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In fact, The Acolyte recorded the lowest viewership among Disney+ Star Wars shows, even trailing behind Mandalorian Season 3, Book of Boba Fett, Andor, and Ahsoka. Within just five days, the series amassed approximately 11 million views, roughly three million short of Ahsoka's debut—once again highlighting its disappointing performance.
The Narrative Shift: From Review Bombing to Blame Game
Initially, the studio sharply blamed review bombing and online negativity for The Acolyte's poor reception. While some fan reviews appeared to be driven by genuine discontent, there's substantial evidence that some reviews were artificially inflated or suppressed to craft a narrative of success.