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He challenges the notion that increasing representation is driving growth, arguing that it may, in fact, be contributing to the franchise’s erosion. Fans increasingly feel disconnected from the narrative decisions made by Disney and Lucasfilm, perceiving the storytelling as weaker and less engaging. The quality of recent projects, even those like Andor praised by critics, does not seem to resonate with a broad audience anymore. Instead, it appears the franchise is losing its core fans—who valued the original storytelling more than the diversity agenda.