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The swift and poor reception of "Willow" led to its removal from the streaming service within weeks, reflecting Lucasfilm's struggle to balance production costs with viewer engagement. As the hosts noted, despite some reimbursement from UK tax credits amounting to around $40 million, the show's failure highlights a troubling trend in Lucasfilm's financial outlook. Even with refunds, the initial spend is indicative of a larger misalignment between the studio's expectations and viewer interest.