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The media landscape's shifting dynamic is prompting audiences to refocus their expectations from studios like Lucasfilm and Disney. Gone is the era where they could dismiss audience grievances as mere complaints from a vocal minority. Instead, the lack of engagement from viewers is a major indicator that a fundamental problem exists within the content being produced—an issue highlighted by the stark difference in reception between “Andor” and “The Acolyte.”
The mix of journalistic infighting and shifting audience sentiment suggests a crowded battlefield. It's become increasingly clear that studios can no longer afford to ignore viewer opinions, as the mantra of marketability begins to outweigh the necessity for favorable critical reception.