Following the conclusion of The Acolyte, fans are divided over its fresh take on Star Wars lore and lack of closure. Showrunner Leslye Headland revealed that Qimir was intended to be the first Knight of Ren, linking the series to the sequel trilogy. Star Manny Jacinto expressed interest in exploring a potential Master-Padawan relationship between Qimir and Vernestra Rwoh, emphasizing the importance of romance in storytelling. Despite the show’s cancellation, Jacinto remains open to returning to the franchise.
