Performance reviews feel like a setup lately...

Is it just me or have performance reviews suddenly become way more intense? My last review felt less like a discussion about my contributions and more like a checklist of areas for 'improvement' that weren't really issues before. My manager kept bringing up metrics that felt arbitrary and focusing on minor details. It's making me wonder if this is a prelude to something. With the Discover deal looming, it feels like they might be building a case for why certain roles aren't meeting expectations. Has anyone else experienced this sudden shift in how performance is being evaluated? It’s not just about 'meeting goals' anymore, it feels like they're looking for reasons. Worried about what this means for year-end, or even sooner.