The article discusses the emotional conflict experienced by the author while watching HBO's The Last of Us. The author, who has not played the original video games, presents a unique perspective by expressing empathy for the 'Infected,' the zombies in the series. This empathy disrupts their ability to fully enjoy the show, as they question the morality of the protagonists hunting these creatures. As the series progresses, the introduction of more complex Infected, such as 'Stalkers,' amplifies this emotional dilemma, further complicating the viewerâs alignment with the characters.
I find myself wondering if I should be cheering for The Last of Us 's heroes as they make hunting the Infected a game.
This strange strain of empathy for these monsters-formerly-known-as-human-beings has created a barrier for my enjoyment of the show as a whole.
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