Even the brightest of stars sometimes fall short of igniting an epic creation. This is the general consensus that many Star Wars fans have developed about the recently aired The Acolyte. Despite praiseworthy reviews from critics and the talents of some of the finest actors of today’s times, the Star Wars series has been an overly disappointing feat.
While fans had some hope that it might redeem itself in its future episodes, the recently aired finale has solidified its status as a tale that aims too high but reaches nowhere. After the finale aired, fans have had a variety of reactions, mostly filled with dismay.
The Acolyte is a Total Disappointment Even at its End
The Acolyte, since its very start, has been facing a torrent of criticism and backlash. Described by many as too woke and Disney forcibly trying to push the woke agenda into the beloved saga created by George Lucas, the series has been at the receiving end of criticism, the majority of the time.
Yet, there was some hope that it might save itself as a worthy addition to the space opera franchise. But as fans had anticipated, even in its end, the Amandla Stenberg-starrer series has been a major letdown.
The season finale, aka the eighth episode of the series, featured Mae learning the truth about Sol and fans getting all the answers they have been waiting for. It is revealed that Lee Jung-jae‘s Master Sol is responsible for killing Mae and Osha’s mother and that the Jedi actually killed the entire witch coven, and not Mae.
Osha later ends up killing her former master without any weapon, making her move to the dark side complete. One thing leads to another and Osha, on the promise of having her sister freed, agrees to become the Stranger’s apprentice. Mae then has her memory wiped off by the Sith and discovered by the Jedi.
The series then ends with Vernestra lying to the Senate about the events and asking Senator Rayencourt to keep the Jedi in check and later going off to Yoda to help her. A shock from start to finish, the episode, nonetheless, is one confusing mess with too many cliffhangers, and overall bad writing and bad acting from some actors.
Star Wars Fans React to The Acolyte Season Finale and Potential Next Season
The Acolyte season finale ended on a huge cliffhanger by introducing Yoda to the tale. By showing the Jedi not being as noble a force that everyone thought them to be and many more unanswered questions left in the possibility of being answered in season 2, The Acolyte fails to live up to the hype.
After the premiere of the season finale of the series and the possibility of another season, this is what fans had to say about the series:
The Acolyte was fairly forgettable and fine at best.
I didn’t connect with the core story of Osha / Mae, at all. Glad we got Sol. Qimir was quite interesting. Great lightsaber fights.
If there’s Season 2, I’ll probably watch because it’s Star Wars but I’m not needing it. pic.twitter.com/WXFpTMFDzi
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) July 17, 2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte – 4/10
Don't know what's up with having every single force adjacent characters be extremely dry and undeveloped with these shows. Main characters just constantly flip flop their motivations and don't get the time they need to be properly fleshed out. pic.twitter.com/FzkRAPZHyZ
— Rat Card Player – mas.to/@ZimSan (@ZimSanYT) July 17, 2024
The acolyte was not the greatest. I tried to like it but they made it really hard😅
— Jon Eli, The Elden Lord (@_jonsolo) July 17, 2024
Yup it was worth repeating after the abomination that was episode 8 of Acolyte. Disney is not just killing the franchise with this garbage they are killing goodwill. #StarWars #Acolyte https://t.co/tNuAI8XaJY
— Hyper Hawk GTE (@HyperHawkMedia) July 17, 2024
I would never step out of my home out of embarrassment if I made #TheAcolyte @leslyeheadland
— Arey Samhal Ke ! (@DarlingSasank) July 17, 2024
#TheAcolyte is easily the worst (and my least favourite) Star Wars show of all time. Absolute trainwreck of a narrative leaving us with a message that deviates drastically from what the franchise was under George Lucas. Poor writing, flat characters and a waste of a budget. pic.twitter.com/LMplvVoGlk
— Panda Critic (@panda_critic28) July 17, 2024
The Acolyte has faced criticism and dissatisfaction from fans throughout its run, and its final episode has done little to change that perception. While some fans went on to express delight and excitement seeing the possibility of another season, the series struggles to live up to the high expectations set by the Star Wars franchise.
The Acolyte can be streamed on Disney+.
