‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Star Reacts to Season 2 Demand: “Fans Love It, And We Love You!”

The Acolyte is one of the newest additions to the Star Wars franchise, but many consider it one of the weakest entries. Despite Disney investing around $160 million in its production, the show fell short of expectations. Low viewership led to its cancellation after just 8 episodes. Some blame issues like racism and misogyny for its downfall, depending on who you ask.

Several petitions have been launched to renew the show for a second season and bring it back to life, but Disney has remained silent on the matter. However, new data suggests that interest in the series may be even higher than previously anticipated.

Parrot Analytics, which measures content demand through audience interactions, streaming viewership, and social media engagement, places The Acolyte among the top-performing Star Wars series, behind only The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew. This level of demand places it in the top 2.7% of shows, a strong indicator of sustained audience interest.

The news certainly surprised a good portion of fandom and even The Acolyte star Rebecca Henderson decided to chip in with her opinion. The actress commented on the post indicating strong demand for season 2:

The Acolyte has been a massive hit for Disney+. It was canceled because [If you know you know] but the fans love it and we love you!

Rebecca Henderson portrayed Vernestra Rwoh in the show, a character whose story was only beginning to unfold. In the final moments of the series, she is seen approaching Yoda, seemingly seeking guidance on how to handle the situation involving Osha, Qimir, and the loss of dozens of Jedi.

Prior to the show’s cancellation, Leslye Headland hinted that Darth Plagueis would be a much bigger part of the story, and so would presumably Rwoh.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!