Disney Executive Explains Why STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE Was Canceled After One Season

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Disney exec drops bombshell on the demise of the high-profile Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' after just one season.

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According to Mouse House insider, the show's 'lackluster viewership' and 'overly convoluted storylines' were the main culprits behind the sudden cancellation.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek reportedly stepped in and pulled the plug, overruling creator Leslye Headland's pleas to give the series another season to find its footing.

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Leslye Headland, Disney, STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE