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The Acolyte was cancelled.
On one hand, it wasn't something I was interested in so I didn't watch it.
However, on the other hand, that means there will be no more incredibly sexy Sith!Manny Jacinto.
Yes, I know I can see him being amazingly talented and hot in other things, but Qimir was such an fascinating and intriguing character. I didn't watch the show directly but I have seen his scenes online, and there was a lot going on there that was introduced that I wanted to sink my teeth into that potential. He had this presence that was charismatic yet calm and charming, something quite alluring yet dangerous, and there were layers to his character that we barely got a chance to peel back and it makes me yearn to learn more about him, and now we'll never get the chance to. Unless Qimir appears in another Star Wars property to have his story be told, that is. Manny ate that role up, he obviously put a lot of thought and effort into that character so it sucks that this had to happen, especially since the cancellation was announced on his birthday. Could be a mere coincidence, but still, the audacity.
What's pissing me off, though, is the way some are acting. I don't pay attention to the Star Wars fandom, but upon reading comments from some of the places where this was announced (big mistake, btw) so many were gleefully celebrating its cancellation. Most were probably the ones already bashing and negative review bombing the show from the jump, but a lot of it were just disgruntled Star Wars fans who didn't like it and got swept up in the hate bandwagon.
I think this is why I'm feeling weirdly upset by this, even though I didn't watch the show and was only invested in one aspect of it. Imagine enjoying a show, it being cancelled, and then finding out a lot of loud people online are celebrating its cancellation, saying things like "good riddance" and "they took the trash out" and calling anyone who liked it stupid. Regardless how one personally feels about a piece of media, that is deeply immature and not okay. I know that I've been guilty of this kind of attitude myself in the past, and it's why I actively try to be more mindful when expressing my feelings about something. Because I know what it feels like from the other side, and it's horrible. Even if you think something is objectively bad, there's always going to be someone out there somewhere who genuinely truly does enjoy and love it, flaws and all. You can have your opinions, just don't be an asshole about it. It really should be that simple, but alas, it's the Internet. Mob mentality is a poison no matter where you are.
I also think this speaks about how bad the current state of television is right now on streaming platforms. It's also a prime example of why I'm wary of getting into any new US shows these days. One season with eight episodes before getting cancelled and/or possibly being removed from the service with no physical media to be released. Why bother get invested at all?
On one hand, it wasn't something I was interested in so I didn't watch it.
However, on the other hand, that means there will be no more incredibly sexy Sith!Manny Jacinto.
Yes, I know I can see him being amazingly talented and hot in other things, but Qimir was such an fascinating and intriguing character. I didn't watch the show directly but I have seen his scenes online, and there was a lot going on there that was introduced that I wanted to sink my teeth into that potential. He had this presence that was charismatic yet calm and charming, something quite alluring yet dangerous, and there were layers to his character that we barely got a chance to peel back and it makes me yearn to learn more about him, and now we'll never get the chance to. Unless Qimir appears in another Star Wars property to have his story be told, that is. Manny ate that role up, he obviously put a lot of thought and effort into that character so it sucks that this had to happen, especially since the cancellation was announced on his birthday. Could be a mere coincidence, but still, the audacity.
What's pissing me off, though, is the way some are acting. I don't pay attention to the Star Wars fandom, but upon reading comments from some of the places where this was announced (big mistake, btw) so many were gleefully celebrating its cancellation. Most were probably the ones already bashing and negative review bombing the show from the jump, but a lot of it were just disgruntled Star Wars fans who didn't like it and got swept up in the hate bandwagon.
I think this is why I'm feeling weirdly upset by this, even though I didn't watch the show and was only invested in one aspect of it. Imagine enjoying a show, it being cancelled, and then finding out a lot of loud people online are celebrating its cancellation, saying things like "good riddance" and "they took the trash out" and calling anyone who liked it stupid. Regardless how one personally feels about a piece of media, that is deeply immature and not okay. I know that I've been guilty of this kind of attitude myself in the past, and it's why I actively try to be more mindful when expressing my feelings about something. Because I know what it feels like from the other side, and it's horrible. Even if you think something is objectively bad, there's always going to be someone out there somewhere who genuinely truly does enjoy and love it, flaws and all. You can have your opinions, just don't be an asshole about it. It really should be that simple, but alas, it's the Internet. Mob mentality is a poison no matter where you are.
I also think this speaks about how bad the current state of television is right now on streaming platforms. It's also a prime example of why I'm wary of getting into any new US shows these days. One season with eight episodes before getting cancelled and/or possibly being removed from the service with no physical media to be released. Why bother get invested at all?
