Based on the data presented, it's evident that The Acolyte was not financially viable or profitable for Disney+. The show’s finale viewership was significantly lower than other recent Star Wars series on Disney+, such as Ahsoka, Andor, ObiWan Kenobi, and The Mandalorian. Specifically, The Acolyte's finale viewership was 41% below Ahsoka's, over 50% below Andor's, and performed even worse when compared to ObiWan Kenobi and The Mandalorian, with viewership 6066% lower.

Furthermore, the sharp decline in viewership from the twoepisode premiere to the finale—over 30% according to Nielsen—suggests that the audience rapidly lost interest in the show. This dropoff, coupled with the fact that The Acolyte fell off Nielsen’s charts entirely by its third week, highlights a clear lack of sustained engagement. The show's inability to maintain or grow its audience, despite a major franchise backing, is a strong indicator that it was not a successful investment.

Additionally, the desperate appeals from showrunner Leslye Headland for fans to support the show online further emphasize the struggle to generate organic buzz and maintain viewership. The lack of a green light for a second season, along with rumors that Lucasfilm has no current plans for further development, underscores the financial unviability of The Acolyte. Given these factors, it’s highly unlikely that the series achieved profitability or met Disney+’s expectations.

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