How to watch The Last of Us
How to watch The Last of Us: show preview
It’s been a long time, but The last of us has finally been adapted for the small screen. And this intimate story of hope, survival and love in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world is said to be not only one of the best video game adaptations ever made, but one of the best TV series of recent times. The first episode will arrive on January 15. So you can watch The last of us online anywhere in the world.
The last of us should appeal to dedicated gamers and fans of prestige drama alike. Craig Mazin — the Emmy award-winning writer of HBO’s 2017 miniseries Chernobyl — co-developed the show with the game’s acclaimed original creator Neil Druckmann.
Consisting of nine one-hour episodes, it follows middle-aged smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) and 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they traverse an America ravaged by the spread of a devastating virus called Cordyceps, something that are hosts in fungal mutants. And Ellie’s survival is paramount, as her apparent immunity to the disease may be the key to finding a cure.
It has already been praised for its bravura storytelling and performances starring Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) and Nick Offerman (Fargo) as two men surviving the apocalypse together, while Lamar Johnson (The Next Step, Your Honor) and Keivonn Woodard also star . like two Kansas City brothers trying to outwit ruthless revolutionaries.
Get ready for some mind-bogglingly brilliant drama.
When does The Last of Us air?
The last of us starts on Sunday, January 15 or Monday, January 16, depending on your location. Episodes will air every Sunday/Monday thereafter with the final episode airing March 12/13.
The episodes in the US and Canada air at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. The show is simulcast worldwide, so episodes arrive in the UK at 02:00 GMT and in Australia at 13:00 AEDT.
- Ep 1: When You’re Lost In The Darkness – Jan 15 (US & CAN) / Jan 16 (UK & AUS)
- Episode 2: Infected – Jan 22 (US & Canada) / Jan 23 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 3 – January 29 (US & Canada) / January 30 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 4 – February 5 (US & Canada) / February 6 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 5 – February 12 (US & Canada) / February 13 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 6 – February 19 (US & Canada) / February 20 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 7 – February 26 (US & Canada) / February 27 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 8 – March 5 (US & Canada) / March 6 (UK & Australia)
- Episode 9 – March 12 (US & Canada) / March 13 (UK & Australia)
USA: How to watch The Last of Us
How to watch The Last of Us online in the US
How to watch The Last of Us from anywhere
While HBO Max is currently only available in the US, it’s relatively easy for subscribers to access the service while traveling outside the US using a reliable VPN, or “Virtual Private Network”, that lets you watch on your laptop, smart TV, set-top case or streaming stick.
Using a VPN is incredibly easy.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is the one we recommend.
2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you want to access. For HBO Max, you can choose “US”.
3. Then go to HBO max on your browser or device and enjoy watching The last of us online.
Do I need a US credit card for HBO Max?
If you don’t have a credit card issued in the US, it’s best to use PayPal or subscribe on your iPhone/iPad or Android phone/tablet.
To sign up for HBO Max without a US credit card:
1. Start your selection VPN (opens in new tab) and select US as your country
2. Create a new one Apple ID (opens in new tab)/google account don’t forget to have USA as your country. (Apple users can use a UK phone number, but must go to the Apple ID website (opens in new tab) to sign in, rather than using an app on their device).
3. Use your new Apple ID/Google account to access the US Apple App Store (opens in new tab) or US Google Play Store and download the HBO Max app.
4. Subscribe to HBO Max through the HBO Max app using PayPal (opens in new tab) (this could be a UK account) as your payment method.
5. You should be able to do it now Sign in to your HBO Max account from any device.
Fun fact: You can use this method to subscribe to other US streaming services, including Hulu and Peacock TV, as well as the (cheaper) US versions of Disney+ and Netflix.
Remember, if you can’t get this to work, you always can get your money back from ExpressVPN within 30 days (opens in new tab) if you have changed your mind about using their VPN service.
How to watch The Last of Us: official trailer
UK: How to watch The Last of Us
British fans of The last of us can catch brand new episodes on tv channel Sky Atlantic Ocean (opens in new tab) from Monday January 16 simultaneously with the broadcast in the US. That means it will premiere at 02:00 GMT late Sunday night/early Monday morning, before airing for a second time later that evening at the more reasonable time of 21:00 GMT.
Sky subscribers can also stream The last of us on the go with their mobile devices via the Heaven go (opens in new tab) streaming service, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
If you’re not already a Sky customer, check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today’s best prices.
Don’t feel like being tied to a long, expensive contract? Consider the more flexible streaming option NOW (formerly Now TV). NOW entertainment passes start at £9.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.
Finally, if you’re traveling and don’t have access to your regional streaming services like NOW, just download a VPN (opens in new tab). That way you can easily connect to your favorite service and full library of content wherever you are.
Canada: how to watch The Last of Us
Cable channel Crave will broadcast new episodes of The last of us along with their US release, meaning the show will air weekly from the start Sunday January 15 Bee 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
But if you don’t have cable, you can watch the series by subscribing to Crave’s on-demand service. You’ll have to choose between Crave Total for $19.99 (+tax) per month, or sacrifice simultaneous streams and offline viewing for Crave Mobile for $9.99 per month. But first, new subscribers can enjoy Crave’s 7-day FREE trial.
Crave offers classic HBO series, on-demand movies, Crave originals and Showtime content, including addictive TV shows like The Gloaming, Dexter and 30 Rock, in addition to the latest HBO releases like House of the Dragon, Lizzo: Live in Concert, and The White Lotus.
out of the country when The last of us debuts? Overcome geo-blocking restrictions to connect to your streaming service at home when you buy a VPN (opens in new tab).
Australia: how to watch The Last of Us
Last but not least, you can catch The last of us in Australia via the Foxtel linear channel of Monday January 16 from 1:00 PM AEDTor on streaming services Foxtel Now or Binge, with new episodes available every week.
binge eating (opens in new tab) is the most cost-effective option, with subscriptions starting at just AU$10 per month. In fact, new customers are entitled to a generous gift 14 days FREE trial (opens in new tab)which means you can try before you buy.
The Basic plan offers a single stream in SD quality, and you can upgrade to Standard and Premium plans if you want and get additional streams and better video quality.
Then there is the possibility of Foxtel now (opens in new tab), which offers more of a full package and cable-like experience. With more than 70 channels and a Free 10-day trial (opens in new tab)buy the Foxtel Now Essentials basic package and pay just AU$25 a month to watch brand new drama The last of us.
Once subscribed, you get access to 10,000 hours of content: reality shows, dramas, comedies and documentaries, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians, House of the Dragon, Modern Family, Mayans and Gossip Girl. It also offers over 800 movies and content from HBO, FX, and Warner Bros.