What Time The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Releases On HBO & Max

HBO's The Last of Us returns for season 2, episode 6, this weekend, and fans will want to catch up on the series as soon as it releases. Season 2 has taken viewers on an emotional journey from Jackson to Seattle, seeing its main characters face various human and Infected threats. Bella Ramsey plays Ellie in The Last of Us cast, and she's taken the reins this season as the series lead, joined by Isabela Merced's Dina, Young Mazino's Jesse, and Gabriel Luna's Tommy. Kaitlyn Dever also joined the show as Abby.

The Last of Us season 2, episode 5's ending saw one of the show's most brutal moments, and that's saying something for this series. The episode also incorporated some new elements straight from the video games, setting up even more danger going forward. The show will continue on HBO, adapting the remainder of The Last of Us Part II sequel game.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Releases Sunday, May 18th At 9 PM ET On HBO & Max

New Episodes Of Season 2 Are Released Every Sunday At 9 PM

Just like the show's previous episodes, The Last of Us season 2, episode 6 will stick with the standard HBO Sunday night slot of 9 PM ET. The release date for episode 6 will be May 18th. This has been HBO's standard schedule for almost all its shows, and it will remain the same for the remainder of The Last of Us season 2. The episode will play on the HBO channel and will be dropped on the Max streaming service simultaneously across the world, though viewers will have to convert 9 PM ET to their location's time zone.

Some other time zone examples include 6 PM Pacific Time (PT), 8 PM Central Time (CT), 7 PM Mountain Time (MT), and 2 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Monday, May 19th. For others, use a converter and adjust based on your location. For viewers in the United States, it will be Sunday evening, but this will be early morning for fans in Europe.

What To Expect From The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 6

Pedro Pascal Returns For Emotional Ellie Flashbacks

Pedro Pascal's Joel Miller continues to be a centerpiece of the show, and The Last of Us season 2, episode 5's ending saw him appear for a brief flashback moment. As shown in the previews for season 2, episode 6, the next episode will focus primarily on flashbacks, examining Joel and Ellie's relationship during the show's time gap between seasons. The trailer hints at some significant emotional moments from the games, suggesting this could be one of the most poignant episodes yet, reminiscent of season 1 with the original two main characters.

How Many Episodes The Last Of Us Season 2 Has Left

The Last of Us Season 2 Has A Total Of 7 Episodes, With 2 To Go

The Last of Us is one of many shows in recent years that have seen a reduced episode count, but it's an intentional choice by the creators. The show's first season had nine episodes, but season 2 has just seven in total. With this being the sixth episode of the season, there will only be one more after it. With so much material left to cover from The Last of Us Part II and the fact that episode 6 will be centered around flashbacks, it seems clear that episode 7 won't make it anywhere close to completing the sequel video game.

A shortened season might be disappointing to The Last of Us fans, particularly after the long break between seasons. However, HBO intends to expand the series into four seasons, and speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Craig Mazin explained that he wouldn't be surpassing the video games' story. That means there will be two more complete television seasons to cover the events of The Last of Us franchise.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter