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Season three drew particular scrutiny due to its explicit sexual content, which some viewers found exploitative. Yet, Moriarty’s response suggests she perceives herself and her role as under siege, feeling that her creative work is being undermined by negative fan reactions.
The Showrunner’s Response and Industry Echo Chambers
In response to the criticism, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke issued a blunt statement. He criticized what he called "trolls" and told them to "eat a bag of dicks" if they couldn't be kind, emphasizing that the critique was harmful to real people. This combative stance exemplifies a growing trend among Hollywood figures to shut down dissent rather than engage with it constructively.