<p>Los Angeles: <em>Star Wars</em> spin-off series <em>The Acolyte </em>will not be returning for a second season on streamer Disney+.</p>.<p>The show, which chronicled the rise of the Sith roughly 100 years before the events of <em>Star Wars: The Phantom Menace</em>, has been axed by Lucasfilm, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.</p>.<p>The cancellation of the series, which premiered on Disney+ in June, comes as a surprise because its season finale had ended on a cliffhanger and teased several plotlines for a season two.</p>.<p>However, the reception from both the fans and the critics was less than positive, which ultimately played a role in the cancellation.</p>.<p><em>The Acolyte</em> came from Lesley Headland of <em>Russian Doll</em> fame. It featured an ensemble cast of Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman and Carrie-Anne Moss.</p>.<p>The series was described as a mystery-thriller that explores the galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. It followed a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.</p>.<p>Headland served as the creator and showrunner of <em>The Acolyte</em>, and also executive produced it along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F King and Jason Micallef. </p>
<p>Los Angeles: <em>Star Wars</em> spin-off series <em>The Acolyte </em>will not be returning for a second season on streamer Disney+.</p>.<p>The show, which chronicled the rise of the Sith roughly 100 years before the events of <em>Star Wars: The Phantom Menace</em>, has been axed by Lucasfilm, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.</p>.<p>The cancellation of the series, which premiered on Disney+ in June, comes as a surprise because its season finale had ended on a cliffhanger and teased several plotlines for a season two.</p>.<p>However, the reception from both the fans and the critics was less than positive, which ultimately played a role in the cancellation.</p>.<p><em>The Acolyte</em> came from Lesley Headland of <em>Russian Doll</em> fame. It featured an ensemble cast of Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman and Carrie-Anne Moss.</p>.<p>The series was described as a mystery-thriller that explores the galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. It followed a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.</p>.<p>Headland served as the creator and showrunner of <em>The Acolyte</em>, and also executive produced it along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F King and Jason Micallef. </p>