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This juxtaposition—firing thousands of workers while pouring money into a heavily criticized series—raises questions about corporate priorities and strategic decision-making. Critics argue that this is emblematic of a broader decline in Disney’s traditional standards and an increasing desperation to keep fractured franchises in the limelight.
Industry and Audience Disapproval
The industry’s and audience’s reactions to Disney’s campaign are quite revealing. Major outlets and casual viewers alike have ridiculed the idea that She-Hulk deserves award consideration. The series, which many critics deemed to have “CW-level writing” and laughable visual effects, is now being touted for awards that are traditionally reserved for high-quality television.