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They jokingly consider that many behind-the-scenes hiring—such as "mus hires" (familial or friend-based crew members)—are standard practice, often leading to laziness or unqualified workers who coast on connections. This leads to an extensive discussion about the importance of talent, business skills, and the need for industry gatekeepers to say "no" to maintain quality, citing directors such as Patty Jenkins.
They critique Wonder Woman 1984 as an example where studio interference and lack of proper oversight led to a subpar sequel following a successful original, illustrating how unregulated creative freedom can sometimes spoil a franchise.