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Audience fatigue is a significant factor. Many viewers no longer trust Hollywood's motives or the authenticity of its efforts. Films and shows tackling serious issues like racism or gender equality are often perceived as virtue signals rather than genuine efforts to portray reality. This skepticism has led many to yearn for the kind of entertainment produced in the 1990s and early 2000s, where diversity appeared more organic and less politicized.