'The Acolyte' Has Been Cancelled After Just One Season, And I Really Hope 'Star Wars' Finds Another Way To Follow Up On The Finale’s Cliffhangers

"The Acolyte" Season 1 concluded its eight-episode run to Disney+ subscription holders, and it left many lingering plot threads behind, including Osha going to train in the ways of the Dark Side with Qimir, the tease of Darth Plagueis and Vernestra Rwoh going to meet with Yoda. Unfortunately, we won’t see said threads be further explored onscreen. "The Acolyte" Season 2 will not be on the list of upcoming Star Wars TV shows, and while I’m disappointed about its cancellation, I’m more hopeful that the franchise finds another way to follow up on these cliffhangers.

As first reported by Deadline, Lucasfilm has decided not to keep "The Acolyte" going. While an official reason for the Disney+ show being canceled wasn’t provided to the outlet, the article does note that while it got off to a strong start when it premiered at the start of June, viewership dwindled in the weeks to follow. It was also mentioned that while "The Acolyte" earned decent reviews from critics, it was a divisive entry in the canon among fans, to the point that the "Star Wars" series got review bombed.