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Jody Turner Smith, another star of the show, claimed the presence of a Black lead was "groundbreaking" and said it represented a departure from the traditional themes of Star Wars, which she argued had historically focused on men's journeys. However, critics note that recent years have seen a significant emphasis on female characters, often at the expense of male storylines, which some see as another example of identity-driven storytelling overtaking narrative integrity.