‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Shortened: Quality or Cost-Cutting?

A detailed preview by Entertainment Weekly reveals that the second season of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ will be confined to just seven episodes, fueling speculation about whether this decision reflects a focus on high-quality storytelling or underlying budget constraints. Amidst a climate of increasing scrutiny over media expenditure, this move raises questions on the network’s prioritization and whether it may impact the series’ long-established narrative depth.