Part 6/9:
Fan Petitions and Industry Realities
Despite a petition with around 64,000 signatures calling for renewal, this level of support pales in comparison to what is needed to influence major decisions at Disney and Lucasfilm. The harsh reality is that viewership numbers — the concrete metric for success — have spoken loudly and clearly. Without significant audience engagement, any hopes for The Acolyte returning are, for now, misguided.