TL;DR
- Fans are hopeful for The Acolyte’s return.
- The show featured a diverse LGBTQ+ cast.
- It was review-bombed due to its representation.
- The series gained a devoted fanbase.
- It recently re-emerged in Disney+ charts.
In a galaxy not so far away, fans of Disney’s cancelled Star Wars series, The Acolyte, are holding onto hope that it might just make a comeback. Set a century before the events of The Phantom Menace, this show dared to delve into the dark forces behind a series of Jedi murders, all while boasting a refreshingly diverse and LGBTQ+ cast. Yes, you heard that right. The show was a trailblazer, featuring the first out trans actor in the Star Wars franchise, Abigail Thorn, who graced our screens as Osha.
Originally envisioned as a multi-season project by showrunner Leslye Headland, The Acolyte was cut short after just one season. But wait, there’s a twist! FlixPatrol recently reported that two years post-cancellation, the series has surprisingly re-emerged in Disney+’s Top 10 TV Shows chart, currently sitting at a cozy ninth place. What’s behind this sudden resurgence? Some fans speculate that the buzz surrounding the recent release of Maul – Shadow Lord might have reignited interest in the series.
Despite its cancellation, fans have been relentless in their campaign for Lucasfilm to revisit The Acolyte. “The Acolyte is still one of the best Star Wars shows like wow,” one fan tweeted, while another chimed in, “I saw every episode of Star Wars The Acolyte and loved it. Sure hope it makes a comeback.” With such passionate supporters, it’s no wonder the fandom refuses to let this show fade into the void of forgotten series.
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows in the Star Wars universe. The series faced its fair share of backlash, often branded the “gayest Star Wars yet” and mockingly dubbed “The Woke-alyte.” This backlash manifested in the form of review-bombing, with Forbes reporting that low approval ratings were linked to the “racism, misogyny, and overall harassment of the cast, which has poisoned every conversation about this show.”
As the finale aired, whispers of a potential season two began to circulate. Headland herself hinted at the possibility, stating, “There are conversations happening behind the scenes about renewing the show, but nothing has been confirmed yet.” So, while the official word on The Acolyte’s future remains elusive, fans are keeping their fingers crossed and their lightsabers ready. After all, in the world of Star Wars, anything is possible. Stay tuned, because the Force is strong with this one!
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