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Chronicling the decline of original, well-crafted stories, the hosts criticize the overuse of cliffhangers, tokenized characters, and disastrous reboots. They point out that shows like Peacemaker and Velma are emblematic of tired, ideologically driven storytelling that sacrifices narrative coherence for outrage or social commentary.
The hosts express skepticism about Hollywood’s ability to produce genuinely meaningful or timeless works anymore. The shift towards superficial content aimed at triggering outrage—be it through rewriting villainous characters as women or casting non-traditional actors—has alienated fans and eroded trust in established franchises.