Since I wondered if/when The Acolyte will get cancelled due to poor ratings, I’ve dug around further. Some of the noice around this being far more interesting than the show. It turns out the flames surrounding the show’s perceived unpopularity were recently fanned by none other than Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm president). And it’s all my fault… ish. I’m referring to the Fandom Wire piece “It … Continue reading The Acolyte disaster explored
Another week, another episode for Star Wars: Acolyte and another pass from me. I didn’t finish episode 2, and have not reconsidered. Meanwhile, at least in terms of Rotten Tomatoes, the ratings are collapsing. As I write, the score is 84% critics and a dire 16% audience. The latter is from over 10,000 ratings, so not just a few groups of haters. Until we get … Continue reading Is the Acolyte cancelled (yet)?
I’ve said elsewhere I wasn’t gripped by The Acolyte, and it’s been interesting gauging wider reaction. Like a lot of things, it’s easy to find evidence reinforcing one’s personal beliefs. It’s early days, but I already see a divergence in views. The Acolyte is popular Deadline covered early numbers for The Acolyte, pointing out the streamer must be pleased as this is uncommon. They report: … Continue reading The Acolyte — popular or not?
Star Wars: The Acolyte has arrived on Disney+. I duly sat down yesterday to watch but by the middle of the second episode realised I was bored. Ask me what happened in the previous 15 minutes and I’m not sure I could tell you. I’ve had little interest in any of the Star Wars spin-offs and this is another I won’t be spending any more … Continue reading Star Wars: The Acolyte — some thoughts
The next Star Wars universe series, The Acolyte, comes to Disney+ on June 4. There’s a two-episode premier with further episodes arriving weekly. An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems… In terms of … Continue reading The Acolyte — latest Star Wars spin-off coming in June
Symmetry Junction 