Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us HBO TV series Quickly becoming one of HBO's biggest shows The Last of Us , is a new Amerian post-apocalyptic drama HBO TV series presentation that premiered on January 15, 2023 on HBO Max in the USA. It is based on the 2013 PlayStation video game of the same name, created by Naughty Dog Inc . which is owned by Sony's PlayStation Studios . Since its pilot episode (just over 80 mins runtime) was aired in season 1, it has seen a lot of positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Especially those who have played the game over the years and are avid followers. Critics say the adaptation is one of the best and most faithful that has been made for television in regard to a video game thus far. It sets a new precedent for the adaptation formula. The fact that big internet sites like "The Guardian, "The New York Times, "IGN", Washington Post", The Hollywood Reporter and "Collider" to name some, have a