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Could 'The Last of Us' finale beat the Oscars in the ratings? We break down the numbers

LOS ANGELES — The fungal zombies are coming for the Oscars. In a programming matchup that's certain to create an agonizing Sophie's choice for many TV viewers — and may cause some agita among leaders of the motion picture academy — the finale of HBO's post-apocalyptic hit series "The Last of Us" is scheduled for the same night as this year's Academy Awards, March 12. Yes, while HBO stepped ...
Pedro Pascal in“ The Last of Us, "which will air its season finale on March 12, the same night as the Academy Awards.

LOS ANGELES — The fungal zombies are coming for the Oscars.

In a programming matchup that's certain to create an agonizing Sophie's choice for many TV viewers — and may cause some agita among leaders of the motion picture academy — the finale of HBO's post-apocalyptic hit series "The Last of Us" is scheduled for the same night as this year's Academy Awards, March 12.

Yes, while HBO stepped aside in deference to this Sunday's Super Bowl, shifting the upcoming fifth episode of

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