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One key critique is the misconception that existing properties automatically bring in a built-in audience capable of sustaining new adaptations. The hosts dismiss this by pointing out that many reboots and adaptations falter precisely because they do not honor the essence of the originals. They highlight that Steven Universe, for example, succeeded because its creator built it from scratch with creativity and respect for storytelling, rather than relying on repurposed nostalgia.