But insofar as that identity was largely and intentionally anchored in whiteness, many of the real stories—just as mythic, just as legendary—went untold or ignored, simply because the heroes didn’t have the right skin color.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Our titular rookie is one of many heroes played by pop culture fave Nathan Fillion.
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Tanya Melendez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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