Summary
In the wake ofThe Acolytecancelation, fans of the show began a petition asking thatStar Warsreverse the decision, and the campaign just hit a major milestone.The Acolytehad many controversies, but a significant portion of theStar Warsfanbase also enjoyed the show and wanted to see what a second season could bring. Despite the split audience,The Acolyte’scancelationwas a shock, particularly given how quickly the news came after the show’s finale. In fact, this was a significant departure from otherStar Warsmovies and TV showsthat have instead quietly not been renewed.
Now,The Acolyte’sfans are taking to social media and change.org to try and save the show from cancelation, and it seems the movement is gaining momentum. Specifically,the change.org petitiontitled “Renew the Acolyte” was posted only four days ago and just passed the 30,000 signatures mark. In addition to the signatures, the petition page includes a description that, among other things, states,"…The Acolyte became a beacon for representation that many fans have felt was lacking in the Star Wars universe for decades.“Clearly,there is a significant push forStar Warsto reconsiderThe Acolyte’scancelation.
The Acolyte’s Cancelation Leaves The Future Of Star Wars TV In Doubt
Sadly, Star Wars has officially canceled The Acolyte, and that raises serious questions about what the future of Star Wars' TV shows will look like.
The Acolyte’s Fans Know What They Want - Season 2
It’s easy to see why fans ofThe Acolytewould be fighting so hard to change the show’s cancelation. As the change.org petition description mentioned, for many,The Acolyteintroduced characters that enabled viewers to see themselves inStar Warsfor the first time. In addition to that, though,The Acolyte’sfinale left the audience with countless cliffhangers that set the stage for season 2. Now, numerousquestions and mysteries aboutThe Acolyteremain, and, sadly, they seem unlikely to ever be resolved.
However,The Acolyte’sfans haven’t given up yet, and they don’t seem likely to abandon hope any time soon. Rather, social media has been flooded with messages of support forThe Acolyteand outrage over this decision, most of which are tied to #RenewTheAcolyte.
Some have also pointed out that it isn’t only fans ofThe Acolytewho have shared their sentiments about the cancelation on social media.Several ofThe Acolyte’sstars have also more subtly addressed the cancelation in a way that suggests they aren’t all that happy either.
Sadly, it doesn’t seem likely Disney will reconsider the decision not to renewThe Acolytefor a second season, as the company’s silence on the matter feels as though it speaks for itself. Nevertheless, it’s clear thatThe Acolyte’sfans aren’t ready to give up hope yet, and the movement online in defense of the show doesn’t appear to be losing steam any time soon. WhileThe Acolyteremains canceled for now, it is heartwarming to see manyStar Warsfans unifying to defend the show.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
