THE finale of the hit new series The Last of Us has finally arrived, and it was a nail-biting final episode.
We've got everything you need to know, including; who is in the cast, where you can watch, and how to for free.
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The long-awaited new series The Last of Us has been a huge hit for HBO, with the finale bringing in 8.2 million viewers for the streaming service.
While new to some, the show is a live-action adaptation based on the video game of the same name released on PlayStation 3 way back in 2013 - and it comes with a legion of fans with big expectations.
The new series joins the cast in the post-apocalyptic United States where society has been torn apart by a virus turning its victims into cannibalistic zombies.
Read on to find out when the next episode is released and how to tune in for free.
When does The Last of Us TV series start?
Premiering on Sunday, January 15, we finally got to tune into the brand-new series The Last of Us and meet the cast of the post-apocalyptic world.
The highly anticipated series landed on HBO Max and we fans can expect a nine-episode run, with lots of high action and drama along the way.
What platform will The Last of Us TV show be on?
The new series lands on HBO Max and takes the time slot of its previous big-hitter from last year, House of the Dragon.
There is currently no talk of the show joining any other streaming platforms, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial through your Amazon Prime account.
How to watch The Last of Us for free
Currently, the only way to watch The Last of Us for free in the US is to take advantage of the seven-day free trial of HBO Max through Amazon Prime.
After your free seven days it costs $15.99 per month, so be sure to cancel if you just want to bag the freebie. But you will also get access to other big HBO hits like House of the Dragon.
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The Last of Us episode release dates
You can tune into the action every Sunday night on HBO Max, with episode one already available to stream.
But to make the most of the free trial you'll need to wait until each episode has aired.
Season one is confirmed for a nine-episode run, here is when each episode will be released:
- Episode 1: (When You're Lost in the Darkness) January, 25
- Episode 2: (Infected) January, 22
- Episode 3: (Long, Long Time) January, 29
- Episode 4: (Please Hold to My Hand) February, 5
- Episode 5: (Endure and Survive) February, 12
- Episode 6: (Kin) February, 19
- Episode 7: (Left Behind) February, 26
- Episode 8: (When We Are in Need) March, 5
- Episode 9: (Look for the Light) March, 12
The Last of us TV show cast
The show has cast some big names for the adaptation, including Narcos and Game of Thrones actor Pedro Pascal as Joel.
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Fellow Game of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey joins as Ellie, the sidekick of Joel's character. We also see Nico Parker (as Sarah), Gabriel Luna (as Tommy), and Anna Torv (as Tess).
