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A recurring theme is how studios have spent decades emasculating their own franchises—killing off male heroes, replacing them with unsubtle female replacements, and diluting iconic stories into uninspired, self-referential messes. The hosts criticize the obsession with remakes, reboots, and endless sequels that squander the potential of original ideas. They highlight the sad reality that many beloved properties have been overexposed, reanimated, or simply degraded into cash grabs.