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The initial trailer painted Riri Williams in a stereotypically Marvelish light: an incredibly talented, self-assured genius who earns admiration not through growth or perseverance but through inherent greatness. Lines about her not wanting to be a hero but instead wanting to be iconic exemplified a character that many viewers found unrelatable and overly self-absorbed. Such portrayal, critics argue, perpetuates a narrative where protagonists are victims of circumstance, admired not for their flaws or struggles, but for their innate brilliance—an archetype that alienates audiences seeking more nuanced storytelling.