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Critics also highlight pacing issues. They suggest that episodes, particularly episodes three and seven, deliberately slow down or halt the narrative to focus on moments perceived as "woke" or ideologically driven. Episode three, which featured an extended scene involving LGBTQ+ themes, was criticized for its emotional disconnect and sluggish pacing, feeling like a distraction rather than a natural part of the story.
Episode seven, set in a mall, was similarly criticized for its stagnation, feeling more like a filler than a meaningful progression. These pacing issues, critics argue, undermine the show’s momentum, turning what should be a tightly woven narrative into segments that feel disconnected or artificially inserted for ideological messaging.