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Initially, The Acolyte faced intense criticism from fans across social media platforms. Platforms like Rotten Tomatoes documented a significant review bombing campaign, with fans vocally expressing their disapproval. Disney and Lucasfilm's response to the criticism was to dismiss it as unfair backlash, attempting to gaslight the audience by claiming the show's premiere numbers were outstanding. However, it quickly became evident that their narratives didn't align with reality.