The Last of Us (2023)

Synopsis

Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.

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Where to watch

Stream

• HBO Max Amazon Channel
• Spectrum On Demand
• HBO Max

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams
• Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller (uncredited)
• Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller
• Isabela Merced as Dina
• Young Mazino as Jesse
• Rutina Wesley as Maria
• Samuel Hoeksema as Clicker
• Danny Ramirez as Manny Alvarez
• Robert John Burke as Seth
• Anna Torv as Tess

If you liked The Last of Us, try

• The Walking Dead
• The Last Ship
• Tracker
• The 100
• Fear the Walking Dead
• Mr. Robot
• Fallout
• The Strain

BingeNext's take

If you’re into intense dramas with a post-apocalyptic twist, The Last of Us is definitely worth your time. Set twenty years after civilization has collapsed, the story follows Joel, a tough survivor, who’s tasked with smuggling Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of a strict quarantine zone. What starts as a simple mission quickly turns into a raw and emotional journey across the United States, where both characters have to rely on each other to make it through. With strong performances from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the show captures the harshness of a broken world while also exploring the fragile bonds that form in desperate times. If you’ve enjoyed shows like The Walking Dead or Fear the Walking Dead, this one will feel familiar but fresh, offering a mix of survival, heartbreak, and hope. It’s a gripping watch that pulls you in and keeps you hooked over two seasons.