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This discrepancy reveals that much of the initial enthusiasm was based on data that didn't reflect real audience engagement. Instead, it was inclined toward bolstering narratives that the show was "doing well." When the actual, hard data arrived, it was clear those stories were false.
Implications for Disney and Star Wars
With only one episode remaining—the finale scheduled for Tuesday—the outlook is bleak. The declining viewership breathes new life into the narrative that the franchise’s attempts to revitalize Star Wars with new content are backfiring.