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Chastain and others defended the series, claiming it was needed now more than ever to expose supposed threats from conservative patriots. However, critics argued it was blatant propaganda that painted a false picture of the current political landscape, demonizing individuals based solely on their political beliefs, and perpetuating a divide that benefits progressive narratives.
Furthermore, footage and trailers reveal a disturbing tendency of studios to self-censor or alter content pre-emptively to avoid backlash—such as editing out characters that might resemble controversial figures or viewpoints. This form of self-censorship further limits genuine discussion and perpetuates a monolithic narrative favored by mainstream outlets.