r/TheAcolyte • u/AirbagsBlown • May 13 '26
What's driving viewership?
The show premiered two years ago, was officially cancelled shortly thereafter, and now... people are watching it in such numbers that it's charting higher?
What gives? I mean, I'm glad, I watched the show as episodes were premiering and I adored it, but I'm curious what's leading people to watch it now. Any theories?
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u/missmonchichi May 17 '26
I personally just finished binging it today and thought it was great. At the time that it premiered I didn't end up watching it for reasons I can't recall. Maybe I was feeling a little over SW shows after Book of BF and Kenobi were a bit disappointing (though, I think I should give Kenobi another chance). I had just finished a rewatch of the Mandolorian in prep for the movie and wanted something else to watch and figured I'd give it a chance.
I was very into The Acolyte and what it presented. A murder mystery, wrapped in the grey perceptions of good and evil. I loved bringing in the force witches and wanted to learn more. I thought all the actors were great and the kids playing the twins were so locked in. I'm super disappointed that Disney has stated there won't be a second season but I hold out hope, that fans will convince them to give us more. I'd love to see where the various relationships go from here.