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The marketing strategies are also scrutinized—specifically, how The Acolyte was hyped as a "diverse" and "progressive" show—aimed at creating a safe space for non-traditional Star Wars narratives. Critics argue that this focus on identity politics and ideological messaging is a betrayal of the franchise’s roots, which traditionally emphasized themes such as heroism, morality, and masculinity. Such marketing inflames the fanbase, leading to backlash, which then becomes fodder for more outrage and defensive posturing.