Disappointment hangs heavy in the air for ‘Star Wars‘ fans following the news of Lucasfilm canceling ‘The Acolyte.’ The cancellation wasn’t as surprising due to the negative reception surrounding the show.
However, Star Wars Fans want to see the show play it out. Additionally, a dedicated following has mobilized online to form a petition for a second season.
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‘The Acolyte’ Fans Fight For Season 2
A Change.org petition has emerged as a rallying point for fans. Signing the petition allows fans to raise their voices in unison and send a clear message to Lucasfilm that fans are not yet done with ‘The Acolyte.’ Additionally, even actor Lee Jung-Jae was not happy with the show’s cancellation.
While online petitions may seem like a long shot to some, history has proven otherwise. The pleas of ‘Star Trek: Discovery‘ fans for a Captain Pike spin-off ultimately led to the creation of the critically acclaimed ‘Strange New Worlds’. Additionally, Star Wars itself has witnessed the power of a dedicated fanbase.
Decades ago, when cancellation threatened the original series, an army of loyal fans, armed not with online petitions but with pen and paper, flooded NBC with nearly a million handwritten letters. However, a lot of petitions like one for a new ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 despite garnering huge amounts of votes didn’t work.
Moreover, the series finale of ‘The Acolyte‘ undeniably left many storylines dangling. The adventures of Osha and the enigmatic Stranger shrouded in secrecy, are just getting started. Furthermore, Darth Plagueis has only scratched the surface of his potential within the narrative.
Fans are desperate to unravel the mysteries surrounding his connection to the Stranger and, ultimately, his influence on the rise of Palpatine. Additionally, the Stranger’s potential ties to the Knights of Ren remain unexplored. Leaving these stories unresolved in spin-offs feels like a betrayal of the audience’s investment.
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Disney Was Previously Accused Of Sneakily Removing ‘The Acolyte’ From Its Platforms
Since the cancellation of the show fans noticed a gradual disappearance of related merchandise from the Disney online store. While this might initially seem like a standard business practice, given the show’s relatively short run, it has sparked a lot of speculation.
Fans believe that Disney is intentionally minimizing its presence due to the show’s disappointing performance. Additionally, the timing of the cancellation, just a month after the show’s release, further fueled these theories. Moreover, fans were not happy with Disney for not being transparent. Additionally, as the petition gains traction they await a response from the streaming giant.
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