What does the cryptic crossword clue "Viewer's complaint is about critic after taking sides (6)" mean?

The definition is "Viewer’s complaint". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RITI (synonym="RITI") in IS (synonym="containing") = IRITIS; definition: "Viewer's complaint" The answer is IRITIS.

Viewer's complaint is about critic after taking sides (6)

Times Cryptic #28883 | 24 Across | 2024-04-05 flower

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