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The Last Of Us (2023)

Based on the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us developed by Naughty Dog, the story of the TV series takes place twenty years after a parasitic fungal infection wreaks havoc across the world that turning humans into zombie-like creatures. Joel (Pedro Pascal) agrees to smuggle a 14-year-old girl named Ellie (Bella Ramsey) out of a quarantine zone, only to discover she may be the key to discovering a cure. The Last of Us TV series is a collaborative effort between one of the original creators, Neil Druckmann, and the creator of the award-winning HBO series Chernobyl.

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Cast:
Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Merle Dandridge, Nick Offerman, Jeffrey Pierce
Release Date:
January 15, 2023
Seasons:
1
Story By:
Neil Druckmann, Bruce Straley
Writers:
Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin
Network:
HBO Max
Streaming Sevice:
HBO Max
Franchise(s):
The Last of Us
Directors:
Craig Mazin
Showrunner:
Craig Mazin
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