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The initial episodes didn't disappoint in fueling fears that the series was veering off course. Early on, fans were teased with a character, Keran Moss, heavily promoted in trailers. However, in a shocking twist, she is killed within the first five minutes—an unprecedented move that seemed designed solely to subvert expectations. This stunt symbolized what many perceive as a pattern in The Acolyte: prioritizing shock value and shock tactics over coherent storytelling.