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The pattern of disappointment aligns with the franchise's struggles over the past few years. After The Rise of Skywalker, the franchise's momentum appeared to sputter, with each new series failing to match previous highs. Disney’s response to this trend has been cautious, possibly recognizing that quantity has sacrificed quality.
The Acolyte's poor performance was so stark that it appears to have sealed the fate of multiple series, with only Andor possibly remaining as an exception—though even that series had a modest viewership start before fading.