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He further discusses how the sequel trilogy, especially in films like The Rise of Skywalker, introduced a multitude of female characters, ultimately trying to appease demands for female representation but often facing backlash from segments of the fandom that view this as superficial.
The Nature of the Fanbase and Future Prospects
Ryan suggests that much of the outrage stems from a subset of fans who are more interested in virtue signaling or identity politics than actual stories. He asserts that these fans tend to be quick to praise the franchise when things go their way but abandon it at the first sign of disapproval, making their engagement superficial.