HBO’s hit show “The Last of Us” swept through pop culture, unveiling a post-apocalyptic world overrun by fungal infection to audiences who may not have played the original game. Filling the gap left by “Game of Thrones,” it became must-see TV. Two years later, the series came back with surprising scenes and record-breaking ratings, but unfortunately, a familiar pattern reemerged in fandom circles.
This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2.
On Metacritic’s sister site, Season 2 has been awarded a “must-watch” badge based on universal praise, boasting a score of 81 from more than 42 recognized critics. Conversely, the user rating has significantly lowered the show’s standing to “generally unfavorable,” with 542 user ratings and approximately 61% giving it a score of either 0 or 1.
Most of these reviews lack substantial criticism and instead focus on criticizing ‘woke culture’. They question the need for diverse characters and dismiss their value. This discourse appears to lack complexity or substance.
In the most recent installment titled “Day One,” Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabel Merced) venture through parts of Seattle, reminiscent of a memorable scene from the original game. Here, Ellie sings A-ha’s “Take On Me” to Dina, echoing the iconic moment from the source material. Following this heartfelt serenade, Dina reveals a significant secret: she is pregnant by her former partner Jesse (Young Mazino). The young ladies then share an emotional bond in a tender scene that mirrors events from the game, although certain aspects of the narrative have been altered to propel the story forward.
The episode further unfolded the backstory of Isaac Dixon (Geoffrey Wright), who eventually becomes the leader of the WLF, and provided a scene involving a Josh Peck surprise appearance. Skipping forward to the present, we find Isaac subjecting a Seraphite to brutal interrogation in search of details about their impending attack. However, when the Seraphite remained defiant and unwilling to reveal anything, Isaac ended up taking his life.
Ellie and Dina’s romantic getaway takes an unexpected turn for the worse when they find themselves trapped between a Wolf pack and a swarm of infected, hidden under the Wolves’ hideout in the game. They must navigate a terrifying escape route by rushing through the subway cars once again.
On previous occasions, this type of negative reviewing, known as “review bombing”, has targeted the series too. Fans might recall the intense homophobic backlash directed towards Bill and Frank’s episode in Season 1 – an episode that earned Nick Offerman his initial Emmy award. Despite significant alterations to both characters, the show skillfully crafted a fresh narrative revolving around love during the apocalypse.
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2025-05-09 23:48