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When reviews and audience scores rolled in, the results were brutal. The show garnered just a 14% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the least-viewed Star Wars project on Disney+. The narrative manufactured by Disney and its media allies tried to dismiss the backlash as rooted in racial or sexist bias, but the numbers told a different story.
The Ratings and Audience Reception
The failure of The Acolyte is starkly contrasted by the success of other recent franchises. For instance, House of the Dragon, another highly anticipated fantasy series, has been a massive hit. Its second season, which premiered just days ago, scored over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and drew enormous viewership numbers.