The Last of Us fans go berserk as HBO Max crashes during series premiere

A still from The Last of Us (Image via IMDb)
A still from The Last of Us (Image via IMDb)

The Last of Us premiere was an eagerly-awaited moment for fans of the franchise, and when HBO Max faced issues and crashed during the premiere of the series, fans could not keep calm.

The HBO series is possibly one of the biggest shows of the year as it is based on one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful PlayStation franchises of all time.

The series boasts some notable stars, including Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. The Last of Us is the next big thing on HBO with a huge production that includes a budget higher than the first five seasons of Game of Thrones.

The series is backed by showrunner Craig Mazin and series creator Neil Druckmann.


Fans disappointed as HBO Max crashes during the series premiere

Given the popularity and anticipation amongst fans, HBO Max's servers seemingly began to give in under the stress of viewership during the premiere of The Last of Us.

As soon as the show premiered on Sunday night, users all over the US began taking to social media to report that the app was experiencing errors. This obviously dampened fans' spirits as they had to wait longer to enjoy the show.

Following mass outrage on Twitter, HBO Max reached out to fans. The streaming service replied to individual Twitter threads offering distressed viewers help to fix the app.


All about The Last of Us

Based on the PlayStation franchise, the series is a sci-fi adventure thriller that has made its debut as a series on HBO Max. The official synopsis of the show, according to HBO, is as follows:

"The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival."
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The series stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the lead roles of Joel and Ellie, respectively. They will be joined by Gabriel Luna as Joel’s younger brother and former soldier, Tommy, and Merle Dandridge as resistance leader Marlene.

Others starring in the show include Anna Torv, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett, Storm Reid, Jeffrey Pierce, and Lamar Johnson, among others.

The Last of Us made its premiere on January 15, 2023. The show will air the rest of its episodes on HBO Max every Sunday at 9 pm ET.


Tune in to HBO Max now and enjoy season 1 of the sci-fi thriller.

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