Summary
The Acolyteseason 2 has been canceled by Lucasfilm, but it isn’t the end of the road for the characters. In an ideal world,The Acolytewould serve as the launchpad forStar Warsto explore a whole new part of the timeline, with TV shows and even movies set at the tail-end of theHigh Republic Era. The golden age of the Jedi and the Republic, this period is ripe for exploration.
Unfortunately,The Acolyteproved to be something of a lightning rod for the fandom, sparking a vocal online backlash and a review-bombing campaign that often overwhelmed all other conversations. That does not, however, mean the characters fromThe Acolytewill never be seen again. Here’s all we know aboutThe Acolyteseason 2, and the future of these heroes and villains.
The Acolyte Season 2 Has Been Canceled
The Acolytehas been officially canceledby Lucasfilm after season 1. Showrunner Leslye Headland suggested she believed any decision would be mae based purely on viewership, and the numbers clearly weren’t sufficient. This comes as disappointing news after a number of social media messages from theStar Warsaccount referred to “season one,” and a tie-in book did the same.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode Guide - Cast Members, Biggest Takeaways & Easter Eggs
Here’s everything you need to follow along with Star Wars: The Acolyte, from references and trivia to main takeaways from each new episode.
Some Major Acolyte Plots Were Originally Saved For Season 2
Incredibly, many of the most popularAcolyteplots were originally saved for season 2.The Acolyte’s Sith Lord was originally central to season 2, barely seen in the original season 1 scripts after one clash with the Jedi. Manny Jacinto’s performance was a gamechanger however, because Headland recognized that he simply had to have a much bigger presence. As she put it:
“I saw Manny’s screen test early on in pre-production, and I just thought, ‘There will be riots in the streets if I don’t [go further]. Here we go.I guess I’m rewriting an episode.’ "
Everything We Know About The Acolyte Season 2’s Story
There’s clearly a narrative throughline running from the creation of Osha and Mae inThe Acolyteto the Force powers of Darth Plagueis, who learned how to coax the midi-chlorians into creating new life. Given this is the case, it’s reasonable to assumeThe Acolyteseason 2 would have continued to move through theStar Warstimeline, establishing the power of the Baneite Sith and revealing more about how they remained hidden while seeking power.
It’s unclear which cast and crew would have returned forThe Acolyteseason 2. The first season was shocking in terms of willingness to kill off major characters, with Carrie-Anne Moss' Master Indara dying within the opening few minutes. That means many of the cast would have be all-new, although Manny Jacinto’s Qimiir and Amandla Stenberg’s Osha and Mae seemed safely locked in for a return.
The Acolyte’s Characters Will Be Developed Off-Screen
That said, the story ofThe Acolyteisn’t over. Lucasfilm has announced a number ofStar Wars: The Acolytetie-ins and spinoffs, including:
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Most of these are prequels toThe Acolyte, rather than continuing iits story (the young adult novel is set to star Jecki and Yord, two characters who died in the show). It remains to be seen whereThe Acolyte’s story will continue, but it must be noted comics have recently continued abandoned stories and character arcs fromSolo: A Star Wars Story. InStar Wars, nothing is truly gone.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
