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The Last of Us draws in 4.7m viewers in the U.S, making it the second highest premiere in ten years

<p class="">The Last of Us has followed up its critical praise by drawing in 4.7 million viewers on Sunday night in the U.S.</p>

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The Last of Us has followed up its critical praise by drawing in 4.7 million viewers on Sunday night in the U.S. This is the second-highest premiere in the past ten years, behind only last year’s House of the Dragon. 

HBO noted in the press release announcing that “Sunday night viewership for an HBO series typically represents 20%-40% of the show’s total gross audience per episode.”

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & HBO Max Content, said:

“We are thrilled to see fans of the series and game alike experience this iconic story in a new way, and we extend our gratitude to them for helping to make it a success. Congratulations to Craig, Neil and the brilliant cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. We look forward to fans around the world enjoying the rest of the season.”

The Last of Us’ first season currently holds a 99% rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. New episodes debut on Binge/Foxtel at 1 PM AEDT every Monday.

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[He/Him] Dylan Blight is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Explosion Network, an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television and pop culture. Since founding Explosion Network in 2017, Dylan has written and produced reviews, news, interviews, features and podcasts across the entertainment industry, while overseeing the publication's editorial direction and content.

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