We're only supposed to enjoy the approved narrative of a woman overcoming oppression (which largely consists of being told not to succeed by men) and realizing "the power was within her all along." Season with anti-social or cruel behavior to taste. Bonus points for deconstructing a fan-favorite male character (Nick Fury, Indiana Jones...) along the way.
For me, it's the same as when comic books changed dramatically in the 80s. I bought as many Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man comics as my parents would let me as I was growing up. They got a little stale though:
1. $hero is enjoying his day.
2. $villain comes along and ruins it.
3. $hero prevails and goes back to what he was doing.
Then authors like Alan Moore came along and asked what it would look like if the superhero was actually a giant asshole, or emotionally damaged. I can still enjoy Peter Park triumphing over Green Goblin, but I'm glad there are new ways to explore that universe.
I'm assuming good faith. One's day is better that way.
As I approach my late 30s, a constant question in my head is: is this whole sensitivity/cancel culture really a problem, or is it some sort of rite of passage to think things have just gone too far.
I’ve tried adjusting for those variables as much as possible and still think we’ve taken things too far, but alas, it might be by definition that I’m unable to talk myself into a different perspective.