Corrupt Media Couldn’t Save ‘The Acolyte’ from Cancellation

“The Acolyte” stands as one of the worst “Star Wars” projects since Disney shelled out $4 billion in 2012 to acquire the property from George Lucas. None of the press’ accusations could save the series from itself.

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Woke. Dull. Terribly written. Canon-breaking themes.

For all those reasons “Star Wars” fans rejected the series, amplified by YouTube critics like Nerdrotic and The Critical Drinker.

If the pattern feels familiar, it should.


Ed Morrissey

Christian and I discuss the cancellation of "The Acolyte" at length on today's Off the Beaten Path episode. Be sure to watch it, but read this too, as we didn't get into the media's role in attempting to shame critics of the series. 

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