This is the controversial scene from “The Last of Us” which has been censored in several countries

As a flashback to develop the story of Ellie, Chapter 7 of the series ‘The Last of Us’ surprised audiences by coming to HBO Max with a story set in the past, in which ‘Euphoria’ actress Storm Reid appears as Riley Abel, the protagonist’s best friend, with whom she shares a tender romantic kiss and is was reason enough to censor this episode in several countries.

Although the third chapter of the story of this hit television series, based on a video game, shows two grown men who share their lives in a stable same-sex relationship, many countries have censored the scene in chapter 7 where Ellie and Riley meet. they kiss on the lips, but you can watch this moment on youtube.

Through social networks, many fans have taken it upon themselves to share the moment in which Riley and Ellie kiss, so that all those people who have not been able to see the scene due to the homophobic norms of their countries, can understand how Does the meeting of these two friends who live at the end of the world ever end?

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It is quite curious that this moment between two lesbian girls has been censored, not only because an entire chapter was shown weeks ago in which two gay men share several scenes of this nature, but also because in the future Ellie will have interactions with another girl , just like in video games.

‘The Last of Us’ sparks controversy on LGBT+ issues

The series ‘The Last of Us’ was one of the most anticipated of all 2023, not only for its cast played by the famous Peter Pascal not for its fame among the thousands of fans of the video game, but also for its daring story set at the end of the world but with a different perspective from other zombie series.

Since its premiere, ‘The Last of Us’ has gained the affection of the public and some criticism on social networks, especially some negative comments towards the inclusion of characters who are part of the LGBTTTIQPA + community, which has not been received much well from all hearings and proof of this is the recent censoring of a scene in chapter 7.

However, the success that this new HBO production has had has been gigantic and that is why the television network has not hesitated to confirm a second season which will adapt the story of the second video game which, among other things, has caused controversy due to the romantic relationship between Ellie and his girlfriend, when it just premiered for consoles, so that the same may happen in the future with viewers of the series.