A shortened, seven-episode season two is the bad news.

And indeed, the story may require season four.

I like generally hitting about an hour, its a great length, I love working in that format.

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season two.

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season two.Image: HBO

The seven-episode second season ofThe Last of Usdebuts on HBO in 2025.

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