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The decline in popularity was stark. Season three experienced a 15% drop in viewership at its premiere compared to the previous season. More alarmingly, the series has lost roughly 60% of its audience from season two, indicating a significant erosion of viewer trust and interest. The season received a dismal 22% audience score, with critics and audiences voicing displeasure over narrative choices, perceived virtue signaling, and an overall departure from the lore that made the original game and book series beloved.