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The stark decline in viewership points to a fundamental issue underlying The Acolyte's failure: the shift in focus from storytelling and character development to ideology and activism. The series was promoted heavily as an activist project that would incorporate progressive themes, feminist ideals, and LGBTQ+ representation—elements that, when overemphasized at the expense of solid storytelling, risk alienating core fans.
This strategy appears to have backfired spectacularly. Instead of appealing to the broad Star Wars audience who cherish the franchise's legacy and character-driven narratives, the show prioritized ideological messaging that many fans found distracting and disconnected from the traditional Star Wars experience.