You know what’s Not on Roids, but fueled entirely by pure, unadulterated internet rage? Kaitlyn Devers portrayal of Abby in The Last of Us. Seriously, folks, this character has become a lightning rod for hate so intense it reportedly required extra security during filming of season two. Extra security! That’s not fandom; that’s borderline needing to be protected from an angry mob wielding pixelated torches.
Lets be clear: Abby isn’t just disliked. Shes despised. The internet collectively lost its mind when she delivered that devastating blow, and the vitriol hasnt subsided. Were talking death threats (which, lets all agree, are NEVER okay!), online harassment, and general digital screaming. Its reached a point where Dever, an actual human being putting in work, needed protection from the backlash her character generated.
The sheer volume of negativity is astounding. People have built entire theories explaining why Abby must be secretly good (she’s not), or desperately trying to find a way to retroactively justify her actions (you cant). It’s become a cultural phenomenon, fueled by an understandable desire for revenge after Ellies… well, you know.
It’s ironic really; Dever is an incredibly talented actress. But Abby? Abby is the villain we love to hate—or just hate, and really hate. And that level of passionate loathing? That’s a testament to how effectively she achieved her goal: making us all want to throw our controllers through the screen.
