The Last of Us episode 1 runtime: How long is the series premiere?

The Last of Us makes its long-awaited premiere on HBO and HBO Max. How long is the show’s series premiere, and will The Last of Us episode 1 be a long watch?

A new chapter of television begins this week, as The Last of Us is set to debut on HBO (and HBO Max). That might sound like an ambitious introduction for this article considering the show is just about to premiere, but that’s just an example of how high expectations (and hype) are for the zombie apocalypse drama.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star in the nine-episode series, which is based on one of the most popular video games of all time, and it’s set to make its presence felt on HBO tonight.

If you’re familiar with HBO, you’ll know that high standards are often what the cable service’s programming boasts. You’ll also know that the episode runtimes can be, well, hard to predict. On that note, here’s what you need to know about the series premiere of The Last of Us and how long it runs for.

How long is The Last of Us episode 1?

The Last of Us episode 1 has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes (85 minutes). Even for a HBO show, that’s rather long, so prepare for a lengthy introduction to the live-action world of The Last of Us.

What that introduction entails remains to be seen, but given the video game’s intensity, it’s probably safe to say we should expect plenty of that. And, if the reviews are anything to go by, prepare for some incredible performances and a compelling hour-plus night of television.

Are you looking forward to The Last of Us episode 1? What do you think will happen in the series premiere? Let us know in the comments below!