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Hedland suggests that online "echo chambers" and algorithms reinforce biases against the show. However, critics argue this is a misframing. The real issue, they contend, is that the general audience (the so-called "normies") simply didn’t find The Acolyte compelling or worth watching. Despite initial curiosity, viewership dropped precipitously after two episodes—indicating a disconnect between creators' expectations and public reception.