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The stark contrast between the reception of The Acolyte and House of the Dragon underscores a broader issue within the entertainment industry: the importance of understanding and catering to the core audience. Disney’s focus on quantity and spectacle over storytelling and character development seems to be alienating its base, leading to waning viewership and critical backlash.
Conversely, House of the Dragon demonstrates that respecting source material, investing in quality, and timing releases strategically—considering factors like holiday weekends—can result in robust success, even if some initial figures show slight declines.