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The reception to shoy gwa's debut was notably harsh, with the Christmas special—the highest-profile episode of the season—recording some of the worst ratings in the show's history. Critics may have praised the episode, but loyal fans largely despised it, sensing that the storytelling and character development were sacrificed in favor of political correctness.
Declining Ratings and Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil
The fallout didn't stop at fan dissatisfaction. As the season progressed, rumors circulated suggesting that shoy gwa and his new companion, Millie Gibson, might not stick around for long. Speculation grew that the creative team was already looking to make changes amid poor audience reception and decreasing ratings.