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Supporters of The Acolyte attempted to dismiss criticism by framing it as bigotry or hatred rather than rational discourse. They claimed that concerns about the show's lore and storytelling were unfounded and solely politically motivated. Critics like Critical Drinker and Nerdrotic have argued that the show’s narrative manipulations and ideological focus hurt its quality, but this is often dismissed as hate rather than legitimate criticism.
Media outlets and promotional campaigns further complicated matters by emphasizing diversity and representation as the show's primary goals, potentially at the expense of storytelling quality. This perception led to a backlash rooted in the belief that The Acolyte sacrificed storytelling for ideological messaging.