What time is The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 out?
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 is expected to follow Ellie as she finds one of Abby’s crew, so here’s what time it drops on Max.
After last week’s ending, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 is expected to follow Ellie as she tracks down Abby’s crew – so, make sure you know exactly what time it drops.
The third episode gave us a breather after Joel’s death, but Episode 4 was a return to what you’d expect from The Last of Us: characters exploring a dangerous wasteland and fighting off infected.
In a sequence ripped straight from the game, Ellie and Dina escaped a horde of infected in an underground subway tunnel, leading to two big revelations: Dina learned that Ellie is immune, and Ellie found out that Dina is pregnant – and Jesse is the father. We were also introduced to Isaac, the fearsome leader of the WLF.
Remember, there are only seven episodes in Season 2, so we’re nearly at the penultimate chapter. Mild game spoilers to follow…
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 release time
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 will be available to watch on Sunday, May 11, at 9pm ET/PT on HBO and Max.
It will be available on HBO’s TV channel and Max at the same time. If you’re in the UK, you’ll need a Sky or Now TV subscription to watch it, and if you’re in Canada, you’ll need to sign up for Crave.
If you’re not based in the US, we’ve got you covered – below, you can find your time zone:
Canada (Crave): 9pm
Brazil: 10pm
Portugal and western Europe: 2am (Monday, May 12)
UK (Sky Atlantic): 2am (Monday, May 12)
Spain and central Europe: 3am (Monday, May 12)
Bulgaria and eastern Europe: 4am (Monday, May 12)
India: 6:30am (Monday, May 12)
Australia (Binge): 11am (Monday, May 12)
New Zealand (Sky SoHo): 1pm (Monday, May 12)
What will happen in Episode 5?
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 is expected to follow Ellie as she journeys to Lakehill Hospital in Seattle, where she’ll inevitably face off against a member of Abby’s crew: Nora.
Admittedly, the series isn’t a one-to-one adaptation of Part 2, and it’s changed a few things; Ellie’s immunity reveal happens a bit differently in the game, Tommy seemingly stayed behind in Jackson while they traveled to Chicago, and we haven’t had many encounters with Seraphites.
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However, time is running out, and considering Episode 6 is expected to focus on Joel and Ellie and the rift that developed between them before Season 2, Episode 5 needs to progress the plot.
It’s unclear exactly when Joel will appear again in The Last of Us Season 2 – but based on what Neil Druckmann has said, Episode 6 could be a sensible bet.
“[Episode 6] is really special because it really gets into the heart of what the show’s about with characters that we love so much… both fans of the show and fans of the games are going to be really moved [by it],” Neil Druckmann told Variety.
Co-writer Halley Gross also said: “I think there is something incredibly special for [Episode 6]. I think six is a really beautiful story, and I’m really proud to have gotten to be a part of it.”
For more coverage, find out if Abby dies in The Last of Us game and check out our breakdowns on when The Last of Us takes place and the show’s soundtrack.
You can also find out why Ellie left coffee beans on Joel’s grave and what happens to Shimmer in the game.