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Meanwhile, new characters like Greta Lee’s over-drawn corporate executive suffer from lazy, preachy dialogue, making the show feel more like a political screed than entertainment. Aniston’s portrayal of a “star who doesn't want kids” and her interactions with a parody of her own persona—one clinging desperately to relevance—highlight Hollywood’s obsession with narcissistic self-reflection rather than engaging storytelling.
The depiction of a failed podcast star (played by an actor resembling Brad Pitt) vying for political relevance echoes Hollywood’s obsession with fame at all costs, especially when embedded in absurd, unrealistic scenarios. The scripting is riddled with clumsy references, anachronisms, and overwrought dialogue, signaling a broader decline in quality media.