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Additionally, the abundance of pride flags and LGBTQ+ symbolism in the show's world—despite the apocalypse occurring in 2007—appears out of place, hinting at a political agenda rather than organic storytelling. Bella Ramsay’s portrayal of Ellie, who identifies as non-binary but is playing a female character, sparks further debate about gender identity, especially as Ramsay emphasizes the fluidity of gender and parenthood in modern culture.
The hosts argue that these narrative choices may alienate traditional gamers and fans of the original story, leading to accusations of "wokeness"—a term used dismissively throughout the segment—diluting the core emotional and thematic elements with social messages that seem out of place in a bleak, survivalist world.