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The Last of Us season 1 episode 1: When You're Lost in the Darkness

Aired 15 January 202381 min

8.3TMDB · 361 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Last of Us Season 1 in Australia

The Last of Us season 1 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and HBO Max (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $25.99, Fetch TV from $25.99 and Prime Video Store from $25.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “When You're Lost in the Darkness”

2003. As a parasitic fungal outbreak begins to ravage the country and the world, Joel Miller attempts to escape the escalating chaos with his daughter and brother. Twenty years later, a now hardened Joel and his partner Tess fight to survive under a totalitarian regime, while the insurgent Fireflies harbor a teenage girl with a unique gift.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 1.
  • It runs about 81 minutes.
  • Directed by Craig Mazin, written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (361 votes).

The Last of Us trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Craig Mazin
Writers
Craig MazinNeil Druckmann
Guest stars
Gabriel Luna as Tommy MillerJohn Hannah as Dr. Newman - Scientist #2Josh Brener as MurrayChristopher Heyerdahl as Dr. Schoenheist - Scientist #1Brad Leland as Mr. AdlerMarcia Bennett as Mrs. AdlerBrendan Fletcher as RobertJerry Wasserman as Abe

Credits: TMDB.

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.