
Clearly, HBO views this method as a good way of generating further interest in a new series, perhaps it'll do the same when Succession season 4 debuts in March. The network employed the same promotional tactic with House of the Dragon last year. This is not the first time that HBO has made the pilot episode of a new flagship show free to watch either. When a shipment of guns owed to Tess and Joel ended up in the hands of the Fireflies, Tess. The pair made their living as smugglers in Boston, where they traded with survivors outside of the city. A hardened survivor, she was the long-term smuggling partner of Joel Miller. But be warned, by the time the credits roll you’ll likely be signing up for an HBO account so you can continue to follow Joel and Ellie’s journey - this is definitely a show that grabs you right from the start. Theresa 'Tess' Servopoulos is a supporting character in The Last of Us. Following in House of the Dragon's footstepsĪllowing curious viewers the chance to enjoy the excellent first episode without having to fork out for an HBO Max subscription is certainly appreciated.


Whether you’re a gamer or not, this is one HBO show that you absolutely need to be watching. Across its first handful of episodes, we’ve been super impressed with its ability to both accurately adapt the original source material while also making well-considered changes that further flesh out the world of The Last of Us.
