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2023 has just started, and HBO is already kicking off the new year with a major television debut. This week marks the premiere of The Last of Us, the premium cable network’s long-awaited adaptation of the game of the same name from Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin. Whether you’re a diehard fan of all things infected or you’re new to this fungi-filled world, this is one thriller you won’t want to miss.

Wondering how you can watch and when? Consider this your guide to everything you need to know about The Last of Us on HBO and HBO Max.

When Does The Last of Us Premiere on HBO?

The Walking Dead may be over, but zombies will never fully leave prestige TV. The first episode of The Last of Us premieres on HBO and HBO Max Sunday, January 15.

What Time Does The Last of Us Premiere on HBO?

Get ready for Sunday, January 15 at 9/8c p.m. New episodes will premiere on both the channel and the streamer weekly on Sundays.

How to Watch The Last of Us on HBO and HBO Max

If you still subscribe to HBO through cable, you know the drill. This Sunday, January 15, make sure your TV is turned to HBO on or before 9/8c p.m. and you should be golden.

If you’re subscribed to HBO through HBO Max, then you have the same premiere date and time to keep in mind. Is the episode not available to watch right away? Don’t worry. Sometimes it takes a couple of minutes for a new episode to pop up on a streaming service. Simply refresh your browser or app, and the episode should be there.

Is There a Trailer for The Last of Us?

There certainly is. Featuring a haunting score by Gustavo Santaolalla paired with bleak visuals inspired by Naughty Dog’s original game, the thriller’s trailer is as tense and mournful as its name implies. Scroll above and check it out for yourself and prepare to fall in love with Joel Miller.

Are There Reviews for The Last of Us?

There certainly are. Your very own Decider praised it as one of the best video game adaptations to date but noted that it still doesn’t live up to the grandeur of the original game. Currently, the series has a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 77 reviews. In today’s crowded landscape, that’s high praise.

Who’s in the Cast of The Last of Us?

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star as our Joel and Ellie. Both Pascal and Ramsey were widely praised for their roles on Game of Thrones. Pascal is also known for his roles in The Mandalorian, Narcos, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Wonder Woman: 1984. Additionally, Ramsey has starred in Netflix’s cult hit Hilda and Starz’s Becoming Elizabeth.

As truly excellent as these two actors are, they’re only part of this series’ packed cast. The Last of Us also stars Gabriel Luna (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Joel’s brother Tommy; Anna Torv (Mindhunter) as his partner Tess; Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) as the survivalist Bill; Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) as another survivor named Frank; Nico Parker (Dumbo) as Joel’s daughter Sarah; Lamar Johnson (The Hate U Give) as a revolutionary named Henry, and Keivonn Woodard as Henry’s deaf brother Sam. The series will also feature Yellowjackets‘ Melanie Lynskey, Dances with Wolves’ Graham Greene, and Northern Exposure‘s Elaine Miles as original characters. But wait; there’s more! For fans of the original game, Merle Dandridge will be reprising her role as Marlene, the leader of the Fireflies, and both Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson will have guest appearances in this adaptation.

Is The Last of Us an Adaptation of Anything? What Is The Last of Us About?

Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann’s live-action series is based on the PlayStation game of the same name. The first installment was released in 2013 and is largely considered to be one of the greatest video games ever made. By July of 2014 it had sold more than seven million copies, making it one of the bestselling PlayStation 3 games ever created.

The Last of Us takes place in the middle of a global apocalypse caused by a fungi-based pandemic. In this universe stands Joel (Pedro Pascal), a hardened survivor and smuggler who is haunted by his past. His entire life changes once he’s tasked with transporting Ellie (Bella Ramsey) cross country, a teenage girl who appears to be immune to this life-ruining disease that turns its infected into zombie-like monsters. Together, they may be mankind’s only chance to cure this disease… if they can survive.