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The cancellation of The Acolyte exemplifies a cautionary tale for studios investing heavily in niche or experimental content. The continued decline in viewership for new Star Wars and Marvel series suggests audience appetite is narrowing, and investment must be justified by tangible success.
What’s clear is that quality matters, and toxicity or ideological outrage doesn’t compensate for a lack of compelling storytelling. Fans will support projects they enjoy, regardless of political messaging, and studios are increasingly held accountable by tangible metrics rather than online noise.