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Supporters claimed the portrayal was a sign of diversity and inclusivity; opponents insisted it was a distortion of historical facts. The controversy was fueled by allegations that producers and cast members tried to dismiss critics as racists, with Adele James herself even boasting about the show's initial success—claiming it was "number four on Netflix" and "heading for number one." Yet, the reality was starkly different, with the show falling from view in record time.