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The Controversy Surrounding The Acolyte
The recent release of The Acolyte on Disney+ exemplifies this growing disconnect. Fueled by pre-release attacks and the media’s swift disappointment in the show's reception, it became clear that the perception of The Acolyte was polarized. Despite the negative fan reception—recording a mere 29% audience score on review aggregator sites—the critics seemed to favor the show, praising it almost unanimously.