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When addressing the backlash, James Gunn took a confrontational stance. In a recent interview with GQ, Gunn openly labeled fans who criticized the show's direction as racists, asserting, "I have a few racists that have called me polarizing, but I'm okay with being polarizing and letting racist fall to the wayside." He expressed pride in the fact that "people have loved this episode the most," dismissing critics outright.
This aggressive pushback has raised eyebrows, especially given Gunn's own words about taking chances and going to places others might fear to go. Nevertheless, critics argue that the content—depicting Nazi symbolism, demeaning minorities, and morally ambiguous characters—doesn't stand as a bold risk but as a political statement cloaked in superhero fiction.