Dr. Samuel Hayden
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The Last of Us Season 2's seventh and final episode premiered on HBO Max (or whatever it's being called right now) on Sunday, drawing mixed reception from critics and audiences. That mixed reception is apparently being reflected in the show's viewership numbers as well.
Reported by Variety, The Last of Us Season 2's recent finale drew in 3.7 million viewers across all platforms. That's down 55 percent from the 8.2 million viewers the show had with its Season 1 finale in 2023. In comparison, the second season's premiere in April saw 5.3 million day one viewers, which was a 10 percent increase on the season one finale.

The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Viewership Was Roughly Half of Season 1 Finale
Season 2 of HBO's adaptation drew in 3.7 million cross-platform viewers with its finale, down 55 percent from the Season 1 finale's 8.2 million viewers.