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The core concern lies in Hollywood's apparent pattern of normalizing and even romanticizing taboo topics, such as incest, in mainstream media. The showrunner of White Lotus, Mike White, notably defended the inclusion of such themes, describing them as "erotic" and "not disturbing." Critics argue that these narratives are pushed not to explore complex issues responsibly, but to elicit shock and arousal, contributing to a broader agenda of desensitization.