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“The Acolyte” Finale Can’t Overcome Weak Season and Divisive Comments

Seeing the show as "gay" is unfair but understandable

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Aaron Earls
Jul 17, 2024
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By providing a satisfying conclusion to the season-long story, The Acolyte finale avoided the fate of several previous Disney+ shows. Unfortunately, the show has been weighed down by confusing character choices and confounding story pacing. Having the finale be the best episode of the season is good but when the bar is so low clearing it is only so effe…

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