THE ACOLYTE SEASON 2 OFFICIALLY CANCELLED (and Star Wars Fans are Blaming Me!)

Star Wars has cancelled The Acolyte Season 2 by Leslye Headland. Big Star Wars news but fans are blaming KZbinrs like me.
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[@StarWarsMeg]

How do YOU feel about this news? ❤ Have an amazing day my friends!

[@misfit666_usmc6]

Absolutely not your fault. It wa sa subpar series, and let's be honest. It won't be missed.

[@joshuagorski9452]

Don’t let the haters get to you, Meg!!!

[@danielnethanel9667]

Ignore these idiots Meg. You're great!

[@dannywilson2446]

You're a pretty positive you tell the news the updates you don't say nothing bad not sure why people want to do that to you

[@mrbackjr3938]

Best news Disney has given out since Deadpool and Wolverine was announced

[@PBlueturtle]

Meg? Remember the #1 rule of the internet? Especially as a content creator? Never…ever…EVER read the comments. There is a reason why you are a successful Star Wars KZbinr. The vast majority of people LOVE your content. Ignore the noise. Stay true to yourself.

[@DusanSostaric]

Sometimes bad shows just get cancelled. That’s all.

[@RomanPhilosopher]

It wasn't bad. It was just diverse and new. Not saying it was perfect. It wasn't. But it wasn't bad. Lol

[@alexkoronec4326]

You didn't really think Kathleen Kennedy husband was going to pull enough strings for a second season. It was garbage from the start

[@epicfox567]

@@RomanPhilosopherAndor was diverse and new and it’s getting a new season despite low viewership. So get a new argument and quit crying racism

[@RomanPhilosopher]

@@epicfox567 like 80% of the cast of Andor was white. They had 2 Latinos on the cast and like 8 white people... am I missing something?

[@Redcedar-Chronicles]

Love Star wars just not sodomy. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@InventiveHarvest]

I think I've figured out what went wrong with the acolyte: it sucked

[@kcOO69360]

I concur

[@martixboywill]

Story could have been better

[@channelwright9137]

Tbf, I liked the Acolyte. It was better than the last season on the Mandalorian, Boda Fett, Ahsoka. And all of the prequel films/sequal films save for revenge of the Syth

[@bkh8528]

@martixboywill Well that’s true because it couldn’t have been any worse……..

[@martixboywill]

@@channelwright9137 definitely wasn’t better than Ashoka or Kenboi in my opinion of course

[@paulobrien9278]

You really didn't criticise anything like what others did... you were very respectful

[@debbralehrman5957]

So true I had to stop watching others after the second show.

[@likeluptid]

I don't think you criticized The Acolyte enough.

[@cole71]

facts

[@judithhodges1959]

True. ABSOLUTELY. TOO NICE.

[@Juwan1583]

Tbh

[@elimartin4686]

😂 you could say the acolyte is the worst, most egregious George hating project lucasfilm has ever done..! Stinky fish taco been sittin out in the sun for 3 days leaves a better taste in your mouth 😂 and it’s still not criticizing the acolyte enough!

[@marcsino5489]

THis!

[@StarWarsSanta]

Meg, you are a bright light in the darkness. Even when we disagree on things, or are arguing a bit over things, you've NEVER gotten negative or mean. ❤

[@stevebengtson566]

Agreed 💯

[@mikesadler1836]

Meg I think you are one of the most in the middle SW pages out there! Haters are everywhere! Brush em off. Keep up the great work!

[@Himmiefan]

She's definitely the best about not being egotistical and has some of the best analysis.

[@chilidogcats]

Dear STAR WARS Meg, Since you hold so much sway at Disney, can you please have them make Boba Fett 2? 😉

[@kotliz]

😂

[@savans4734]

I think they kind of ruined the character of Boba Fett. The part with him learning from the sand ppl was kind of cool but they made him such a "good guy". Not cold enough.

[@thestarseeker8196]

But a good season 2 actually

[@RaikenXion]

@@savans4734 I think well you can see some genius in BOBF, I had no problem with Fett bonding with the Tusken Clan, all of that was clearly inspired by 2 classic Western movies - "A Man Called Horse" and "Dances With Wolves". It showed Boba Fett finding his *Humanity*. He went from being a cold, killer who will kill anyone for the right price, to becoming something more than that. Where the show screwed up was the Disney bosses demanding it have a more lighter tone, the inclusion of those ridiculous power ranger biker group, who have colorful speeder bikes, that always look shiny, pristine clean, yet they say they don't have any work and are struggling, and living in the city of Mos Espa a sandy, dusty place, just doesn't make sense at all. And things like having Boba Fett chasing a little droid around a kitchen, stuff like that was soo not needed and was clearly forced in their by higher ups; this is why Jon Favreau got so frustrated and actually walked away from the show for a time; then he came back because he was under contract. But it was all the stupid, silly light stuff that was forced upon him, because the stupid Execs thought that could make the popular Fett character appeal to kids to sell toys. ALWAYS thinking of $$$$$ They saw Boba Fett's badassery in that episode of S2 Mandalorian and thought they could use his own spin-off show to sell toys. When they actually missed the whole point of who and what Boba Fett is, he is ruthless and his own story should absolutely be Gritty and Violent. He appealed to kids back in the 70s/80s because he looks so cool and has that whole armanment. But those kids who grew up with him are all now adults like in their 40s/50s. the kids of today don't know who "Boba Fett" is really, especially the ones who have grown up with the sequels; which was why it was dumb trying to kiddyfy Boba Fett. His story absolutely should have been like the Godfather, where he ruthlessly takes out some of the other "Families" of mos espa, exerting his dominance and power as the new "Daimyo". He's like Vitto Corleone in a sense, he's tough and a badass and powerful, but he has benevolence and is fair to the people of Mos Espa and truly wants to help the good people of the city. You can see glimpses of this in the show, in small little parts, like the scenes where they capture the Pikes train, and Boba is sitting on that crate like a boss, giving order and laying out terms to the Pikes gang; he's helping the Tusken Clan, who took him in. You can see where Favreau was originally looking to take the show, but then Kennedy came in, influencing the clueless Disney bosses, to force Favreau to make sure Din & Grogu are reuinited in his BOBF, ready for Season 3 Mando. This took away TWO crucial Episodes of Boba's book, that was needed to help flesh out his story and character arc. Just stupid interference from higher ups, everytime.

[@savans4734]

@RaikenXion I 1000% agree with ya. The biker gang... jeez. The oddity of the Black Wookie character, they made him look like a complete useless character. They had some true potential to do something gritty and fresh. Give the Galaxy some credibility again, and they "kidify" it.

[@dismalfist]

Meg if you're in any way responsible for its cancellation then you're a goddam hero.

[@jilmartin3816]

Your take is always moderate and respectful. It’s amazing how many people are wholly incapable of understanding nuance and can only see black and white. Please just keep doing what you’re doing.

[@jocelyndeguise]

Too moderate. Too respectful. The definition of "beige" or "vanilla".

[@gregwookwook1570]

You were very fair and levelheaded in your reviews, IMO. The Acolyte got itself cancelled. Sorry, Acolyte fans.

[@chazthethug]

all 3 of them

[@Fedaygin]

​@@chazthethug Thirty thousand reacts to positive tweet on last week. Also not to forget that big percentage of fans not using twitter or many other social media platforms ✅ 336mil mins for beautiful S01 Finale. Short math says that three people can't make those numbers. Be well & remember kindness towards all 🤞

[@chazthethug]

@@Fedaygin Its sarcasm Lesly.

[@RaikenXion]

Well this is what us fans who never liked the Sequels were, sure there were some nasty, ists and phobes, but the majority of us were just "fair and level headed" and we all got attacked in 2018 and called toxic and sexist. We were just being honest, like many fans have been right now over the Acolyte. Deep down this is all about a "hivemind" where EVERYONE has to all "think" the same, there is no room for *Individual Thought* you have to think the same as the woke demographic. This is what they're all about, you're either with them and for their woke ideology, but if you so much as disagree, even in the slightest, little way, you're immediately their Enemy. This is how the woke mindset works, it is truly a "hivemind".

[@Fedaygin]

​@@chazthethug Sarcasm quality not the top, but oki i sorta get it 👍 I don't know what that Lesly word means at the end, surely not my name cause ain't one 🤫

[@bjturon]

It's a shame, as I would have liked to seen the loose ends tied up 😦

[@primal1233]

Master Yoda: Very good. Very good

[@DocMicrowave]

Headland: My goal was always to put agenda over story. Master Yoda: That is why you failed.

[@Fedaygin]

​@@DocMicrowave Headland: My goal wasn't to put agenda over story as it didn't happen 📑 Master Yoda: This Good Call it was ✅

[@DocMicrowave]

Fedaygin. Cancellation of the show seems to indicate it Wasn't a good call. It in fact did happen, as Headland openly admitted that focus on the story and lore was not the priority. Showcasing representation and her own personal experiences was.

[@getdabbd0n]

@@Fedaygin HONKHONK🤡🎈

[@999darklord999]

Those of you who read Darth Plagueis novel know, that Hego Damask / Darth Plagueis was just like Palpatine. Double life, powerful, pulling strings here and there, double crossing people, using them and always getting his ways in the end. That's what mystery story should've been like for The Acolyte.

[@undisclosed_branding9714]

Exactly. That wall clutching gremlin was proof that he was an afterthought and the sith were never the focus of this series

[@CullenRick]

It's easier to blame KZbinrs than simply admit it was a sub-par show with a horrific PR.

[@timothykuntze2605]

It’s a bummer it was canceled. Anyone saying you had anything to do with it being cancelled is silly. I’d like to see more. The fandom is so divided and mean.

[@blucheer8743]

Meg you’re our hero! If anything you’ve save Disney time and time again! May the force be with you!!

[@dar-nakkallig]

Meg, you were one of the most diplomatic Star Wars KZbinrs I saw when you covered the Acolyte.

[@brettstarks1846]

The power of maaaannny Star Wars fans made this happen. Glad to see this abomination of a show be cancelled.

[@radiosilence599]

I know who else you watch. 😉

[@marcuscopetti7922]

Foi um lixo !! Estou feliz com o cancelamento...

[@cassj.278]

I came upon your channel a while back and the thing I've always appreciated is that you are always positive in your videos. With so many negative channels out there, it's nice to watch your channel where you give your honest opinion but always frame any criticism in a gentle way. Don't worry about what others say on social media. They're just throwing a temper tantrum and it's best to ignore it.

[@millennialtree0125]

You're great Meg. You're the only creator I've seen that didn't spread hate but supported even though you didn't like the Acolyte. Thank you for not spreading negativity and hate like a big part of the fandom ❤

[@CaptShriver]

Meg I have been a faithful subscriber for I think over a year. Your content is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! You are insightful. You are intelligent and you seem very compassionate. PLEASE DO NOT let these people get to you and run you down. YOUR FANS THINK YOU ARE FANTASTIC!!! Naysayer is going to be a naysayer and this welcome mentality America has is going to run you down because you don't necessarily agree with the narrative. You stand strong on what you believe and don't let them try to convince you to change your morality

[@k2sworld]

I just threw up in my mouth.

[@cornerofthemoon]

Disney must really be broke. A couple of years ago KK would have demanded a second season no matter what just to stick it to the “toxic fans”.

[@davidsweet6521]

Meg, I think you are one of the most even-handed critics of Star Wars content. You have a right to your opinions, which is why you have YOUR channel. You've hit on ALL of the right reasons the show was cancelled.

[@PreppingWithSarge]

This was a concept that COULD have worked but failed miserably. All they had to do was put story first, likable characters second, and likable actors third. The Acolyte failed on all three aspects of that formula. Replace Osha, Mae, and Darth Gimpy Zippermask with a GOOD story about Tenebrous recruiting Plaguis. Use Jedis Trinity, Kelenneca and Dafne Keen properly, and not humiliate Jedi Sol. Disney and Marvel have always been able to work in messaging and inclusion as long as it is carried by a GOOD story, likable actors, and likable characters. Again, Kathleen Kennedy, Pablo Hidalgo and Leslye Headlund failed a can’t miss formula. How Kennedy and Pablo Hidalgo get to keep their jobs is beyond me. Especially after the hotel disaster.

[@Betty_Mez]

This cancellation is logical. No views, bad developments, a bad scenario… no success. Logical.

[@seanperrydj]

Fans like me suffered thru watching it !!! I’m so relieved Leslie didn’t destroy Yoda !!

[@Fedaygin]

@@seanperrydj Then with that attitude clearly you're not a fan after all 🤫

[@AM-lh7rw]

Meg, I've followed you since mando and you are a Star Wars fan. I generally only look at 2 or 3 people about Star Wars and you are always one of them.👍thank you.😊

[@LazyGhostHunter]

Those who cried for representation never bothered to show up. Meaning this was never about Star Wars to them. It was about taking something and making it "theirs".

[@biglove9374]

Star wars should ve for everyone and have representation of everyone i dont think that is the problem of this show

[@LazyGhostHunter]

@@biglove9374 I'm all for representation. The way the showrunner and lead actress approached it was from a very toxic activist approach that IMO has no business being in Hollywood. They are there to simply gain clout and make every project their platform to build and amass more and more to their drama. GTFO of SW if that's your goal IMO. Let's instead make it entertaining and yes inclusive...but not lose focus of what the FANS want. Not a small group of very vocal minorities.

[@Huron2010A]

The Acolyte actually DOES deserve a second season! Call it The Acolyte: Where the hell did $180 million bucks go???

[@debbralehrman5957]

Good question!🤷🏼‍♀️💰Where?

[@chazthethug]

Nice moncler coat lets start there.

[@radiosilence599]

180? More like 280+.

[@jorgeabraham3414]

Leslie, her wife and friends made some good money

[@draum8103]

Actually, I would welcome a second season! Especially if Mae, Osha, and Sol all die in the first episode. The witches and Indara come back to life, and it's focuses on Vernestra Wroh being a badass and Plagueis being a cool villain.

[@hehu4025]

Believe me, there were plenty of such idiots during Acolyte. And I'm talking about both sides. I couldn't be objective because I was called a hater or pro Disney or I was even considered not to be a fan of SW. Anyone who uses such an argument should look in the mirror. Because just because they like something or not doesn't mean I will like it or not. By not being able to use objective arguments and arguing, they show that they are not mature and only discourage other maybe potentially new fans from being part of this fandom. So GJ

[@spencerhowardjr.5781]

Dear Star Wars Meg, This Acolyte series was different and yet had good potential! It is the decisive man-babies that do not allow anything even close to having any character especially females in particular; to have any solid chance of telling their story with some kind of backlash and hate. Your reviews on the series and episodes were in fact truthful and inspiring. True Star Wars fans know that different stories have to be told to increase the lore and show many aspects of the universe without having the same old stories told. This series needed to be more longer than eight episodes espiecially dealing with the Sith doctrine and it's counterparts. The actors all did a fine job! We the audience needed more backstory on the witches and their practices as well as why they settled on Brendock. The inter-connection between them and the Sith was never mentioned; as well as how the witches were able to create life while dealing with the dark side of the force. This story needed more narration as to why the Jedi were searching on Brendock other than them detecting a virginance in the force. The director had the chance of showing the jedi as a symbol of everything good; and how they dominated this era with their policies and how they were slowly; losing their grip of reality through constant dogma which was quietly being broken down into less than accurate teachings. The prequels do an excellent job of showing the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker. We the audience were first introduced to the microbes of midi-chlorians and their symbiotic relationship in seeing how attuned an individual is with the force by having them living inside a body. Anakin in his younger years was brillant, intelligent and self-giving when encountering people from other worlds. His folly in later years was his arrogance because of his powers and effeciency in mastering them. His loyalty to his friends was undeniable and his attachment issues slowly caused him down the dark path until it consumed him into Darth Vader. His treatment from the Jedi Council also did'nt help either when they should have given him some leeway on his relationships with other people. This buildup of hypocrisy only created mistrust on both sides with Palpatine turning the screws in ,the middle. Sith Masters must start from somewhere and show how they trained in order to be so powerful; and worthy of taking on an acolyte. Disney continues to push aside common threads like this to show full-fledged characters whom which the audience cannot identify with because of their limited no information on their backstory. Showing Darth Plagius near the end is eye candy but makes the audience only more hungry for information and wondering did he train Quimir; or is he there to enforce the rule of two? I know this is supposed to be a mystery thriller but Disney keeps putting the cart before the horse and expects the audience to trust them. It's 2024 and yet we the audience still need to able to connect the dots so we can get behind the hero or antoganist and believe that they made the right choice on how they decided to take a particular path that in the end will lead them to redemption. It's like when you have a boss and they expect you to respect them simply because they outrank you; yet they have no experience in solving any problems or can do the work you do even better than you do it. True respect is always earned; not given because of a title. Star Wars Meg, forget the haters and continue to do the excellent job that you always do! This younger generation are always in their feelings and try to shift blame on everyone else instead of taking responsibility for their actions. KK was stealing money from other show's budgets and allocating it to the Acolyte. That's the real reason why Disney is canceling it. Too expensive, bad viewership feedback, and limited character development.

[@AaronSpielman]

I'm not overly fussed with this cancellation. I think they could have made it better; I did enjoy it, but not enough to miss it much (much the same way I felt about the Obi Wan series). I'm more bummed about not having a second season of Book of Boba Fett.

[@SonGoku-mj5pq]

Blaming Meg is so dumb, Disney doesn't listen to the millions and millions of fans who criticize modern Star Wars, but I'm expected to believe a small youtuber got Disney to cancel the show?

[@RaikenXion]

Well here's the thing Starwars Meg is but ONE out of a few they are blaming, if you really look at the overall climate right now they're heavily going after Critical Drinker and Nerdrotic also. Meg is just falling into it, because those wokesters their whole attitude is - "you're either with us, or you're our enemy". There's simply not middle-ground with them, you can't debate, you can't reason with those people at all. And because Meg was just fair and HONEST they're attacking her. The woke people are looney, EVERYTHING has to be their way, or they blow a hissy fit. This is why Disney themselves are going to learn the hard way, they truly are. Because bts for a few years now they've been pandering to the woke side, but the numbers prove good and well that they only account for a very small number of them. If they were big in percentage the Acolyte simply would'nt have such low viewing figures, it ranked as the lowest audience rating out of all the D+ shows. Disney clearly saw this when they got their bar charts and graphs out, they realized this Fact and thats why they were not confident to greenlight a 2nd season. Also this is another notch on KK's FAILURE Resume, so it's really not looking good for her either right now and her contract is coming up to it's end date too now.

[@bryanfrazier4648]

KK, LH and many of the actors spent the months before the show came out "crapping" on the base audience and now they blame them for not watching . . . lol. I have to say though, I refuse to accept that that was Plagueis.

[@braxxian]

180 million bucks for this?. Someone got very rich from this project, it just wasn’t the fans.

[@juwansome441]

I'm disappointed because I enjoyed the show for what it was. I still hope that they find a way to finish the story of Qimir and Plagueis...

[@carolbriscoe9337]

Meg, pay no attention to these jerks. Yours is a name well respected among the Fandom, so you're a perfect target! Ignore them. Your videos and comments bear no influence on LucasFilms and Disney. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your videos and comments.

[@stop736]

Pretty strange take for someone to accuse this channel for being to critical of The Acolyte. If anything, I follow this channel because it is probably one of the more balanced analysis of the whole Star Wars galaxy. And I’d rather hear an honest and fair review of a show or movie then I want to listen to a bunch of fake praise or over the top hate. I get a balanced viewpoint from watching this channel especially.

[@nathanielm9145]

Too much poison around the franchise these days, such a shame. Thumbs up to you Meg 👍👍

[@emjdedios]

Admit it Meg, it was the power of one, the power of two, the power of UTINNIII

[@scowlistic]

🤣

[@danielcowen2311]

I hate to say it, this all started when Rian Johnson single handedly killed Star Wars with one shitty movie that left OG Trilogy fans angry. I think the repair is too much for the problem Disney allowed. We wanted Luke Skywalker! They killed Luke Skywalker.

[@zeylo4220]

It's a shame a character like Qimir was wasted on this show. Good character, good actor. Shame

[@morpheusmirror2857]

Aim it was great and the show had great actors. Mother Anasaa was brilliant but the pacing was off.

[@angelat1839]

I loved him! The only sadness I feel about the show not getting another season is wondering what his story would have been?

[@dejabu24]

What a great news , Disney is not completely gone they actually want to make money , well done Bob now get rid of Kk and I hang up your picture on my wall

[@lukeshannon7525]

You are one of the most positive and supportive creators in the Star Wars community. The challenge is Disney keeps creating divisive content and then lashing out at creators and viewers when there is not a profitable outcome. It makes no sense and is so tiresome. It's turned many of us away from the MCU and Star Wars as brands.

[@jackcurtis4906]

Don't give the trolls a platform...

[@dieago12345]

You are great Meg -many fans got caught up in hysteria over recent films and series. You have impressively remained one of the few balanced voices out there. Keep it up, the force is with you.

[@TheAshHeritor]

I'm sad it was canceled (I thought it was flawed, but interesting). But you absolutely didn't have anything to do with its downfall. Other youtubers who actively hated it and spread that hate are far more likely to be responsible. I think your response towards the Acolyte was reasonable. But the rampant hate, gatekeeping, and hypocritical blaming in this community makes me so disappointed with the star wars community in general. Why the **** can't people like what they want to like? Critique=fine. Gatekeeper & Hate = not fine. Thankfully, some places of civility still remain (here, and GenerationTech, to name a few).

[@rashawnwalker9398]

You don’t think people can hate shows ? Why is that ? I agree with not hating the people who create these shows and gate keeping is interesting I think it can have its place but not in this situation so we agree there. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you liking it people aren’t always going to agree and some people hold this franchise dear to them so it is personal which led to the loyalty to this brand in the first place but that will build hate and resentment which I think can be a valid reaction to art it’s doesn’t have to be a perfect constrained emotional response. The same way people will like up in droves days before the movie release on a IP there was also room for much hate. I think we get into issues on both sides of the convo when people try to dictate how people should react to something that is so subjective (I’m not saying your doing that)

[@Andrewjs2187]

I mean, I totally get what you mean, I try not to hang around negative channels for the sake of negativity, but it is totally cool to have respectful strong negative emotions towards a show. Those who were strongly opposed to the show wasn't the problem at all. What was, was the poor writing that ultimately did not get people interested and leading to a loss in viewership, which was unacceptable for a 180 mil show.

[@askmisterjones]

They must be trolling! Your channel is the most even, honest and fair of the bunch. It’s the main reason I’m subscribed. Don’t let them get in your head, Meg. You’re doing incredible work!

[@LeslyeDestroyStarWarsHeadland]

Worst day of my life, I’m ruined 😭

[@thomashobbes8786]

🥱😂

[@k2sworld]

HURRAY! I drink your tears!

[@scowlistic]

🍾

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

There wasn’t a Cancellation. When Master Yoda was informed about the Acolyte, he said “Resolve this will I”. And it was.

[@gryce9077]

It’s KK and LH’s fault - they made the show and the show wasn’t successful.

[@stephenjefferies5101]

Great news about the Acolyte, it was so removed from the books it was embarrassing. You can’t take the credit for getting it cancelled Meg.

[@laverniustucker8198]

people who blame you are fake fans and like SWT and Scoundrel's Cantina. Meg, you were the first star wars youtuber I followed and I love your work. You are a true star wars fan at heart

[@AmocideB]

but SWT and Scoundrel have both also shit on the show....

[@BallPlayer17127]

What does SWT have to do with this? Last I checked he didn’t like the show either so it doesn’t make sense that his fans to be mad at Meg, the people mad at her clearly enjoyed the show

[@captainDJ87]

SWT a shill? They guy is Lucasfilm's biggest enemy, I don't think u know what shill means

[@AmocideB]

@@BallPlayer17127 Thats what im saying, like this comment makes no sense and randomly just attacks another youtuber for literally false reasons.

[@mikebaker9319]

Other than Sol’s rushed death, I liked the Acolyte and was intrigued by the possibilities of the new Sith duo. I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to see their further adventures. The more Star Wars live action the merrier.

[@kaenna1]

I appreciated your Acolyte coverage. It felt unbiased, even if you didn't like it. Your coverage is standardly professional. You're genuine.

[@DarthKastos]

Meg, I discovered your channel during the airing of The Acolyte. I was looking for a moderate and fair opinion that balanced out all the hateful comments out there, not because I enjoyed The Acolyte (which I didn’t), but because I wanted to get a more leveled opinion. I found this in your channel, where you strive to find the positive without shilling, and I commend you for it. Keep doing the good work!

[@solomonmitchell6048]

It was wierd watching a show when they literally killed the entire cast in one season, and the director had no regard for lore or what should be expected of her as a director of a star wars series. It's was heart wrenching bad

[@scowlistic]

Leslye Headland & Rian Johnson should team up to CREATE their own Sci-Fi galaxy. They are gifted, creative visionaries who could captivate the globe with their unique brands of fantasy! 🍿

[@Ivan-xk4uy]

Aka fan fiction that will fail just like Zack synders rebel moon

[@QuestionMan]

These responses do shine a light on one important detail: that of WHICH Star Wars "fans" are the toxic ones. Disney is quick to label those who don't like their products as "toxic" rather than taking responsibility for what they release, but whose minions are really doing the bullying. Not surprising. If the show was so great, ALL those fans ought to have watched it more times and bought more merch, shouldn't they. So, really it's THEIR fault, isn't it.

[@dawnkladerman598]

I only watched one episode twice and that was because I received a phone call in the midst.....

[@matthewcaraveo5918]

@starwarsmeg keep doing what you're doing! My favorite thing about your content is that you always work hard to be kind and respectful to ALL FANS, and even to Disney/Lucusfilm. You're doing a phenomenal job in a very difficult era for Star Wars!

[@bowen1704]

Thank goodness! The show was so cringey and turned the Jedi into the villains. Please remove that trash from D+

[@sapperstoner]

I guess that’s a compliment if LFL/Disney listened to a fan’s honest opinion of a show and reacted appropriately

[@isaacrebellion9893]

We need new animated series like Luke (Rebels two) series.

[@Fedaygin]

Nah enough Animated content out there. Live Act adaptations from High Republic events like Hyperspace incident & more ✅

[@aricaj.3006]

As an aspiring writer I feel pretty confident in saying that most people on Twitter/X do not possess basic media literacy skills, hence the conflation of constructive criticism with hate. Now there's a whole other side discussion to be had on whether that's more of a personal failing or more the failure of some education systems (usually in the U.S.) to properly promote literacy and arts education in schools, but I've seen enough baffling and frustrating takes from that site, Tumblr, and TikTok to know that the decline in media lit is becoming a massive widespread problem. It's making it harder for content creators like you and writers/artists like myself to put our work into the world and receive a fair response. I sorely wish more people were aware of how damaging this trend is to a certain subset of the population and actually put the effort in to become more media literate if only for the sake of supporting artists and creators who are just trying to do their best and receive fair and balanced feedback. If school failed you in that area, then PLEASE become your own teacher. The creatives of this world are begging for you to give us that courtesy

[@paulblome8300]

You be you! No show gets canceled on the commentary of one influencer. I liked the Acolyte and would watch a second season, but now I wait for Skeleton Crew. Star Wars goes on!

[@carbonitecreative5644]

Meg! Please pay these guys no mind! Your news is accurate and I always feel like it’s fact and not driven by personal agenda.

[@Aguakavoo]

Meg you are truly a bright light in the darkness of this fandom and one of the only Star Wars sites on YT that I watch. I don’t comment because this fandom has become so toxic but I had to let you know I appreciate you and hope you continue doing what you’re doing. ❤

[@NekBodesh]

Just keep doing what you’re doing, Meg. You’re one of the few SW channels I come back to throughout the week because you’re generally level headed.

[@leaprincexleia4172]

I am glad and relieved that it got cancelled (and I did watch it all the way through). But Meg, you are always positive and wonderful. Don't let these attacks get you down.

[@purplebrick]

I love Star Wars. Sometimes the "Wars" part of Fandom pisses me off. I too remember all the criticisms of the prequel movies and basically anything new in the Star Wars universe. This toxic side of fans is a real downside. You can "not like" something without being a toxic idiot about it. The Alcolyte like so many things had potential to grow and get better. Now it won't. The biggest problem ( for Disney) is a lack of vision and the lack of tamarity to stick with it. Profit as a driving force to make something will never replace a vision and love of the art.

[@ffxiiangel]

Keep up the good work with this channel. I think your coverage of the Acolyte has been fair and honest to what you see. I have mostly agreed with you on this series.

[@joshuahancock9379]

I’m just disappointed our first venture into The High Republic was cut short

[@leshaygood6054]

I watch and subscribed to your channel because I thoroughly enjoy your focus on Star Wars news and your overall enthusiasm for the universe. You always report on what is going on, and if there’s a lot of criticism of shows like the Acolyte, you report on it. I personally really enjoyed the Acolyte, but i respected your criticisms because they were respectful. There was a lot of vitriol and polemics surrounding this show, but i don’t think you were contributing to that-you were just reporting community news and giving your honest reaction. I thought your criticisms were sincere, and they didn’t try to bring the community into the current culture wars like other channels were doing. I stopped watching other channels, but I’m still with you because i love you and think you’re wonderful. Keep up the great work!

[@c.r.johnson7135]

@StarWarsMeg, you do a great job! You provide the facts, theories, and your opinions wonderfully. Haters are always gonna hate. If not you, they'll find someone else to hate. Keep your chin up and keep up the great content!

[@deborahyoung9560]

They always blame ANYONE that is a fan of the 9 SW movies if something goes wrong! Keep doing what you do!💕

[@sornreed]

It's viewership that dictates a show's continuity. Disney is a business that needs to make money. The Acolyte wasn't living up to Disney's desires.

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

Oh, my Force!!! I loved the Acolyte, but, to be honest, while following the switch it would be cool to watch Mae and Osha grow in their Force abilities, it didn't need a live-action second season. Let's have the story continue in a Tales of the* season or their own comics. Be that what it may, properties on streaming CANNOT be reviewed as if it's still the 20th century.

[@greenovation]

I gained new admiration for your unbiased reporting. You gave an honest report every week! It's a shame some people liked the show and it was cancelled, however blaming other people for that is so immature. Keep on rocking!

[@Vision_ratha]

You gave fair and compassionate reviews! Love your content! It is wise to learn from the mistakes of others. A valuable business lesson we can all learn from The Acolyte Is producing a product that satisfies your audience. Leslie produced a product that was a set up for the next season and makes us feel like we won’t be satisfied for the story. Compared to Andor which satisfied fans and the desire to be satisfied again. It’s like going to a high end restaurant paying full price but only getting appetizers and saying you need another purchase for the rest of the dinner.

[@peers8551]

You always gave very balanced reviews of "The Acolyte," Meg. I adored "The Acolyte" and am disappointed that we aren't getting a second season, but I always enjoyed your comments. I do hope that the unresolved mysteries of the story will be answered somewhere - in book or comic form perhaps - but the cancellation of the show was hardly your fault! I think any show takes a risk if it doesn't resolve its principal mysteries by the end of the first season.

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

Hey Meg! (Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" playing in the background.🎉🎇💥🎉🎇💥) People criticizing you fair and balanced, but honest assessments is just a lot of sour grapes. Now, if anyone wants to blame me? Yes!...please and thank you!❤

[@DainnBrighteye]

Honesty leads to fear. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

You’re all good, Meg. You’re a lot more chill about this stuff than most Star Wars KZbinrs.

[@Reader1966]

A targeted attack on ratings before it even aired killed a good series with a fresh plot.

[@AFCT.I.D.]

I agree with you Meg, I love Star Wars but the Acolyte being cancelled isn't a big loss & definitely NOT your fault! My the force be with you, always!

[@scottmartinezguitarandbass]

Meg, don't even pay any attention to those comments. I watch a LOT of Star Wars critics, and YOU are the absolute most balanced and fair channel in the entire Star Wars youtube world. Keep doing what you're doing. You are super fair and thoughtful and make great points. Your enthusiasm for the universe is palpable, and I appreciate your viewpoints very much!!!! Please keep up the great work!!!

[@cill0rable]

You are the least negative Star Wars youtuber that isn't a utter sycophant. These people who are complaining about you are crazy. Keep doing great work Meg!!

[@joseandresgiron3549]

Our duty as fans is not letting them force us to like something. If they deliver a bad product, we have the right (KZbinr or not) to speak out about whether we like it or not.

[@lamonthanderson2142]

Dear Meg, you have done a remarkable job, nothing was going to make that show good to everyone, it was everything for some, but very little to most, that's fandom, please continue reporting on Star Wars, your voice is important to me.

[@kentmiddleton5414]

I shared all of your issues and concerns and won't miss Acolyte; that said you don't deserve "blame." You covered this fairly and honestly and rather gently considering the production values of this series felt more like Star Trek TOS sets than modern Star Wars. Keep doing the voodoo that you do, and bless you for being real.

[@josephbaldwin5657]

This is Disney we are talking about, they are not listening to the fans, Meg or even their creatives, they only listen to money

[@Time-Shepherd.]

Disney joked about the power of many with the ludicrous display in the Acolyte! It got them in the end!

[@burnance]

A lot of people will blame "bigots" and "misogynists", but they don't realize they are labeling 90% of the casual audience. If the show was as "good" as these people say, the ratings wouldn't have plummeted the way it did.

[@zhaanman1]

🎉 Woooo Hoo!!🎉 You are Far too kind, and I must say that person who said she's canceling her subscription was Insane Period! You maintained a positive outlook FAR more than it deserved! I couldn't even finish watching some so much so! That show got itself canceled period. I'll stop there to keep the darkside at bay. You don't need Any validation about how accommodating or open minded you were ❤

[@stevenwojtysiak6392]

for me, Disney taking over the Star Wars Franchise has literally been the irl version of "The Empire" over-throwing "The Galactic Republic". It was you, Meg, that got me to actually watch the acolyte. And while I in no way blame you for its cancellation, I also won't miss it.

[@SharpDesign]

The funny thing is Disney said lack of viewers, so not even because of bad reviews.

[@darkyoyo12]

hello, I am a French fan and I have now subscribed to your page since June, I personally find that you do an excellent job, thanks to your work I have access to all the necessary information on Star Wars in advance and I find this very pleasant. I don't understand why we are attacking you in relation to the acolyte, I personally liked the series and I found the analysis of the episodes that you offered us very professional, analyzes and well argued that it either on the positive and negative points that you found there. In the end, you were honest while remaining professional, a quality that is not found in all KZbin critics, whether in my country in France or in other countries. I thank you for your work and I continue to follow your next videos with great interest. For the fans who criticize you unfairly, they don't understand that Disney is a company and to remain polite they don't care about positive or negative opinions Linked to their projects. The Disney film industry works in a very simple way: - a profitable project continues. - an unprofitable project is stopped. it’s an industry only profitability counts in their eyes. so dear friends of the fanbase, do not attack this KZbin channel because it had no impact on Disney's decision. PS: I'm sorry for my English, I have an average level and I don't speak it fluently.

[@jeremyjimenez8153]

Way too many Star Wars “fans” online are celebrating this. No one hates Star Wars like Star Wars “fans” online. But we knew this was coming due to the visceral reaction from the jump to the acolyte.

[@The_ArneS]

It’s funny. They quite literally said: (If you don’t like it, don’t watch it) & (This show is not for you) Get this, we stopped watching. And look what happened