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She stars as Dina in the post-apocalyptic drama, the new love interest for Ellie (Bella Ramsey). The Last of Us has made it clear from the beginning that it takes a very progressive view of sexuality. Dina explains in the episode that she came out as bisexual when she was younger, but her mother wouldn't accept it.

Isabela Merced's Truth: "I've : In Season 2 of “The Last of Us,” Dina and Ellie shift from close friends to full-on lovers

Merced also commented on the "dad" scene. Indeed, the two women encounter some rainbow Pride flags on their way into Seattlebut don't know what they are. She probably doesn't even know the word bisexual.

Now, Ellie has found love again with Dina, a woman who is only just discovering her own sexuality. Following The Last of Us' most shocking episode yet, the show shocked viewers again by including a time jump. Of course, Ellie's own dad was Joel, the man whose brutal murder she is now trying to avenge.

In Season 2 of “The Last of Us,” Dina and Ellie shift from close friends to full-on lovers. Back in the first season, viewers were treated to the beautiful love story of Bill and Frank and then the tragedy of Ellie and Riley's first date.

'No One Actually Thinks : TV and Movies Isabela Merced Says She and Bella Ramsey “Added Some Kisses” to Their Last of Us Sex Scene The actress opened up about being a queer actor in a queer role in a recent interview

It's so sweet. That to me is really, really important, and awesome. I got stuck. Yeah, or just middle America. Isabela Merced reveals how her real-life queer identity brought authenticity and intimacy to Dina and Ellie’s romance in ‘The Last of Us’.

Isabela Merced (Getty) Although we’re only about halfway through season two of The Last of Us, newcomer Isabela Merced has made a strong impression already. But for it to mean so much to me personally is great and grand. On how her bond with Bella Ramsey changed how they filmed their scenes, Merced also said, "I think everything felt so tender that day, even when we were shooting it, Bella and I were just so comfortable with each other.

The episode was a helpful one for Dina actress Isabela Merced, who is queer herself. Isabela Merced’s “The Last of Us” character is involved in a messy queer romance. You can just feel it. So both of us were already fine and comfortable, and so we could really explore.

There's really no such thing as labels here. But in the world they live in, it can't all be good news. What happened in those three months? Ellie has accomplished the first step in her mission by arriving to Seattle on The Last of Us, a city occupied by two groups in a territorial war.

With Dina, it was important to show the contest within her, whereas Ellie's way more assured. Ellie's always been sure about it. Merced also talked to Variety about her thoughts on the episode. When they asked her about the queer representation specifically, she was delighted.

Dina's role in Ellie's life will be a major part of the season, and the already greenlit Season 3going forward.