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It’s a tragic day in a galaxy far, far, away. Deadline studies that the Star Wars Disney+ present The Acolyte has been canceled after its first season. Lucasfilm confirmed to io9 it gained’t be shifting forward with a season two, which had by no means been formally greenlit.
Set through the period of the Excessive Republic, The Acolyte informed the story of two sisters, Mae and Osha, whose mysterious existence raised a lot of questions for the Jedi and Sith of the time. Ultimately, the pair switched roles, with the previous Jedi apprentice Osha siding with the evil Sith, the Stranger, and former Sith apprentice Mae ending up with the Jedi. It was a implausible present that informed a daring, thrilling new Star Wars story. Which might be why audiences rejected it.
After a debut that put up superb numbers, these numbers dwindled because the collection went on so information of its cancelation isn’t a complete shock. Nonetheless, followers like myself actually hoped that the thrilling course season two was teeing up, in addition to the inclusion of a fan-favorite character on the finish, could have given it a second probability. Nevertheless it appears there’s no luck.
The transfer additionally makes The Acolyte the primary Disney+ Star Wars present to be out-and-out canceled. Whereas reveals like Obi-Wan Kenobi and The E book of Boba Fett haven’t returned for second seasons, there has but to be any official phrase on both. (Plus, within the case of Kenobi, a second season doesn’t make a lot sense.)
Subsequent up for live-action Star Wars on Disney+ is Skeleton Crew, which equally to The Acolyte faces an uphill battle with none recognizable characters. That’ll be adopted by season two of Andor in 2025 and after that… we don’t know. Season two of Ahsoka is in growth; the primary film since 2019, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is in manufacturing. Any variety of different different films are in varied phases of growth.
The Acolyte appeared as if it was going to be a terrific place to suit new, thrilling Star Wars tales. However now, it appears we’ll by no means discover out the story of Darth Plagueis the Smart, what was subsequent for Osha and the Stranger, and the way the Jedi would react to their blatant disregard for decency. See? Doesn’t that each one sound superior? I’m going to go cry now.
Created by Leslye Headland, The Acolyte starred Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Eager, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, and Joonas Suotamo. You’ll be able to, not less than for now, stream the whole collection on Disney+.
Replace 8 p.m. August 19: We added Lucasfilm’s affirmation to the story.
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