The first season, meanwhile, is set to last for 10 episodes. The mention of sequel story beats also making their way into the HBO series should also whet the appetite of many who enjoyed The Last of Us 2. 'Ī separate report from the publication indicates that 'future seasons' are a possibility, meaning this is unlikely to be a Chernobyl-style miniseries but instead one that will stretch out over several years. As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter in early March 2020, the series will 'cover the events of the original game… with the possibility of additional content based on the forthcoming game sequel.