The Acolyte
Summary
The Acolyte , Star Wars’latest live - action TV show , begins with a promising , sorry mystery at its center . Almost forthwith , The Acolytepulls us into the show ’s section on the franchise ’s timeline . Star Wars ' High Republic Erais a pleasure to see onscreen , specially as someone who is a fan of the various books set beforeStar Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace . With slick combat picture , a respectable mould , an enticing mystery story , and a gross ocular mode , The Acolyteepisodes 1 and 2 kick the series off to a hopeful start .
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The Acolyte’s Mystery Is Introduced Immediately & Is Incredibly Compelling
The Acolyte’s pacing helps the central mystery feel incredibly important
As soon asThe Acolyte ’s curtain raising school text fades aside , the show cast us straight into the heart of its plot . Instantly , The Acolyte ’s hand offers everything we need to know : Mae ( Amandla Stenberg ) is seek revenge against the Jedi and will stop at nothing to wipe out those on her hit list . The Acolyteis careful about what it does and does not bring out , help by showrunner Leslye Headland ’s experience with writing whodunit that slowly unknot , such as Netflix’sRussian Doll .
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These tease help to makeThe Acolyteso compelling . Why Mae is killing Jedi , who she influence for , and what her motivating are Trygve Lie at the nerve center ofThe Acolyte , and are stretched across the opening two instalment . AsThe Acolyteepisode 2 came to a close , I was satisfied with what the show ’s whodunit had presented thus far . Some mite about Mae ’s history with the Jedi are provided , though not too much to quell anticipation for the come installments . Just asany good closed book box showshould , The Acolyte ’s answers come with an adequate number of intriguing motion .
The identity ofThe Acolyte ’s cryptical Sith villainremains the most exciting part of the show , make a looming sense of dread that permeates proceedings .
The Acolyte’s Action Sequences Are A Breath Of Fresh Air For Star Wars
Great choreography, long take, and storytelling weave perfectly to craft fantastic action scenes
apart from the mystery at its center , The Acolyte ’s other shine highlight is its commitment to action mechanism sequences . With stunt coordinators like Chris Clark Cowan , formerly ofShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsfame , involved , I was sureThe Acolyte ’s activity episode would live up to the hype . As ofThe Acolyteepisode 2 ’s ending , I was incredibly happy with how the show presented such moment . Not only are they expertly choreographed and fool away , but they assist in storytelling by providing reference beats , proving they are not only there for show .
It is an even great will toThe Acolytethen , that even without the iconic weapons , The Acolyte ’s fight sequences still soar .
One aspect I specifically roll in the hay aboutThe Acolyte ’s conflict scenes was the involuntariness of the Jedi to habituate lightsabers . Ironically , for aStar Warsshow , the lightsabers are only used as a last resort , and this ties intothe Disney+ serial publication ' storytelling . These Jedi are at the peak of their powers , and the use of a lightsaber is reserved entirely for the strongest of enemies . It is an even big will toThe Acolytethen that , even without the iconic arm , fight sequences still soar .
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The Acolyte ’s ensemble castis brilliant , as are their stunt look-alike , in committing to the foresighted yield of fluid choreography . The blend of soldierlike arts , the Force , and storytelling industrial plant dead , summed up byThe Acolyte ’s opening fight between Mae and Indara ( Carrie - Anne Moss ) , and episode 2 ’s clash between Mae and Sol ( Lee Jung - jae ) . If these two confrontations are anything to go by — and I consider they are — The Acolyte ’s action sequences will go down as some ofStar Wars’best .
Amandla Stenberg & Lee Jung-jae Stand Out Among The Acolyte’s Cast
Stenberg’s dual role and Jung-jae’s Jedi Master are highlights in a mixed bag of characters
Undoubtedly , the standouts ofThe Acolyte ’s dramatis personae are Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung - jae . Stenberg ’s surprising dual role offers a gravid profoundness of performance than I suppose Stenberg would have to work with base onThe Acolyte ’s trailers . have to swop between Mae and her twin sister Osha , Stenberg offers subtle but believable differences that help the characters palpate distinct . As Mae , Stenberg command every scene she is part of , driven by retaliation , angriness , and fury .
This make Sol an incredibly compelling Jedi , one that stands tall aboveThe Acolyte ’s other Jedi mold …
polar her is Jung - jae as the steadfast Jedi Master Sol . Jung - jae imbues Sol with an undertone of grief , linked to his past with Osha and Mae . This do Sol an fabulously compelling Jedi , one that stand magniloquent above the other Jedi roll . Unfortunately , The Acolytefirst two episodes do not balance every member of the mould expeditiously . While Dafne Keen , Charlie Bennett , and Manny Jacinto do well in their persona as Jecki Lon , Yord Fandar , and Qimir , respectively , The Acolyte ’s focal point on other characters makes them fall forgetful , though there ’s hope for the future tense .
The Acolyte’s Production & Lore Make It A Worthy Inclusion In Star Wars Canon
Everything that forms a good Star Wars story is present in The Acolyte
As someone who has no real penchant over aStar Warsstyle — be it the CGI - laden vistas of the prequels or the practical - wakeless visuals of the originals — I was hopingThe Acolytewould employ a salubrious mixture of both . As was the face with the sequel trilogy , Disney thankfully answered my calls . The Acolyte ’s visuals are a perfect blending of practical and visual effects . The ship , landscape painting , planets , and accompanying transcendental elements are agnise attractively with unobtrusive CGI , while the aliens , props , sets , and costume are tangible and practical in the best way .
While these elements helpThe Acolytefeel inherently likea show set in theStar Warsuniverse , I was pleased to feel how much the showrunners are including from the wider traditional knowledge . Hints at the Sith ways , the Jedi Order ’s slow evenfall from grace , and High Republic excogitation are all part ofThe Acolyte ’s first two episodes . These elements allow the show to hold a suitable stead in the Brobdingnagian pantheon ofStar Warscanon .
Ultimately , these aspects work together to makeThe Acolyteepisodes 1 and 2 an enticing beginning . The mystery story at the show ’s centre is challenging and gives the serial a welcome sinister tone . This mystery is elevated thematically and visually by superb action succession and quieter moments , both of which are done well , despite the feeling that some characters are underserved . While episode 1 suffers from slow pacing and some wooden negotiation , installment 2 unwrap more about the Sith mystery , and in an era of light and life , The Acolyte ’s darkness make it a worthy installation inStar Warscanon .
The first two episodes ofThe Acolytedebut on Disney+ at 9 premier ET on June 4 . The remaining 6 episodes will be usable to stream weekly every Tuesday thereafter .
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The Acolyte is a television serial set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the pinnacle of their influence . This sci - fi thriller catch a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they inquire several crime - all guide to dark erupt from beneath the surface and preparing to bring in about the remnant of the High Republic .
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