Lucasfilm’s innovative, ill-fated series premiered one year ago today, opening the door to a new corner of the Star Wars galaxy. Besides that offering, however, Star Wars felt creatively stagnant. One thing seemed clear after so many hits and misses: Star Wars needed fresh blood, and a new perspective that wasn’t so reliant on the Original Trilogy. LucasfilmThe Acolyte is part-murder mystery, part-revenge thriller, with a clear reverence for sweeping, tragic wuxia films and Star Wars’ unexplored lore. Despite the franchise’s checkered history on the small screen, it’s the only Star Wars series to be canceled on Disney+.