Overview

• Bella Ramsey told The Awardist podcast that those who strongly dislike Season 2 “don’t have to watch it,” adding that the game remains an option.
• Season 2 drew a divisive viewer response and reported ratings declines tied to concerns over tone, pacing, and character writing.
• Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross have departed to focus on Naughty Dog projects, leaving Craig Mazin as the sole showrunner for the next season.
• Mazin said Season 3 will run longer than Season 2’s seven episodes and be closer in scope to Season 1.
• HBO’s Casey Bloys has indicated the adaptation could finish with either two additional seasons or one extended final season.