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Kingpin’s portrayal has been drastically softened, reduced to a helpless victim devoured by the woke themes of the series. His repeated defeats by Maya and her "ancestral powers" symbolize what many see as the character's complete derailment: from a hardened villain to a prop for feminist empowerment. Critics argue that this represents a broader trend within the MCU, where iconic villains and characters are often rendered weak or emasculated to fit progressive narratives.
The Series' Decline: From Bland to Embarrassing