The Last of Us recap: season two, episode four – now that is what you call romance

From emotional a-ha songs to taking a bite for the one you desire, love blossomed beautifully here. But is this the point of no return?This article contains spoilers for the The Last of Us season two. Please do not read unless you have seen episodes one to four.It’s natural to think of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as the most direct character in The Last of Us. Her immunity to the infection that has everyone else on edge combined with the inherent rebelliousness of a 19-year-old means she is rarely the most tactful of speakers. But sometimes it is Ellie’s incorrigible crush Dina (Isabela Merced) who gets straight to the point. As the pair gaze up at the grisly sight of bodies strung up with their intestines ripped out, Dina makes a very salient observation: “What the fuck is wrong with Seattle?” Continue reading...

May 6, 2025 - 00:22
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The Last of Us recap: season two, episode four – now that is what you call romance

From emotional a-ha songs to taking a bite for the one you desire, love blossomed beautifully here. But is this the point of no return?

This article contains spoilers for the The Last of Us season two. Please do not read unless you have seen episodes one to four.

It’s natural to think of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as the most direct character in The Last of Us. Her immunity to the infection that has everyone else on edge combined with the inherent rebelliousness of a 19-year-old means she is rarely the most tactful of speakers. But sometimes it is Ellie’s incorrigible crush Dina (Isabela Merced) who gets straight to the point. As the pair gaze up at the grisly sight of bodies strung up with their intestines ripped out, Dina makes a very salient observation: “What the fuck is wrong with Seattle?” Continue reading...