last of us season 2 how many episodes

The second season of The Last of Us consists of 7 episodes. This is shorter than the first season, which had 9 episodes. The decision for a 7-episode season was made to focus on a carefully planned multi-season narrative arc, with showrunner Craig Mazin emphasizing character development and a natural story break after seven episodes. The season premiered on April 13, 2025, and new episodes are released weekly on Sundays