In fact, many ofThe Acolyte’scontroversiesbegan before the show even premiered.

Because of that,there was significant speculation about whether the show would continue after the first season.

However,The Acolytehad several legitimate issues, and none of them had to do with diversity.

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It Wasn’t Clear Whose Story The Acolyte Was

The Acolytehad a very promising start.

In part, this was true.

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In fact,The Acolyte’stwo-episode premiere seemed to confirm that this was precisely the story the show would tell.

The Acolytehad a very promising start.

In truth, any one of these characters could have made for a fascinating TV show.

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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.

A key example of this problem was the witches of Brendok.

The witches of Brendok mystery was not the only one that took too long, however.

Unfortunately, that strategy simply didn’t work.

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In fact,everything teased for season 2 should have been the story ofThe Acolyteall along.

The Acolytesuffered most from relying on a second season.

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