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After building anticipation for "The Acolyte"—which prominently featured a cast of women of color and aimed to capture an avant-garde slice of the Star Wars universe—the results have been far from favorable. Even with a prestigious award in hand, the series seems unable to shake the perception of failure characterized by its lack of audience engagement and critical acclaim.
“The Acolyte received the NAACP Image Award for its score but not for any of the performances or overall plot. The fact that even a well-crafted score didn’t translate into broader success underscores a disappointing reality—this series did not connect with its audience,” stated one commentator on the show’s trajectory.