After taking the audience through an emotional roller coaster ride for nine weeks, the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us came to an end on Sunday. The show, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, has proved to be a huge success for HBO, receiving viewership in millions every week.
Over the weeks, fans have gotten attached to the show, and many are disappointed that they will not get to watch the adventures of Joel and Ellie for a long time. But what if we told you the season did not end after episode 9, and you get to watch a bonus episode? Read on to find out when the bonus episode gets released by HBO.
The Last of Us Season 1 Bonus Episode Release Date and Time
The bonus episode for The Last of Us season 1 has already been released on HBO Max. The finale was scheduled to air on March 12 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT. And the bonus episode was aired right after the finale finished airing.
The special episode takes viewers into the making of the show and features behind-the-scenes footage and interviews by the cast and crew. HBO has launched a teaser for the same, which shows the making of the plane-crash scene, which was replicated from the game.
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of #TheLastofUs to see how they brought the show to life in a special behind the scenes featurette.
Making Of The Last Of Us streams after the season finale, Sunday on @HBOMax. pic.twitter.com/BvsW8onvLU
— The Last of Us (@TheLastofUsHBO) March 9, 2023
Other visuals show how the clickers were created and also the much-talked-about Tess’ kiss of death. “Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of #TheLastofUs to see how they brought the show to life in a special behind the scenes featurette,” wrote HBO announcing the bonus episode.
What Happened in The Last of Us Season 1 Finale?
In the final episode, a flashback shows Ellie’s birth during a time when her mother was attacked by an Infected runner and subsequently bitten, which led to Ellie’s immunity to the Cordyceps infection.
In the present day, Joel and Ellie reach Salt Lake City, where the Fireflies plan to create a cure. However, Ellie is taken prisoner and prepared for surgery to extract her brain for examination. Joel, not wanting to lose another daughter figure, kills the Fireflies and saves Ellie.
The finale, along with the bonus episode, is now streaming on HBO Max. To watch the show, you need to subscribe to the streaming platform. The ads-supported plan for the service comes at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. The ads-free plan is priced at $15.99 a month or $149.99 a year.
Will The Last of Us Return with Season 2?
HBO has already renewed the show for a second season. Considering the massive ratings, the renewal was announced after the airing of the first two episodes. However, the release date for the upcoming season has not been revealed yet.
Apart from Pascal and Ramsey, the show stars John Hannah as Dr. Newman, Josh Brener as Murray, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Anna Torv as Tess, Brendan Fletcher as Robert, Christopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Schoenheist, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Christine Hakim as Ratna Pertiwi, Nick Offerman as Bill, and Murray Bartlett as Frank.
All episodes of The Last of Us Season 1 are available to stream on HBO Max. Stay tuned for more news and updates.
