Summary
The Acolytewas recently canceled by Lucasfilm, leading fans of the show to voice their disappointment in the “Save The Acolyte” campaign.Disney+’s cancelation ofThe Acolytereceived a mixed reception. Naturally, those who did not care for the show were somewhat pleased that it was not continuing, while fans looking forward toThe Acolyteseason 2’s storywere upset these teases would not come to fruition. Then there are some who despise the show for being “woke” and are wrongfully celebratingThe Acolyte’s cancelation for deplorable reasons.
However, as Supreme Leader Snoke himself says, where darkness rises, light will meet it. Fans ofThe Acolytehave recently taken to social media to voice their displeasure at the show being dropped by Lucasfilm, campaigning for it to continue. This comes after the"Renew The Acolyte" trendthat did the rounds on Twitter/X shortly afterThe Acolyteseason 1’s ending. Now,fans are rejoicing in their enjoyment of the show or even simply their interest in seeing how season 2 could have improved uponThe Acolyte’s first outing.
The Acolyte Ending Explained: The Shadow Of Darth Vader Descends In The High Republic Era
The Acolyte episode 8 wraps up season 1 of the High Republic show by casting the shadow of the dark side, and Darth Vader, over the Jedi Order.
Naturally, the main talking point surrounds the lingering plot threadsThe Acolyteteased for season 2, from Darth Plagueis and Yoda to the relationship between Osha and Qimir.
Others have tried to keep the level of positivity high, asking fellow fans to reply with their favorite moments fromThe Acolyteseason 1 while voicing support for season 2.
More highlights of season 1 wereThe Acolyteepisode 5’s lightsaber fights. Those supporting the trend claim they are the bestStar Warsaction sequences since the prequels, and that they deserve to be improved upon inThe Acolyteseason 2.
In the wake of the show’s cancelation,The Acolytecast member Amandla Stenberg has been receiving inexcusable hatred on her social media accounts. Fans have thus called out Lucasfilm for failing to support prior actors who received similar hatred, insisting that savingThe Acolytewill show more support for those willing to be respectful toStar Warsactors than those who are not.
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The Acolyte Has A Very Vocal Fanbase
Star Wars' High Republic Show Has Its Dedicated Section Of Fans
The posts highlighted, as well as the tens of thousands of others online, prove how vocalThe Acolyte’s fanbase is. This positivity is undoubtedly pleasing to witness, given the negativity that tends to impact most franchises of late concerning online discourse. Clearly,The Acolyteseason 1 resonated with many people. These people are now voicing their support for the show, attempting to change Lucasfilm’s mind about greenlightingThe Acolyteseason 2. Admittedly, this is sadly unlikely, as ratings and exposure dictate the filmmaking business more than anything else recently. That said, if fans of the show keep showing their support, who knows what could happen?
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.
