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TheStar Warsuniversewas first kicked offby George Lucas decades ago, and since then, the franchise has evolved into a shape that fans love. However, after Disney acquired the rights for the galaxy far, far away in 2012, everything changed. The franchise’s popularity took amajordent as fewer hits and more misses werebeingcreated. Sadly, Leslye Headland’sThe Acolyteis following the samepathdespite having critical reviews speaking for the show.
As a result, the fans have a newfound respect for the infamous cameos made by Jack Black and Lizzo in the 3rd season of Pedro Pascal’s spin-off seriesThe Mandalorian.Though that episode was disappointing to watch, compared to Headland’s prequel series, that was much more entertaining. Fans share the same opinion as they take to social media to share their view.
Star WarsFans Are Surprised By The Deterioration in The Story’s Quality
Pedro Pascal’sThe Mandalorianis undoubtedly one of the best spin-off series featured in theStar Warsuniverse. However, the worst episode in the three seasons of the series would be season 3,episode6,titledGuns for Hire.The episode was a massive disappointment because the episode’s mystery felt inconsequential from the main storyline.
Moreover, Din Djarin and Bo-Katan Kryze’s investigation felt silly as they spentamajorchunkof the episode looking for the malfunctioning droids. At best, the episode felt like a filler, but to add to its absurdity,Jack BlackandLizzomade cameo appearances as the leaders of Plazir-15.
The episode was weird,andthe passing of the Darksaberin the overarching story should have beenin a more serious tone.The fans of the space opera believed that this was the worst thatStar Warscould get, where thewriters of the showwould disregard the primary storyline and showcase a joke-infused, cartoonish-side quest.
However, they were astonished by Leslye Headland’sThe Acolytebecause the series has a much worse storylinethat seems to bebeyond saving. With a 15% audience score onRotten Tomatoes, therating of the showis constantly dropping, as fans can not fathom how unbearable each episode gets as they progress through the story.
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To add to the show’s embarrassment,oneof the episodes had the most cringe scene that made the fans reminisce about the good old days of George Lucas and his original6films.
Fans React To The Downfall of The Quality ofStar Warsand its Series
As fans found a fresh recognition for one of the worst episodes inThe Mandalorian’sthree-seasonrun, the fans were perplexed at how Leslye Headland’s show is beyond saving, and this opinion is shared by almost every fan of the sci-fi franchise.
When a fan (@iamrobothead) tweeted on X with a still of Jack Black and Lizzo as the leaders of Plazir-15, with the caption“Remember when we all thought this was as bad as Star Wars could get? Silly us.”Turns out fans are on the same page because they are jointly disappointed and can not think what the future of their beloved franchise would be.
Be prepared: it can still sink even lower somehow. They will find a way
— Justin (@Justin__NC)Jul 23, 2025
That was the absolute worst performance from Christopher Lloyd I have ever seen, to the point I actually lost some respect for him. But I guess I can’t blame him for phoning it in…it’s still lightyears better than the actual show.
— subdermal13 (@tattoosbyjon)August 21, 2025
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— The almighty (@Startrance85)August 19, 2025
That episode feels like Citizen Kane compared to The Acolyte.
— Bob – Was It Good? (@WasItGood238413)June 06, 2025
I’m glad I didn’t see this one either. Warning signs that things will get even worse. 🙂
— Katheryn S (@Katgirl3000)July 13, 2025
Should’ve seen worse to come. our faultpic.twitter.com/oYCpbp6mhq
— Mr. Nomad (@MisunderstNomad)July 02, 2025
The fans were once excited to watch the show because the trailer promised that the prequel might bring something newto the table.Furthermore, the overwhelmingly early positive reviews of the show had also broughthope tothefansthat this show might be the savior ofStar Wars.Alas, they were wrong to expect it, as upon release, it brought them nothing but discontent.
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The Acolytecan be streamed on Disney+.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
