The world within The Last of Us paints a picture of survival in an environment ravaged by violence and fear. Despite this turmoil, love finds its way to blossom amidst Ellie’s personal grief and struggles.
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for season two of The Last of Us.
Ellie and Dina's Growing Connection
In episode three, fans witness a tender moment as Ellie (portrayed by Bella Ramsey) and Dina (played by Isabela Merced) deepen their bond. They reminisce about their kiss during the New Year’s Eve party depicted in the first episode.
With Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) recent tragic death, Ellie embarks on a journey to Seattle to seek vengeance. Dina supports her in this quest. As the episode unfolds, the duo shares an intimate moment, sleeping side by side in a tent. Dina brings up the subject of their kiss, which Ellie initially brushes off, reluctant to assume any significant meaning behind it. However, Dina assures her that her intentions were genuine and not merely influenced by substances.
During a light-hearted exchange, Dina encourages Ellie to rate their kiss on a scale of one to ten. Ellie’s response, a lukewarm ‘6,’ leaves room for speculation on the depths of their feelings for each other. Nonetheless, fans harbor high hopes for the progression of their relationship, especially after Merced’s comment about the series satisfying the LGBTQ+ community this season.
Ellie's Buried Secrets
Despite the developing romance, Ellie harbors secrets that could potentially strain her relationship with Dina. When asked about the first person she killed, Ellie deflects the question, describing the answer as "too f**ked-up." This reluctance is rooted in a past filled with pain.
Ellie's first kill was devastatingly personal. It involved Riley, her best friend, and first love. Their shared night in an abandoned mall, filled with fleeting happiness, ended in catastrophe. Both were bitten by the infected. While Ellie survived due to her mysterious immunity, Riley did not. This forced Ellie into a heartbreaking decision, one that haunts her and fuels her fear of causing harm to those she cares about.
The Threat of the Seraphites
As if Ellie’s internal struggles weren't enough, external dangers loom. This episode introduces the Seraphites, a cult-like group characterized by their ritualistic facial scars. Known also as "Scars," they follow a harsh doctrine that demands absolute loyalty and views outsiders as threats.
The Seraphites’ worldview is brutal and uncompromising, posing a significant threat to Ellie and Dina as they navigate their evolving relationship amidst the chaos.
New episodes of The Last of Us are available for streaming weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Max. UK viewers can catch the series on Sky Atlantic and NOW, with episodes airing concurrently with the US at 2 a.m. on Monday mornings.
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