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A recurring theme in the controversy is the media’s role in shaping narratives around fan dissatisfaction. Critics and journalists are accused of misrepresenting fan grievances as mere "review bombing," a term used to dismiss negative ratings as illegitimate. Grace Randolph emphasized that the real issue is waning interest; the show isn't failing due to review bombing but because viewers simply aren’t watching.
This discrepancy reveals a pattern: the media seems more interested in stirring outrage for clicks than in analyzing genuine fan reactions. Articles continue to frame fans as entitled whiners or dismissers of political narratives, even when the core issue is disappointment in how the franchise has been handled.