Isabela Merced, a new cast member in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions while watching the show. She believes that the game's creators intended for viewers not to adopt a superior perspective over the characters. The emotional core revolves around the loss of Joel, prompting Ellie to seek vengeance, while Merced's character, Dina, becomes entangled in this dangerous journey. As the season progresses, viewers can anticipate the introduction of new characters and the unfolding of complex narratives that reflect deep emotional experiences.
"I think watching this, you have to lean into your feelings that you're feeling in each moment," said Merced via Variety. "I don't think the writers and the designers of the game wanted you to be wiser [than the characters]."
That pain comes from the loss of Joel (Pedro Pascal), the fan-favorite character who was murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in retaliation for the murder of her father at Joel's hands.
Merced's Dina--who seems to be very much in love with Ellie--is now in a delicate position of accompanying Ellie on a mission of revenge that might get one or both of them killed.
"[The writers are] cooking," added Merced. "The meal's not done yet... I don't think you have to be bigger than the message."
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