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However, critics contend that this shift undermines the franchise’s core identity. They argue that the original fanbase was predominantly male, and that Disney’s push for female heroes, ethnic diversity, and inclusion—exemplified by characters like Rey and Finn—has, in their view, led to a deterioration of storytelling quality. They reference how characters like Finn were initially promising but ultimately sidelined or mishandled, turning what could have been a groundbreaking character into a caricature.