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The failure of The Acolyte is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of disappointment across Disney's Star Wars offerings on streaming. Prior to The Acolyte, other projects like Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, and Mando Season 3 experienced sharp declines in viewership and overwhelming criticism. These projects collectively suggest a waning interest, exacerbated by disappointing storylines, uneven quality, and perhaps franchise fatigue.

Indeed, the least-viewed finale before The Acolyte was Ahsoka, which itself followed the underwhelming Book of Boba Fett and a dwindling audience for Mando’s third season. This pattern signals a significant loss of momentum, with each subsequent project failing to generate sustained excitement or viewer engagement.