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For The Acolyte, Disney’s release included two episodes in the total viewership figure, but they reported it as "the series," which complicates comparisons. When previous data are factored in—like Ahsoka’s first episode reportedly reaching 14 million views—the numbers for The Acolyte don't seem as dramatically successful as they appear at first glance.
It's important to note: Disney's numbers are often front-loaded—most viewers watch initial episodes immediately upon release, with drop-offs typically following in subsequent weeks. Historically, this pattern has been evident with shows like Loki and Echo, where initial view counts appeared high but did not translate into sustained engagement.