It doesnt advance the story.

Its the letter Bill leaves behind to Joel that powers the rest of the show.

Thats why we are here.

The Last of Us Bill and Frank

Were here to protect them.

And that is romantic.

You could argue its completely necessary.

Bill and Frank in bed together in The Last of Us show

Its also bad."

Thats what fascinates me about the themes that were there from the game.

And thats what I thought about and think about all the time as were contemplating our next season.

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I dont think we have to invent new themes.

I think theres a lot to be explored there.

Its the problem now.

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Its the problem for all of us.

And we dont like to think of it that way, but it is."

“The odds are that we all will do something beautiful and sacrificial and admirable because of love.

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Because weve invented a word for a part of us we have no control over.

The Last of Ushas always been a diverse series of games, withmultiple openly queer-identifying characters.

Season 1 ofThe Last of Usis streaming now onMax.

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