Summary
The Acolyte’s cancelation has caused fans of the show to create a petition for its renewal, which is garnering thousands of signatures a day. Thecancelation ofThe Acolytewas reported by many major Hollywood trades around a month after the show aired on Disney+. While not considered among thebest-rankedStar WarsTV shows,The Acolytehas a dedicated section of fans who were not happy about its cancelation. With the future ofupcomingStar WarsTV showsalso in doubt, these fans have taken to many online platforms to voice their support ofThe Acolyte.
This support has recently taken on a new form, with a petition onChange.orgbeing made with the end goal of renewingThe Acolyte.The petition has over 3000 signatures at the time of writing, with 2600 coming in just one day. Evidently, the crowd willing to supportThe Acolyteis taking every step possible to give the show a chance at a future. Whether Lucasfilm will take notice of the “Save The Acolyte” campaign remains to be seen, but those involved will certainly not go quietly.
“Save The Acolyte” Trends As Fans React To Star Wars TV Show’s Cancelation
In the wake of The Acolyte’s cancelation, fans have voiced their disappointment online, leading to a trend calling for the show to be saved.
The Acolyte Has Its Vocal Supporters… Who Definitely Want More
The Acolyte Gave Its Supporters Teases Of What Is To Come
WhileThe Acolyte- and theStar Warsfandom in general - has an inescapable vocal minority who wish to spread negativity, this petition and the outpouring of support for the show online prove that supporters can be just as loud.The many who enjoyedThe Acolytefeel aggrieved that they cannot experience the story that was being told, which is arguably made worse byThe Acolyteseason 1’s ending. The show clearly hinted at several exciting storylines that would be picked up shouldThe Acolyteseason 2 be greenlit.
For instance, the first live-action appearance of Darth Plagueis was teased forThe Acolyteseason 2’s story, as was a more central role for an iconicStar Warscharacter like Yoda. These teases naturally left fans wanting more ofThe Acolyte, which is enough of a reason to explain why the “Save The Acolyte” campaign is catching fire. However, in an increasingly uncertain period in Hollywood in which profits outweigh storytelling potential, it is unclear whetherThe Acolytewill be renewed in response to the fans' undying support.
The possibility is not aided by history. In the past, there have been several petitions formed against studio decisions and other elements of the Hollywood industry, yet rarely do they make much of an impact. As alluded to, Hollywood is a profit-driven business.The Acolyte’s cancelation came as a result of low viewership, meaning the support from those who watched the show is unlikely to sway the decision for season 2. While fighting inThe Acolyte’s corner is admirable, the chances of changing Lucasfilm’s mind are admittedly slim.
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.
