In 2019, the Star Wars franchise entered the live-action TV space for the first time with The Mandalorian , and for the most part, this corner of the franchise has been successful. However, The Acolyte ranks as one of its few misses, with the High Republic-set series being canceled after just one season . Leslye Headland, The Acolyte ’s creator and showrunner, wasn’t surprised when she learned about the cancelation, and over a year later, she explained why she still has no regrets about her time working on the show.

Why Leslye Headland Wasn’t Surprised By The Acolyte’s Cancelation

The Acolyte premiered to Disney+ subscription holders on June 4, 2024, and the finale aired on July 16 of the same year. While the series received generally favorable reception from critics, it w

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