Bill is gay

“I think we can debate on what his identified sexuality could be forever, because it isn’t simple.”

In the game, Bill refers to Frank as his “partner,” though Bill’s sexuality and the exact nature of their relationship are not explicitly mentioned. Episode 3 is filled with small, sweet moments between the two, and while they squabble, their arguments definitely have a different tone.

But the fact is Bill has always been gay. It’s a romance that makes for one of the best episodes of The Last of Us, and stands out among prestige TV, too. It is poignant, wistful, and tragic, and it is also remarkably fulfilling. The portrayal of Bill’s ambiguous sexuality challenges traditional norms and encourages discussions about inclusion and representation within the gaming industry.

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‘The Last of Us’ Confirmed That Bill Was Gay Years Ago

Ever since December of 2021, we’ve known that Nick Offerman would be in The Last of Us. Yet no one — not even the most dedicated fan — was prepared for the masterpiece the HBO thriller delivered.

Need more proof? While Bill doesn’t have a car, he has parts they can use to fix a car up. As you may expect, everything goes a little nuts. Despite the small roles they are bound to play in the series’ overall narrative, their story makes episode 3 one of the finest hours of television. In the game, there’s also a philosophical question of what does it mean to survive?

Bill’s clearly been prepping for a while, having strung up his part of town with a bevy of tripwires and traps that are meant to keep out humans, infected or not. When Joel asks Bill who that is, Bill refers to him as his “partner” while holding back tears.

Those same extreme emotions appear in Frank’s note.

This stuff wouldn’t be there unless they trusted each other completely.

Their body language when mentioned or shown together in the game hints at warmth and affection not usually seen in just-good-friends.

While you explore Bill’s town, it feels like you’re walking through memories he had with Frank – and those memories are tender.

Hiding their true feelings

Bill and Frank don’t just spell out their love for each other.

They spend the night together, and as the episode progresses, that night becomes years. These notes aren’t just friendly; they’re personal and deep.

The two have a safe house together. Series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are making strategic adjustments to certain elements of the game for the new medium and to catch up to modern sensibilities.

I wisened the fuck up. “Even though I’m not a middle-aged, married gay man, I’m a middle-aged, married man,” he stated. It’s confirmed – Bill is gay. These squabbles go beyond what you might expect from buddies.

There are pictures of Bill and Frank together. “I want you to know I hated your guts,” Frank writes.

Though the beauty of Peter Hoar and Craig Mazin’s episode may have been unexpected, the couple at its center isn’t.

“Long Long Time” has sparked several complaints from the worst side of Twitter about how The Last of Us allegedly shoehorned in a gay relationship.