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Ortega revealed that she had to actively push back against certain decisions made by the show's writers, insisting that some plot elements or character behaviors did not align with how she envisioned Wednesday. Her candidness led to some backlash from writers' circles, even amidst ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Despite the criticism, Ortega continues to stand her ground on the importance of authentic character portrayal.