The Acolyte, a Star Wars prequel series set during the High Republic era, was canceled, according to a report by Deadline, citing sources. According to the report, Lucasfilm opted not to produce a second season of the series.
The Acolyte followed a Jedi Master and former Padawan investigating a Jedi murder spree.
Despite an initially strong debut with nearly 5 million views, the series faced declining viewership throughout the season, with the least-watched finale of a Star Wars series.
While it received a 78% score from All Critics on Rotten Tomatoes, the series faced controversy, negative reception, and accusations of "wokism."
Criticism was directed at the series' perceived LGBTQ+ agenda, dividing the fanbase.
If not renewed, many unanswered questions and unresolved storylines involving characters like Mae, Osha, Qimir, and their connections to the Force and the Sith would remain unresolved.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Deadline, El País, TechRadar, Times of India, The Hindu, Pipoca Moderna, Express, Mirror, GamesRadar, Marca, Sky News, Times Now News, Numerama, Libero, Diverto, NTV, Brick Fanatics, Empire Online.