The Acolyte: Queer fans condemn cancellation of Star Wars series
Queer fans of Star Wars are in uproar following the cancellation of The Acolyte. According to Deadline, Lukasfilm have opted to not move forward with a second season after the series received middling reviews from a select group of fans and lower-than-expected viewership.
Set before the events of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the High Republic era, The Acolyte follows a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) who reunites with her Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) to investigate a series of mysterious crimes.
It boasted an ensemble cast, with supporting stars such as Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, Margarita Levieva, Harry Trevaldywn and David Harewood.
Upon release, The Acolyte was review-bombed on websites such as Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and IMDB by whiny weasels who took issue with Star Wars going “woke”.
