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In analyzing the franchise’s treatment of Finn and other characters, Boyega points out that the core issue lies with the creative decisions made by JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Kathleen Kennedy, and others. Critics argue that the franchise veered towards subversion and shock value, often neglecting consistent character development and storytelling.
He highlights that characters like Rey and Kylo Ren were given nuanced narratives, whereas Finn was underutilized and marginalized. Despite Boyega’s assertion that his character was more central than some support it to be, fans noticed discrepancies in how the franchise prioritized different personas.