- Ben Shapiro, Co-founder of The Daily Wire: “Disney has turned into a company more interested in pushing a political agenda than creating great entertainment. The cancellation of ‘The Acolyte’ after just one season is just another example of how they’ve lost touch with their core audience.”
- Clay Travis, Founder of OutKick: “Disney keeps pushing ‘woke’ narratives in its content, and audiences are rejecting it. ‘The Acolyte’ is just the latest casualty. It’s time for Disney to focus on storytelling and entertainment rather than virtue signaling.”
- Audience Backlash: Many conservatives argue that the cancellation of “The Acolyte” is a sign of broader audience discontent with Disney’s current direction. They believe that viewers are tired of politically charged narratives and want a return to classic storytelling focused on entertainment rather than social commentary.
Star Wars enthusiasts can now breathe a sigh of relief as Disney has decided to cancel the widely criticized series “The Acolyte.” This decision comes after the show, which some described as “the gayest” Star Wars installment ever, failed to resonate with a significant portion of the franchise’s fanbase.
According to reports, Disney will not be moving forward with a second season of “The Acolyte,” a series that aimed to introduce new elements into the Star Wars universe but was met with considerable backlash. Despite a strong debut, with 4.8 million views on Disney+ for its first two episodes, the show struggled to maintain fan support. Although it garnered a 78 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, the reception from fans was notably lukewarm, with many citing the overt political messaging as a turnoff.
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The show’s creator, Leslye Headland, who was promoted as the first openly queer individual to create a Star Wars project, did not shy away from addressing the criticism. In interviews, she and star Amandla Stenberg defended the series’ direction, with Headland challenging the notion that the show was solely focused on queer themes. However, their responses did little to sway those who were disappointed with the series.
One particularly controversial episode featured two witches, part of an all-female society, using the Force to conceive offspring, further fueling debates among fans. The creative choices, combined with the political overtones, led to a divided audience, with many long-time fans feeling alienated.
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Despite the show’s initial success in terms of viewership, Disney’s decision to cancel “The Acolyte” after just one season reflects the mixed reactions it received. The series may have aimed to push boundaries, but it ultimately failed to secure the widespread approval necessary for continuation.
Quotes on Woke Disney
- Matt Walsh, Conservative Commentator and Host of “The Matt Walsh Show”: “The failure of ‘The Acolyte’ shows that people are tired of Hollywood’s obsession with identity politics. Disney should take note that fans want quality stories, not lectures on social justice.”
- Dan Bongino, Host of “The Dan Bongino Show”: “Disney’s leadership has taken the company down a path of political activism. The backlash is clear with shows like ‘The Acolyte’ failing to resonate with viewers. If they don’t change course, they’ll keep losing viewers and subscribers.”
- Breitbart News: “The cancellation of ‘The Acolyte’ after one season is not surprising given Disney’s recent track record. The company’s shift towards ‘woke’ content has alienated a large segment of its traditional fan base, particularly among Star Wars fans who crave original storytelling.”
- The Blaze: “Disney’s decision to cancel ‘The Acolyte’ reflects the broader rejection of their current programming strategy. Conservatives and many other viewers are tired of the constant pandering and want to return to the roots of great storytelling that made franchises like Star Wars legendary.”
- Steven Crowder, Host of “Louder with Crowder”: “Disney has been on this downward spiral for a while now. ‘The Acolyte’ getting canned is just more proof that audiences are tuning out of their ‘woke’ agenda-driven content.”
- Financial Implications: Some commentators have also pointed out the financial implications of Disney’s choices, noting that declining viewership and subscriptions could impact Disney’s bottom line if they continue on their current path.
Key Points:
i. Disney has canceled the Star Wars series “The Acolyte” after one season, following significant fan backlash.
ii. The show, labeled as “the gayest” Star Wars installment, struggled to resonate with a broad audience despite a strong debut.
iii. Creator Leslye Headland and star Amandla Stenberg defended the series, but their responses did little to alleviate fan concerns.
iv. A particularly controversial episode involving Force-powered conception sparked further debate among fans.
v. Despite initial success, the show’s overt political messaging and creative choices led to its early cancellation.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
