Apple TV+ pulled the Jessica Chastain thriller The Savant shortly after its trailer became a target of right‑wing meme ridicule. Pulling a high‑profile series 'in haste' and reportedly without the star’s input shows how platforms now adjust content pipelines in response to real‑time online sentiment.
— It highlights how meme‑driven pressure campaigns can function as de facto content governance, raising questions about cultural gatekeeping and free expression on major platforms.
David Dennison
2025.10.02
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Esquire’s report that Apple TV+ removed The Savant from its lineup after a wave of online mockery and political controversy.
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