Homophobic Review-Bombing of ‘The Last of Us’: Why It Keeps Happening
Viewers are voicing their complaints about season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ once again, and it’s sparking some serious backlash online. The focus this time? Homophobia.
This season, the spotlight is on Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and her girlfriend Dina (Isabela Merced) instead of Ellie and Joel (Pedro Pascal), which seems to have ruffled some feathers among certain viewers. Despite the season receiving positive reviews overall, some vocal critics online are not happy with the direction the show has taken.
If you peek at sites like IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic, you’ll see a wave of negative reviews cropping up. Terms like “woke bs” and “political agendas” seem to be all the rage among disgruntled viewers, who feel that the show is pushing an unwanted narrative.
For instance, on Metacritic, while the critics have given season 2 a solid score of 81, users are not so pleased, giving it a dismal 3.9 out of 10. A common thread in the negative user reviews is the idea that the show is straying from its roots and focusing too much on “woke” themes.
Similar sentiments are echoed on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ ratings are glowing at 95 percent Certified Fresh, but fans are less enthused at 47 percent. Once again, critics of the show point to the perceived emphasis on political messaging and the exploration of a lesbian relationship as key reasons for their dissatisfaction.
It’s clear that while many are enjoying the new season of ‘The Last of Us,’ there is a vocal group of critics who are unhappy with the show’s direction. The debate continues to rage online, with passionate arguments on both sides of the issue. Let’s see where the rest of the season takes us, and how the creators handle the feedback from fans.
