'They are ruining a masterpiece': Viewers divided over The Last of Us season 2 episode 4

Time of India

05-05-2025

Viewers are polarized by the most recent developments in the popular HBO adaptation, and Episode 4 of The Last of Us Season 2 has generated a flurry of responses on social media and fan forums. Some believe the show's creators are ruining it, while others continue to praise its character development, emotional depth, and other elements. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), many viewers shared what they liked and disliked about the episode. But first, let's take a look at what happened in The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4.
What happened at the end of The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4?
In the latest episode, we witness the growing intimacy between Ellie and Dina. After a brutal encounter involving significant bloodshed, Dina points a gun at Ellie when she sees that Ellie has been bitten by an infected. However, Dina believes Ellie when she explains her immunity since she doesn't turn into a zombie and lowers the weapon.
Dina then reveals that she is pregnant, and Ellie tells her that she would love to raise the baby with her. As the episode ends, the two set out to locate Abby after learning about a violent incident at Lakehill. However, after seeing the chaos unfolding outside, they realize they need to proceed with caution. When Ellie offers to let Dina take a break if she wants to, Dina replies that they'll work through it together.
Fans react to The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4
Taking to X, fans of the show and people who play The Last Of Us video game have expressed that they feel the makers are not doing justice. On the other hand, some people loved it and could not stop obsessing over Ellie and Dina's growing love.
One wrote, 'Yeah, episode 4 of" The last of us' season 2 was the last straw for me. As a diehard tlou fan, I just can't continue to watch them ruin a masterpiece.'
A second added, 'Amazing episode. Very well acted. Some high highs and some low lows all in one episode.'
A third went on to add, 'Swear in last of us season 2 episode 4 they spent more time amplifying the characters breathing then they did actually portraying the plot of the story.'
Swear in last of us season 2 episode 4 they spent more time amplifying the characters breathing then they did actually portraying the plot of the story.
This Scene Alone Is Enough To Make A Grown Man Not Only Cry But Sob, It's So Beautiful, Holy Shit 🥹#TheLastOfUsSeason2Episode4 #TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/HrTHmKk3xS
The Last of Us season 2 episode 4 was complete dog shit. Josh Peck was the best part.
It's not even the casting anymore last of us season 2 is trash I can't believe I actually made it to 4 episodes
Yeah, Episode 4 Of 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Was The Last Straw For Me. As A Diehard TLOU Fan, I Just Can't Continue To Watch Them Ruin A MASTERPIECE! 🙄😪 #TheLastOfUsSeason2
#TheLastOfUsSeason2 Episode 4 was awesome. It gave a lil of everything. Issac Backstory, Dina/Ellie romance, Take on Me, & a terrifying sequence in the metro tunnels. Merced & Ramsay's chemistry is great, wait for next week is gonna be crazy. pic.twitter.com/R4EzBEWExK
You can stream The Last Of Us season 2 on JioHotstar.