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From the outset, expectations for The Acolyte were built on a combination of curiosity and skepticism. Fans watched as the show was heavily promoted, with many suspecting it would be another example of "woke" storytelling—characterized by overt political messaging and identity-driven narratives. The backlash was swift and brutal; The Acolyte has plummeted to Rotten Tomatoes scores in the low 30s, essentially confirming its status as a fan-disliked project of epic proportions.