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The Media's Tactic: Blaming Fans and Dismissing Valid Criticism
Resentment grew over how some outlets and online personalities framed the backlash. Articles from outlets like Inverse and others framed The Acolyte as "not ruining Star Wars," but rather, claimed that fans were responsible for the negativity. The narrative became one that painted fans as obstructive and unreasonable, deflecting responsibility from Disney/Lucasfilm for questionable creative choices.
Particularly troubling was the targeting of specific YouTubers critical of the show—namely Gary from Nerdrotic and The Critical Drinker. These creators openly discussed issues with the show's writing, narrative choices, and perceived ideological overreach, all of which contributed to their vocal criticism.