The Last of Us season 2, episode 6's ending was focused on flashbacks, exploring the dynamic between Joel and Ellie, which will likely motivate her actions in the finale. Though fans may be longing for more Pedro Pascal, the season 2 finale will continue along with the Seattle plotline, following Ellie, Dina, and Jesse, whom they recently reunited with.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 7 Releases Sunday, May 25th At 9 PM ET On HBO & Max
New Episodes Of Season 2 Are Released Every Sunday At 9 PM
Just like the show's previous episodes, The Last of Us season 2's finale will stick with the standard HBO Sunday night slot of 9 PM ET. The release date for episode 6 will be May 25th. This has been HBO's standard schedule for almost all its shows, and The Last of Us season 2 is sticking with it through the end. The episode will play on the HBO channel and will be dropped on the Max streaming service simultaneously across the world, though viewers will have to convert 9 PM ET to their location's time zone.
Some other time zone examples include 6 PM Pacific Time (PT), 8 PM Central Time (CT), 7 PM Mountain Time (MT), and 2 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Monday, May 26th. For others whose time zones weren't listed, just use a converter and adjust based on your location. For viewers in the United States, it will be Sunday evening, but this will be early morning for fans in Europe.
What To Expect From The Last Of Us Season 2 Finale
Ellie, Dina, & Jessie Are Deep In A Conflict That Doesn't Involve Them
As illustrated by The Last of Us season 2's preview trailer, the season 2 finale will offer an action-packed continuation of the show's narrative in Seattle. Matters are growing more tense between the W.L.F. and the Seraphites, with Isaac looking to perpetuate their cycle of violence. Jesse can be heard in the trailer saying, "This is not our war," referring to that conflict and how rapidly dangerous the city is becoming for them, even as a third party. The trailer also seems to indicate Abby's return, with Ellie looking to be pointing a pistol at her from a ridge.
Why The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Shorter Than Season 1
The Last Of Us Part II Is Being Spread Out Across Three Seasons
Given that season 1 consisted of nine episodes, it may come as a shock to audiences that season 2 will only have seven. While shortened seasons have become a frustrating industry standard, The Last of Us season 2's reduced count isn't due to any budget shortage or studio demands, but a creative choice from those writing the show. Showrunner Craig Mazin recently revealed that The Last of Us would need three seasons just to complete the story of The Last of Us Part II, which will mean four in total.
Mazin explained that this choice was to accommodate not only the sequel game being longer than the original, but also the differences in the television medium. He mentioned that the major season 2 event surrounding Joel would require some time dedicated to the emotional fallout from it; hence, this season focuses primarily on Ellie. Season 3 of The Last of Us, on the other hand, is intended to be more focused on Abby, according to star Catherine O'Hara.
