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Despite the poor ratings, The Acolyte’s showrunner Leslie Hedlin openly pleaded with fans to support the show online. In interviews, she encouraged viewers who enjoyed the series to rally on social media, push for a second season, and combat what she described as negative online campaigns. Hedlin called on fans to "send love" to the cast and promoted the idea that the show's poor performance was merely a result of review bombing or misinformation.