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Further critique reveals Hollywood’s evolving approach to risk. Once, streaming services supposedly granted creators more leeway, allowing shows to find their footing over multiple seasons. Now, the pattern is clear: if early viewership is low, even a multi-million dollar investment is unlikely to survive. Most streaming shows, including Ahsoka and The Acolyte, face declining audiences with each new release, indicating a dwindling interest in sustained franchise expansion outside immediate blockbuster hits.