Ryan Bradshaw stated, "There was never any intent to upset anyone or maliciously upset anyone," referring to his comment about identifying as a spoon. He emphasized the remark was meant as a "quick tongue-in-cheek moment" that was taken out of context.
Emily Armstrong addressed the backlash over her support of Danny Masterson, stating, 'Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend... Soon after, I realized I shouldn't have.'
The show faced significant backlash not only for its creative choices and pacing, but also for racist responses to its diverse casting decisions, highlighting deep-seated prejudices.