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The mention of billionaire characters and sci-fi tropes highlights how current productions often inadvertently serve as cultural branding, reflecting today’s social anxieties more than timeless storytelling. For example, the billionaire theme in recent shows underscores the heavily political and branded nature of modern Hollywood.
Tariffs and Market Constraints
Upcoming tariffs on imported media—such as foreign films, anime, and international dramas—threaten to further limit the variety Hollywood can offer. Ironically, these policies are likely to harm consumers, as they push audiences away from Hollywood’s offerings and toward already-established foreign content that maintains traditional storytelling standards.