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Star Wars: The Acolyte quickly gained notoriety even before its debut due to its association with Leslie Hedden, a former Harvey Weinstein personal assistant, raising eyebrows about the show's leadership and intentions. Additionally, the series became a focal point for controversy over its alleged emphasis on identity politics and a perceived "woke" agenda, elements that many fans felt diverged from traditional Star Wars storytelling. While critics concede these themes are present, they argue that they are, at best, the fifth or sixth biggest problems with the series, overshadowed by far more glaring issues.