The Acolyte’s cancelation has caused fans of the show to create a petition for its renewal, which is garnering thousands of signatures a day. The cancelation of The Acolyte was reported by many major Hollywood trades around a month after the show aired on Disney+. While not considered among the best-ranked Star Wars TV shows, The Acolyte has a dedicated section of fans who were not happy about its cancelation. With the future of upcoming Star Wars TV shows also in doubt, these fans have taken to many online platforms to voice their support of The Acolyte.
This support has recently taken on a new form, with a petition on Change.org being made with the end goal of renewing The Acolyte. The petition has over 3000 signatures at the time of writing, with 2600 coming in just one day. Evidently, the crowd willing to support The Acolyte is taking every step possible to give the show a chance at a future. Whether Lucasfilm will take notice of the “Save The Acolyte” campaign remains to be seen, but those involved will certainly not go quietly.
The Acolyte Has Its Vocal Supporters… Who Definitely Want More
The Acolyte Gave Its Supporters Teases Of What Is To Come
While The Acolyte – and the Star Wars fandom in general – has an inescapable vocal minority who wish to spread negativity, this petition and the outpouring of support for the show online prove that supporters can be just as loud. The many who enjoyed The Acolyte feel aggrieved that they cannot experience the story that was being told, which is arguably made worse by The Acolyte season 1’s ending. The show clearly hinted at several exciting storylines that would be picked up should The Acolyte season 2 be greenlit.
For instance, the first live-action appearance of Darth Plagueis was teased for The Acolyte season 2’s story, as was a more central role for an iconic Star Wars character like Yoda. These teases naturally left fans wanting more of The Acolyte, which is enough of a reason to explain why the “Save The Acolyte” campaign is catching fire. However, in an increasingly uncertain period in Hollywood in which profits outweigh storytelling potential, it is unclear whether The Acolyte will be renewed in response to the fans’ undying support.
The possibility is not aided by history. In the past, there have been several petitions formed against studio decisions and other elements of the Hollywood industry, yet rarely do they make much of an impact. As alluded to, Hollywood is a profit-driven business. The Acolyte’s cancelation came as a result of low viewership, meaning the support from those who watched the show is unlikely to sway the decision for season 2. While fighting in The Acolyte’s corner is admirable, the chances of changing Lucasfilm’s mind are admittedly slim.