The critically acclaimed TV adaptation of 'The Last of Us' has secured a third season before the second has even premiered, sparking excitement among fans. However, the question on everyone's mind now is whether there will be a Season 4. Showrunner Craig Mazin has shed light on this, indicating that a fourth season is virtually essential to fully adapt the narrative from the two video games developed by Naughty Dog.

In a recent interview with Collider, Mazin explained that attempting to conclude the story within just three seasons would stretch Season 3 out excessively. He stated, "Season 3 would take forever" if they tried to fit everything into it. While there is a "decent chance" that Season 3 might be lengthier than Season 2, Mazin firmly believes that "there’s no way to complete this narrative in a third season."

He further expressed optimism about the series' future, saying, "Hopefully, we’ll earn our keep enough to come back and finish it in a fourth. That’s the most likely outcome." This suggests that fans can look forward to a comprehensive storytelling experience that does justice to the source material, potentially spanning four seasons.

***Warning!** Spoilers for The Last of Us follow:*