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‘Last of Us’ Faces Backlash After Queer Storyline Deepens in Season 2

Season 2 Episode 4 introduces Ellie and Dina confronting a pregnancy, sparking polarized reactions and review-bombing online.

The Last of Us episode four has recreated an iconic queer scene from the game (HBO)
Murray Bartlett as Frank and Nick Offerman as Bill in The Last Of Us (HBO)
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Overview

  • Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 features Ellie declaring, 'I’m gonna be a dad,' after Dina reveals her pregnancy.
  • The depiction of Ellie and Dina’s relationship, including a same-sex pregnancy storyline, has drawn homophobic backlash online.
  • Coordinated review-bombing on Metacritic has resulted in a 'generally unfavorable' score, with some viewers criticizing the show as 'woke.'
  • Fans and critics continue to praise the series for its emotional depth, cast performances, and faithfulness to the video game source material.
  • This is not the first time the series has faced criticism for its queer content, following similar reactions to Season 1’s depiction of Bill and Frank’s relationship.