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Nick Offerman Slams ‘Homophobic Hate’ Against His ‘The Last of Us’ Episode: ‘It’s Not a Gay Story. It’s a Love Story, You A–hole!’ (variety.com)

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[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Offermans character was deep in the closet and his future husband had to break down some heavy emotional walls. It was his first relationship with a man.

Being gay was very much part of the theme and wasn't just some offhand detail about them imo.

There was a lot to the episode but pretending their sexuality had no impact on how the story was told or its impact is silly. I don't think it would have been as touching without it.

Some of you really need a rewatch.

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

You should really rewatch it, because the genders could be changed and it'd still be a good episode.

No mattrr how much people whine or gloat about it, the gayness wasn't required. It's not a "gay" story. That's the entire point Offerman is making.