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Batwoman, once intended as a flagship LGBTQ+ superhero series, has been embroiled in controversy from the start. Viewing figures were reportedly poor, and rumors of actors and crew being difficult or unprofessional have circulated for years. The show's cancellation seems inevitable, yet Warner Bros. appears to have kept it alive partly due to internal pressures and content needs for HBO Max.
Public perception increasingly ties the show's downfall to the scandal, shifting focus from any remaining narrative or entertainment value to the behind-the-scenes dysfunction. If true safety violations and misconduct are confirmed, the legacy of Batwoman will be marred further—becoming less remembered for its story and more for the chaos surrounding its production.