The Last of Us Bill and Frank episode review-bombed for 'political propaganda'

The latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, which explores the relationship between survivors Bill and Frank, is being review-bombed on IMDb for ‘political propaganda.’ I just released such an aggressively large disappointed sigh that my pen rolled off the desk.

When reviews for The Last of Us first dropped online, many hailed episode three as the series’ best and now we can see why. Fans are in agreement that Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett deserve all of the awards for their performances. Some branded the episode ‘a filler,’ but it was very quickly defended by the vast majority of fans. Unfortunately though, some viewers have taken to IMDb to review-bomb the episode and publicly declare their homophobia.

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‘Long Long Time’ currently holds an 8.3 rating on IMDb which means that despite being the most critically-acclaimed episode, it’s also the lowest rated. Episode one has a rating of 9.2, while episode two sits at 9.3. The reason why ‘Long Long Time’ has taken a major dip though is because it’s been hit by a swarm of votes rating it just one out of 10. Over 21% of those who have rated the episode awarded it just one point. Let’s take a look at why, shall we? I’m sure you know what’s coming.

One user wrote, “This is getting out of hand, you're making us lose interest in any of the great shows we love watching. I was such a TV show enthusiast, yet these companies keep pushing their agendas,” while another added, “The writers added this just to get in their political propaganda and check all the liberal boxes to make a show successful.” For your benefit, reader, I just did a mighty eye roll.

“This episode is clearly a propaganda for political correctness, forcing gay elements into the series,” another said. It’s reviews like this that remind us of just how important episodes like ‘Long Long Time’ are. There’s no agenda here. This is simply the story of two men finding solace in each other at the end of the world - of finding that with each other, they can simultaneously be themselves and find the strength to go on. Let people live their truths.