‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 premiere draws 8.1M viewers as it reaches new same-day series high
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The HBO Max hit show 'The Last of Us' is always in the talks for either one of their fantastic episodes or one of Pedro Pascal's shenanigans. The hit series has not only been in the news for its great cinematography, a talented bunch of actors, and inspiration from the original game but has also garnered a mass following and love from across the world. Although the show got too famous too soon, it deserved every bit of it. The cast's dedication towards their characters is unmatched and totally unique, and let's not forget the great chemistry that is shared between the characters on-screen. The much-awaited episode 8 premiered, and along with great reviews and more speculations about the upcoming season finale, the mass viewership hit an all-time high for same-day viewership and converted into a great achievement for the production and the cast.
'The Last of Us' stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie are the leads who narrate the story. and the entire plot revolves around these two.
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Along with the great dedication of the cast and the fans, 'The Last of Us' broke every record with its latest episode that aired on Sunday. Episode 8 gathered double the viewership since its premiere in January. The 8.1 million same-day viewers mark a great 74% increase over the series premiere that aired on January 15, which was watched by 4.7 million viewers. This is truly a great milestone for the show, and we know that this will continue to happen in the show's upcoming season. The premiere of 'The Last of Us' was the second-most-watched premiere of the show, coming after 'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'House of the Dragon' with 5.7 million viewers. The show's production, HBO shared the details about the show, which is based on the 2013 game of the same name, that it is approaching an average of 30 million viewers per episode only on the channel, and the number might be higher if there are alternative viewing options.
Will the Oscars take some viewership from next week's season finale?
The Academy Awards will air on ABC next week, and considering that it is a much-awaited event for all, it will collide with 'The Last of Us' season finale that is also happening next week, though it didn't take a hit from the Grammys last month. The season finale is a much-awaited one as it will answer many questions about what's to happen in the coming season. With the viewership this high, it seems like it will soon surpass the average of 29 million viewers per episode for HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'
