What Time The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Releases On HBO & Max

The Last of Us season 2 just delivered arguably the best episode in the entire series and after the conclusion of "Through the Valley", episode 3 can't come soon enough. After a relatively slow-paced premiere, The Last of Us season 2, episode 2's ending reminded viewers why the video game adaptation is so popular, as its brutal story took another heartbreaking turn. Not only did it contain several emotional scenes and big character moments, but there was also a lot of intense action that made it a truly memorable entry that viewers won't forget any time soon.

Even fans of the source material were in for a few surprises as TLOU season 2's second episode made some big game changes that helped HBO's version of the story stand out. Additionally, after all the big events that occurred, "Through the Valley" has set up an exciting and somewhat unpredictable future for the series, which will undoubtedly make viewers desperate to know when the next episode will drop and what will happen next. Luckily, alongside some major plot teases, HBO has also revealed exactly what time we can expect The Last of Us season 2's highly anticipated third episode.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Releases At 9 PM ET On HBO & Max

The Heartbreaking Story Will Continue At Its Regular Time

HBO is sticking to the formula that works as The Last of Us season 2, episode 3, will be released on Monday at 9 PM ET. The previous two episodes were also released at 9 PM, and the remainder of season 2 looks set to follow suit. For fans across the world curious about where The Last of Us will go next, the episode is expected to drop at 6 PM PT on Sunday 27th, while it will be released at 2 AM BST and 3 AM CEST on Monday 28th in the UK and Europe respectively.

What To Expect From The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3

The Episode Will Follow The Aftermath Of Episode 2's Huge Climax

The Last of Us season 2, episode 3's trailer indicates that the episode will focus on characters dealing with the aftermath of "Through the Valley". Most of the sneak peek centered around an emotional-looking Ellie, meaning the next outing will follow her reaction to episode 2's big event as she tries to come to terms with what happened. There even appears to be a bit of a flashback scene to her time in hospital, suggesting she may experience hallucinations that show just how much she is struggling to move on.

Dina's appearance also suggests she may help Ellie find Abby in The Last of Us season 2, as she claims, "I know their names, and I know where they're from." Tommy's response to episode 2's big incident also looks like it will get some spotlight, as he featured briefly in an emotional state, while WLF soldiers made a cameo in the preview, suggesting the upcoming episode may focus on this faction too. Overall, episode 3 looks like it may have slightly less action than the latest outing, but it will presumably set up the rest of season 2's powerful story.

How Many Episodes The Last Of Us Season 2 Has Left

The Last Of Us Season 2 Has 5 Episodes Remaining, Including Episode 3

Including episode 3, The Last of Us season 2 has five episodes left. It was announced prior to the premiere that season 2 would contain seven episodes - two fewer than the previous season - but this won't be the end of the story. Whereas season 1 managed to cover the entire first game, TLOU Part II's story will be split across two seasons, with rumors suggesting it could even spill into a potential season 4. While we're only two episodes in, season 2 is coming thick and fast, with the finale set to premiere on May 25.

Therefore, each episode will continue to raise the stakes, and with just five episodes left until the wait for season 3 begins, I'm interested to see where this installment ends. With that in mind, here's the full release schedule for The Last of Us season 2: