“Apologists” reminds me of the previously used term that I can’t even remember anymore that was supposedly either neutral or positive, when it clearly wasn’t being used that way. If you want the discussions to remain civil you should probably avoid loaded terms like that.
Beyond that, I wasn’t aware resolution was required in the middle installment of a trilogy. And beyond that, while I personally hope we do get resolution on some of these mysteries, it won’t ruin my enjoyment of the films if we don’t.
Actually I’m pretty sure it was apologist.