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This crisis has spilled into open disputes amongst journalists themselves. The competing narratives focus on blaming external forces like "toxic fans" or "Russian bots," which ultimately falls flat. As media commentators battle each other over their differing takes, it has sparked a broader conversation within the fan community. They question whether the disconnection between the media and audiences stems from genuine criticism of the content or if it's rooted in an unwillingness to confront the franchise's declining quality.