The Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' has received significant backlash on Rotten Tomatoes, with its audience score plummeting to 14%, the lowest for any Star Wars project. The criticisms include review-bombing and complaints about diversity in the cast, overshadowing legitimate concerns about writing and pacing. Despite uniting fans in disliking the show, there are discussions about a possible second season due to the high viewership, reminiscent of what happened with HBO Max's 'Velma' series. In contrast, the article touches on the challenges of crafting satisfying finales for Star Trek series, highlighting the varying outcomes when shows face cancelation and the evolution of series endings over time.