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With a hefty production budget of $200 million, The Acolyte was supposed to elevate Star Wars storytelling to new heights. However, the series has instead become notorious for its dismal reception. Critics and audiences alike have decried it as a cinematic disaster, the worst in the franchise's history. Despite attempts by production members like Leslie Headin to downplay the failures, the truth is evident: The Acolyte has been a spectacular flop in terms of viewership and critical reception.