While TV shows have historically been wary of hitting the dreaded sophomore slump — when buzz for a new title wanes in its second season — big shows like “The Last of Us,” “1923” and “Severance” are proving Hollywood may be entering an age of sophomore surges instead.
“The Last of Us” Season 2 debuted to 5.3 million viewers across Max and HBO on Sunday night — up 13% from the series premiere in 2023, which brought in 4.7 million viewers.
Season 1 saw significant growth as it aired, with its second episode growing 21% to reach 5.7