Key Takeaways:
– Star Wars fans are divided on recent narrative choices in multiple shows, with the latest controversy arising from the cancellation of the show, ‘The Acolyte.'
– Initial episodes of ‘The Acolyte' were promising, but the show began to falter towards the end.
– The cancellation of the series has incited fan outrage, with critics comparing the show's fate to that of ‘Breaking Bad.'
– Fans argue ‘The Acolyte' wasn't given a fair chance to mature similar to other shows like ‘Breaking Bad.'
– The franchise, Lucasfilm has announced intent to release ‘Skeleton Crew' in December.
Fan Division Following Star Wars Shows' Narrative Choices
With multiple Star Wars shows gracing Disney+, fans of the franchise have not agreed with some plot directions. Except for the first two seasons of ‘The Mandalorian,' no other shows have wholly satisfied fans. The latest cause of division is the cancellation of ‘The Acolyte.' The show began promisingly, but its reception dwindled towards the end, prompting Lucasfilm to cancel it.
The Cancellation of ‘The Acolyte' and Fan Outrage
The decision to terminate the Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte' has sparked a significant uproar among its fans, especially because many believe it was never given a chance to grow. As seen with many shows like ‘Breaking Bad,' fans argue that a show often needs more seasons to find its footing.
Comparing ‘The Acolyte' and ‘Breaking Bad'
Following the cancellation of ‘The Acolyte,' there has been a unique comparison to ‘Breaking Bad,' renowned for its slow start leading to a multiple Emmy-winning show. Fans question why ‘The Acolyte' wasn't given similar treatment. This comparison left some fans bewildered, arguing that ‘Breaking Bad' was unanimously excellent from the start, while ‘The Acolyte' failed to deliver a cohesive story.
Expensive Episodes of ‘The Acolyte'
A notable mention is the show's cost per episode. While ‘Breaking Bad' cost approximately $3M per episode, ‘The Acolyte' cost about $23M per episode, making it an expensive investment for a show criticized for lackluster visuals. The cancellation, though a disappointment to some, may be seen as a necessary step by others due to the exorbitant spending on the series.
Post ‘The Acolyte' and the Role of ‘Skeleton Crew'
In the wake of the ‘The Acolyte' debacle, all eyes now turn to John Watts' ‘Skeleton Crew,' due for release in December. As with other Star Wars shows, the premise looks interesting and unique. Time will tell if ‘Skeleton Crew' will be the show to reinvent the franchise or fan flames of disappointment as ‘The Acolyte' did.
In Summary
Lucasfilm's decision to cancel ‘The Acolyte' has divided the Star Wars fanbase, with some fans expressing their disappointment and others arguing it is warranted due to perceived weak narrative choices and high production costs. Comparisons with successful shows like ‘Breaking Bad' further fuel the discourse. As we await the release of ‘Skeleton Crew,' we can only hope for a rating that will restore the Star Wars franchise's glory. Until then, fans can watch ‘The Acolyte' on Disney+ and ‘Breaking Bad' on Netflix.
