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While Amazon officially cites the strike as the reason for canceling A League of Their Own, many involved view it as a cover story. Industry insiders suggest that the real motive is budget management—cutting losses on shows that failed to resonate with audiences—and a shift away from "woke" content, which has been increasingly polarizing.
Amazon's focus appears to be on scaling back expensive productions like Rings of Power and avoiding further investments in questionable projects. The cancellations serve as an indication that the studio might be retreating from high-profile risky content, especially projects with overt social messaging, which may not generate the anticipated return on investment.