Spy DVD"/> and in the United States on July 18;<ref name="Nerdist DVD"/> a [[SteelBook]] version was available in the United Kingdom.<ref name="VGC DVD"/> The release contains behind-the-scenes featurettes including a short film about adapting the game, a conversation with microbiology and [[parasitology]] experts, and the ''Inside the Episode'' series.<ref name="Variety DVD"/>

=== Promotion ===
[[File:Best Action Game, The Game Awards 2022 (cropped).png|thumb|upright=1.4|To promote the show, [[Troy Baker]], [[Ashley Johnson]], [[Bella Ramsey]], and [[Pedro Pascal]] presented Best Action Game at [[The Game Awards 2022|The Game Awards]] in December 2022.<ref name="TheGamer TGA"/>]]

''The Last of Us''{{'}}s marketing campaign utilised "breadcrumb content": small teases to maintain engagement.<ref name="Ad Age"/> Emily Giannusa, HBO vice president of marketing, planned promotional material featuring game comparisons and endorsements from Naughty Dog to prove faithfulness to the source, but discovered it was unnecessary as fans created it themselves.<ref name="Ad Age"/> The marketing team conducted [[social listening]] from 2020 to identify non-gaming [[influencers]] interested in the series, leading to partnerships with celebrities like actress [[Felicia Day]] and rapper [[Logic (rapper)|Logic]];<ref name="Drum"/> custom merchandise was sent to fans and influencers who expressed excitement about the series.<ref name="Marketing Brew"/> Based on their experience on ''Game of Thrones'' and with [[A Song of Ice and Fire fandom|its fandom]], Giannusa focused promotion around the audience, noting "authentic marketing" requires flexibility based on reactions.<ref name="Chief Marketer"/> Druckmann endorsed social and pre-release content,<ref name="Chief Marketer"/> and Mazin worked directly with the marketing team, including creative director Badger Denehy, who edited several trailers.<ref name="THR Mazin"/>

For ''The Last of Us'' Day on September 26, 2021, HBO shared the first image of Pascal and Ramsey in costume,<ref name="Bleeding Cool TLOU Day"/> followed by the first [[still frame]] at [[Summer Game Fest]] on June 10, 2022.<ref name="Vulture Summer"/> The first footage of the show was revealed in a HBO Max trailer during [[The Heirs of the Dragon|the premiere]] of ''[[House of the Dragon]]'' on August 21, featuring Pascal, Ramsey, Parker, and Offerman.<ref name="Verge Teaser"/><ref name="IGN Teaser"/> The first teaser trailer for the show was released for ''The Last of Us'' Day on September 26, 2022, featuring the first footage of Luna, Dandridge, Torv, and Reid, and confirming Lynskey's casting;<ref name="EW Trailer"/> the teaser, which used Hank William's "Alone and Forsaken",<ref name="Screen Rant Song"/> received over 17 million views in less than 24 hours across [[Twitter]] and [[YouTube]],<ref name="Push Square Teaser"/> and over 57 million organic views in its first 72 hours, the most-watched promotional video in HBO's history,<ref name="Ad Age"/> outperforming ''House of the Dragon'' by 50 percent.<ref name="Drum"/> A short clip of Joel and Ellie hiding from a clicker was released on November 16 to tease the show's appearance at [[CCXP]] the following month.<ref name="Collider CCXP"/> Eleven character posters were released on November 30.<ref name="IGN Posters"/>

Dandridge, Druckmann, Luna, Mazin, Pascal, and Ramsey appeared on a panel at CCXP on December 3,<ref name="IGN CCXP"/> where the first full trailer was released, revealing the appearances of Shepherd, Baker, and Ashley Johnson;<ref name="PC Gamer Trailer"/><ref name="Game Informer Trailer"/> according to Giannusa, this marked the promotional campaign "kicking into high gear" as the series drew discussion from audiences unfamiliar with the games.<ref name="Drum"/> Giannusa's team noticed broader audiences were drawn towards cast portraying unusual characters, leading to focus on actors like Offerman and Pascal in subsequent marketing.<ref name="Drum"/> [[HBO Latin America]] recreated an overgrown version of the fictional Boston Museum at the [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] booth on the CCXP convention floor, featuring clickers and other [[Easter egg (media)|Easter eggs]].<ref name="Ad Age"/><ref name="Chief Marketer"/> This inspired similar installations for the premiere events in London, Los Angeles, and New York,<ref name="Ad Age"/> which used [[3D scans]] of infected provided by Barrie Gower.<ref name="Marketing Brew"/> HBO and advertising agency Giant Spoon recreated items from 2003 at the [[Angelika Film Center]] in Manhattan for the premiere in January 2023,<ref name="Ad Age"/><ref name="Mary Sue Premiere"/> attended by 1,500 people over seven screenings;<ref name="Ad Age"/> attendees were given wearable Firefly [[pendant]]s.<ref name="Chief Marketer"/>

Pascal, Ramsey, Baker, and Ashley Johnson presented at [[The Game Awards 2022]] on December 8.<ref name="TheGamer TGA"/> HBO announced Baker would host a companion podcast alongside the series, featuring Mazin and Druckmann.<ref name="IGN Podcast"/> In January 2023, Pascal and Ramsey were featured on the cover of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'',<ref name="THR Plans"/> while Pascal was on the cover of ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]''.<ref name="Wired Pascal"/> HBO released the first behind-the-scenes featurette on January 6,<ref name="GameSpot BTS"/> and several press outlets published interviews with cast and crew based on [[Round table (discussion)|roundtable]] discussions from the previous month.<ref name="SlashFilm Dandridge"/><ref name="Consequence Interview"/><ref name="TechRadar Interview"/> Ramsey appeared on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' alongside a clip from the series on January 9,<ref name="Jimmy Kimmel Live"/><ref name="Game Rant Kimmel"/> and on ''[[The Late Late Show with James Corden]]'' on January 10.<ref name="IndieWire Corden"/> A season trailer was released after the airing of the first episode on January 15.<ref name="VGC Trailer"/> The decision to develop ''[[The Last of Us Part I]]''—a [[Video game remake|remake]] of the original game—was partly based on the potential to introduce show viewers to the games; it was released for [[PlayStation 5]] in September 2022,<ref name="Polygon Remake"/> and for [[Windows]] in March 2023.<ref name="IGN Remake"/> A two-hour [[Game demo|trial]] was made available for [[PlayStation Plus]] Premium members after the season premiere.<ref name="VGC Trial"/>

HBO utilised virtual marketing for the series, including a [[Snapchat#Filters, lenses, and stickers|lens]] on [[Snapchat]] adding post-apocalyptic overgrowth to worldwide landmarks, such as [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre]] and the [[Storting building]].<ref name="Ad Age"/>
Google released an [[List of Google Easter eggs|Easter egg]] in late January, adding mushrooms to the screen when searching for ''The Last of Us'' or ''Cordyceps''.<ref name="PC Gamer Google"/> On January 27, the first episode was released for free on HBO Max in the United States, and on Sky's YouTube channel in the United Kingdom.<ref name="GameSpot Free"/><ref name="VGC Free"/> To promote the third episode, Bartlett appeared on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]'' on January&nbsp;30,<ref name="WP Colbert"/> and Offerman on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' on February 1.<ref name="WP Kimmel"/> Pascal appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' on February 2,<ref name="EW Fallon"/> and hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' on February 4;<ref name="LA Times SNL"/> a [[Viral video|viral]] skit from the latter featured Pascal portraying [[Mario]] in a "prestige drama" based on the ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series inspired by HBO's ''The Last of Us''.<ref name="CinemaBlend SNL"/><ref name="TVLine SNL"/> Pascal appeared on ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]'' on February 15,<ref name="Syfy Meyers"/> ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' on February 24,<ref name="Independent Norton"/> and ''[[Hot Ones]]'' on March 9;<ref name="Rolling Stone Hot Ones"/> the release of ''The Last of Us'' overlapped the promotion and release of ''The Mandalorian''{{'}}s [[The Mandalorian (season 3)|third season]].<ref name="WWD Pascal"/><ref name="Telegraph Pascal"/> A 31-minute special chronicling the production of the series aired on HBO after [[Look for the Light|the finale]] on March 12.<ref name="Digital Spy Making"/> Ramsey appeared on ''[[The Jonathan Ross Show]]'' on March 18.<ref name="Independent Ross"/>

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
{{^|Television Rotten Tomatoes scores |align=right |nolower=yes |color=#8F9A7F |ref=<ref name="RT S1"/> |title=The Last of Us |label=Season 1 |year=2023 | 100 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 95 | 100 | 97 | 96 | 89 }}
On review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], ''The Last of Us'' has an approval rating of 96% based on 486 critics' reviews, with an average rating of 8.75 out of 10. The website's general consensus reads, "Retaining the most addictive aspects of its beloved source material while digging deeper into the story, ''The Last of Us'' is [[Binge-watching|bingeworthy]] TV that ranks among the all-time greatest video game adaptations."<ref name="RT S1"/> [[Metacritic]] calculated a [[weighted average]] of 84 out of 100 based on 44 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".<ref name="MC S1"/> Several reviewers considered it the best adaptation of a video game,<ref name="Radio Times Review"/><ref name="Independent Review"/><ref name="Gizmodo Review"/> with ''[[GameSpot]]''{{'}}s Mark Delaney saying it "feels like the beginning of a new era" for the genre.<ref name="GameSpot Review"/>

Reviewers praised the differences from the original game's narrative implemented by Mazin and Druckmann,<ref name="GameSpot Review"/><ref name="NME Review"/><ref name="BBC Review"/> and some believed the scenes lifted directly from the game were among the weakest and led to issues with pacing.<ref name="Slant Review"/><ref name="BBC Review"/><ref name="Consequence Review"/> ''Variety''{{'}}s Daniel D'Addario felt the show relied too heavily on action sequences,<ref name="Variety Review"/> while ''[[TechRadar]]''{{'}}s Axel Metz wanted more action.<ref name="TechRadar Review"/> ''[[IGN]]''{{'}}s Simon Cardy wrote the series "often shines brightest" during its quietest moments.<ref name="IGN Review"/> Critics overwhelmingly considered the third episode the season's best,<ref name="SlashFilm Review"/><ref name="Time Review"/><ref name="Digital Spy Review"/> and some named it among the greatest episodes of television overall.<ref name="Gizmodo Review"/><ref name="GQ Review"/> ''The Hollywood Reporter''{{'}}s Daniel Fienberg felt it elevated the series to a new level,<ref name="THR Review"/> and ''[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]''{{'}}s John Nugent called it "moving, surprisingly romantic, and one of the finest hours of television in recent memory".<ref name="Empire Review"/> Some critics found the first episode well-made but too familiar,<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/><ref name="THR Review"/> and ''[[/Film]]''{{'}}s Valerie Ettenhofer considered it the season's weakest.<ref name="SlashFilm Review"/> ''[[RogerEbert.com]]''{{'}}s Brian Tallerico found the final two episodes rushed.<ref name="RogerEbert Review"/>

Several critics lauded the production design.<ref name="Empire Review"/><ref name="Complex Review"/> ''[[Digital Spy]]''{{'}}s David Opie wrote "every set feels like it was ripped straight out of the game".<ref name="Digital Spy Review"/> Conversely, ''[[Slant Magazine]]''{{'}}s Pat Brown felt environments appeared too manicured and carefully placed.<ref name="Slant Review"/> ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]''{{'}}s Dais Johnston praised the use of lighting to highlight the humanity of both the characters and creatures, and called the cinematography "something other video game adaptations could only dream of".<ref name="Inverse Review"/> ''[[TV Guide (magazine)|TV Guide]]''{{'}}s Keith Phipps called the series "visually striking",<ref name="TV Guide Review"/> and ''IGN''{{'}}s Cardy wrote it "is often a sight to behold".<ref name="IGN Review"/> Santaolalla's score received praise,<ref name="GameSpot Review"/><ref name="IGN Review"/> with ''[[CNET]]''{{'}}s Sean Keane feeling it added "a yearning of sadness to the narrative".<ref name="CNET Review"/>

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The cast's performances received widespread acclaim, with critics singling out the chemistry between Pascal and Ramsey for praise.<ref name="Radio Times Review"/><ref name="Telegraph Review"/><ref name="WP Review"/> ''[[Evening Standard]]''{{'}}s Vicky Jessop said the two "steal every scene they're in",<ref name="Evening Standard Review"/> while ''[[Rolling Stone]]''{{'}}s [[Alan Sepinwall]] called them "compulsively watchable and almost instantly endearing".<ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> ''Empire''{{'}}s Nugent and ''/Film''{{'}}s Ettenhofer referred to Pascal's performance as the best of his career, citing his ability to portray nuance and rare vulnerability.<ref name="SlashFilm Review"/><ref name="Empire Review"/> ''TechRadar''{{'}}s Metz described him as the "perfect real-world manifestation" of Joel.<ref name="TechRadar Review"/> Several critics found Ramsey gave the show's breakout performance for their balance of comedy and emotion,<ref name="Gizmodo Review"/><ref name="NME Review"/><ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> with ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s Judy Berman calling them "the show's greatest asset"<ref name="Time Review"/> and ''IGN''{{'}}s Cardy applauding them for "making [their] mark" on Ellie, a character already considered iconic long before Ramsey's portrayal.<ref name="IGN Review"/> Some critics considered the seventh episode Ramsey's strongest.<ref name="SlashFilm Review 7"/><ref name="Bleeding Cool Review 7"/>

Guest performances throughout the season were highly praised.<ref name="IGN Review"/><ref name="Digital Spy Review"/><ref name="Rolling Stone Review"/> For the premiere, ''Rolling Stone''{{'}}s Sepinwall lauded Parker for "holding the screen" and establishing Sarah as likeable,<ref name="Rolling Stone Review 1"/> and ''[[Push Square]]''{{'}}s Aaron Bayne wrote Luna flawlessly "slips into the role" with little screen time.<ref name="Push Square Review 1"/> ''[[Den of Geek]]''{{'}}s Bernard Boo found Torv in the second episode sophisticated and heartbreaking.<ref name="Den of Geek Review 2"/> Offerman and Bartlett's performances were described by ''[[Complex (website)|Complex]]''{{'}}s William Goodman as "career-best"<ref name="Complex Review"/> and by ''Inverse''{{'}}s Johnston as [[Emmy]]-worthy.<ref name="Inverse Review"/> Lynskey's performance in the fourth and fifth episodes was praised for juxtaposing humanity and viciousness.<ref name="Push Square Review 5"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 4"/> For the fifth episode, ''IGN''{{'}}s Cardy lauded Johnson's emotional performance in his final scene,<ref name="IGN Review 5"/> and ''[[Total Film]]''{{'}}s Bradley Russell felt the naivety of Woodard's role intensified the narrative.<ref name="Total Film Review 5"/> Critics enjoyed Pascal and Luna's chemistry in the sixth episode,<ref name="IGN Review 6"/><ref name="Push Square Review 6"/> and Ramsey and Reid's in the seventh;<ref name="AV Club Review 7"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 7"/> ''[[Bleeding Cool]]''{{'}}s Tom Chang called the latter two "award-worthy",<ref name="Bleeding Cool Review 7"/> and ''Push Square''{{'}}s Bayne felt Reid effectively captured Riley's sense of "youthful pride".<ref name="Push Square Review 7"/> ''[[The A.V. Club]]''{{'}}s David Cote called Shepherd's performance "masterful in its wry, understated charm".<ref name="AV Club Review 8"/>

=== Ratings ===
The premiere episode had 4.7 million viewers in the United States on its first night of availability, including [[linear viewers]] and streams on HBO Max, making it the second-largest debut for HBO since 2010, behind ''House of the Dragon''.<ref name="THR Viewers 1"/> It was streamed for a total of 223 million minutes in its first three hours.<ref name="Variety Nielsen 1"/> The total viewing figure increased to over 10 million viewers after two days,<ref name="GameSpot Viewers 1"/> 18 million after a week,<ref name="Variety Viewers 2"/> 22 million within twelve days,<ref name="Deadline Renewal"/> and almost 40 million within two months.<ref name="Variety Viewers 9"/> In [[Latin America]], the series premiere was the biggest HBO Max debut ever.<ref name="CNN Latin America"/> The second episode had 5.7 million viewers on its first night, an increase of 22 percent from the previous week, the largest second-week audience growth for an original HBO drama series in the network's history.<ref name="Variety Viewers 2"/> From January 16 to 22, the series was streamed for 837 million minutes, ranking sixth for the week and outpacing ''House of the Dragon''{{'}}s first two episodes in the same interval;<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 2"/> it maintained its sixth position with 877 million the following week.<ref name="THR Nielsen 3"/> By January 31, the first two episodes averaged 21.3 million viewers.<ref name="Deadline Viewers 3"/>

The third episode had 6.4 million viewers on its first night, a 12 percent increase.<ref name="Deadline Viewers 3"/> The series was streamed for 1.19 billion minutes from January 30 to February 5, ranking fourth for the week,<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 4"/> and 1.1 billion minutes the following week, ranking third.<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 5"/> The fourth episode had 7.5 million viewers, a 17 percent weekly increase and 60 percent increase from the first episode.<ref name="Variety Viewers 4"/> By March 6, the first five episodes averaged almost 30 million viewers across linear viewers and streams;<ref name="Deadline Viewers 8"/> by March 12, the first six averaged 30.4 million, the highest figure for an HBO series since [[Game of Thrones (season 8)|the eighth season]] of ''Game of Thrones'', surpassing ''House of the Dragon''{{'}}s ten-episode average.<ref name="THR Viewers 9"/> The fifth episode had 11.6 million viewers in its first weekend,{{efn|name=Ep5}} while the sixth and seventh had 7.8 and 7.7 million viewers, respectively, on their first nights.<ref name="Variety Viewers 9"/> The series ranked fourth for streaming with 943 million minutes from February 13 to 19,<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 6"/> and third with 1.187 billion minutes from February 20 to 26.<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 7"/> It was the second-most streamed series of February with 4.4 billion minutes, behind ''[[New Amsterdam (2018 TV series)|New Amsterdam]]''.<ref name="Deadline Nielsen Feb"/>

The final two episodes had 8.1 and 8.2 million viewers on their first nights, a 74 and 75 percent increase from the premiere.<ref name="Variety Viewers 9"/><ref name="Variety Viewers 8"/> It ranked third for streaming with 1.01 billion minutes from February 27 to March 5,<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 8"/> fourth with 1.058 billion minutes from March 6 to 12,<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 9"/> and sixth with 817 million minutes from March 12 to 19.<ref name="Variety Nielsen 10"/> With over 3 million viewers in the United Kingdom, the ninth episode became Sky's most-viewed finale for an American debut series, topping ''House of the Dragon''{{'}}s [[The Black Queen (House of the Dragon)|first-season finale]].<ref name="Deadline Viewers UK 9"/> The series broke HBO's [[subscription video on demand]] viewer ratings in Europe, and became the most-watched show on HBO Max in Europe and Latin America.<ref name="Variety Europe"/><ref name="Eurogamer Viewers May"/> By May, the series averaged almost 32 million viewers per episode in the United States.<ref name="Eurogamer Viewers May"/> It was HBO's most-watched debut season ever.<ref name="IndieWire Record"/>

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=== Commercial impact ===
The video games increased their sales following the premiere.<ref name="Verge US Sales"/><ref name="Gamesindustry UK Sales January"/> In January, ''The Last of Us Part{{nbsp}}I'' was the eighth-most-downloaded PlayStation 5 game in North America and tenth in Europe; on PlayStation 4, ''The Last of Us Part{{nbsp}}II'' was the seventh-most-downloaded in both regions, while ''The Last of Us Remastered'' was thirteenth in North America and fifteenth in Europe.<ref name="PS Blog January"/> In February, ''Part{{nbsp}}I'' rose to sixth in North America and seventh in Europe, ''Remastered'' to ninth and seventh, respectively, and ''Part{{nbsp}}II'' to first in both regions.<ref name="PS Blog February"/> In the United Kingdom, in the week after the premiere, ''Remastered'' sales increased by 337 percent over the previous week and ''The Last of Us Part{{nbsp}}I'' by 305 percent, with both reentering the charts as a result.<ref name="GamingBolt UK Sales 1"/> The following week, ''Part{{nbsp}}I'' saw another 32 percent increase at retail, and ''Remastered'' 27 percent.<ref name="Gamesindustry UK Sales 2"/> For the month, ''Part{{nbsp}}II'' sales increased 317 percent, and ''Remastered'' 285 percent.<ref name="Gamesindustry UK Sales January"/> In the United States, ''Part{{nbsp}}I'' reentered the January charts at 11th, climbing 25 positions from the previous month.<ref name="Verge US Sales"/>

=== Awards and nominations ===
{{Main list|List of accolades received by The Last of Us (TV series){{!}}List of accolades received by ''The Last of Us'' (TV series)}}

''The Last of Us'' is the first live-action video game adaptation to receive major awards consideration.<ref name="Variety Emmy"/> It was nominated for 24 [[75th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]], with a leading eight wins at the [[75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards|Creative Arts Emmy Awards]], including for Offerman and Reid.<ref name="Emmy 2024"/> From major guilds, it won two awards at the [[30th Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<ref name="SAG Awards 2024"/> and one at the [[76th Directors Guild of America Awards|Directors Guild of America Awards]],<ref name="DGA 2024"/> and received two nominations at the [[35th Producers Guild of America Awards|Producers Guild of America Awards]]<ref name="PGA 2024"/> and [[76th Writers Guild of America Awards|Writers Guild of America Awards]].<ref name="WGA 2024"/> It was nominated for three [[29th Critics' Choice Awards|Critics' Choice Television Awards]],<ref name="CCA 2024"/> three [[81st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]],<ref name="Golden Globes 2024"/> and five [[39th TCA Awards|TCA Awards]],<ref name="TCA Awards 2023"/> and led the [[1st Astra Creative Arts TV Awards|Astra Creative Arts TV Awards]] with six nominations<ref name="Astra TV Awards 2024 Nom"/> and the [[22nd Visual Effects Society Awards|Visual Effects Society Awards]]'s television categories with six nominations and four wins.<ref name="VES Awards 2024"/><ref name="VES Awards 2024 Nom"/> In genre awards, the series was nominated for five [[51st Saturn Awards|Saturn Awards]].<ref name="Saturn Awards 2024 Nom"/> It led the [[2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards|MTV Movie & TV Awards]] with three wins, including [[MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Show|Best Show]],<ref name="MTV Awards 2023"/> and was nominated for six awards at the [[49th People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]], including Show of the Year.<ref name="People's Choice 2024"/> The series earned the biannual Seal of Authentic Representation from the [[Ruderman Family Foundation]] for Woodard's role as Sam.<ref name="THR Ruderman" />

== Notes ==
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{{efn|name=Guest|Attributed to multiple references, per guest actor:
* [[Nico Parker]]<ref name="Rolling Stone Review 1"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 1"/><ref name="IGN Review 1"/>
* [[Anna Torv]]<ref name="GameSpot Review"/><ref name="Digital Spy Review"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 2"/>
* [[Nick Offerman]] and [[Murray Bartlett]]<ref name="SlashFilm Review"/><ref name="Complex Review"/><ref name="Inverse Review"/>
* [[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name="BBC Review"/><ref name="Push Square Review 5"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 4"/>
* [[Lamar Johnson (actor)|Lamar Johnson]] and [[Keivonn Montreal Woodard]]<ref name="THR Review"/><ref name="Push Square Review 5"/><ref name="Total Film Review 5"/>
* [[Gabriel Luna]]<ref name="Push Square Review 1"/><ref name="IGN Review 6"/><ref name="Push Square Review 6"/>
* [[Storm Reid]]<ref name="Bleeding Cool Review 7"/><ref name="AV Club Review 7"/><ref name="Den of Geek Review 7"/>
* [[Scott Shepherd (actor)|Scott Shepherd]]<ref name="CNET Review"/><ref name="AV Club Review 8"/><ref name="IndieWire Review 8"/>
}}
}}

== References ==
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<ref name="Collider Robert">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/last-of-us-hbo-robert-changes/ |title=How 'The Last of Us' Changed Robert Compared to the Game |last=Whitworth |first=Spencer |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 19, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119230738/https://collider.com/last-of-us-hbo-robert-changes/ |archivedate=January 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider Sarah">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-sarah-death/ |title='The Last of Us': Sarah's Presence Means More in the Show Than in the Game |last=Hutchinson |first=Chase |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117182143/https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-sarah-death/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Reid">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/storm-reid-hbo-the-last-of-us-riley-1234912587/ |title='Euphoria's Storm Reid Joins HBO's 'The Last Of Us' Series Adaptation As Riley |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandria |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 14, 2022 |accessdate=January 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114204718/https://deadline.com/2022/01/storm-reid-hbo-the-last-of-us-riley-1234912587/ |archivedate=January 14, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-review/ |title=The Last of Us Episode 1 Review: Does the TV Series Live Up to the Game? |last=Boo |first=Bernard |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 10, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116033855/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-review/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Lynskey">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-war-criminal-mafia-game-nights/ |title=Melanie Lynskey on 'crazy' Mafia game nights with The Last of Us creator and playing 'a war criminal' |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206044304/https://ew.com/tv/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-war-criminal-mafia-game-nights/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Reid">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-riley-storm-reid-homophobic-backlash/ |title=Storm Reid isn't concerned with homophobic The Last of Us fans: 'We are telling important stories' |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 27, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227040852/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-riley-storm-reid-homophobic-backlash/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Wesley">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-rutina-wesley-maria-interview/ |title=Rutina Wesley wanted to play Maria in The Last of Us her play: 'I was up for the challenge' |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 20, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220051951/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-rutina-wesley-maria-interview/ |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Wesley Cast">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-rutina-wesley-maria-photo/ |title=True Blood star Rutina Wesley's The Last of Us role confirmed in exclusive photo |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=January 9, 2023 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109220755/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-rutina-wesley-maria-photo/ |archive-date=January 9, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Game Rant Sam">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review/ |title=The Last of Us: Episode 5 Review |last=Khan |first=Rabab |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211154652/https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review/ |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Game Rant Tommy">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-tommy-story-explained/ |title=The Last Of Us: What Happened to Tommy After the Outbreak? |last=Bove |first=Kate |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=February 20, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303154925/https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-tommy-story-explained/ |archivedate=March 3, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameRevolution Sarah">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/932752-how-old-is-sarah-the-last-of-us-hbo-show-age |title=How Old Is Sarah in The Last of Us HBO Show? |last=Tan |first=Nicholas |work=[[GameRevolution]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |date=January 19, 2023 |accessdate=March 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123082959/https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/932752-how-old-is-sarah-the-last-of-us-hbo-show-age |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Johnson Woodard">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/last-of-us-tv-hbo-henry-sam-casting |title=Exclusive: HBO's The Last of Us Casts Henry and Sam, But There Are Some Major Differences |last=Bailey |first=Kat |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=August 10, 2022 |accessdate=August 11, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810162950/https://www.ign.com/articles/last-of-us-tv-hbo-henry-sam-casting |archivedate=August 10, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Insider Hannah">{{cite web |url=https://www.insider.com/the-last-of-us-creator-cordyceps-fungus-danger-real-2023-1 |title='The Last of Us' creator says the Cordyceps fungus danger is 'real' and 'has always been here' |last=Jacobs |first=Eammon |work=[[Business Insider|Insider]] |publisher=[[Axel Springer SE]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 16, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116130327/https://www.insider.com/the-last-of-us-creator-cordyceps-fungus-danger-real-2023-1 |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Inverse Ratna">{{cite web |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-episode-2-christine-hakim-interview |title='The Last of Us' Episode 2 Star Christine Hakim on that Bombshell of an Opening Scene |last=Ishak |first=Natasha |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |publisher=[[Bustle Digital Group]] |date=February 9, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210064349/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-episode-2-christine-hakim-interview |archivedate=February 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Kotaku 5">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-tlou-s1e5-henry-sam-hbo-kathleen-kansas-city-1850104162 |title=The Last Of Us Episode 5 Recap: The Saga Of Henry And Sam |last=Petit |first=Carolyn |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=February 12, 2023 |accessdate=February 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212002219/https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-tlou-s1e5-henry-sam-hbo-kathleen-kansas-city-1850104162 |archivedate=February 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Kotaku Frank">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-hbo-show-bill-frank-recap-nick-offerman-1850058856 |title=The Last Of Us Episode 3 Recap: The Ballad Of Bill And Frank |last=Petit |first=Carolyn |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=February 3, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203153322/https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-hbo-show-bill-frank-recap-nick-offerman-1850058856 |archivedate=February 3, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Kotaku Ratna">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-tlou-hbo-tess-kiss-death-s1e2-recap-joel-1850017283 |title=The Last of Us' Second Episode Ends In Tragedy |last=Petit |first=Carolyn |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=January 23, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123152241/https://kotaku.com/last-of-us-tlou-hbo-tess-kiss-death-s1e2-recap-joel-1850017283 |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="LA Times Johnson">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-03-12/ashley-johnson-anna-ellie-last-of-us |title=In 'The Last of Us,' Ashley Johnson gave Ellie life. Here's why her casting was perfect |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=March 12, 2023 |accessdate=March 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313070612/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-03-12/ashley-johnson-anna-ellie-last-of-us |archivedate=March 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mashable Opening">{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-hbo-opening-interview-scene-vs-game |title='The Last of Us' opening TV interview scene was almost completely different |last=Connellan |first=Shannon |work=[[Mashable]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116163558/https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-hbo-opening-interview-scene-vs-game |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mashable David">{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-8-david-cannibalism |title=Did episode 8 of 'The Last of Us' mess you up? Us too. |last=Edwards |first=Belen |work=[[Mashable]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=March 5, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306032754/https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-8-david-cannibalism |archivedate=March 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mashable Riley">{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-fireflies-fedra-hbo |title=Who are the Fireflies and FEDRA in 'The Last of Us'? |last=Connellan |first=Shannon |work=[[Mashable]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=March 13, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321162533/https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-fireflies-fedra-hbo |archivedate=March 21, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Polygon Grumpy">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23602639/last-us-episode-6-old-couple-actors-cast |title=I would watch an entire show about The Last of Us' grumpy old couple |last=Volk |first=Pete |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220040040/https://www.polygon.com/23602639/last-us-episode-6-old-couple-actors-cast |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Radio Times David">{{cite web |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/last-of-us-david-james/ |title=Who are David and James in The Last of Us? |last=Griffin |first=Louise |work=[[Radio Times]] |publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]] |date=March 6, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306082129/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/last-of-us-david-james/ |archivedate=March 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Screen Rant Characters">{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-game-characters-confirmed-explained/ |title=Every Confirmed Game Character In HBO's The Last Of Us |last=Collington |first=Faefyx |work=[[Screen Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 13, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117110250/https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-game-characters-confirmed-explained/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Screen Rant Sam">{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-henry-sam-deaths-show-game-comparison/ |title=Henry & Sam's Story Is Even More Tragic In The Last Of Us Show |last=Glazebrook |first=Lewis |work=[[Screen Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211035726/https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-henry-sam-deaths-show-game-comparison/ |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1196615/the-last-of-us-episode-5-proves-yet-again-that-this-is-not-a-feel-good-show/ |title=The Last Of Us Episode 5 Proves Yet Again That This Is Not A Feel-Good Show |last=Russell |first=Shania |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212072232/https://www.slashfilm.com/1196615/the-last-of-us-episode-5-proves-yet-again-that-this-is-not-a-feel-good-show/ |archivedate=February 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm David">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1219009/why-the-last-of-us-villain-david-is-obsessed-with-ellie-at-first-sight/ |title=The Last Of Us Creator Explains David's Creepy Attraction To Ellie |last=Boyle |first=Michael |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=March 6, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307091845/https://www.slashfilm.com/1219009/why-the-last-of-us-villain-david-is-obsessed-with-ellie-at-first-sight/ |archivedate=March 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TheGamer Bill">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-bill-trivia/ |title=The Last Of Us: 15 Things You Need To Know About Bill |last=Caruso |first=Michael |work=TheGamer |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=March 15, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318122409/https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-bill-trivia/ |archivedate=March 18, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TheGamer Tess">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-tess-relationship-joel-origin-backstory/ |title=The Last Of Us: Who Is Tess? |last=Feyrer |first=Avery |work=TheGamer |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=February 1, 2023 |accessdate=March 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202110901/https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-tess-relationship-joel-origin-backstory/ |archivedate=February 2, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Baker Johnson">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-last-of-us-first-look-photo-1235162406/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' Releases First-Look Photo |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] |date=June 9, 2022 |accessdate=June 10, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609232855/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-last-of-us-first-look-photo-1235162406/ |archivedate=June 9, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Lynskey">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-last-of-us-melanie-lynskey-criticism-casting-body-kathleen-1235321175/ |title='The Last of Us' Star Melanie Lynskey Responds to Criticism of Her Casting: "I Don't Need to Be Muscly" |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=February 8, 2023 |accessdate=February 10, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209041439/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-last-of-us-melanie-lynskey-criticism-casting-body-kathleen-1235321175/ |archivedate=February 9, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TV Guide Luna">{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-last-of-us-gabriel-luna-takes-us-inside-joel-and-tommys-tense-reunion/ |title=The Last of Us' Gabriel Luna Takes Us Inside Joel and Tommy's Tense Reunion |last=Vick |first=Megan |work=[[TV Guide]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220052000/https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-last-of-us-gabriel-luna-takes-us-inside-joel-and-tommys-tense-reunion/ |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TV Insider Johnson">{{cite web |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1081080/the-last-of-us-lamar-johnson-episode-5-henry-sam-keivonn-woodard/ |title='The Last of Us': Lamar Johnson on Henry's Decision-Making in Shocking Episode 5 |last=Rouse |first=Isaac |work=[[TV Insider]] |publisher=NTVB Media |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211141136/https://www.tvinsider.com/1081080/the-last-of-us-lamar-johnson-episode-5-henry-sam-keivonn-woodard/ |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vanity Fair 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-5-recap |title=The Last of Us Unleashes Its Most Monstrous Ending Yet |last=Wigler |first=Josh |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 7, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211042340/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-5-recap |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vanity Fair Hakim">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-2-recap |title=The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 2 Recap: Umami Bomb |last=Wigler |first=Josh |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=January 22, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123034038/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-2-recap |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Luna">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-series-gabriel-luna-tommy-hbo-1234952823/ |title='Last of Us' Series at HBO Casts Gabriel Luna |last=Otterson |first=Joe |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 15, 2021 |access-date=April 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415222515/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-series-gabriel-luna-tommy-hbo-1234952823/ |archive-date=April 15, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Lynskey">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-1235512579/ |title=Melanie Lynskey Unpacks Her 'Vicious' 'The Last of Us' Character: 'She Doesn't Have a Ton of Humanity' |last=Stephan |first=Katcy |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206030102/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-1235512579/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Eldelstein">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-recap-episode-5-endure-and-survive.html |title=The Last of Us Recap: Killer City |last=Phipps |first=Keith |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211040220/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-recap-episode-5-endure-and-survive.html |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Pierce">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-jeffrey-pierce-perry-tommy-video-game-character-interview.html |title=Jeffrey Pierce on His New Last of Us Role and Old Last of Us Themes |last=Rosenstock |first=Ben |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206044303/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-jeffrey-pierce-perry-tommy-video-game-character-interview.html |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Polygon Super Bowl">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23585101/last-us-episode-5-release-super-bowl |title=The Last of Us episode 5 will air early, out of the way of the Super Bowl |last=Millman |first=Zosha |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206031305/https://www.polygon.com/23585101/last-us-episode-5-release-super-bowl |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="BOMA">{{cite magazine |url=https://boma.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BOMA-2324_Digital.pdf |title=Filming The Last of Us |last=Ream |first=Michaela |pages=24–26 |magazine=BOMA Calgary Building Guide |publisher=[[Building Owners and Managers Association]] |date=2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210212759/https://boma.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BOMA-2324_Digital.pdf |archivedate=December 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Calgary Herald Report">{{cite web |url=https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/report-shows-hbos-the-last-of-us-spent-141-million-in-alberta |title=HBO's The Last of Us pumped $141 million into Alberta during year-long shoot: report |last=Volmers |first=Eric |work=[[Calgary Herald]] |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |date=November 27, 2023 |accessdate=March 7, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127192433/https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/report-shows-hbos-the-last-of-us-spent-141-million-in-alberta |archivedate=November 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Carlsen">{{cite web |url=https://www.echoartists.com/nadim-carlsen-cv |title=Nadim Carlsen CV |last=Carlsen |first=Nadim |publisher=Echo Artists |accessdate=March 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305202830/https://www.echoartists.com/nadim-carlsen-cv |archivedate=March 5, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CBC Alberta">{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-film-spending-1.6124746 |title=Recent film, TV projects bringing $482M to Alberta's economy |last=von Scheel |first=Elise |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=July 31, 2021 |access-date=August 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803155008/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-film-spending-1.6124746 |archive-date=August 3, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider Johnson Webb">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/last-of-us-tv-show-adds-directors-hbo/ |title='The Last of Us' TV Series Adds New Directors from 'The Punisher' and 'What We Do in the Shadows' |last=Haas |first=Shawnee |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 20, 2022 |accessdate=June 17, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120200839/https://collider.com/last-of-us-tv-show-adds-directors-hbo/ |archivedate=January 20, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider Santaolalla">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-composer-gustavo-santaolalla-hbo/ |title='The Last of Us' Game Composer Is Returning to Score the HBO Series |last=Reimann |first=Tom |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=March 12, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315231220/https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-composer-gustavo-santaolalla-hbo/ |archive-date=March 15, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Consequence Interview">{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-adaptation-explained/ |title=How Will HBO's The Last of Us Be Different From the Game? And Other Questions Answered |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106080554/https://consequence.net/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-adaptation-explained/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CTV Wrap">{{cite web |url=https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/last-week-for-mutants-on-the-street-hbo-s-the-last-of-us-wraps-mega-million-dollar-alberta-shoot-1.5939228 |title=Last week for mutants on the street: HBO's The Last of Us wraps mega-million dollar Alberta shoot |last=Hunt |first=Stephen |publisher=[[CTV News]] |date=June 9, 2022 |accessdate=June 9, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609045826/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/last-week-for-mutants-on-the-street-hbo-s-the-last-of-us-wraps-mega-million-dollar-alberta-shoot-1.5939228 |archivedate=June 9, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Directors">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-last-of-us-jasmila-zbanic-ali-abbasi-to-direct-hbo-series-based-on-video-game-1234742491/ |title='The Last Of Us': Jasmila Žbanić & Ali Abbasi To Direct HBO Series Based On Video Game |last=Petski |first=Denise |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 23, 2021 |access-date=April 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423175253/https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-last-of-us-jasmila-zbanic-ali-abbasi-to-direct-hbo-series-based-on-video-game-1234742491/ |archive-date=April 23, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Order">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-last-of-us-hbo-video-game-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-series-order-1234619620/ |title='The Last Of Us': HBO Hands Series Order To Video Game Adaptation From Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann |last=White |first=Peter |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=November 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192348/https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-last-of-us-hbo-video-game-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-series-order-1234619620/ |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Renewal">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-renewed-season-2-hbo-1235242464/ |title='The Last of Us' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO |last=Petski |first=Denise |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 27, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127171416/https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-renewed-season-2-hbo-1235242464/ |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="DGC July">{{cite web |url=https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/Production-List-21.07.26.pdf |title=DGC Alberta Production List |page=5 |publisher=[[Directors Guild of Canada]] |date=July 26, 2021 |access-date=July 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726221238/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/Production-List-21.07.26.pdf |archive-date=July 26, 2021 }}</ref>

<ref name="DGC August">{{cite web |url=https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/ProductionList-08112021.pdf |title=DGC Alberta Production List |page=5 |publisher=[[Directors Guild of Canada]] |date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812140429/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/ProductionList-08112021.pdf |archive-date=August 12, 2021 }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Budget">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-18-hbos-the-last-of-us-tv-show-well-exceeds-the-eight-figure-per-episode-mark |title=HBO's The Last of Us TV show "well exceeds the eight-figure per episode mark" |last=Blake |first=Vikki |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=July 18, 2021 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718114745/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-18-hbos-the-last-of-us-tv-show-well-exceeds-the-eight-figure-per-episode-mark |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Directors">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/neil-druckmann-seemingly-confirmed-as-one-of-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-directors/ |title=Neil Druckmann seemingly confirmed as one of The Last of Us HBO series' directors |last=Sheridan |first=Connor |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=September 16, 2021 |access-date=September 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916175025/https://www.gamesradar.com/neil-druckmann-seemingly-confirmed-as-one-of-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-directors/ |archive-date=September 16, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Episodes">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-shows-first-season-will-have-10-episodes/ |title=The Last of Us TV show's first season will have 10 episodes |last=Gerblick |first=Jordan |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=July 6, 2021 |access-date=July 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707055844/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-shows-first-season-will-have-10-episodes/ |archive-date=July 7, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Gauntlet">{{cite web |url=https://thegauntlet.ca/2022/02/18/the-last-of-us-filming-in-calgary-is-an-important-project-for-our-emerging-film-industry/ |title=The Last of Us filming in Calgary is an important project for our emerging film industry |last=Abbas |first=Abdul |work=[[Gauntlet (newspaper)|Gauntlet]] |publisher=Gauntlet Publication Society |date=February 18, 2022 |accessdate=March 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218224937/https://thegauntlet.ca/2022/02/18/the-last-of-us-filming-in-calgary-is-an-important-project-for-our-emerging-film-industry/ |archivedate=February 18, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Film 1">{{cite web|url=https://ign.com/articles/2014/03/06/screen-gems-to-distribute-sam-raimi-produced-the-last-of-us-movie |title=Screen Gems to Distribute Sam Raimi-Produced The Last of Us Movie |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=March 6, 2014 |access-date=March 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226071758/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/06/screen-gems-to-distribute-sam-raimi-produced-the-last-of-us-movie |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Film 2">{{cite web |url=https://ign.com/articles/2016/04/04/naughty-dogs-neil-druckmann-offers-updates-on-uncharted-last-of-us-movies |title=Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Offers Updates on Uncharted, Last of Us Movies |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=April 4, 2016 |access-date=April 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404151124/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/04/naughty-dogs-neil-druckmann-offers-updates-on-uncharted-last-of-us-movies |archive-date=April 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN SXSW">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-season-1-adapts-the-first-game-but-will-deviate-greatly-in-some-episodes |title=The Last of Us HBO Show: Season 1 Adapts the First Game, But Will 'Deviate Greatly' in Some Episodes |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=March 21, 2021 |access-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321001614/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-season-1-adapts-the-first-game-but-will-deviate-greatly-in-some-episodes |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Meduza">{{cite web |url=https://meduza.io/feature/2021/01/17/rossiyskiy-rezhisser-kantemir-balagov-snimet-piloty-seriala-hbo-ot-sozdatelya-chernobylya-po-igre-the-last-of-us |title=Российский режиссер Кантемир Балагов будет снимать сериал HBO от создателя "Чернобыля" (!!) по игре The Last of Us (!!!) |language=ru |trans-title=Russian director Kantemir Balagov will shoot the HBO series from the creator of "Chernobyl" (!!) based on the game The Last of Us (!!!) |last=Gredina |first=Natalia |work=[[Meduza]] |date=January 17, 2021 |access-date=January 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117082434/https://meduza.io/feature/2021/01/17/rossiyskiy-rezhisser-kantemir-balagov-snimet-piloty-seriala-hbo-ot-sozdatelya-chernobylya-po-igre-the-last-of-us |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="New Yorker">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/02/can-the-last-of-us-break-the-curse-of-bad-video-game-adaptations |title=Can "The Last of Us" Break the Curse of Bad Video-Game Adaptations? |last=Barasch |first=Alex |magazine=[[The New Yorker]] |date=December 26, 2022 |accessdate=December 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226111109/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/02/can-the-last-of-us-break-the-curse-of-bad-video-game-adaptations |archivedate=December 26, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 1">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SEYmfA1GSY |title=Episode 1 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 16, 2023 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/-SEYmfA1GSY |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="Scriptnotes 494">{{cite podcast |url=https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-498-small-plates-transcript |title=Small Plates |website=[[Scriptnotes]] |last1=August |first1=John |author-link1=John August |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |author-link2=Craig Mazin |date=April 27, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613214143/https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-498-small-plates-transcript |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Scriptnotes 499">{{cite podcast |url=https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-499-live-and-in-person |title=Live and In Person |website=[[Scriptnotes]] |last1=August |first1=John |author-link1=John August |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |author-link2=Craig Mazin |date=May 4, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703012435/https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-499-live-and-in-person |archive-date=July 3, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Balagov">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-of-us-hbo-series-finds-its-director-with-beanpole-filmmaker-exclusive |title='Last of Us' HBO Series Finds Its Director With 'Beanpole' Filmmaker (Exclusive) |last=Kit |first=Borys |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Valence Media]] |date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116000659/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-of-us-hbo-series-finds-its-director-with-beanpole-filmmaker-exclusive |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Balagov 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kantemir-balagov-to-direct-butterfly-jam-movie-exclusive-1235251123/ |title=Kantemir Balagov to Direct 'Butterfly Jam' for Square Peg, AR Content (Exclusive) |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=October 28, 2022 |accessdate=October 29, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028231341/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kantemir-balagov-to-direct-butterfly-jam-movie-exclusive-1235251123/ |archivedate=October 28, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Development">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-us-series-works-at-hbo-chernobyl-creator-1282707 |title='The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann (Exclusive) |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Shanley |first2=Patrick |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Valence Media]] |date=March 5, 2020 |access-date=March 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305194246/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-us-series-works-at-hbo-chernobyl-creator-1282707 |archive-date=March 5, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Order">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/the-last-of-us-series-gets-hbo-green-light |title='The Last of Us' Series Gets HBO Greenlight |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Valence Media]] |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=January 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119232015/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/the-last-of-us-series-gets-hbo-green-light |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Plans">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-last-of-us-hbo-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-interview-1235290103/ |title=How 'The Last of Us' Plans to Bring the Zombie Genre Back to Life |last=Hibberd |first=James |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=January 4, 2023 |accessdate=January 5, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104140120/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-last-of-us-hbo-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-interview-1235290103/ |archivedate=January 4, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Renck">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/chernobyl-director-johan-renck-helm-last-us-pilot-hbo-1297489 |title='Chernobyl' Director Johan Renck to Helm 'The Last of Us' HBO Pilot |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Valence Media]] |date=June 8, 2020 |access-date=June 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609010422/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/chernobyl-director-johan-renck-helm-last-us-pilot-hbo-1297489 |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vanity Fair Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-game-creators-parents-can-finally-experience-his-work |title=The Last of Us Game Creator's Parents Can "Finally Experience" His Work |last=Jarvey |first=Natalie |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=January 13, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113225930/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-game-creators-parents-can-finally-experience-his-work |archivedate=January 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Bloys">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/last-of-us-white-lotus-casey-bloys-hbo-1235527633/ |title=HBO's Leading Man: Casey Bloys on Perfecting 'The Last of Us,' HBO Max Streaming Merger and Axing Shows |last=Schneider |first=Michael |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 22, 2023 |accessdate=April 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222160138/https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/last-of-us-white-lotus-casey-bloys-hbo-1235527633/ |archivedate=February 22, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Development">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-last-of-us-series-hbo-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-1203524989/ |title='The Last of Us' Series in Development at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator |last=Otterson |first=Joe |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 5, 2020 |access-date= March 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306160900/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-last-of-us-series-hbo-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-1203524989/ |archive-date= March 6, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Gower">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/house-of-the-dragon-viserys-disease-last-of-us-clickers-1235408592/ |title=What's Wrong With Viserys? 'House of the Dragon' Prosthetic Designer Explains His Flesh-Eating Disease and Making the Clickers in 'The Last of Us' |last=Moreau |first=Jordan |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=October 23, 2022 |accessdate=October 25, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023160026/https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/house-of-the-dragon-viserys-disease-last-of-us-clickers-1235408592/ |archivedate=October 23, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Interview 6">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-jackson-part-2-explained-1235524398/ |title='The Last of Us' Director on That Major 'Part II' Connection, Pedro Pascal's Tearful Reunion and the Below-Freezing Canada Set |last=Moreau |first=Jordan |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 20, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220033713/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-jackson-part-2-explained-1235524398/ |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WP Mazin">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2023/01/20/the-last-of-us-hbo-craig-mazin/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' is a hit. This producer wants to clear the air. |last=Favis |first=Elise |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |publisher=[[Nash Holdings]] |date=January 20, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120210842/https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2023/01/20/the-last-of-us-hbo-craig-mazin/ |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<!-- Casting -->

<ref name="Backstage Thomas">{{cite web |url=https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-last-of-us-victoria-thomas-interview-75945/ |title=How 'The Last of Us' Got Cast: In the Room With CD Victoria Thomas |last=Tynes |first=Jacqueline |work=[[Backstage (magazine)|Backstage]] |date=February 3, 2023 |accessdate=February 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205173550/https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-last-of-us-victoria-thomas-interview-75945/ |archivedate=February 5, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CBC Extras">{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/hbo-last-of-us-alberta-extras-1.6025265 |title=HBO's Last of Us looking for southern Alberta extras |last=Kost |first=Hannah |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=May 13, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513192557/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/hbo-last-of-us-alberta-extras-1.6025265 |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Sam">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/the-last-of-us-hbo-alberta-casting |title=HBO's Alberta-shot "The Last of Us" is on the hunt for a new cast member |last=Mitchell |first=Laine |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=February 22, 2022 |accessdate=March 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221185430/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/the-last-of-us-hbo-alberta-casting |archivedate=February 21, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Luna">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/gabriel-luna-the-last-of-us-cast-tommy-hbo-series-video-game-1234735380/ |title='The Last Of Us': Gabriel Luna To Play Tommy In HBO Series Based On Video Game |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 15, 2021 |access-date=April 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415225459/https://deadline.com/2021/04/gabriel-luna-the-last-of-us-cast-tommy-hbo-series-video-game-1234735380/ |archive-date=April 15, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Pascal">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/pedro-pascal-star-joel-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-video-game-playstation-1234691935/ |title=Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In 'The Last of Us' HBO Series Based On Video Game |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 10, 2021 |access-date=February 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211034813/https://deadline.com/2021/02/pedro-pascal-star-joel-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-video-game-playstation-1234691935/ |archive-date=February 11, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Pierce">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-last-of-us-jeffrey-pierce-murray-bartlettt-con-oneill-hbo-series-video-game-1234793820/ |title='The Last Of Us': Jeffrey Pierce, Murray Bartlett, Con O'Neill Join HBO Series Based On Video Game |last=Petski |first=Denise |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=July 15, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715183331/https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-last-of-us-jeffrey-pierce-murray-bartlettt-con-oneill-hbo-series-video-game-1234793820/ |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Torv">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-last-of-us-anna-torv-recur-hbo-series-adaptation-video-game-1234798167/ |title='The Last of Us': Anna Torv To Recur In HBO Series Adaptation Of PlayStation Video Game |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=July 22, 2021 |access-date=July 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722235632/https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-last-of-us-anna-torv-recur-hbo-series-adaptation-video-game-1234798167/ |archive-date=July 22, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Game Rant Interview">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-bella-ramsey-pedro-pascal-joel-ellie-friendship/ |title=The Last of Us - Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal's Friendship Developed A Lot Like Ellie and Joel's |last=Connolly |first=Denny |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106134308/https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-bella-ramsey-pedro-pascal-joel-ellie-friendship/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
	
<ref name="Guardian Bartlett">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/05/murray-bartlett-armond-white-lotus-interview-faces-of-year |title=Murray Bartlett: 'Filming The White Lotus in lockdown felt like a TV summer camp' |last=Hogan |first=Michael |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=December 5, 2021 |accessdate=December 6, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205221553/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/05/murray-bartlett-armond-white-lotus-interview-faces-of-year |archivedate=December 5, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IndieWire Thomas">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/melanie-lynskey-last-of-us-guest-1234806563/ |title=How 'The Last of Us' Found Its A-List Guest Stars |last=Shachat |first=Sarah |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 6, 2023 |accessdate=February 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207013620/https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/melanie-lynskey-last-of-us-guest-1234806563/ |archivedate=February 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="RT Interview">{{cite web |url=https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-last-of-us-stars-pedro-pascal-and-bella-ramsey-on-the-hbo-video-game-adaptation/ |title=The Last of Us Stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey on Their Post-Apocalyptic Chemistry |last=Coley |first=Jacqueline |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106213339/https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-last-of-us-stars-pedro-pascal-and-bella-ramsey-on-the-hbo-video-game-adaptation/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TheWrap Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/last-of-us-tv-show-hbo-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-changes-casting/ |title='The Last of Us' Creators Talk the Scrapped Movie Adaptation and How Changes From the Game Were Made With 'Care' |last=Manfredi |first=Lucas |work=[[TheWrap]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106153140/https://www.thewrap.com/last-of-us-tv-show-hbo-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-changes-casting/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Dandridge">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/last-of-us-merle-dandridge-hbo-series-1234960386/ |title='Last of Us' Game Star to Reprise Role in HBO Series (Exclusive) |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] |date=May 27, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527225738/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/last-of-us-merle-dandridge-hbo-series-1234960386/ |archive-date=May 27, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Ramsey">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-of-us-game-of-thrones-breakout-bella-ramsey-to-star-as-ellie |title='Last of Us': 'Game of Thrones' Breakout Bella Ramsey to Star as Ellie (Exclusive) |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Goldberg |first2=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] |date=February 10, 2021 |access-date=February 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211004556/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-of-us-game-of-thrones-breakout-bella-ramsey-to-star-as-ellie |archive-date=February 11, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VGC Ali">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mahershala-ali-reportedly-offered-the-role-of-joel-in-hbos-last-of-us-series/ |title=Mahershala Ali reportedly offered the role of Joel in HBO's Last of Us Series |last=Ivan |first=Tom |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=February 10, 2021 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211001834/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mahershala-ali-reportedly-offered-the-role-of-joel-in-hbos-last-of-us-series/ |archive-date=February 11, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety McConaughey">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/matthew-mcconaughey-the-last-of-us-casting-talks-joe-1235653037/ |title='The Last of Us' Creator Spoke to Matthew McConaughey About Joel Casting: 'It Would've Been Great,' But 'I Like the One We Made' |last=Zharf |first=Zack |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=June 23, 2023 |accessdate=July 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230623162418/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/matthew-mcconaughey-the-last-of-us-casting-talks-joe-1235653037/ |archivedate=June 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Offerman">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-hbo-series-cast-nick-offerman-bill-1235128002/ |title='Last of Us' HBO Series Casts Nick Offerman as Bill |last=Otterson |first=Joe |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=December 7, 2021 |access-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207161725/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-hbo-series-cast-nick-offerman-bill-1235128002/ |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Parker">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-hbo-series-nico-parker-sarah-1235009072/ |title='Last of Us' HBO Series Casts Nico Parker as Joel's Daughter |last=Otterson |first=Joe |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=July 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701040654/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-hbo-series-nico-parker-sarah-1235009072/ |archive-date=July 1, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="CNET Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-last-of-us-hbo-adaptation-goes-way-beyond-the-playstation-game/ |title='The Last of Us' HBO Adaptation Goes Far Beyond the PlayStation Game |last=Keane |first=Sean |work=[[CNET]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106085302/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-last-of-us-hbo-adaptation-goes-way-beyond-the-playstation-game/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider Interview">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-cordyceps-infection-explained-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-comments/ |title='The Last of Us' Creators on How the Series Explores the Beginning of the Cordyceps Infection |last=O'Rourke |first=Ryan |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106131815/https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-cordyceps-infection-explained-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-comments/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider Mazin">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/last-of-us-hbo-tv-show-video-game-ending/ |title=Craig Mazin Reassures HBO's 'Last of Us' Will "Expand, Not Undo" Video Game Ending |last=Gemmill |first=Allie |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803005130/https://collider.com/last-of-us-hbo-tv-show-video-game-ending/ |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek Tease">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-creators-tease-how-the-series-changes-the-game/ |title=The Last of Us Creators Tease How the Series Changes the Game |last=Arens |first=Brynna |work=[[Den of Geek]] |publisher=DoG Tech LLC |date=December 7, 2022 |accessdate=December 9, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193406/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-creators-tease-how-the-series-changes-the-game/ |archivedate=December 7, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Review">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-hbo/ |title=The Last of Us review: A post-apocalyptic drama that can't decide if it's an adaptation or a replay |last=Franich |first=Darren |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110083437/https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-hbo/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameSpot Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-co-director-had-one-rule-for-changing-game-canon-on-hbo-tv-show/1100-6510391/ |title=The Last Of Us Co-Director Had One Rule For Changing Game Canon On HBO TV Show |last=Hayner |first=Chris E. |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106212750/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-co-director-had-one-rule-for-changing-game-canon-on-hbo-tv-show/1100-6510391/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Jaw Drop">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-has-a-jaw-drop-moment-that-didnt-make-it-into-the-game/ |title=The Last of Us HBO series has a "jaw drop" moment that didn't make it into the game |last=Sheridan |first=Connor |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=August 11, 2020 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823005834/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-has-a-jaw-drop-moment-that-didnt-make-it-into-the-game/ |archive-date=August 23, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Guardian Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/16/the-last-of-us-review-one-of-the-finest-tv-shows-you-will-see-this-year |title=The Last of Us review – one of the finest TV shows you will see this year |last=Nicholson |first=Rebecca |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116224026/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/16/the-last-of-us-review-one-of-the-finest-tv-shows-you-will-see-this-year |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IndieWire Mazin">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/08/future-of-entertainment-hollywood-video-games-indiewire-25-1234659532/ |title=How the Future of Entertainment Will Be Forged Between Hollywood and Video Games |last1=Ehrlich |first1=David |last2=Hersko |first2=Tyler |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=August 27, 2021 |access-date=August 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828124737/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/08/future-of-entertainment-hollywood-video-games-indiewire-25-1234659532/ |archive-date=August 28, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="LA Times Mazin">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-06-20/showrunners-craig-mazin-bill-lawrence-janine-nabers-liz-tigelaar-ramy-youssef-john-hoffman |title=Six showrunners on blowing the pitch, the WGA strike and Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford |last=Villarreal |first=Yvonne |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=June 20, 2023 |accessdate=September 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620131706/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-06-20/showrunners-craig-mazin-bill-lawrence-janine-nabers-liz-tigelaar-ramy-youssef-john-hoffman |archivedate=June 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="LA Times Uncharted">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-02-10/tom-holland-uncharted-naughty-dog-film-and-tv-invasion |title=Why Tom Holland in 'Uncharted' signals a generational shift in gaming's Hollywood incursion |last=Martens |first=Todd |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=February 10, 2022 |accessdate=February 11, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210133621/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-02-10/tom-holland-uncharted-naughty-dog-film-and-tv-invasion |archivedate=February 10, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="NYT Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/arts/television/the-last-of-us.html |title=Can 'The Last of Us' Unlock a Gaming Gold Mine for TV? |last=Dougherty |first=Conor |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=January 11, 2023 |accessdate=January 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111135105/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/arts/television/the-last-of-us.html |archivedate=January 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="NYT Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/arts/television/the-last-of-us-review.html |title=Review: 'The Last of Us' Is a Zombie Thriller About Single Parenting |last=Poniewozik |first=James |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=January 12, 2023 |accessdate=February 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112175046/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/arts/television/the-last-of-us-review.html |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 9">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHM56v6d_gs |title=Episode 9 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |last4=Johnson |first4=Ashley |authorlink4=Ashley Johnson (actress) |date=March 12, 2023 |accessdate=March 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313030041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHM56v6d_gs |archivedate=March 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Polygon Spores">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/23562421/last-of-us-cordyceps-spores-tv-show-hbo |title=Why The Last of Us creators swapped spores for Cordyceps networks |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=January 22, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123051251/https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/23562421/last-of-us-cordyceps-spores-tv-show-hbo |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Scriptnotes 441">{{cite podcast |url=https://johnaugust.com/2020/scriptnotes-episode-441-readers-transcript |title=Readers |website=[[Scriptnotes]] |last1=August |first1=John |author-link1=John August |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |author-link2=Craig Mazin |date=March 10, 2020 |access-date=July 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529073147/https://johnaugust.com/2020/scriptnotes-episode-441-readers-transcript |archive-date=May 29, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TechRadar Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/the-last-of-us-creator-neil-druckmann-explains-the-hbo-shows-timeline-change |title=The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann explains the HBO show's timeline change |last=Metz |first=Axel |work=[[TechRadar]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106081319/https://www.techradar.com/news/the-last-of-us-creator-neil-druckmann-explains-the-hbo-shows-timeline-change |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="That Shelf Review">{{cite web |url=https://thatshelf.com/the-last-of-us-review/ |title=The Last of Us Season 1 Spoiler-Free Review |last=Bento |first=Manuel São |work=That Shelf |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 25, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115230326/https://thatshelf.com/the-last-of-us-review/ |archivedate=January 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TVLine Interview">{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2023/01/06/the-last-of-us-tv-show-pedro-pascal-video-interview/ |title=The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Anna Torv and More Tease HBO's Ambitious, Highly Affecting Video-Game Adaptation |last=Roots |first=Kimberly |work=[[TVLine]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106150715/https://tvline.com/2023/01/06/the-last-of-us-tv-show-pedro-pascal-video-interview/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Violence">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-video-game-adaptation-gameplay-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-1235489584/ |title=How HBO's 'The Last of Us' Avoided the 'Mistake' of Video Game Adaptations: 'Let's Only Have as Much Violence in This Story as Is Required' |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 16, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115200033/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-video-game-adaptation-gameplay-craig-mazin-neil-druckmann-1235489584/ |archivedate=January 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Wired Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-does-the-impossible-hbo/ |title=The Last Of Us Does What No Show Has Done Before |last=Bedingfield |first=Will |work=[[Wired (website)|Wired]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=January 12, 2023 |accessdate=January 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112120359/https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-does-the-impossible-hbo/ |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="BBC Ramsey">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-58899024 |title=The Last of Us: Teen actress honoured to land lead role |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=October 14, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014122135/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-58899024 |archive-date=October 14, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Calgary Herald Flyover">{{cite web |url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/4th-avenue-flyover-closed-for-film-shoot-this-weekend |title=Film production shuts down 4th Avenue flyover into downtown Calgary until Monday |last=Herring |first=Jason |work=[[Calgary Herald]] |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |date=October 15, 2021 |accessdate=April 6, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015222312/https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/4th-avenue-flyover-closed-for-film-shoot-this-weekend |archivedate=October 15, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Canmore Filming">{{cite web |url=https://canmore.ca/residents/about-canmore/canmore-latest-news/1115-the-last-of-us-filming-in-canmore |title=The Last of Us Filming in Canmore |publisher=[[Canmore, Alberta|Town of Canmore]] |accessdate=November 4, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102195600/https://canmore.ca/residents/about-canmore/canmore-latest-news/1115-the-last-of-us-filming-in-canmore |archivedate=November 2, 2021 }}</ref>

<ref name="CBC Calgary">{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-chernobyl-hbo-calgary-1.5957833 |title=HBO's The Last of Us adaptation to shoot in Calgary area, starring Mandalorian, Game of Thrones actors |last=Dryden |first=Joel |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=March 30, 2021 |access-date=March 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331015406/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-chernobyl-hbo-calgary-1.5957833 |archive-date=March 31, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CBC Wrap">{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-luke-azevedo-hbo-calgary-1.6479001 |title=Horrific mutants vacate Alberta streets as HBO's The Last of Us set to wrap production |last=Dryden |first=Joel |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=June 8, 2022 |accessdate=June 9, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608235940/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-luke-azevedo-hbo-calgary-1.6479001 |archivedate=June 8, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CTV Airport">{{cite web |url=https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/film-production-means-closures-of-airport-tunnel-traffic-until-thursday-1.5818799 |title=Film production means closure of airport tunnel traffic until Thursday |last=Dormer |first=Dave |publisher=[[CTV News]] |date=March 15, 2022 |accessdate=March 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314203619/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/film-production-means-closures-of-airport-tunnel-traffic-until-thursday-1.5818799 |archivedate=March 14, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CTV Calgary">{{cite web |url=https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/filming-of-hbo-series-the-last-of-us-the-largest-ever-production-in-canada-underway-in-calgary-1.5532880 |title=Filming of HBO series The Last of Us, the largest-ever production in Canada, underway in Calgary |last1=Kanygin |first1=Jordan |last2=Dormer |first2=Dave |publisher=[[CTV News]] |date=August 4, 2021 |access-date=September 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803201451/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/filming-of-hbo-series-the-last-of-us-the-largest-ever-production-in-canada-underway-in-calgary-1.5532880 |archive-date=August 3, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CTV Edmonton">{{cite web |url=https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/tv-series-filming-to-disrupt-traffic-in-downtown-edmonton-legislature-grounds-1.5610670 |title=TV series filming to disrupt traffic in downtown Edmonton, legislature grounds |last=Lachacz |first=Adam |publisher=[[CTV News]] |date=October 4, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004235716/https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/tv-series-filming-to-disrupt-traffic-in-downtown-edmonton-legislature-grounds-1.5610670 |archive-date=October 4, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Airport">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/filming-shuts-down-calgary-airport-tunnel |title=Film production shuts down Calgary's Airport Tunnel this week |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=March 17, 2022 |accessdate=March 24, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316193156/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/filming-shuts-down-calgary-airport-tunnel |archivedate=March 16, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Beltline">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-calgary-beltline |title=HBO series "The Last of Us" spotted filming in Calgary's Beltline over the weekend (PHOTOS) |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=October 26, 2021 |accessdate=April 6, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026020053/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-calgary-beltline |archivedate=October 26, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Calgary 1">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/the-last-of-us-hbo-filming-calgary-alley |title=HBO series "The Last of Us" has been filming in a Calgary alley and the footage is wild (PHOTOS/VIDEOS) |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=April 5, 2022 |accessdate=April 6, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406013027/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/the-last-of-us-hbo-filming-calgary-alley |archivedate=April 6, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Calgary 2">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-calgary-again |title=HBO series "The Last of Us" filming at a new Calgary location and footage is as cool as ever (PHOTOS/VIDEOS) |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=April 30, 2022 |accessdate=April 30, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430000703/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-calgary-again |archivedate=April 30, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Flyover">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-calgary-filming |title=Upcoming HBO series "The Last of Us" seen filming in Calgary (PHOTOS) |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=October 19, 2021 |accessdate=April 6, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021072710/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-calgary-filming |archivedate=October 21, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive Northland">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/northland-village-mall-calgary-last-of-us-hbo-filming |title=Calgary mall gets post-apocalyptic makeover for filming of HBO series "The Last of Us" (PHOTOS) |last=McLean |first=Ellie |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=January 20, 2022 |accessdate=April 6, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120185200/https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/northland-village-mall-calgary-last-of-us-hbo-filming |archivedate=January 20, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Hive University">{{cite web |url=https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-sait-mount-royal-university-calgary |title=Calgary schools get post-apocalyptic makeover for filming of "The Last of Us" (PHOTOS) |last=McLean |first=Elle |work=[[Daily Hive]] |publisher=Buzz Connected Media Inc. |date=November 25, 2021 |access-date=December 7, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126134017/https://dailyhive.com/calgary/hbo-the-last-of-us-filming-sait-mount-royal-university-calgary |archivedate=November 26, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="DGC June">{{cite web |url=https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/ProductionLisa-06302021.pdf |title=DGC Alberta Production List |page=1 |publisher=[[Directors Guild of Canada]] |date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702151720/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/ProductionLisa-06302021.pdf |archive-date=July 2, 2021 }}</ref>

<ref name="Edmonton Journal">{{cite web |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/movies/hbos-the-last-of-us-shooting-near-rice-howard-way-in-mid-october |title=HBO's The Last of Us shooting near Rice Howard Way in mid October |last=Griwkowsky |first=Fish |work=[[Edmonton Journal]] |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |date=October 4, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004190931/https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/movies/hbos-the-last-of-us-shooting-near-rice-howard-way-in-mid-october |archive-date=October 4, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Calgary">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/leaked-the-last-of-us-tv-show-footage-reveals-more-potential-backstory |title=Leaked The Last of Us TV show footage reveals more potential backstory |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=May 6, 2022 |accessdate=May 12, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506133836/https://www.eurogamer.net/leaked-the-last-of-us-tv-show-footage-reveals-more-potential-backstory |archivedate=May 6, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Druckmann">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-07-neil-druckmann-wraps-up-filming-on-the-last-of-us-tv-show |title=Neil Druckmann wraps up filming on The Last of Us TV show |last=Blake |first=Vikki |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=November 7, 2021 |accessdate=November 8, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107174439/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-07-neil-druckmann-wraps-up-filming-on-the-last-of-us-tv-show |archivedate=November 7, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Henry Sam">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-24-leaked-the-last-of-us-tv-show-images-give-first-look-at-sam-and-henry |title=Leaked The Last of Us TV show images give first look at Sam and Henry |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=March 24, 2022 |accessdate=March 25, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324110848/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-24-leaked-the-last-of-us-tv-show-images-give-first-look-at-sam-and-henry |archivedate=March 24, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Hoar">{{cite news |url=https://www.eurogamer.pl/articles/2021-10-06-kolejne-zdjecia-z-planu-serialu-the-last-of-us |title=Kolejne zdjęcia z planu serialu The Last of Us |language=pl |trans-title=More photos from the set of The Last of Us series |last=Bicki |first=Piotr |work=[[Eurogamer.pl]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=October 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131813/https://www.eurogamer.pl/articles/2021-10-06-kolejne-zdjecia-z-planu-serialu-the-last-of-us |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Interview">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-sarah-death-car-scene/ |title=How HBO's The Last of Us pulled off its first big shocker: 'An extreme Halloween Horror Nights' |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116033542/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-sarah-death-car-scene/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Fort Macleod June">{{cite web |url=https://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2021/schedule-set-for-tv-series-filming-in-fort-macleod/ |title=Schedule set for TV series filming in Fort Macleod |last=McTighe |first=Frank |work=[[Fort Macleod Gazette]] |publisher=Macleod Gazette |date=June 23, 2021 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624190909/https://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2021/schedule-set-for-tv-series-filming-in-fort-macleod/ |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameSpot Calgary">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-last-of-us-tv-show-footage-leaks/1100-6503192/ |title=New Last Of Us TV Show Footage Leaks |last=Wolinsky |first=David |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=May 6, 2022 |accessdate=May 12, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506165340/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-last-of-us-tv-show-footage-leaks/1100-6503192/ |archivedate=May 6, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Canmore">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-show-leak-reveals-how-hbo-will-bring-a-major-location-to-life/ |title=The Last of Us TV show leak reveals how HBO will bring a major location to life |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=November 3, 2021 |accessdate=November 4, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103154819/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-show-leak-reveals-how-hbo-will-bring-a-major-location-to-life/ |archivedate=November 3, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="High River July">{{cite web |url=https://highriver.ca/high-river-to-host-major-movie-production/ |title=High River to Host Major Movie Production |publisher=[[High River|Town of High River]] |date=July 12, 2021 |access-date=July 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714141340/https://highriver.ca/high-river-to-host-major-movie-production/ |archive-date=July 14, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN July">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-to-reportedly-begin-filming-in-calgary-in-july-2021 |title=The Last of Us HBO Series to Reportedly Begin Filming in Calgary in July 2021 |last=Bakhurst |first=Adam |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=April 2, 2021 |access-date=October 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165029/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-to-reportedly-begin-filming-in-calgary-in-july-2021 |archive-date=April 2, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Igromania Balagov">{{cite web |url=https://www.igromania.ru/news/108174/Kantemir_Balagov_zavershil_syomki_svoego_yepizoda_The_Last_of_Us_dlya_HBO.html |title=Кантемир Балагов завершил съёмки своего эпизода The Last of Us для HBO |trans-title=Kantemir Balagov completes filming of his episode of The Last of Us for HBO |language=ru |work=[[Igromania]] |publisher=Igromedia |date=August 31, 2021 |access-date=August 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831061335/https://www.igromania.ru/news/108174/Kantemir_Balagov_zavershil_syomki_svoego_yepizoda_The_Last_of_Us_dlya_HBO.html |archive-date=August 31, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IndieWire Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/last-of-us-outbreak-day-2003-1234797791/ |title=How 'The Last of Us' Turned Its Terrifying Outbreak Day Into a 'Period Piece' |last=Greene |first=Steve |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 17, 2023 |accessdate=January 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116153746/https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/last-of-us-outbreak-day-2003-1234797791/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="KCTV Kansas">{{cite web |url=https://www.kctv5.com/2022/10/04/delays-i-435-due-filming-hbos-last-us/ |title=Delays on I-435 due to filming for HBO's 'The Last of Us' |last1=Brown |first1=Zoe |last2=Hurrelbrink |first2=Bill |publisher=[[KCTV]] |date=October 4, 2022 |accessdate=October 9, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005024140/https://www.kctv5.com/2022/10/04/delays-i-435-due-filming-hbos-last-us/ |archivedate=October 5, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mountain View Olds">{{cite web |url=https://www.mountainviewtoday.ca/olds-news/filming-of-tv-series-scenes-in-olds-good-for-economy-say-businesspeople-5414400 |title=Filming of TV series scenes in Olds good for economy, say businesspeople |last=Collie |first=Doug |work=[[The Albertan|Mountain View Today]] |publisher=[[Great West Newspapers]] |date=May 31, 2022 |accessdate=June 1, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601054755/https://www.mountainviewtoday.ca/olds-news/filming-of-tv-series-scenes-in-olds-good-for-economy-say-businesspeople-5414400 |archivedate=June 1, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="MPA Bolter">{{cite web |url=https://www.motionpictures.org/2023/02/the-last-of-us-cinematographer-eben-bolter/ |title="The Last of Us" Cinematographer Eben Bolter on Episode 4 & More |last=Hart |first=Hugh |publisher=[[Motion Picture Association]] |date=February 6, 2023 |accessdate=February 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206152201/https://www.motionpictures.org/2023/02/the-last-of-us-cinematographer-eben-bolter/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Okotoks Today">{{cite web |url=https://www.okotokstoday.ca/local-news/okotoks-on-the-map-as-last-of-us-begins-filming-4997922 |title=Okotoks on the map as The Last of Us prepares for filming in town |last=Calver |first=Brent |work=Okotoks Today |publisher=[[Great West Newspapers]] |date=January 27, 2022 |accessdate=February 10, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128001113/https://www.okotokstoday.ca/local-news/okotoks-on-the-map-as-last-of-us-begins-filming-4997922 |archivedate=January 28, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="RMO Canmore">{{cite web |url=https://www.rmotoday.com/canmore/hbo-show-filming-to-begin-in-downtown-canmore-4715715 |title=HBO show filming to begin in downtown Canmore |last=Colgan |first=Greg |work=RMO Today |publisher=Great West Media |date=November 4, 2021 |accessdate=November 6, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104155918/https://www.rmotoday.com/canmore/hbo-show-filming-to-begin-in-downtown-canmore-4715715 |archivedate=November 4, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Salon Johnson">{{cite web |url=https://www.salon.com/2023/02/26/the-last-of-us-left-behind-mall-episode-7-liza-johnson/ |title="What is desire?": "The Last of Us" director on the apocalyptic wonder of a trip to the mall |last=McFarland |first=Melanie |work=[[Salon.com]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 27, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227063612/https://www.salon.com/2023/02/26/the-last-of-us-left-behind-mall-episode-7-liza-johnson/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Screen Rant Kansas">{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-new-location-set-image/ |title=The Last of Us Set Photo Hints at New Location Not In The Games |last=Louis |first=Brandon |work=[[Screen Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=March 28, 2022 |accessdate=March 29, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329034401/https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-new-location-set-image/ |archivedate=March 29, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Scriptnotes 484">{{cite podcast |url=https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-484-time-lords-transcript |title=Time Lords |website=[[Scriptnotes]] |last1=August |first1=John |author-link1=John August |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |author-link2=Craig Mazin |date=January 19, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703011157/https://johnaugust.com/2021/scriptnotes-episode-484-time-lords-transcript |archive-date=July 3, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Bolter">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1180564/the-final-shot-of-this-weeks-the-last-of-us-was-designed-to-honor-the-video-game-exclusive/ |title=The Final Shot Of This Week's The Last Of Us Was Designed To 'Honor' The Video Game [Exclusive] |last=Dutta |first=Debopriyaa |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=January 31, 2023 |accessdate=January 30, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130143348/https://www.slashfilm.com/1180564/the-final-shot-of-this-weeks-the-last-of-us-was-designed-to-honor-the-video-game-exclusive/ |archivedate=January 30, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Luna">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/last-of-us-gabriel-luna-breaks-down-episode-1-1235300972/ |title='The Last of Us' Star Gabriel Luna Breaks Down the Series Premiere's Most Emotional and Harrowing Moments |last=David |first=Brian |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117041323/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/last-of-us-gabriel-luna-breaks-down-episode-1-1235300972/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Interview 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-3-long-long-time-bill-and-frank-explained.html |title='A Rosetta Stone for The Last of Us': How Two Non-player characters Unlocked the Adaptation |last=Quah |first=Nicholas |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=New York Media |date=January 29, 2023 |accessdate=January 30, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130033823/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-3-long-long-time-bill-and-frank-explained.html |archivedate=January 30, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Luna">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-gabriel-luna-tommy-joel-reunion.html |title=The Last of Us's Gabriel Luna on Finding Tommy |last=Hadadi |first=Roxana |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=New York Media |date=February 20, 2023 |accessdate=June 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220184716/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-gabriel-luna-tommy-joel-reunion.html |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Waterton Filming">{{cite web |url=https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/waterton/bulletins/37F01916-3CCF-4B56-BF4A-740B2BF176A0 |title=Film production in the Waterton Lakes National Park townsite |date=August 29, 2018 |publisher=[[Parks Canada]] |accessdate=March 15, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315051041/https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/waterton/bulletins/37F01916-3CCF-4B56-BF4A-740B2BF176A0 |archivedate=March 15, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Webb Instagram 1">{{cite Instagram |postid=CbUV7cQur6D |last=Webb |first=Jeremy |user=jwebbspidertv |title=[Jeremy Webb] |date=March 20, 2022 |accessdate=June 17, 2022 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/jwebbspidertv/2797957712275226243 |archivedate=October 28, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Webb Instagram 2">{{cite Instagram |postid=Ceq8NS0rpst |last=Webb |first=Jeremy |user=jwebbspidertv |title=It's DONE my episodes and the whole show wrapped early this morning |date=March 20, 2022 |accessdate=June 17, 2022 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/jwebbspidertv/2858361709875075885 |archivedate=October 28, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Western Standard">{{cite web |url=https://www.westernstandard.news/features/risdon-a-glimpse-behind-the-scenes-of-the-last-of-us/article_1f61b042-a403-11ed-8a3a-8f37405f5429.html |title=RISDON: A glimpse behind the scenes of The Last of Us |last=Risdon |first=Melanie |work=[[Western Standard]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206050143/https://www.westernstandard.news/features/risdon-a-glimpse-behind-the-scenes-of-the-last-of-us/article_1f61b042-a403-11ed-8a3a-8f37405f5429.html |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Zbanic Instagram">{{cite Instagram |postid=CXQ6yPutuxs |last=Žbanić |first=Jasmila |authorlink=Jasmila Žbanić |user=jasmilazbanic.official |title=It was a great pleasure to work on the series The Last of Us |date=December 9, 2021 |accessdate=December 10, 2021 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/jasmilazbanic.official/2724936314120498284 |archivedate=October 28, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Collider A-ha">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/last-of-us-episode-7-take-me-on/ |title='The Last of Us': The Importance Behind That A-ha Song in Episode 7 |last=Bardini |first=Julio |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=March 1, 2023 |accessdate=March 9, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301095810/https://collider.com/last-of-us-episode-7-take-me-on/ |archivedate=March 1, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Consequence Album">{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2023/02/the-last-of-us-season-1-soundtrack-stream/ |title=The Last of Us Drops Massive Season 1 Soundtrack: Stream |last=Anderson |first=Carys |work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |date=February 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227155310/https://consequence.net/2023/02/the-last-of-us-season-1-soundtrack-stream/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Ronstadt">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-long-long-time-streams-spotify-1235245111/ |title='The Last Of Us' Causes Linda Ronstadt's 'Long, Long Time' To Surge In Streams On Spotify |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=January 31, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131131523/https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-long-long-time-streams-spotify-1235245111/ |archivedate=January 31, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EFE Santaolalla">{{cite web |url=https://www.efe.com/efe/america/cultura/gustavo-santaolalla-promete-toques-de-musica-latina-en-la-serie-the-last-of-us/20000009-4658652 |title=Gustavo Santaolalla promete toques de música latina en la serie "The Last of Us" |language=es |trans-title=Gustavo Santaolalla promises touches of Latin music in the series "The Last of Us" |publisher=[[EFE]] |date=October 22, 2021 |accessdate=October 25, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022205655/https://www.efe.com/efe/america/cultura/gustavo-santaolalla-promete-toques-de-musica-latina-en-la-serie-the-last-of-us/20000009-4658652 |archivedate=October 22, 2021 }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Song">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-episode-1-ending-song-depeche-mode/ |title=Here's what song was playing at the end of The Last of Us premiere – and why it's so important |last=Russell |first=Bradley |work=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 16, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116054128/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-episode-1-ending-song-depeche-mode/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Gizmodo Ronstadt">{{cite web |url=https://gizmodo.com/last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-streaming-long-long-time-song-1850049711 |title=The Latest Last Of Us Has Linda Ronstadt Running Up Those Charts |last=Lussier |first=Germain |work=[[Gizmodo]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=January 31, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131132810/https://gizmodo.com/last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-streaming-long-long-time-song-1850049711 |archivedate=January 31, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mashable Music 6">{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-6-ending-song-depeche-mode |title='The Last of Us' episode 6 features a heartbreaking musical callback |last=Edwards |first=Belen |work=[[Mashable]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220033914/https://mashable.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-6-ending-song-depeche-mode |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Pitchfork Album">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/new-hbo-the-last-of-us-season-1-soundtrack-released-listen/ |title=HBO's New The Last of Us Season 1 Soundtrack Released: Listen |last=Minsker |first=Evan |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=February 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227155309/https://pitchfork.com/news/new-hbo-the-last-of-us-season-1-soundtrack-released-listen/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 4">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPMKXNnbsfI |title=Episode 4 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/cPMKXNnbsfI |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 7">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCEa_K3i44 |title=Episode 7 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 20, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227043449/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCEa_K3i44 |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Music 6">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1204939/the-last-of-us-ended-its-latest-episode-with-the-perfect-song/ |title=The Last Of Us Ended Its Latest Episode With The Perfect Song |last=Schaefer |first=Sandy |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=February 20, 2023 |accessdate=February 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221024216/https://www.slashfilm.com/1204939/the-last-of-us-ended-its-latest-episode-with-the-perfect-song/ |archivedate=February 21, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Ronstadt">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1183145/the-last-of-us-is-giving-linda-ronstadt-a-stranger-things-style-soundtrack-boost/ |title=The Last Of Us Is Giving Linda Ronstadt A Stranger Things-Style Soundtrack Boost |last=Vespe |first=Eric |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=January 31, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131132809/https://www.slashfilm.com/1183145/the-last-of-us-is-giving-linda-ronstadt-a-stranger-things-style-soundtrack-boost/ |archivedate=January 31, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Stylist Recap">{{cite web |url=https://www.stylist.co.uk/entertainment/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-recap/751735 |title=The Last Of Us episode 1 recap: why that heartbreaking bait-and-switch is so significant |last=Dray |first=Kayleigh |work=[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]] |publisher=[[DC Thomson]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 16, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116054215/https://www.stylist.co.uk/entertainment/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-recap/751735 |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Time Ronstadt">{{cite magazine |url=https://time.com/6251176/the-last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-episode-3/ |title=How a Linda Ronstadt Song Helped The Last of Us Tell a Gutting Love Story |last=Mendez |first=Moises II |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=February 1, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201000611/https://time.com/6251176/the-last-of-us-linda-ronstadt-episode-3/ |archivedate=February 1, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="BuzzFeed Infected">{{cite web |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonyrobledo/the-last-of-us-team-created-that-massive-infected-raid |title=How "The Last Of Us" Team Brought Their Infected, Clickers and Bloaters To Life |last=Robledo |first=Anthony |work=[[BuzzFeed News]] |publisher=[[BuzzFeed]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211141927/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonyrobledo/the-last-of-us-team-created-that-massive-infected-raid |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Calgary Herald Interview">{{cite web |url=https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/television/the-year-of-the-zombie-how-hbos-mega-budgeted-the-last-of-us-took-over-the-province-from-waterton-to-grand-prairie |title=The year of the zombie: How HBO's mega-budgeted The Last of Us took over the province from Waterton to Grande Prairie |last=Volmers |first=Eric |work=[[Calgary Herald]] |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106140304/https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/television/the-year-of-the-zombie-how-hbos-mega-budgeted-the-last-of-us-took-over-the-province-from-waterton-to-grand-prairie |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CTV Stampede">{{cite web |url=https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/filming-of-hbo-series-the-last-of-us-the-largest-ever-production-in-canada-underway-in-calgary-1.5532880 |title=Filming of HBO series The Last of Us, the largest-ever production in Canada, underway in Calgary |last1=Kanygin |first1=Jordan |last2=Dormer |first2=Dave |publisher=[[CTV News]] |date=August 3, 2021 |access-date=August 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804042535/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/filming-of-hbo-series-the-last-of-us-the-largest-ever-production-in-canada-underway-in-calgary-1.5532880 |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Daily Beast Summers">{{cite web |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/pedro-pascal-the-last-of-us-jacket-finding-the-perfect-costumes-for-the-apocalypse |title=Finding Pedro Pascal's Perfect 'The Last of Us' Jacket Was a Herculean Effort |last=Fraser |first=Emma |work=[[The Daily Beast]] |publisher=[[IAC (company)|IAC]] |date=February 6, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207005452/https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/pedro-pascal-the-last-of-us-jacket-finding-the-perfect-costumes-for-the-apocalypse |archivedate=February 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Dance Informa Becker">{{cite web |url=https://www.danceinforma.com/2021/06/21/paul-becker-making-moves-making-stories/ |title=Paul Becker: Making moves, making stories |last=Sarkissian |first=Emily |work=Dance Informa |date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=August 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712011331/https://www.danceinforma.com/2021/06/21/paul-becker-making-moves-making-stories/ |archive-date=July 12, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Digital Spy Summers">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42763473/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-outfit-reaction/ |title=The Last of Us costume designer reveals Pedro Pascal's surprising reaction to Joel outfit |last1=Anderton |first1=Joe |last2=Geisinger |first2=Gabriella |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |date=February 4, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204091830/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42763473/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-outfit-reaction/ |archivedate=February 4, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Clickers">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-quietly-retains-two-surprisingly-influential-actors-from-the-first-game/ |title=The Last of Us quietly retains two surprisingly influential actors from the first game |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=January 17, 2023 |accessdate=April 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119055337/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-quietly-retains-two-surprisingly-influential-actors-from-the-first-game/ |archivedate=January 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GQ Summers">{{cite web |url=https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-of-us-costume-design |title=On The Last of Us, Costumes for the End of the World |last=Reilly |first=Caroline |work=[[GQ]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=February 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227152306/https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-of-us-costume-design |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Inside 2">{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0dFI85zALU |title=The Last of Us {{!}} Inside the Episode - 2 |publisher=[[HBO Max]] |date=January 22, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/h0dFI85zALU |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="Inside 5">{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMnpyNy7R0 |title=The Last of Us {{!}} Inside the Episode - 5 |publisher=[[HBO Max]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/GtMnpyNy7R0 |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 2">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8r-QB25G4Y |title=Episode 2 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |date=January 22, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/J8r-QB25G4Y |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="Podcast 5">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ru0c-mMpA |title=Episode 5 |website=HBO's The Last of Us Podcast |publisher=[[HBO]] |last1=Baker |first1=Troy |authorlink1=Troy Baker |last2=Mazin |first2=Craig |authorlink2=Craig Mazin |last3=Druckmann |first3=Neil |authorlink3=Neil Druckmann |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211062731/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ru0c-mMpA |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vanity Fair Paino">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-2-production-design-exclusive |title=How The Last of Us Was Built—And Unbuilt—For TV |last=Canfield |first=David |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=January 23, 2023 |accessdate=January 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124011751/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-2-production-design-exclusive |archivedate=January 24, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Bloater">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/artisans/features/the-last-of-us-bloater-makeup-1235518138/ |title=Making the Bloater: 'The Last of Us' Prosthetics Designer Used a Slimy, 80-Pound Suit and Massive Stuntman to Create the Deadly Monster |last=Moreau |first=Jordan |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211031839/https://variety.com/2023/artisans/features/the-last-of-us-bloater-makeup-1235518138/ |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Interview">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/lists/the-last-of-us-hbo-premiere-cast-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey/joel-and-ellie-pedro-pascal-and-bella-ramsey/ |title=Welcome to 'The Last of Us': How the HBO Cast Brought The Video Game Characters to Life |last1=Moreau |first1=Jordan |last2=Vary |first2=Adam B. |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 12, 2023 |accessdate=January 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112184056/https://variety.com/lists/the-last-of-us-hbo-premiere-cast-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey/joel-and-ellie-pedro-pascal-and-bella-ramsey/ |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WSJ Zombies">{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/last-of-us-zombies-mushroom-ba837bce |title=In 'The Last of Us,' Not Your 'Stereotypical' Zombies |last=Steinberg |first=Don |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211151207/https://www.wsj.com/articles/last-of-us-zombies-mushroom-ba837bce |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Art of VFX">{{cite web |url=https://www.artofvfx.com/the-last-of-us/ |title=The Last of Us |last=Frei |first=Vincent |work=The Art of VFX |date=January 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131202752/https://www.artofvfx.com/the-last-of-us/ |archivedate=January 31, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Art of VFX DNEG">{{cite web |url=https://www.artofvfx.com/the-last-of-us-stephen-james-vfx-supervisor-nick-marshall-dfx-supervisor-and-melaina-mace-cg-supervisor-dneg/ |title=The Last of Us: Stephen James (VFX Supervisor), Nick Marshall (DFX Supervisor) and Melaina Mace (CG Supervisor) – DNEG |last=Frei |first=Vincent |work=The Art of VFX |date=February 21, 2023 |accessdate=February 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222142000/https://www.artofvfx.com/the-last-of-us-stephen-james-vfx-supervisor-nick-marshall-dfx-supervisor-and-melaina-mace-cg-supervisor-dneg/ |archivedate=February 22, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="BBC Title">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230206-clues-hidden-in-the-last-of-us-credits |title=Clues hidden in The Last of Us credits |last=Throp |first=Clare |work=[[BBC Culture]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=February 7, 2023 |accessdate=February 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207010239/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230206-clues-hidden-in-the-last-of-us-credits |archivedate=February 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Cinema Spot Review 8">{{cite web |url=https://www.thecinemaspot.com/2023/03/05/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-8-non-spoiler-review-when-we-are-in-need/ |title='The Last Of Us' Season 1 Episode 8 Non-Spoiler Review – "When We Are In Need" |last=Tangalin |first=John Daniel |work=The Cinema Spot |date=March 5, 2023 |accessdate=March 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307122316/https://www.thecinemaspot.com/2023/03/05/the-last-of-us-season-1-episode-8-non-spoiler-review-when-we-are-in-need/ |archivedate=March 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Creative Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.creativereview.co.uk/last-of-us-tv-design/ |title=How Elastic created the title sequence for The Last of Us |last=Williams |first=Megan |work=[[Creative Review]] |publisher=[[Centaur Media]] |date=January 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 24, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127063643/https://www.creativereview.co.uk/last-of-us-tv-design/ |archivedate=January 27, 2023 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline NAB">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/the-last-of-us-season-2-visual-effects-nab-craig-mazin-1235327438/ |title='The Last Of Us': Showrunner Craig Mazin Joins Craft Collaborators For Deep Dive On Show's Look And Sound, Hopes Series Will "Be Around For A While" Beyond Season 2 – NAB |last=Hayes |first=Dade |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 16, 2023 |accessdate=April 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416204752/https://deadline.com/2023/04/the-last-of-us-season-2-visual-effects-nab-craig-mazin-1235327438/ |archivedate=April 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Digital Spy Good">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42907313/last-of-us-ellie-riley-kiss/ |title=Last of Us editor Timothy Good on Ellie's kiss and the heartbreaking details you missed |last=Opie |first=David |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |date=February 27, 2023 |accessdate=March 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228061823/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42907313/last-of-us-ellie-riley-kiss/ |archivedate=February 28, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Evercast Interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.evercast.us/blog/the-last-of-us-surviving-and-thriving-in-post-apocalypse-post-production |title=The Last of Us: surviving and thriving in (post apocalypse) post production |last=Cyrell |first=Jessica |publisher=[[Evercast]] |date=August 20, 2024 |accessdate=September 10, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930160514/https://www.evercast.us/blog/the-last-of-us-surviving-and-thriving-in-post-apocalypse-post-production |archivedate=September 30, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="HEM Good">{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5OSRaUnHho |title=The Editing of THE LAST OF US |website=Hollywood Editing Mentor |last1=Elizondo |first1=Joaquin |last2=Good |first2=Timothy A. |date=February 14, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220012143/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5OSRaUnHho |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Mazin">{{cite web |url=https://nordic.ign.com/the-last-of-us-the-series/62772/news/hbos-the-last-of-showrunner-craig-mazin-loved-god-of-war-ragnarok-and-cyberpunk-2077 |title=HBO's The Last of Showrunner Craig Mazin Loved God of War Ragnarok and Cyberpunk 2077 |last=Nijland |first=Nick |work=[[IGN Nordic]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106082757/https://nordic.ign.com/the-last-of-us-the-series/62772/news/hbos-the-last-of-showrunner-craig-mazin-loved-god-of-war-ragnarok-and-cyberpunk-2077 |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Televisual Edit">{{cite web |url=https://www.televisual.com/news/behind-the-edit-the-last-of-us/ |title=Behind the edit: The Last of Us |last=Creamer |first=Jon |work=Televisual |date=July 17, 2023 |accessdate=September 10, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718214632/https://www.televisual.com/news/behind-the-edit-the-last-of-us/ |archivedate=July 18, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Interview 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-5-infected-pit-behind-the-scenes.html |title='The Last of Us': The Making of Episode 5's Infected Pit |last=hadadi |first=Roxana |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211040214/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-episode-5-infected-pit-behind-the-scenes.html |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Collider Inside">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-inside-episode-1-featurette/ |title='The Last of Us': Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Explore Joel's Worst Fears in Behind the Scenes Featurette |last=Mishra |first=Shristy |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 17, 2023 |accessdate=March 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119043745/https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-inside-episode-1-featurette/ |archivedate=January 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Bloys">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/the-last-of-us-premiere-date-update-video-game-adaptation-hbo-1234934882/ |title='The Last Of Us': HBO Chief Gives Premiere Date Update On Video Game Adaptation |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 16, 2022 |accessdate=February 17, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216182729/https://deadline.com/2022/02/the-last-of-us-premiere-date-update-video-game-adaptation-hbo-1234934882/ |archivedate=February 16, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline India">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/disney-plus-hotstar-hbo-content-india-warner-bros-discovery-1235282376/ |title=Disney+ Hotstar Confirms HBO Content Moving Off Platform In India From March 31 |last=Shackleton |first=Liz |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 7, 2023 |accessdate=March 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308084626/https://deadline.com/2023/03/disney-plus-hotstar-hbo-content-india-warner-bros-discovery-1235282376/ |archivedate=March 8, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Digital Spy DVD">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a43555042/the-last-of-us-season-1-blu-ray-dvd-release/ |title=The Last of Us season 1 announces Blu-ray and DVD release |last=Sarkisian |first=Jacob |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |date=April 10, 2023 |accessdate=April 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411022652/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a43555042/the-last-of-us-season-1-blu-ray-dvd-release/ |archivedate=April 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Edinburgh Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/hbos-the-last-of-us-first-teaser-released-with-surprise-casting-spotted-in-the-new-trailer-3857467 |title=The Last of Us: first trailer released for HBO drama with surprise casting spotted in the new trailer |last=Jackson |first=Benjamin |work=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] |publisher=[[JPIMedia]] |date=September 27, 2022 |accessdate=November 5, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926192259/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/hbos-the-last-of-us-first-teaser-released-with-surprise-casting-spotted-in-the-new-trailer-3857467 |archivedate=September 26, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Date">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-hbos-the-last-of-us-adaptation-debuts-in-january |title=Looks like HBO's The Last of Us adaptation debuts in January |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=November 1, 2022 |accessdate=November 2, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101145826/https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-hbos-the-last-of-us-adaptation-debuts-in-january |archivedate=November 1, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameRevolution Date">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/912407-the-last-of-us-tv-series-show-release-date-hbo-max |title=The Last of Us TV Series Release Date and Time on HBO Max |last=Capel |first=Chris |work=[[GameRevolution]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |date=November 2, 2022 |accessdate=November 3, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102231919/https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/912407-the-last-of-us-tv-series-show-release-date-hbo-max |archivedate=November 2, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar 2022">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-show-director-hints-at-potential-release-date/ |title=The Last of Us TV show director hints at potential release date |last=Garbutt |first=Emily |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=July 12, 2021 |access-date=July 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713005010/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-tv-show-director-hints-at-potential-release-date/ |archive-date=July 13, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GamesRadar Everything">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-release-date-cast-trailer/ |title=The Last of Us TV show: Everything we know so far about the HBO series |last=Russell |first=Bradley |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=October 26, 2022 |accessdate=November 1, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026185238/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-release-date-cast-trailer/ |archivedate=October 26, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Hungary">{{cite web |url=https://hu.ign.com/the-last-of-us-3/82496/news/nezd-meg-velunk-premier-elott-moziban-a-the-last-of-us-pilotjat |title=Nézd meg velünk premier előtt moziban a The Last of Us pilotját! |language=hu |trans-title=Watch the pilot of The Last of Us in the cinema with us before the premiere! |last=Zalaba |first=Ferenc |work=[[IGN Hungary]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=December 12, 2022 |accessdate=December 13, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212235735/https://hu.ign.com/the-last-of-us-3/82496/news/nezd-meg-velunk-premier-elott-moziban-a-the-last-of-us-pilotjat |archivedate=December 12, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Insider Inside">{{cite web |url=https://www.insider.com/the-last-of-us-episode-9-details-missed-easter-eggs-2023-3 |title=11 details you may have missed on the season one finale of 'The Last of Us' |last=Acuna |first=Kirsten |work=[[Insider (website)|Insider]] |date=March 13, 2023 |accessdate=March 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315123746/https://www.insider.com/the-last-of-us-episode-9-details-missed-easter-eggs-2023-3 |archivedate=March 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Kotaku Everything">{{cite web |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/09/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-cast-plot-release-date-2/ |title=Everything We Know About HBO's The Last Of Us TV Show |last=Rouse |first=Lauren |work=[[Kotaku Australia]] |publisher=[[Pedestrian Group]] |date=September 29, 2022 |accessdate=November 1, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928233213/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/09/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-cast-plot-release-date-2/ |archivedate=September 28, 2022 }}</ref>

<ref name="Mediaweek Sydney">{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/binge-celebrates-the-australian-premiere-of-the-last-of-us/ |title=Binge celebrates the Australian premiere of The Last Of Us |work=[[Mediaweek (Australian magazine)|Mediaweek]] |date=January 12, 2023 |accessdate=January 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112012919/https://www.mediaweek.com.au/binge-celebrates-the-australian-premiere-of-the-last-of-us/ |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Nerdist DVD">{{cite web |url=https://nerdist.com/article/the-last-of-us-season-1-coming-to-blu-ray-4k-ultra-hd-dvd-this-summer-physical-release-featurettes/ |title=The Last of Us Season 1 Is Coming to Blu-Ray, 4K Ultra HD, and DVD This Summer |last=Gooden |first=Tai |work=[[Nerdist]] |date=March 14, 2023 |accessdate=March 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315124425/https://nerdist.com/article/the-last-of-us-season-1-coming-to-blu-ray-4k-ultra-hd-dvd-this-summer-physical-release-featurettes/ |archivedate=March 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PS Blog Building 1">{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/15/ellie-and-joel-building-the-last-of-us-episode-1/ |title=Ellie and Joel – Building The Last of Us Episode 1 |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |work=[[PlayStation Blog]] |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |date=March 15, 2023 |accessdate=April 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315171114/https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/15/ellie-and-joel-building-the-last-of-us-episode-1/ |archivedate=March 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PS Blog Building 5">{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/23/a-surreal-experience-building-the-last-of-us-episode-5/ |title=A Surreal Experience – Building The Last of Us Episode 5 |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |work=[[PlayStation Blog]] |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |date=March 23, 2023 |accessdate=April 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323155108/https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/23/a-surreal-experience-building-the-last-of-us-episode-5/ |archivedate=March 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Rappler">{{cite web |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/the-last-of-us-premiere-hbo-go-january-2023/ |title='The Last Of Us' to premiere on HBO GO in January 2023 |work=[[Rappler]] |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=February 4, 2023 |archive-date=December 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227113644/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/the-last-of-us-premiere-hbo-go-january-2023/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SCMP">{{cite web |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3208041/how-last-us-zombie-video-game-love-letter-america-adapted-hbo-series-pushed-boundaries-its-diversity |title=How The Last of Us zombie video game, a 'love letter' to America adapted for HBO series, pushed boundaries in its diversity and portrayal of grief |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |publisher=[[SCMP Group]] |date=January 28, 2023 |accessdate=March 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128101016/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3208041/how-last-us-zombie-video-game-love-letter-america-adapted-hbo-series-pushed-boundaries-its-diversity |archivedate=January 28, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Screen Rant Premiere">{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-premiere-episode-theater-screenings-details/ |title=The Last Of Us To Have 3 Days Early Cinema Screenings |last=Rangel |first=Felipe |work=[[Screen Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 5, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106041215/https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-premiere-episode-theater-screenings-details/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Stuff Lynskey">{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/300698471/melanie-lynskey-makes-a-surprise-appearance-in-first-trailer-for-the-last-of-us-tv-series |title=Melanie Lynskey makes a surprise appearance in first trailer for The Last of Us TV series |last=Waiwiri-Smith |first=Lyric |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |publisher=[[Stuff Limited]] |date=September 27, 2022 |accessdate=November 5, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926214323/https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/300698471/melanie-lynskey-makes-a-surprise-appearance-in-first-trailer-for-the-last-of-us-tv-series |archivedate=September 26, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TheGamer Premiere">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-red-carpet-january-9-2023/ |title=HBO's The Last Of Us Red Carpet Event Will Take Place January 9, 2023 |last=Reeve |first=Justin |work=TheGamer |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=December 24, 2022 |accessdate=December 26, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225001924/https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-red-carpet-january-9-2023/ |archivedate=December 25, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Bloys">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-boss-casey-bloys-2022-emmys-nominations-1235179324/ |title="Every Show Has Got to Work Harder": HBO Boss on Emmy Nominations Haul |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] |date=July 12, 2022 |accessdate=July 13, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713012037/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-boss-casey-bloys-2022-emmys-nominations-1235179324/ |archivedate=July 13, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Torv">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-last-of-us-anna-torv-cast-1234986716/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' Casts Anna Torv in Key Role |last=Hibberd |first=James |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] |date=July 22, 2021 |access-date=July 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723000041/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-last-of-us-anna-torv-cast-1234986716/ |archive-date=July 23, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Date">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/last-of-us-release-date-hbo-1235419948/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' Sets Early 2023 Release Date |last=Moreau |first=Jordan |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=November 2, 2022 |accessdate=November 3, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102231131/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/last-of-us-release-date-hbo-1235419948/ |archivedate=November 2, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety DVD">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/shop/the-last-of-us-digital-blu-ray-release-order-online-1235578190/ |title='The Last of Us' Gets Digital and Blu-ray Release |last=Tingley |first=Anna |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 10, 2023 |accessdate=April 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411022637/https://variety.com/shop/the-last-of-us-digital-blu-ray-release-order-online-1235578190/ |archivedate=April 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Japan">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/hbo-japan-u-next-warner-bros-discovery-1235545236/ |title=HBO Supply Deal With Japanese Streamer U-Next Renewed by Warner Bros. Discovery |last=Frater |first=Patrick |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 6, 2023 |accessdate=March 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307061422/https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/hbo-japan-u-next-warner-bros-discovery-1235545236/ |archivedate=March 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Verge Max">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23732813/max-4k-ultra-hd-details-movies-tv-shows-announced |title=Max will stream over 1,000 movies and TV episodes in 4K at launch |last=Welch |first=Chris |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=May 22, 2023 |accessdate=June 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522214938/https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23732813/max-4k-ultra-hd-details-movies-tv-shows-announced |archivedate=May 22, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VGC DVD">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-last-of-us-season-1-is-released-on-4k-uhd-blu-ray-and-dvd-this-summer/ |title=The Last of Us season 1 is released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD this summer |last=Scullion |first=Chris |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=March 15, 2023 |accessdate=March 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315123754/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-last-of-us-season-1-is-released-on-4k-uhd-blu-ray-and-dvd-this-summer/ |archivedate=March 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Ad Age">{{cite web |url=https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/how-hbo-used-video-game-fandom-market-last-us/2464306 |title=How HBO used video game fandom to market 'The Last of Us' |last=Herren |first=Parker |work=[[Ad Age]] |publisher=[[Crain Communications]] |date=January 20, 2023 |accessdate=June 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120101050/https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/how-hbo-used-video-game-fandom-market-last-us/2464306 |archivedate=January 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Bleeding Cool TLOU Day">{{cite web |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-last-of-us-hbo-releases-image-of-pascals-joel-ramseys-ellie/ |title=The Last of Us: HBO Releases Image of Pascal's Joel & Ramsey's Ellie |last=Flook |first=Ray |work=[[Bleeding Cool]] |publisher=[[Avatar Press]] |date=September 26, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927012643/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-last-of-us-hbo-releases-image-of-pascals-joel-ramseys-ellie/ |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Chief Marketer">{{cite web |url=https://chiefmarketer.com/hbo-marketing-vp-emily-giannusa-on-cultivating-fandom-for-the-last-of-us-series/ |title=Brands on Fire: HBO Marketing VP Emily Giannusa on Cultivating Fandom for 'The Last of Us' Series |last=Hultgren |first=Kaylee |work=Chief Marketer |publisher=Access Intelligence |date=January 20, 2023 |accessdate=June 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123211616/https://chiefmarketer.com/hbo-marketing-vp-emily-giannusa-on-cultivating-fandom-for-the-last-of-us-series/ |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CinemaBlend SNL">{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/pedro-pascal-and-snl-reimagined-mario-kart-as-a-gritty-hbo-adaptation-and-the-trailer-is-fantastic |title=Pedro Pascal And SNL Reimaged Mario Kart As A Gritty HBO Adaptation, And The Trailer Is Fantastic |last=Rawden |first=Mack |work=[[CinemaBlend]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205140810/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/pedro-pascal-and-snl-reimagined-mario-kart-as-a-gritty-hbo-adaptation-and-the-trailer-is-fantastic |archivedate=February 5, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Collider CCXP">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/last-of-us-series-clip-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey/ |title=New 'The Last of Us' Clip Brings Joel and Ellie Face to Face With a Clicker |last=Mishra |first=Shrishty |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=November 16, 2022 |accessdate=November 17, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117134358/https://collider.com/last-of-us-series-clip-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey/ |archivedate=November 17, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Digital Spy Making">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a43320790/last-of-us-season-1-making-of/ |title=The Last of Us releases surprise extra season 1 episode |last=Seddon |first=Dan |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |date=March 15, 2023 |accessdate=March 15, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315125723/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a43320790/last-of-us-season-1-making-of/ |archivedate=March 15, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Drum">{{cite web |url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2023/01/25/how-hbo-won-over-video-game-fans-with-the-last-us-marketing-campaign |title=How HBO won over video game fans with The Last of Us marketing campaign |last=Bowler |first=Hannah |work=The Drum |publisher=Carnyx Group |date=January 25, 2023 |accessdate=June 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126103829/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2023/01/25/how-hbo-won-over-video-game-fans-with-the-last-us-marketing-campaign |archivedate=January 26, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Baker Johnson">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-trailer/ |title=The Last of Us trailer reveals new characters created for show, more monsters |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=December 11, 2022 |accessdate=December 11, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211171124/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-trailer/ |archivedate=December 11, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Fallon">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-ambien-forgot-he-got-cast/ |title=Pedro Pascal forgot he got cast in The Last of Us after taking an Ambien |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=February 3, 2023 |accessdate=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206003920/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-ambien-forgot-he-got-cast/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EW Trailer">{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-trailer-pedro-pascal/ |title=Clicker bait: The Last of Us trailer reveals Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey and the infected |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |date=September 26, 2022 |accessdate=September 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926161908/https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-trailer-pedro-pascal/ |archivedate=September 26, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Game Informer Trailer">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/12/03/new-trailer-for-hbos-the-last-of-us-gives-us-our-best-look-yet-at-the-show |title=New Trailer For HBO's The Last Of Us Gives Our Best Look Yet At The Show |last=LeBlanc |first=Wesley |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop]] |date=December 3, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203235432/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/12/03/new-trailer-for-hbos-the-last-of-us-gives-us-our-best-look-yet-at-the-show |archive-date=December 3, 2022 }}</ref>

<ref name="GameSpot BTS">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-series-writer-teases-changes-from-the-game/1100-6510364/ |title=The Last Of Us TV Series Writer Teases Change From The Game |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106155748/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-series-writer-teases-changes-from-the-game/1100-6510364/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameSpot Free">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-free-right-now-for-episode-1/1100-6510939/ |title=HBO's The Last Of Us Is Free Right Now For Episode 1 |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=January 31, 2023 |accessdate=February 9, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127182137/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-free-right-now-for-episode-1/1100-6510939/ |archivedate=January 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN CCXP">{{cite web |url=https://br.ign.com/the-last-of-us-the-series/104045/news/the-last-of-us-painel-na-ccxp-22-tera-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-e-criadores |title=The Last of Us: Painel na CCXP 22 terá Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey e criadores |language=pt |trans-title=The Last of Us: Panel at CCXP 22 will have Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and creators |last=Aliaga |first=Víctor |work=[[IGN Brazil]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=November 21, 2022 |accessdate=November 22, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121184516/https://br.ign.com/the-last-of-us-the-series/104045/news/the-last-of-us-painel-na-ccxp-22-tera-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-e-criadores |archivedate=November 21, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Podcast">{{cite web |url=https://es.ign.com/the-last-of-us-tv/186507/news/la-serie-de-the-last-of-us-llegara-acompanada-de-un-podcast-presentado-por-troy-baker-con-todos-sus |title=La serie de The Last of Us llegará acompañada de un podcast presentado por Troy Baker con todos sus secretos |language=es |trans-title=The Last of Us series will be accompanied by a podcast presented by Troy Baker with all its secrets |last=Gomez |first=Estrella |work=[[IGN España]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=December 23, 2022 |accessdate=December 26, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223122506/https://es.ign.com/the-last-of-us-tv/186507/news/la-serie-de-the-last-of-us-llegara-acompanada-de-un-podcast-presentado-por-troy-baker-con-todos-sus |archivedate=December 23, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Posters">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-character-posters-feature-joel-ellie-bill-and-more |title=The Last of Us HBO Character Posters Feature Joel, Ellie, Bill, and More |last=Plant |first=Logan |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=November 30, 2022 |accessdate=December 1, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201005602/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-hbo-character-posters-feature-joel-ellie-bill-and-more |archivedate=December 1, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Remake">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-part-1s-pc-port-delayed-3-weeks |title=The Last of Us Part 1's PC Port Delayed 3 Weeks |last=Yang |first=George |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 3, 2023 |accessdate=February 4, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203173401/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-part-1s-pc-port-delayed-3-weeks |archivedate=February 3, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Teaser">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-series-on-hbo-gets-a-first-look-teaser |title=The Last of Us TV Series on HBO Gets a First Look Teaser |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=August 21, 2022 |accessdate=September 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821234204/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-series-on-hbo-gets-a-first-look-teaser |archivedate=August 21, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Independent Norton">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pedro-pascal-the-last-of-us-b2287928.html |title=Pedro Pascal says he 'completely forgot' that he was offered lead role in The Last of Us |last=Harrison |first=Ellie |work=[[The Independent]] |date=February 23, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223235218/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pedro-pascal-the-last-of-us-b2287928.html |archivedate=February 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Independent Ross">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/last-of-us-2-bella-ramsey-b2303018.html |title=Bella Ramsey shares gruelling update on Last of Us season 2 |last=Stolworthy |first=Jacob |work=[[The Independent]] |date=March 18, 2023 |accessdate=March 20, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318180148/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/last-of-us-2-bella-ramsey-b2303018.html |archivedate=March 18, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IndieWire Corden">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/last-of-us-bella-ramsey-american-accent-swearing-1234798644/ |title=Bella Ramsey Perfected Her 'Last of Us' American Accent by Swearing |last=Bergeson |first=Samantha |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 11, 2023 |accessdate=January 30, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112020308/https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/last-of-us-bella-ramsey-american-accent-swearing-1234798644/ |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Jimmy Kimmel Live">{{cite web |url=https://abc.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/schedule/jkl-schedule-for-01092023 |title=Jimmy Kimmel Live Schedule for the Week of 1/9/2023 |work=[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]] |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107063445/https://abc.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/news/schedule/jkl-schedule-for-01092023 |archivedate=January 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="LA Times SNL">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-01-26/pedro-pascal-host-snl-the-last-of-us |title=Pedro Pascal, 'The Last of Us' star and self-proclaimed 'daddy,' will host 'SNL' |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=January 26, 2023 |accessdate=January 30, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126224457/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-01-26/pedro-pascal-host-snl-the-last-of-us |archivedate=January 26, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Marketing Brew">{{cite web |url=https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2023/01/23/how-hbo-max-marketed-the-last-of-us-into-a-global-hit |title=How HBO Max marketed 'The Last of Us' into a global hit |last=Sutton |first=Kelsey |work=Marketing Brew |publisher=[[Morning Brew]] |date=January 24, 2023 |accessdate=June 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124110916/https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2023/01/23/how-hbo-max-marketed-the-last-of-us-into-a-global-hit |archivedate=January 24, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Mary Sue Premiere">{{cite web |url=https://www.themarysue.com/nyc-the-last-of-us-angelika-theater-premiere-screening-event-explained/ |title=The NYC Event for 'The Last of Us' Was an Incredible 2003 Time Capsule |last=Leishman |first=Rachel |work=[[The Mary Sue]] |publisher=[[Gamurs]] |date=January 13, 2023 |accessdate=June 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113233618/https://www.themarysue.com/nyc-the-last-of-us-angelika-theater-premiere-screening-event-explained/ |archivedate=January 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PC Gamer Google">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/googles-the-last-of-us-easter-egg-is-parasitic-fungus/ |title=Google's The Last of Us Easter egg is parasitic fungus |last=Stanton |first=Rich |work=[[PC Gamer]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=January 24, 2023 |accessdate=February 22, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125162324/https://www.pcgamer.com/googles-the-last-of-us-easter-egg-is-parasitic-fungus/ |archivedate=January 25, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PC Gamer Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/new-last-of-us-hbo-trailer-shows-off-more-of-its-cast-and-locations/ |title=New The Last of Us HBO trailer shows off more of its cast and locations |last=Litchfield |first=Ted |work=[[PC Gamer]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=December 3, 2022 |accessdate=December 4, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203235029/https://www.pcgamer.com/new-last-of-us-hbo-trailer-shows-off-more-of-its-cast-and-locations/ |archivedate=December 3, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Polygon Remake">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23331186/last-of-us-part-1-remake-naughty-dog-interview-accessibility |title=The Last of Us Part 1 considered every detail — it's not just 'beauty for the sake of it,' say co-directors |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=August 31, 2022 |accessdate=September 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904111855/https://www.polygon.com/23331186/last-of-us-part-1-remake-naughty-dog-interview-accessibility |archivedate=September 4, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Push Square Teaser">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/09/the-last-of-us-hbo-teaser-watched-13-million-times-trends-worldwide |title=The Last of Us HBO Teaser Watched 13 Million Times, Trends Worldwide |last=Croft |first=Liam |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=September 27, 2022 |accessdate=November 2, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927110547/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/09/the-last-of-us-hbo-teaser-watched-13-million-times-trends-worldwide |archivedate=September 27, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Rolling Stone Hot Ones">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/pedro-pascal-hot-ones-the-last-of-us-the-mandalorian-1234693829/ |title=Pedro Pascal Considers Biting Into Someone's Flesh on 'Hot Ones' |last=Paul |first=Larisha |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 9, 2023 |accessdate=March 10, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310010912/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/pedro-pascal-hot-ones-the-last-of-us-the-mandalorian-1234693829/ |archivedate=March 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Screen Rant Song">{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-trailer-song-game-2012/ |title=You Missed The Best Last Of Us Easter Egg In HBO's Trailer |last=Klissmman |first=Daniel |work=[[Screen Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=September 26, 2022 |accessdate=September 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927004930/https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-trailer-song-game-2012/ |archivedate=September 27, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Dandridge">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1145715/the-last-of-us-actor-merle-dandridge-wanted-to-revisit-this-aspect-of-marlene-in-the-hbo-series/ |title=The Last Of Us Actor Merle Dandridge Wanted To Revisit This Aspect Of Marlene In The HBO Series |last=Melendez |first=Marcos |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=January 6, 2023 |accessdate=January 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106195337/https://www.slashfilm.com/1145715/the-last-of-us-actor-merle-dandridge-wanted-to-revisit-this-aspect-of-marlene-in-the-hbo-series/ |archivedate=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Syfy Meyers">{{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/pedro-pascal-on-how-the-last-of-us-inspired-snl-voice |title=Pedro Pascal talks Last of Us, SNL on Late Night with Seth Meyers |last=Jackson |first=Matthew |work=[[Syfy Wire]] |publisher=[[Syfy]] |date=February 16, 2023 |accessdate=February 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217054629/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/pedro-pascal-on-how-the-last-of-us-inspired-snl-voice |archivedate=February 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Telegraph Pascal">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/pedro-pascal-last-of-us-mandalorian-game-of-thrones-career-roles/ |title=Pedro Pascal is the best actor on TV – even behind a mask |last=Power |first=Ed |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group]] |date=February 28, 2023 |accessdate=March 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228132125/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/pedro-pascal-last-of-us-mandalorian-game-of-thrones-career-roles/ |archivedate=February 28, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TheGamer TGA">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-the-game-awards/ |title=The Last Of Us Stars Pedro Pascal And Bella Ramsey To Appear At The Game Awards |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |work=TheGamer |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=December 2, 2022 |accessdate=December 3, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202233314/https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-the-game-awards/ |archivedate=December 2, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Mazin">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-last-of-us-showrunner-season-two-casting-abby-1235560553/ |title='The Last of Us' Showrunner on Season 2 Plan, Casting Abby and His Favorite Scene |last=Hibberd |first=James |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=August 16, 2023 |accessdate=August 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816223833/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-last-of-us-showrunner-season-two-casting-abby-1235560553/ |archivedate=August 16, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="TVLine SNL">{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2023/02/05/snl-mario-kart-skit-pedro-pascal-video-saturday-night-live/ |title=SNL: Pedro Pascal Pokes Fun at The Last of Us in HBO's New Prestige Drama Series Mario Kart — WATCH |last=Franken |first=Clarie |work=[[TVLine]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205144958/https://tvline.com/2023/02/05/snl-mario-kart-skit-pedro-pascal-video-saturday-night-live/ |archivedate=February 5, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Verge Teaser">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/21/23315908/the-last-of-us-hbo-sony-streaming-teaser |title=Our first glimpse of HBO's The Last of Us TV show is here |last=Lawler |first=Richard |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=August 22, 2022 |accessdate=September 27, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822023341/https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/21/23315908/the-last-of-us-hbo-sony-streaming-teaser |archivedate=August 22, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VGC Free">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hbo-and-sky-have-put-the-last-of-us-episode-1-on-youtube-for-free/ |title=HBO and Sky have put The Last of Us – Episode 1 on YouTube for free |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=January 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 9, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127134031/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hbo-and-sky-have-put-the-last-of-us-episode-1-on-youtube-for-free/ |archivedate=January 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VGC Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-last-of-us-hbo-trailer-teases-whats-to-come-in-future-episodes/ |title=New Last of Us HBO trailer teases what's to come in future episodes |last=Ivan |first=Tom |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117014112/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-last-of-us-hbo-trailer-teases-whats-to-come-in-future-episodes/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VGC Trial">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-two-hour-trial-of-the-last-of-us-part-1-is-now-on-ps-plus-premium/ |title=A two-hour trial of The Last of Us Part 1 is now on PS Plus Premium |last=Scullion |first=Chris |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117014123/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-two-hour-trial-of-the-last-of-us-part-1-is-now-on-ps-plus-premium/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Vulture Summer">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/2022/06/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-updates.html |title=The Last of Us (Accidentally) Leaks Remake and First-Look Images (on Purpose) |last=Gularte |first=Alejandra |work=[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=June 10, 2022 |accessdate=August 24, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610043647/https://www.vulture.com/2022/06/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-updates.html |archivedate=June 10, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Wired Pascal">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/story/pedro-pascal-interview-last-of-us-mandalorian/ |title=Unmasking Pedro Pascal, the Complicated New Face of Sci-Fi |last=Jhaveri |first=Hemal |work=[[Wired (website)|Wired]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=January 9, 2023 |accessdate=January 10, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109110237/https://www.wired.com/story/pedro-pascal-interview-last-of-us-mandalorian/ |archivedate=January 9, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WP Colbert">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2023/01/30/what-watch-monday-watchful-eye-premieres-freeform/ |title=What to watch on Monday: 'The Watchful Eye' premieres on Freeform |last=McCormack |first=Olivia |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |publisher=[[Nash Holdings]] |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=February 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130063645/https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2023/01/30/what-watch-monday-watchful-eye-premieres-freeform/ |archivedate=January 30, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WP Kimmel">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2023/02/01/what-watch-wednesday-gunthers-millions-airs-netflix/|title=What to watch on Wednesday: 'Gunther's Millions' airs on Netflix |last=McCormack |first=Olivia |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |publisher=[[Nash Holdings]] |date=February 1, 2023 |accessdate=February 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202073658/https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2023/02/01/what-watch-wednesday-gunthers-millions-airs-netflix/ |archivedate=February 2, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WWD Pascal">{{cite web |url=https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/pedro-pascal-the-mandalorian-season-3-photocall-1235541022/ |title=Pedro Pascal Sports a Waffle-knit Cardigan for 'The Mandalorian' Season Three Photocall |last=Fraser |first=Kristopher |work=[[Women's Wear Daily]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 22, 2023 |accessdate=March 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222204047/https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/pedro-pascal-the-mandalorian-season-3-photocall-1235541022/ |archivedate=February 22, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="MC S1">{{Cite Metacritic |id=the-last-of-us |title=The Last of Us |type=tv |season=1 |accessdate=September 23, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922210608/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-last-of-us/season-1/ |archivedate=September 22, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="RT S1">{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=the_last_of_us |title=The Last of Us |type=tv |season=1 |accessdate=November 25, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124215737/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_last_of_us/s01 |archivedate=November 24, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="AV Club Review 7">{{cite web |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-last-of-us-review-season-1-episode-7-1850154891 |title=In a bittersweet The Last Of Us, Ellie gets a fleeting taste of normal teen life |last=Cote |first=David |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227063918/https://www.avclub.com/the-last-of-us-review-season-1-episode-7-1850154891 |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="AV Club Review 8">{{cite web |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-last-of-us-review-season-1-episode-8-1850181959 |title=The Last Of us introduces its most terrifying monster yet |last=Cote |first=David |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=March 5, 2023 |accessdate=March 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306043304/https://www.avclub.com/the-last-of-us-review-season-1-episode-8-1850181959 |archivedate=March 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="BBC Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230109-the-last-of-us-review-the-best-video-game-adaptation-ever |title=The Last of Us review: 'The best video game adaptation ever' |last=Kelly |first=Stephen |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165805/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230109-the-last-of-us-review-the-best-video-game-adaptation-ever |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Bleeding Cool Review 7">{{cite web |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-last-of-us-season-1-ep-7-review-ramsey-reid-shine-in-ellie-arc/ |title=The Last of Us Season 1 Ep. 7 Review: Ramsey, Reid Shine in Ellie Arc |last=Chang |first=Tom |work=[[Bleeding Cool]] |publisher=[[Avatar Press]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227151740/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-last-of-us-season-1-ep-7-review-ramsey-reid-shine-in-ellie-arc/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Complex Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-last-of-us-season-1-hbo-review/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 1 Is a Triumph |last=Goodman |first=William |work=[[Complex (website)|Complex]] |publisher=[[Complex Networks]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165831/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-last-of-us-season-1-hbo-review/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Consequence Review">{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-review/ |title=The Last of Us Review: HBO's Video Game Adaptation Is Too Loyal to Its Source Material |last=Worthington |first=Clint |work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170321/https://consequence.net/2023/01/the-last-of-us-hbo-review/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CNET Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-last-of-us-review-the-greatest-video-game-adaptation-ever-made/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' Review: The Greatest Video Game Adaptation Ever Made |last=Keane |first=Sean |work=[[CNET]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170320/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-last-of-us-review-the-greatest-video-game-adaptation-ever-made/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek Review 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-review/ |title=The Last of Us Episode 1 Review: Does the TV Series Live Up to the Game? |last=Boo |first=Bernard |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116033855/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-1-review/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek Review 2">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-2-review/ |title=The Last of Us Episode 2 Review: Anna Torv Steals the Show as Tess |last=Boo |first=Bernard |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=January 22, 2023 |accessdate=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123075447/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-2-review/ |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek Review 4">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-4-review/ |title=The Last of Us Episode 4 Review: Don't Cross Melanie Lynskey |last=Boo |first=Bernard |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=February 5, 2023 |accessdate=February 7, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206030004/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-4-review/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Den of Geek Review 7">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-7-review-will-ellie-leave-joel-behind/ |title=The Last of Us Episode 7 Review: Will Ellie Leave Joel Behind? |last=Boo |first=Bernard |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227151100/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-last-of-us-episode-7-review-will-ellie-leave-joel-behind/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Digital Spy Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42429477/last-of-us-review-tv/ |title=The Last of Us is so much more than just The Walking Dead meets The Mandalorian |last=Opie |first=David |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165833/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42429477/last-of-us-review-tv/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Empire Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us/ |title=The Last Of Us Review |last=Nugent |first=John |work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165149/https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Evening Standard Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/the-last-of-us-on-sky-review-heartstrings-walking-dead-pedro-pascal-b1051742.html |title=The Last of Us on Sky Atlantic and NOW review: expertly tugs both heartstrings and nerves |last=Jessop |first=Vicky |work=[[Evening Standard]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165159/https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/the-last-of-us-on-sky-review-heartstrings-walking-dead-pedro-pascal-b1051742.html |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Game Rant Kimmel">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/naughty-dog-the-last-of-us-clip-twitter-hbo/ |title=Naughty Dog Drops The Last Of Us Clip On Twitter |last=McRae |first=Andrew |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=[[Valnet]] |date=January 11, 2023 |accessdate=January 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112013250/https://gamerant.com/naughty-dog-the-last-of-us-clip-twitter-hbo/ |archivedate=January 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GameSpot Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-review-faithful-additive-and-excellent/1900-6418015/ |title=The Last Of Us (HBO Show) Review - Faithful, Additive, And Excellent |last=Delaney |first=Mark |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164159/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-review-faithful-additive-and-excellent/1900-6418015/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Gizmodo Review">{{cite web |url=https://gizmodo.com/last-of-us-hbo-review-playstation-pedro-pascal-joel-ell-1849950042 |title=The Last Of Us Is the Best Video Game Adaptation Ever, But It's So Much More |last=Lussier |first=Germain |work=[[Gizmodo]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165209/https://gizmodo.com/last-of-us-hbo-review-playstation-pedro-pascal-joel-ell-1849950042 |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GQ Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-last-of-us-tv-show-review |title=We already have our best show of 2023 — The Last of Us |last=King |first=Jack |work=[[British GQ]] |publisher=[[Advance Publications]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170321/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-last-of-us-tv-show-review |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Review 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review |title=The Last of Us: Episode 5 Review |last=Cardy |first=Simon |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211033355/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Review 6">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-episode-6-review |title=The Last of Us: Episode 6 Review |last=Cardy |first=Simon |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=February 19, 2023 |accessdate=February 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220032329/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-episode-6-review |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IndieWire Review 8">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/last-of-us-episode-8-when-we-are-in-need-review-1234815115/ |title='The Last of Us' Episode 8 Is a Showcase for Another Brutal Enemy |last=Greene |first=Steve |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 5, 2023 |accessdate=March 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306065524/https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/last-of-us-episode-8-when-we-are-in-need-review-1234815115/ |archivedate=March 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Independent Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us-review-pedro-pascal-hbo-b2258847.html |title=The Last of Us first-look review: Pedro Pascal is magnetic in this tender, well-crafted and blackly comic piece |last=Hilton |first=Nick |work=[[The Independent]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164538/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us-review-pedro-pascal-hbo-b2258847.html |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Inverse Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-review-hbo |title='The Last of Us' review: HBO's TV adaptation is better than the video game |last=Johnston |first=Dais |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |publisher=[[Bustle Digital Group]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170345/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-review-hbo |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-season-1-review |title=The Last of Us: Season 1 Review |last=Cardy |first=Simon |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165805/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-season-1-review |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="IGN Review 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-series-premiere-review |title=The Last of Us: Series Premiere Review |last=Cardy |first=Simon |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116030352/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-series-premiere-review |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="NME Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-3376317 |title='The Last Of Us' review: an apocalyptically good video game port |last=Flood |first=Alex |work=[[NME]] |publisher=NME Networks |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165224/https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-3376317 |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Push Square Review 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-1-faithful-retelling-deviates-in-the-right-ways |title=TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 1 - Faithful Retelling Deviates in the Right Ways |last=Bayne |first=Aaron |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=January 16, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116145454/https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-1-faithful-retelling-deviates-in-the-right-ways |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Push Square Review 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-5-clicker-chaos-reigns-supreme|title=TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 5 - Clicker Chaos Reigns Supreme |last=Bayne |first=Aaron |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211153635/https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-5-clicker-chaos-reigns-supreme |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Push Square Review 6">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-6-brothers-bond-as-pace-quickens |title=TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 6 - Brothers Bond as Pace Quickens |last=Bayne |first=Aaron |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=February 20, 2023 |accessdate=February 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220161648/https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-6-brothers-bond-as-pace-quickens |archivedate=February 20, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Push Square Review 7">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-7-emotional-mall-trip-is-a-stunner |title=TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 7 - Emotional Mall Trip Is a Stunner |last=Bayne |first=Aaron |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=February 27, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227151100/https://www.pushsquare.com/features/tv-show-review-the-last-of-us-hbo-episode-7-emotional-mall-trip-is-a-stunner |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Radio Times Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-last-of-us-tv-show-review/ |title=The Last of Us review: A fantastic TV show in its own right |last=Leane |first=Rob |work=[[Radio Times]] |publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164532/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-last-of-us-tv-show-review/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="RogerEbert Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/the-last-of-us-tv-review |title=HBO Confidently Adapts Breakthrough Video Game The Last of Us |last=Tallerico |first=Brian |work=[[RogerEbert.com]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111011409/https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/the-last-of-us-tv-review |archivedate=January 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Rolling Stone Review">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-hbo-zombies-neil-druckmann-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1234655768/ |title='The Last of Us': A Finer Version of 'The Walking Dead' and HBO's Next Big Hit |last=Sepinwall |first=Alan |authorlink=Alan Sepinwall |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164306/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/the-last-of-us-review-hbo-zombies-neil-druckmann-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1234655768/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Rolling Stone Review 1">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-recaps/the-last-of-us-hbo-season-one-episode-one-recap-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1234659171/ |title='The Last of Us' Premiere Recap: Welcome to the Apocalypse |last=Sepinwall |first=Alan |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |authorlink=Alan Sepinwall |date=January 15, 2023 |accessdate=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116032617/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-recaps/the-last-of-us-hbo-season-one-episode-one-recap-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1234659171/ |archivedate=January 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Slant Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/tv/the-last-of-us-review-hbo/ |title=The Last of Us Review: HBO's Video Game Adaptation is All Flesh, No Bones |last=Brown |first=Pat |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164257/https://www.slantmagazine.com/tv/the-last-of-us-review-hbo/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1160701/the-last-of-us-review-a-thrilling-character-driven-achievement-for-game-fans-and-newcomers-alike/ |title=The Last Of Us Review: A Thrilling, Character-Driven Achievement For Game Fans And Newcomers Alike |last=Ettenhofer |first=Valerie |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164510/https://www.slashfilm.com/1160701/the-last-of-us-review-a-thrilling-character-driven-achievement-for-game-fans-and-newcomers-alike/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SlashFilm Review 7">{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1208100/the-last-of-us-episode-7-review/ |title=The Last Of Us episode 7 Brings Emotional Damage |last=Motamayor |first=Rafael |work=[[/Film]] |publisher=[[Static Media]] |date=February 26, 2023 |accessdate=February 28, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227032911/https://www.slashfilm.com/1208100/the-last-of-us-episode-7-review/ |archivedate=February 27, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TechRadar Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/the-last-of-us |title=The Last of Us review |last=Metz |first=Axel |work=[[TechRadar]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165136/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/the-last-of-us |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Telegraph Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/01/10/last-us-review-dystopian-thriller-greatest-video-game-adaptation/ |title=The Last of Us, review: dystopian thriller is the greatest video game adaptation ever made |last=Cumming |first=Ed |work=[[Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164538/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/01/10/last-us-review-dystopian-thriller-greatest-video-game-adaptation/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-1235292687/ |title='The Last of Us' Review: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in HBO's Powerful Video Game Adaptation |last=Fienberg |first=Daniel |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164259/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-1235292687/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Time Review">{{cite magazine |url=https://time.com/6245838/the-last-of-us-hbo-review/ |title=HBO's The Last of Us Adaptation Is Astonishingly Well Made—But Something's Missing |last=Berman |first=Judy |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110165802/https://time.com/6245838/the-last-of-us-hbo-review/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Total Film Review 5">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review-recap/ |title=The Last of Us episode 5 review: "A pulse-pounding reminder of how scary the show can be" |last=Russell |first=Bradley |work=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=February 11, 2023 |accessdate=February 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211073435/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-last-of-us-episode-5-review-recap/ |archivedate=February 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TV Guide Review">{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-last-of-us-review-hbo-faithful-game-adaptation/ |title=The Last of Us Review: HBO's Faithful Adaptation Is at Its Best when It Goes Beyond the Game |last=Phipps |first=Keith |work=[[TV Guide (magazine)|TV Guide]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170323/https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-last-of-us-review-hbo-faithful-game-adaptation/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Review">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-review-1235480139/ |title='The Last of Us,' From 'Chernobyl's' Craig Mazin, Is a Promising, Moving Zombie Saga: TV Review |last=D'Addario |first=Daniel |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170322/https://variety.com/2023/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-review-1235480139/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WP Review">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-season-1-review/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' stays true to the game, and hits just as hard |last=Park |first=Gene |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |publisher=[[Nash Holdings]] |date=January 10, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164518/https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-season-1-review/ |archivedate=January 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 2">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/the-last-of-us-house-of-the-dragon-ginny-and-georgia-hbo-netflix-nielsen-streaming-ratings-1235262602/ |title='The Last Of Us' Debuts At No. 6 On Nielsen Streaming Charts, Outpacing 'House Of The Dragon' Viewership |last=Campione |first=Katie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 16, 2023 |accessdate=February 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217010716/https://deadline.com/2023/02/the-last-of-us-house-of-the-dragon-ginny-and-georgia-hbo-netflix-nielsen-streaming-ratings-1235262602/ |archivedate=February 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 4">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/the-last-of-us-black-panther-wakanda-forever-streaming-netflix-disney-plus-ratings-nielsen-1235277471/ |title='The Last Of Us' Hits First Billion-Minute Week On Nielsen U.S. Streaming Charts; 'Wakanda Forever' Debuts Among Most-Streamed Movies |last=Campione |first=Katie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 2, 2023 |accessdate=March 3, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302225138/https://deadline.com/2023/03/the-last-of-us-black-panther-wakanda-forever-streaming-netflix-disney-plus-ratings-nielsen-1235277471/ |archivedate=March 2, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Deadline Nielsen 7">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/outer-banks-season-3-ratings-netflix-the-last-of-us-hbo-nielsen-streaming-chart-1235308583/ |title='Outer Banks' Leads Nielsen U.S. Streaming Chart After Season 3 Debut, 'The Last Of Us' Dominates Acquired Programming With Episode 7 |last=Campione |first=Katie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 23, 2023 |accessdate=March 26, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323231525/https://deadline.com/2023/03/outer-banks-season-3-ratings-netflix-the-last-of-us-hbo-nielsen-streaming-chart-1235308583/ |archivedate=March 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Deadline Nielsen Feb">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/nielsen-ratings-the-gauge-broadcast-viewership-post-nfl-february-streaming-new-amsterdam-the-last-of-us-1235301022/ |title=Broadcast Viewership Dips Post-NFL In February, Streaming Stays Strong Led By 'New Amsterdam' & 'The Last Of Us,' Nielsen Says |last=Campione |first=Katie |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 16, 2023 |accessdate=March 26, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316120307/https://deadline.com/2023/03/nielsen-ratings-the-gauge-broadcast-viewership-post-nfl-february-streaming-new-amsterdam-the-last-of-us-1235301022/ |archivedate=March 16, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Deadline Viewers UK 9">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/the-last-of-us-becomes-skys-most-watched-us-finale-of-all-time-1235311446/ |title='The Last Of Us' Becomes Sky's Most-Watched U.S Finale Of All Time For A Debut Series |last=Goldbart |first=Max |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 28, 2023 |accessdate=March 30, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328100711/https://deadline.com/2023/03/the-last-of-us-becomes-skys-most-watched-us-finale-of-all-time-1235311446/ |archivedate=March 28, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Eurogamer Viewers May">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/the-last-of-us-averaging-32m-viewers-per-episode-in-us-most-watched-hbo-max-show-in-europe |title=The Last of Us averaging 32m viewers per episode in US, most-watched HBO Max show in Europe |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=May 9, 2023 |accessdate=June 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509145844/https://www.eurogamer.net/the-last-of-us-averaging-32m-viewers-per-episode-in-us-most-watched-hbo-max-show-in-europe |archivedate=May 9, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="THR Nielsen 3">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-tv-rankings-jan-23-29-2023-1235332816/ |title='Poker Face' Makes Solid Debut on Streaming Charts |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=February 23, 2023 |accessdate=March 3, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223232354/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-tv-rankings-jan-23-29-2023-1235332816/ |archivedate=February 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Viewers 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-sunday-jan-15-2023-1235300975/ |title=TV Ratings: 'The Last of Us' Scares Up Big Premiere |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=January 17, 2023 |access-date=January 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117130142/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-sunday-jan-15-2023-1235300975/ |archivedate=January 17, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Viewers 9">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-last-of-us-season-1-finale-ratings-1235351440/ |title='The Last of Us' Passes 'House of the Dragon' in Full-Season Viewers |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 13, 2023 |accessdate=March 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314005405/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-last-of-us-season-1-finale-ratings-1235351440/ |archivedate=March 14, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Europe">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/digital/global/the-last-of-smashes-hbo-svod-ratings-europe-1235553491/ |title='The Last of Us' Breaks HBO's SVOD Ratings Records in Europe |last=Vivarelli |first=Nick |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 14, 2023 |accessdate=April 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314095204/https://variety.com/2023/digital/global/the-last-of-smashes-hbo-svod-ratings-europe-1235553491/ |archivedate=March 14, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Nielsen 1">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/nielsen-the-last-of-us-first-hours-hbo-max-1235518322/ |title=Nielsen Streaming: 'The Last Of Us' Was Viewed for Over 200 Million Minutes In Its first Few Hours on HBO Max |last=Hailu |first=Selome |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 9, 2023 |accessdate=February 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209223719/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/nielsen-the-last-of-us-first-hours-hbo-max-1235518322/ |archivedate=February 9, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Nielsen 10">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-mandalorian-1-billion-minutes-threshold-25-viewership-jump-shadow-and-bone-1235582995/ |title=Nielsen Streaming Top 10: 'The Mandalorian' Crosses 1 Billion Minutes Threshold With 25% Viewership Jump, 'Star Trek: Picard' Cracks Original Titles Chart |last=Bell |first=BreAnna |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 13, 2023 |accessdate=April 21, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413212131/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-mandalorian-1-billion-minutes-threshold-25-viewership-jump-shadow-and-bone-1235582995/ |archivedate=April 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Viewers 2">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-2-ratings-viewers-1235499252/ |title='The Last of Us' Scores HBO's Largest-Ever Viewership Growth for a Drama From Premiere to Episode 2 |last=Hailu |first=Selome |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 23, 2023 |access-date=January 23, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123210034/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-2-ratings-viewers-1235499252/ |archivedate=January 23, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Viewers 4">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-4-ratings-viewers-1235512590/ |title='The Last of Us' Episode 4 Hits New Series High Viewership Despite Grammys Competition |last=Hailu |first=Selome |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206221852/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-4-ratings-viewers-1235512590/ |archivedate=February 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Viewers 8">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-8-ratings-viewers-1235544609/ |title= 'The Last of Us' Episode 8 Hits Series High of 8.1 Million Viewers, Up 74% From Season Premiere |last=Hailu |first=Selome |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 6, 2023 |access-date=March 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306215245/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-episode-8-ratings-viewers-1235544609/ |archivedate=March 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Viewers 9">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-season-1-finale-ratings-viewers-1235551465/ |title='The Last of Us' Season 1 Finale Scores 8.2 Million Viewers, Reaching Series High Despite Oscars Competition |last=Hailu |first=Selome |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 13, 2023 |accessdate=March 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313205054/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-season-1-finale-ratings-viewers-1235551465/ |archivedate=March 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Gamesindustry UK Sales January">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hogwarts-legacy-is-europes-fastest-selling-game-that-isnt-fifa-for-a-generation-european-monthly-charts |title=Hogwarts Legacy is Europe's fastest-selling game (that isn't FIFA) for a generation {{!}} European Monthly Charts |last=Dring |first=Christopher |work=[[Gamesindustry.biz]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=March 7, 2023 |accessdate=March 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307144427/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hogwarts-legacy-is-europes-fastest-selling-game-that-isnt-fifa-for-a-generation-european-monthly-charts |archivedate=March 7, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PS Blog January">{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/playstation-store-january-2023s-top-downloads/ |title=PlayStation Store: January 2023's top downloads |last=Harmon |first=O'Dell Jr. |work=[[PlayStation Blog]] |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |date=February 10, 2023 |accessdate=March 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210165225/https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/playstation-store-january-2023s-top-downloads/ |archivedate=February 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PS Blog February">{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/10/playstation-store-february-2023s-top-downloads/ |title=PlayStation Store: February 2023's top downloads |last=Harmon |first=O'Dell Jr. |work=[[PlayStation Blog]] |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |date=March 10, 2023 |accessdate=March 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310151519/https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/10/playstation-store-february-2023s-top-downloads/ |archivedate=March 10, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Verge US Sales">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597863/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-game-part-i-sales-npd-group |title=HBO's The Last of Us TV show is pushing the game up the sales charts |last=Peters |first=Jay |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 13, 2023 |accessdate=February 14, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213181902/https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597863/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-game-part-i-sales-npd-group |archivedate=February 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="Astra TV Awards 2024 Nom">{{cite web |url=https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/ |title='The Boys,' 'Yellowjackets,' 'Abbott Elementary' lead 2023 HCA TV Awards nominations |last=Anderson |first=Erik |work=AwardsWatch |date=July 11, 2023 |accessdate=July 12, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711215202/https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/ |archivedate=July 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="CCA 2024">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/critics-choice-awards-2023-tv-nominations-list-1235652591/ |title='The Morning Show' & 'Succession' Lead Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=December 5, 2023 |accessdate=December 6, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205192010/https://deadline.com/2023/12/critics-choice-awards-2023-tv-nominations-list-1235652591/ |archivedate=December 5, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="DGA 2024">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/dga-awards-winners-list-3-1235821479/ |title=DGA Awards: Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, 'The Last Of Us' & 'SNL' Among Big Winners – Full List |last=Tapp |first=Tom |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 10, 2024 |accessdate=February 10, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211065953/https://deadline.com/2024/02/dga-awards-winners-list-3-1235821479/ |archivedate=February 11, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Emmy 2024">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/emmy-creative-arts-2023-winners-list-1235863331/ |title='The Last of Us' Grabs Eight Wins on Night 1 of 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards |last1=Tangcay |first1=Jazz |last2=Littleton |first2=Cynthia |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 6, 2024 |accessdate=January 7, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107052331/https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/emmy-creative-arts-2023-winners-list-1235863331/ |archivedate=January 7, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Golden Globes 2024">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/golden-globe-nominations-2024-1235660995/ |title=Golden Globe Nominations: 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer' Top Movie List; 'Succession' Leads Way In TV |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=December 11, 2023 |accessdate=December 11, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211135427/https://deadline.com/2023/12/golden-globe-nominations-2024-1235660995/ |archivedate=December 11, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="MTV Awards 2023">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ |title=MTV Movie & TV Awards: Winners List |last=Nordyke |first=Kimberly |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=May 7, 2023 |accessdate=May 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014322/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ |archivedate=May 8, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="People's Choice 2024">{{cite web |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1392489/2024-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees |title=2024 People's Choice Awards: Complete List of Nominees |last=Malec |first=Brett |work=[[E! Online]] |publisher=[[E! Entertainment Television]] |date=January 12, 2024 |accessdate=January 16, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111141951/https://www.eonline.com/news/1392489/2024-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees |archivedate=January 11, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="PGA 2024">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/pga-awards-2024-nominations-1234943176/ |title=PGA Awards 2024 Nominations: 'Maestro,' 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and 'Past Lives' Among Contenders |last=Bergeson |first=Samantha |work=[[IndieWire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 12, 2024 |accessdate=February 5, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112185857/https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/pga-awards-2024-nominations-1234943176/ |archivedate=January 12, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="SAG Awards 2024">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/2024-sag-awards-full-winners-list.html |title=Here's the Complete List of the 2024 SAG Awards Winners |last=Smyth |first=Tom |work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=February 24, 2024 |accessdate=February 25, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225031726/https://www.vulture.com/article/2024-sag-awards-full-winners-list.html |archivedate=February 25, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Saturn Awards 2024 Nom">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/ |title='Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Oppenheimer', 'Star Trek' Series Lead Nominations For Genre-Focused Saturday Awards |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=December 6, 2023 |accessdate=December 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206185605/https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/ |archivedate=December 6, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="TCA Awards 2023">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-critics-awards-nominations-2023-succession-the-bear-last-of-us-1235526515/ |title='Succession,' 'The Bear,' 'Last of Us' Lead TV Critics Awards Nominations |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=June 30, 2023 |accessdate=July 2, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630160219/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-critics-awards-nominations-2023-succession-the-bear-last-of-us-1235526515/ |archivedate=June 30, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="THR Ruderman">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-the-last-of-us-fox-accused-seal-authentic-representation-1235513967/ |title=HBO's 'The Last of Us' and Fox's 'Accused' Honored for Authentic Disability Representation (Exclusive) |last=White |first=Abbey |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=June 13, 2023  |accessdate=July 25, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613180650/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-the-last-of-us-fox-accused-seal-authentic-representation-1235513967/ |archivedate=June 13, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Variety Emmy">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/last-of-us-emmy-nomination-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1235667538/ |title='The Last of Us' Emmy Noms Make It the First Live-Action Video Game Adaptation to Earn Major Awards Consideration |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=July 12, 2023 |accessdate=July 13, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712154327/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/last-of-us-emmy-nomination-pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-1235667538/ |archivedate=July 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VES Awards 2024">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ves-awards-winners-list-updating-live-1235832362/ |title=VES Awards: 'The Creator', 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' & 'The Last Of Us' Dominate – Full List |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 21, 2024 |accessdate=February 22, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222061545/https://deadline.com/2024/02/ves-awards-winners-list-updating-live-1235832362/ |archivedate=February 22, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VES Awards 2024 Nom">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/visual-effects-society-2024-nominations-list-1235788527/ |title='The Creator' Leads Visual Effects Society Feature Competition With 7 Nominations |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=January 16, 2024 |accessdate=January 17, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116160052/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/visual-effects-society-2024-nominations-list-1235788527/ |archivedate=January 16, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="WGA 2024">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-writers-guild-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1235831599/ |title=WGA Awards: 'Air,' 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'May December' Among Film Screenplay Nominees |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=February 21, 2024 |accessdate=February 22, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221224304/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-writers-guild-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1235831599/ |archivedate=February 21, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us}}
* {{IMDb episodes|3581920}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|tv/the_last_of_us/s01|The Last of Us: Season 1}}

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