The second season of The Last of Us concluded its cycle with a significant drop in viewership and a controversy that once again placed the influence of the “woke agenda” at the center of the debate regarding series narratives.
The production, which had captivated millions with its first installment, experienced a 55% reduction in viewers during the final episode, dropping from 8.2 million in the inaugural season to 3.7 million in this latest installment, according to official HBO data.
This decline coincides with a phenomenon seen in many other series. Season 2 was the subject of harsh criticism from a significant segment of the audience, who pointed out an excessive load of progressive elements, referred to as “woke”, which distorted the original essence of the story.
Criticism of the series
One of the main criticisms is directed at the romantic relationship between Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced), especially in episode 4 ("Day One"). Viewers described the intimate scene between them as "forced inclusion" or "woke propaganda", arguing that the representation of a lesbian couple is prioritized over the main narrative of the series.
The annoyance itself doesn't lie in the existence of such characters, but in the disproportionate focus given to them at the expense of other elements of the story.
