The acclaimed TV adaptation of *The Last of Us* has already secured a third season before the second even aired, sparking excitement among fans. However, the burning question remains: will there be a Season 4? Showrunner Craig Mazin has been vocal about the necessity of a fourth season to fully encapsulate the narrative from the two Naughty Dog video games.
In a recent interview with Collider, Mazin expressed that attempting to conclude the story within just Season 3 would stretch the season's length considerably. He noted, "Season 3 would take forever," indicating that it would be impractical to wrap up the entire saga in a single additional season. He added that while there is a "decent chance" Season 3 could be longer than its predecessor, "there’s no way to complete this narrative in a third season."
Mazin remains optimistic about the series' future, stating, "Hopefully, we’ll earn our keep enough to come back and finish it in a fourth. That’s the most likely outcome." This suggests that fans can look forward to a comprehensive and satisfying conclusion to the series in a potential Season 4.
***Warning!** Spoilers for The Last of Us follow: