Star Wars: The Acolyte, the Disney+ television series from Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) that follows a group of Jedi as they investigate several murders at the end of the High Republic era, has been canceled after just one season by Disney, but some do not appear to be happy with the company’s decision, according to the latest reactions that can be found on social media, including some that have called the news “shocking and devastating.” The show, which ended its run on July 16 with season finale “The Acolyte,” has a 78% Tomatometer Score but 18% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fans are saying:
- “Shocking and devastating Star Wars news today….THE ACOLYTE has been canceled after 1 season. So many plot threads left unanswered. Darth Plagueis. The tie between Vernestra Rwoh and Qimir. Osha’s turn to the dark side. So many more stories to tell…”
- “…the acolyte getting cancelled is maybe the most disappointing thing that i’ve witnessed from star wars in a while. and that’s saying something!”
- “Really sucks to hear the news of The Acolyte’s cancellation. The show had a lot of promise, especially in its back half and I was excited and intrigued to see where it would go next.”
- “Acolyte being canceled sucks. Deeply imperfect show but at least it was TRYING to branch out with new ideas, characters, and stories from what we are used to. It had something behind it even if the execution wasn’t there all the time. Such a shame, makes me sad.”
Manny Jacinto, who plays “The Stranger,” continues to receive praise for his portrayal of a Sith warrior:
Manny Jacinto's performance as The Stranger earned him a place among the very best Star Wars villains. A second season would have focused heavily on his character and his relationship to DARTH (redacted) PLAGUEIS.And yet people are celebrating that they won't get to see this
— anabelle // skeleton crew era 🪐 (@anabelle_dawn) August 20, 2024
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From a report:
The story of The Acolyte will not continue, with Lucasfilm opting not to proceed with a second season of the Star Wars offshoot starring Amandla Stenberg, sources tell Deadline. The news is not entirely surprising. The Acolyte did OK with critics, with 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, but divided Star Wars fans, which was reflected in its overall viewership.