Isabela Merced's Dina Is The Breakout Star Of 'The Last Of Us' Season 2

The second season of the Last of Us has sparked conversation, particularly regarding Bella Ramsey's portrayal of Ellie and whether she appears sufficiently different from the previous season to reflect her five-year age jump. While opinions vary on Ramsey's performance compared to the game's Ellie, a surprising breakout star has emerged: Isabela Merced as Dina.

Merced's captivating performance elevates Dina beyond her game counterpart, partly due to the show's expansion of her role. The series showcases a more developed relationship between Dina and Joel than the game, enriching Dina's mission with Ellie beyond simple affection and protectiveness. Furthermore, Merced exhibits remarkable chemistry with Ramsey, surpassing the dynamic presented in the game (at least, thus far).

Merced's career is experiencing significant growth. Besides this role, the 23-year-old actress recently appeared in Alien Romulus (interestingly, alongside Cailee Spaeny, who bears a resemblance to an older Ellie) and is set to portray Hawkgirl in James Gunn's upcoming DCU Superman film – a considerable leap from her recent superhero role in Madame Web. Long-time viewers may also remember her as the live-action Dora.

[Game Spoilers Ahead] If you're curious about Dina's fate in the story and her overall safety, read on.

Dina survives. Despite significant loss in the narrative, both Dina and her baby live. (The vomiting scenes were a hint!) Dina's pregnancy results from her relationship with Jesse (who, unfortunately, does not survive the show). The story progresses to show Dina and Ellie living together after the Seattle arc concludes. However, Ellie's pursuit of revenge against the resurfaced Abby in California leads her to leave, ultimately returning to find Dina gone – the game's ending. The positive takeaway? Dina lives.

This means we can anticipate seeing both Dina and Ellie throughout the remaining two seasons, spared from tragic fates. While Ramsey, Young Mazino (as Jesse), and Kaitlyn Dever (as Abby) all deliver strong performances, Merced currently stands out as a major highlight.

The above is the detailed content of Isabela Merced's Dina Is The Breakout Star Of 'The Last Of Us' Season 2. For more information, please follow other related articles on the PHP Chinese website!