The Acolyte: Why the Star Wars Series Was Cancelled After Just One Season ?

Lucasfilm has decided not to renew the series "The Acolyte" for a season 2. The episodes are available on Disney+.

The new golden age of Star Wars, it's definitely not for right away. The last series in the franchise,  The Acolyte aired in the spring on Disney+, was finally canceled after only one season according to Deadline. This program, which told the story of the apogee of the Jedi order and the emergence of the dark side of the Force during the final hours of the High Republic, will therefore not be entitled to a season 2, despite the wish of its creator, Leslye Headlands.

The reasons for the cancellation of The Acolyte after only eight episodes were not released. If the series had obtained rather positive reviews from the press (78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 3.3/5 on Allociné), it had on the other hand much more divided the fans of the series, some accusing it of "wokism&quot and judging that it would not be sufficiently respectful of the legacy of the saga. The creator, Leslye Headlands, has always said she is a huge fan of Star Wars and its lore. Conversely, specialist critics saw it as a way of modernizing the saga that was losing momentum. On Allociné, the audience rating fell to 2.3/5.

As a result, specifies the American specialist magazine, the audiences were not there. Despite a strong launch, the series was unable to maintain its audience levels in the long term, to the point of becoming, according to estimates, “the lowest season finale of all Star Wars series”.

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What is the plot of Star Wars: The Acolyte ?

Se scrolling through a time well before that of the Skywalker family, The Acolyte takes us a century before the events of Star Wars: Episode I, during the final days of the High Republic era. Billed as a mystery thriller, the series explores the emerging powers of the dark side. To investigate a series of crimes, a former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master, but they must confront powers far more formidable than they thought.

Which actors in the cast of Star Wars: The Acolyte ?

• Amandla Stenberg: Mae
• Lee Jung-jae: Sol
• Manny Jacinto: Qimir
• Dafne Keen : Jecki Lon
• Jodie Turner-Smith:  Mother Aniseya
• Rebecca Henderson: Vernestra Rwoh
• Charlie Barnett: Yord Fandar
• Dean-Charles Chapman

li>Carrie-Anne Moss: Indara

• Margarita Levieva
• Joonas Suotamo: Kelnacca
• Amy Tsang

Where to watch Star Wars: The Acolyte streaming ?

Star Wars fans can learn more about the origins of George Lucas's universe on June 5, 2024 on Disney+, with weekly streaming every Wednesday. To watch The Acolyte, simply subscribe to à the streaming platform at the time of the series release. Note that the Disney+ subscription is available for 5.99 euros per month (with advertising), 8.99 euros per month (two screens but no advertising), or 11.99 euros per month (all the benefits including 4 screens).