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Critics of the shift to replace Norrin Radd with Shalla-Bal argue that the change is unnecessary and even detrimental. They contend that while alternate universes have explored different iterations of characters, the main cinematic adaptations should strive to stay true to the original concepts. A flawed comparison is drawn between this situation and hypotheticals involving other iconic characters to further illustrate the idea that replacing core identities can dilute the character's significance.