Summary
Although the recentStar Warsseries,The Acolyte, has just concluded its debut season and received a blend of both praise and criticism, with varied reactions to its prequel perspective on the Star Wars universe, many fans are already clamoring for a second season, driving the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) by popularizing a dedicated/ trending hashtag.
Star Wars: The Acolyterecently aired its season finaleon Disney+, delivering a thrilling conclusion packed with unexpected twists. The finale addressed the major questions about the events on Brendock and the ongoing conflict between the Jedi and Sith while also laying the groundwork for numerous potential storylines in a possible second season. Despite this, there’s no official confirmation yet about a Season 2, and fans have expressed their disappointment over the uncertainty.
While swirlingrumors have suggested thatThe Acolytemight be planning for a second season, there has yet to be any official announcement or confirmation from the show’s creators or network. With no concrete details emerging from the official sources, Star Wars fans are already mobilizing for its return. Barely a month after the show’s debut season’s conclusion, fans passionately advocate for a new installment by spearheading a campaign with the hashtag #RenewTheAcolyte. This hashtag is making waves onX, as it trends with a flood of tweets and posts from devoted followers fervently calling for the show’s revival. Among the myriad of messages, numerous tweets under #RenewTheAcolyte underscore the intense desire for additional episodes, reflecting the strong demand from the show’s loyal audience. Highlights from the #RenewTheAcolyte conversation include:
In response to a tweet from Rotten Tomatoes announcing thatThe Acolytewas the week’s top show, user @LCWebsXOXOcommented, “80% score from critics, #RenewTheAcolyte trending multiple times a week… It’s almost like we were right about the review bombs being politically motivated. People want this show, @starwars!” Also, @XDarthThunderXposted, “I absolutely lovedThe Acolyte. It brought us a different perspective on the Jedi and Sith and gave us surprise elements from the EU and canon. The fact that Leslye did something completely different, bold, and to the norm, it gets my vote for Season 2.” @CzerSalazaradded, “#RenewTheAcolyte because we need more pieces of media where we aren’t forced to look through a lens of ‘Who’s good? Who’s bad?’ And instead perpetuate the concept that everybody, Jedi AND Sith included, are not all good and not all bad. Star Wars fans deserve that.”
Leslye Headland, the visionary behindThe Acolyteseries, recently opened up about the show’s future. Despite having a wealth of exciting plans and ideas for the series’ future, she admitted toEntertainment Weeklythat she has yet to receive official updates on its continuation. During a candid interview, Headland expressed her current lack of information by simply saying “Nothing” when asked about any news regarding more episodes and even added a touch of humor by dramatically signaling a large zero with both hands to emphasize her point. This playful gesture underscored the fact that, as of now, there are no new developments or confirmations about the next chapters ofThe Acolyte, which exploresthe High Republic Eraon screen.She elaborated, “You have to take a break, especially after something like this. I don’t even know how many years my brain has been going, ‘Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars, Acolyte, Acolyte, Acolyte’ – just constantly solving problems… It is very weird to now be in a place where I don’t need to do that. I always say to budding writers, ‘The most important thing you can do is sit around and do nothing. Because the second you start to manufacture a story, you’re going to get stressed out, and the story can’t start that way.'” She chuckled, adding, “My brain is still doing it. It’s almost like if you’re running, you can’t just stop.”
Although the most recent live-action entry in the Star Wars universe,Star Wars: Ahsoka, was officially approved for a second season, there was a notable delay of roughly three months between the airing of the series finale and the official announcement of the renewal. This time gap suggests that it might still be a bit early for fans ofThe Acolyteto anticipate any concrete updates from the executives regarding a second season for their beloved series. On the other hand, fans are anxiously awaitingnews about the future ofThe Book of Boba Fett, which has been in limbo for a staggering two years without any confirmation of a new season. Given these circumstances, it’s understandable why fans ofThe Acolytemight feel a sense of urgency for updates or confirmation about the series’ continuation. Overall,The Acolytepresents a great way forward for new Star Wars shows, and it’s evident that the show’s audience has a strong appreciation for it and is eagerly awaiting news about the potential debut of its second season.
Star Wars: The Acolyteis now available to stream exclusively on Disney+.
