Dina’s Secret Pregnancy Revealed in The Last of Us S2

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In a subtle yet intriguing development, The Last of Us Season 2 might have subtly suggested one of its principal characters could be pregnant. Unlike in the game it’s based on, The Last of Us Part II, where characters conceal pregnancies as a significant plot point, the show has so far avoided exploring this directly, apart from a few vague indications.

Viewers speculate that there could be a hidden pregnancy storyline for Isabela Merced’s character, Dina, in The Last of Us Season 2. This theory arises from a scene towards the end of episode three (titled “The Path”), where Dina and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie encounter some deceased members of the Seraphites, a fresh faction from Seattle that makes its appearance in this episode.

As the duo of teenage survivors nears Seattle, they stumble upon a cluster of deceased survivors rotting by the roadside. The sight or smell of these decaying bodies causes Dina to immediately vomit profusely along the woodland trail, which had been their temporary home for several days.

In a chilling recollection, I found myself struck by an instant distress, not just from the sight, but specifically from the overpowering stench, of a child entangled among decaying bodies. Yet, this harrowing image might hold a more profound significance in the narrative if the series remains true to its source material as faithfully as it has so far.

In “The Last of Us Part II”, it’s disclosed that Dina is expecting while in Seattle with Ellie. The baby’s father turns out to be Jesse, the character portrayed by Young Mazino in the series. This revelation happens after their camp is set up inside a downtown theater in Seattle. Ellie, who has developed romantic feelings for her former friend, shares with her another secret: she possesses immunity.

In the captivating world of HBO’s series, I can’t help but notice a potential hint about Dina’s character – her episodes of vomiting might just be a subtle indication that her on-screen persona could be expecting.

If this scenario holds true in the TV series, it’s expected that Jesse will once again be depicted as the baby’s father. This is because Dina has admitted to going back to her ex-boyfriend, Jesse, during the three-month time leap between Joel’s death and Ellie and Dina’s journey westward (for more details on Dina and Jesse’s relationship, click here).

The second season of “The Last of Us” carries on at HBO, with fresh episodes premiering every Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. This series is masterminded by Craig Mazin, who was behind the hit show “Chernobyl”, and Neil Druckmann, the director of “The Last of Us” video game. In this new season, Ellie, portrayed by Ramsey, sets out on a quest for revenge after losing someone dear to her.

In the post-apocalyptic series, Ramey and Merced are supported by a robust ensemble cast. Kaitlyn Dever portrays Abby, a tough newcomer, while Pedro Pascal takes on the role of Ellie’s adoptive father, Joel. Gabriel Luna is cast as Joel’s strict-as-an-arrow brother, Tommy.

Why Is Dina’s Pregnancy Important to The Last of Us Season 2?

Including Dina’s pregnancy storyline in Season 2 of The Last of Us seems inevitable. Therefore, it wouldn’t be unexpected if the scene where a character vomits in Episode 3 serves as the initial clue for this development.

Learning that Dina is pregnant shifts the practicalities of Ellie’s vengeance-driven journey in Seattle. Upon receiving this information, Ellie no longer views Dina as a peer but as someone who requires her protection now.

Ellie decides to go it alone in Seattle while leaving Dina behind, and this separation intensifies Ellie’s descent into a bloodthirsty state. Without Dina’s comforting presence constantly with her, Ellie becomes increasingly consumed by the ravenous hunger that will ultimately consume everything from her.

Jesse’s baby with Dina leads him back into their lives and, driven by this, he tracks them down to Seattle. This initial appearance as a concerned father appears honorable, but it ultimately leads to Jesse’s demise. His journey westward culminates in a fatal showdown between Ellie and the dangerous Abby – an encounter that some have suggested will be the climax of Season 2.

In the continuation of the tale unfolding in Season 2 of The Last of Us Part II, I find myself deeply involved in the life of a significant character: a baby boy named JJ. After his birth, Ellie and I, Dina, form a bond as co-parents to this little one, shaping our lives together moving forward.

In a different phrasing: Though Ellie cherishes her role as a parent, when Abby’s haunting melody beckons once more after Seattle, she must grapple with the choice of leaving Dina and the baby behind to return to the battlefield, allegedly in pursuit of justice.

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2025-05-01 09:04