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!’

I'm impressed by pretty much everything I see from Offerman, and his role in TLOU was fantastic. It had real impact, and didn't feel at all like the lazy tokenistic drivel that's become Disney's standard fare.

I don't know how anyone could watch that episode and see anything other than an absolutely heart wrenching tale of love and how beautiful and sad and even stupid it can be. You don't even have to be gay to identify with it, you just have to be human.

I was glad they took the time to dedicate an episode to Bill's relationship, in the game it was just a note you find, but it's a part of Bill's story that really illustrates his character and why he is the way he is in many ways.

Glad to see Offerman standing up for decency, though it's not a giant surprise since he's always seemed like a good guy.

It was a love story and it was touching. I had to look away during the intimate scenes as watching two guys making out gives me the heebie jeebies.

And the best single episode love story ever.

The most Offerman thing to say. 👍

I loved the episode but it is very much a gay story

I want Nick Offerman to be my dad. And I even love my real dad. (sorry dad)

I agree with the sentiment of the article, but the author can jump off a bridge for perpetuating the "SLAMS" bullshit.

The episode was directed by the same guy who directed all of "It's a Sin", another incredible bit of telly.

I think the Last of Us demonstrates the difference between writing a story around the character vs the sort of crap in other shows where inclusivity is more like a box ticking exercise and a casting quota.

I loved that episode and I love Offermans pov about it!! Do I like this episode as part of Last of Us? No, I was expecting something different from this series. More action and adventure, less emotional trauma and humanity.

I think the show is trying too hard to lean into the emotional side of the apocalyptic scenario, and I think the TV scene is already saturated with kind of stuff. I wanted something which would be more focused on the main characters, their experience, and the action and adventure as captured in the game.

Should there be more stories about gay love in different scenarios? Yes. Is it okay that this story showed up under this context? Definitely, overall it’s a great story and I am better off for having experienced it. Do I like it as part of Last of Us? No, my expectations were different. I would say the same if the love story was between a heterosexual couple.

Edit: that said, given the bias and discrimination against LGBTQ+ folk, I am not surprised that writers (who are often overwhelmingly empathetic) choose to add such stories in their work

God I love that man

Those were the best episodes in the show. The ending sucked though.