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Saw this coming. Episode 3 had a 9.8 on IMDb last night, but shot down to an 8.6 this morning (and falling). Looks like it's being review-bombed by intolerant trolls. : r/ThelastofusHBOseries

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The Direct on X: HBO's #TheLastOfUs has been review bombed on IMDb, receiving many 1-star reviews from users criticizing the LGBTQ+ relationship in the new episode Reviews & details: /

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