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Post-Tragedy Response and Delays
Soon after, a tragic event rocked the political and media spheres: the assassination of conservative Christian pundit Charlie Kirk. In this fraught atmosphere, Apple announced it would postpone the release of The Savant, citing current events as a reason for delay. The move was seen by some as an overcautious response, but it reflected broader societal tensions. The series was pulled from Apple’s schedule about a month ago, and its debut has been indefinitely delayed.