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The series has been widely panned for its subpar storytelling, weak character development, and low production standards. With a budget reportedly exceeding $200 million, expectations were high. Yet, The Acolyte failed to meet those expectations, delivering a product that many viewers found lacking in substance and coherence.
When compared to successful recent series like House of the Dragon, Ahsoka, or Andor, The Acolyte struggles to hold a candle. While those series garnered hundreds of millions of minutes watched—favorably competing with each other—The Acolyte failed to even crack the top 10 on viewership charts. In fact, recent ratings suggest the show has fallen off the radar entirely, with its viewership figures so low that they are difficult to quantify accurately.