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Meanwhile, critics point out that the mainstream media’s portrayal of the show as a "success" is often pure propaganda—using clickbait and social media manipulation to drown out genuine fan feedback. The real data, they argue, shows that The Acolyte has largely failed to connect with its audience.
The Future of Star Wars and Hollywood
This saga underscores a significant challenge for Hollywood: balancing commercial success, creative storytelling, and social messaging. When a product is marketed as groundbreaking but fails to deliver on storytelling, the backlash can be swift and enduring.