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When juxtaposed with Ahsoka, which debuted during the summer of 2023 with significantly higher viewership—around 829 million minutes watched in its initial episodes—The Acolyte's performance appears even more dismal. The difference is stark: Ahsoka not only attracted more viewers early on but also maintained its interest longer, whereas The Acolyte’s figures show rapid attrition.
Moreover, Ahsoka’s first five days drew about 14 million viewers, compared to 11 million for The Acolyte. While the latter's numbers might seem somewhat comparable, the context reveals that The Acolyte is significantly underperforming relative to expectations and previous benchmarks, indicating viewers are not sticking around.