Part 9/11:
The Media’s Role and the Future of Criticism
The general trend in mainstream coverage continues to frame this backlash as purely racist or sexist, ignoring the possibility that many fans are genuinely dissatisfied with the product. The critic argues that this tactic is outdated; after years of similar narratives, people have become skeptical and disillusioned with the attempt to dismiss criticism as bias.
Despite this, the media and Marvel's promotional machinery persist with the same strategy—dismissing negative reviews as biased attacks—regardless of actual merit. The ongoing cycle is viewed as a clumsy attempt to divert attention from the show's shortcomings and the decline in content quality.