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Netflix’s approach to diversity and representation has also come under scrutiny. The decision to cast a Hispanic actress as Faye (a Singaporean character) frustrated many, who argue that more suitable Asian actresses could have been cast—potentially from Singapore, or from the region—who would have better honored the character’s background.
Furthermore, the adaptation's changes to characters’ designs and personalities seem to lean toward desexualization, which has upset fans who recall Faye's original character was flirtatious, confident, and provocative—elements they feel are essential to her identity. Critics accuse Netflix of "desexifying" her, attempting to make her more 'acceptable' under modern sensibilities but at the expense of her authenticity.