Ever since Disney+ started putting out the Star Wars shows, fans of the franchise have become divided in the direction and the narrative choices that the shows made. Except for the first two seasons of The Mandalorian, Star Wars fans have not wholly enjoyed any other shows and The Acolyte has become the latest victim.
The show looked promising in its initial episodes, but it fell apart towards the end, receiving scathing reviews. With the series now canceled, some fans are questioning the decision and how it was never given the chance to grow and find its footing. With wild comparisons to other shows like Breaking Bad, the discourse has gone bizarre and almost nonsensical.
The Acolyte Fans Are Calling Out Shows Like Breaking Bad Following Its Cancelation
Leslye Headland‘s The Acolyte caused a lot of negative discourse on the internet as die-hard Star Wars fans were baffled by certain narrative choices and character decisions. By the end, the show became a colossal mess, unable to realize the incredible potential it had in serving audiences. It just became another frustrating entry in the Star Wars franchise that did not amount to anything and had nothing interesting to say.
Lucasfilm seems to have realized that the show has not worked and has now canceled it. However, fans of the show are not happy about the news and are lamenting how it was never given a chance in the first place. Their main criticism about the cancelation is that audiences were critical about it from the beginning and the show needed future seasons to find its footing.
They even called out shows like Breaking Bad where the first season had a slow start and things got better with future seasons. They question why The Acolyte was not given this kind of treatment. On X, the comparison between the two shows became a huge talking point and some fans were baffled with how ridiculous it sounded.
Many pointed out that Breaking Bad worked marvelously from the get-go and became a masterpiece while The Acolyte struggled to tell a cohesive story. Here are some of the reactions on X,
As some fans have pointed out, Breaking Bad didn’t cost even half as much per episode as The Acolyte did. They criminally wasted $180 million on it, with the show’s visuals not really justifying its incredible production budget. The cancelation is rather necessary as it shows that the studio is listening to fans and knows that they need to do better.
The Acolyte Getting Canceled Is Sadly Deserved, According To Fans
The Acolyte failed to reignite Star Wars fans and it further created more disdain for the franchise and its ability to reinvent itself. The show has now been canceled and fans feel it is for the best.
On X, people pointed out that Lucasfilm canceling the show means that they have heard the criticism that the show got.
They will realize that putting out mediocre content under a recognized brand will not work anymore, and audiences deserve better-written shows that expand the franchise in great ways. Here are some of the reactions on X,
After the debacle of The Acolyte, Lucasfilm has Jon Watts’ Skeleton Crew lined up for release this December. As with other Star Wars shows, the premise looks interesting and unique, the only question being whether it will end up disappointing fans like The Acolyte. All will be known when Skeleton Crew hits Disney+ on December 3, 2024
Fans can watch The Acolyte on Disney+ and Breaking Bad on Netflix.
