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The Acolyte has been described as an "enemy-centric" series, with a significant emphasis on female antagonists. Headland has explicitly stated that she aims to highlight queer-coded characters, claiming that her motivations are driven by representation and personal reflection. She has dismissed conventional notions of good versus evil, instead framing Star Wars as a story about patriarchy—an ideological stance that many fans find troubling.
Her statements underscore a broader trend within Disney’s approach to franchise storytelling—prioritizing social justice themes and political correctness over storytelling consistency and fan satisfaction. Critics argue that this shift reflects a form of activism infiltrating popular culture, often at the expense of narrative integrity.