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Although "The Acolyte" gathered a considerable amount of viewer time relative to its peers, this metric is misleading. The production costs for the series were astronomical, estimated at $230 million, resulting in a staggering $700,000 per minute of screen time. This figure raises questions about the financial viability and sustainability of such projects moving forward, especially when public interest appears dwindling.
Fan Reactions and the Petition for Renewal
Despite this, there has been a dedicated following, as evidenced by a petition aiming to renew "The Acolyte" with 83,000 signatures. However, discussions around the legitimacy of these numbers surfaced, with suggestions that many may have been artificially inflated through misuse of data.