Embarrassment for Disney as it Cancels TV Series ‘The Acolyte’ Amid Uproar Over ‘Lesbian Space Witches’

The Disney+ series was plagued by accusations it was pushing “woke” content.

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Trans actress Abigail Thorn (center left) features in 'The Acolyte' playing Ensign Eurus, a member of a coven of females criticized by Star Wars fans as being 'lesbian space witches.' Disney

Disney is pulling the plug on its controversial Star Wars prequel series “The Acolyte” in a major setback for the entertainment giant’s streaming strategy. The series had come under heavy criticism from notoriously demanding Star Wars fans for what they deemed to be woke messaging and virtue-signaling.

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