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The series also struggles with continuity and lazy writing. For instance, the depiction of the Trade Federation’s role contradicts previous canon, and the film subtly dismisses the importance of sentient life, favoring corporate profit over morality. Some commentators suggest this hints at a broader message: corporations and bureaucrats are the real villains, while characters are portrayed as pawned vessels of larger agendas.
The show’s plot devices—such as characters making illogical decisions for convenience—further support claims of poor scriptwriting. The notion that the series is little more than a space-cop procedural with shallow characters and predictable story beats is widely accepted among critics.