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The series' portrayal of socioeconomic stereotypes and Black characters is also heavily scrutinized. Critics argue that the show relies heavily on stereotypical hood conversations and victimhood narratives, which are perceived as both regressive and insulting. The criticism extends to the "woke" overtones—race swapping Odin into a Black version and casting minorities into roles seemingly for tokenism. These choices are viewed as pandering rather than genuine storytelling.

The Superman Controversy and the New Direction

Next, the conversation addresses the new Superman reboot by James Gunn. Concerns are expressed about the portrayal of Superman as overly emotional, uncharacteristically vulnerable, and lacking the stoicism traditionally associated with the character.