Critically-acclaimed The Last of Us has recorded Sky’s largest audience ever for the finale of a US debuting series.
The concluding episode of the HBO series has reached over 3.1 million UK viewers to date reflected in the 7-day cumulative audience figure.
Typically, a third of viewers watch the show within 24 hours of its first airing on Sky, the official Sky Atlantic overnight ratings reported 1.2 million viewers – exceeding the viewership of the Love Island Finale which aired on the same night
With its growing success, the 3.1 million 7-day cumulative figure has also surpassed the audience for the finale of House of the Dragon.
Zai Bennett MD of Content at Sky said: “I’m blown away by the overwhelming response we have had to The Last Of Us. The Sky Atlantic series really has broken new ground with its storytelling and you can really see the impact the show has had with its contribution to a national conversation. It has inspired, challenged, and captivated fans and critics alike.”
The Last of Us has been renewed for a second season and season one continues to be available on demand from Sky and Now TV.
