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In a disappointing turn of events, HBO’s series adaptation of the popular video game “The Last of Us” has decided to cut out a viral gay couple from its first season. As a die-hard fan of the game, the news has left the conservative republican news writer feeling less than thrilled.
The writer begins by expressing their initial excitement when they first heard about the live adaptation of the game. They point out that the acting and horror elements in the first season were good, as were the plot beats of the game. However, they do note that the series was only nine episodes long, which felt like a misuse of storytelling resources.
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Next, the writer delves into the character of Bill, who is a minor character in the game but was given a significant amount of screen time in the show’s third episode. They express annoyance with this decision, considering that Bill’s character and his gay lover, who is never even seen in the game, became overnight sensations within the LGBT community.
The writer goes on to mention that there were rumors of a possible return for Bill and his partner in a prequel or spinoff series. However, the showrunners have since clarified that there won’t be any such return. They express their disappointment with this decision, as they were hoping for more representation of the viral gay couple in the series.
In conclusion, the conservative republican news writer is disappointed that the viral gay couple has been cut from the first season of “The Last of Us” series adaptation. They express their hope for more representation in future seasons and look forward to the production of the second game’s events in Season 2.
