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Brian K. Vaughan, the comic's creator, publicly expressed his disappointment, emphasizing his original intentions to tell a story about gender and societal oppression, which he felt were distorted in the adaptation. Clark also shared her sorrow at not moving forward but remained optimistic about pitching the property elsewhere, although industry analysts believe that any other network would face similar backlash.
Broader Cultural and Political Context
The rapid death of "Why the Last Man" exemplifies broader cultural currents. Hollywood’s attempts to craft diverse, inclusive narratives often clash with the realities of audience reception, particularly when those stories are perceived as overly preachy or disconnected from what made the source material successful.