The series based on the series of games The Last of Us has set a new record for series views. The fourth episode, which aired on the evening of February 5, was watched by 7.5 million viewers, according to Variety..

This is 17% more than the 6.4 million that included the third episode..

The publication notes that the popularity of the show continues to grow. The fourth episode aired on HBO and its streaming service on the evening of the broadcast of the Grammy Awards.. It was viewed by 12.4 million people, the highest number since 2020. However, many chose to watch an episode of the series instead of or after the three-hour ceremony..

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