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Another review from Variety highlighted that although the series had some charm, it was weighed down by uninteresting characters and dull jokes—often little more than pop culture references or stereotypes. The show’s attempt to avoid textbook stereotypes fell short, especially when it came to queer women characters, which critics argued were still portrayed through stereotypical lenses.
The Problem with Representation
Critics and viewers have long expressed frustration over attempts at diversity that focus on surface-level traits rather than meaningful storytelling. Q-Force exemplifies this issue, with some saying it reduces LGBTQ+ characters to a collection of stereotypes rather than fully realized individuals.