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Some users have pointed out the excessive and crude stereotypes, criticizing the show for continuing to promote narratives that portray white men as the default villains—an increasingly tired trope in modern media that seems disconnected with the current cultural landscape.
The Cultural and Political Context
The timing of "The Savant"'s release feels particularly off—this style of show, with its heavy-handed messaging and predictable villain archetypes, seems to echo content more suitable for a few years ago. Today, public sentiment has shifted; audiences are more skeptical, critical, and quicker to mock such overt propaganda.