The Acolyte

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The Acolyte: A Thrilling Star Wars Mystery Unfolds

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Lightsaber duels, Jedi intrigue, and a deadly ninja - The Acolyte series on Disney+ offers a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.

The Acolyte series premieres with a bang as Mae faces off against Jedi Master Indara in an intense lightsaber duel. The show boasts a stellar cast including Dafne Keen, Amandla Stenberg, and Lee Jung-jae, bringing a new dynamic to the Star Wars saga. Set in a time of peace, 100 years before the rise of the Empire, the series explores the power struggles within the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic.

As the plot unfolds, viewers are drawn into a gripping murder mystery that unfolds in the High Republic era, adding a new dimension to the Star Wars lore. With intriguing characters and a mix of Jedi and Sith elements, The Acolyte ventures into uncharted territory in the galaxy far, far away.

The Acolyte has garnered mixed reviews, with some praising its fresh approach to the franchise, while others question its departure from traditional Star Wars themes. Despite the divided opinions, the series promises a thrilling ride for fans seeking a new perspective on the iconic universe.

In a galaxy where the Force rules all, The Acolyte stands out as a bold addition to the Star Wars universe, blending classic elements with a modern twist. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, this series offers a unique take on the eternal battle between light and dark.

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The Acolyte Series Premiere Gallery (IGN Africa)

Mae's introduction, and her one-on-one fight with the Jedi Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), is an exciting one. We've seen plenty of lightsaber duels in Star Wars, so ...

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The Acolyte on Disney+ review: the force isn't strong with this Star ... (Evening Standard)

The Acolyte, comes with a great cast – from His Dark Materials star Dafne Keen to The Hunger Games' Amandla Stenberg, and Lee Jung-jae, who stole the show as ...

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'The Acolyte': Star Wars Needs to Stop Killing Off Its Coolest ... (Daily Beast)

With calm ease as Jedi Master Indara, she parries Dark Side assassin Mae's (Amandla Stenberg) repeated attacks with some of the same moves she deployed as ...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte – Season 1 Featured, Reviews Film Threat (Film Threat)

NOW ON DISNEY+! "This isn't about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it." OK, I'm out. I became a massive Star Wars fan in 1977.

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The Acolyte - Episode 1 "Lost/Found" Recap & Review (The Review Geek)

Episode 1 of The Acolyte picks up 100 years before the rise of the Empire. We're in a time of peace and the Jedi Order and Galactic Republic have prospered ...

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The Acolyte: Here's Why Amandla Stenberg's Character Wants to ... (Epicstream)

For instance, we already know her four main Jedi targets. What's more, Osha and Master Sol already dropped important details about what happened in the past ...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte - Review of the primary two episodes: We ... (breakinglatest.news)

The most beneficial factor about this sequence is that it's primarily a few homicide thriller. And that it takes place within the High Republic, a century ...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte review – Is this the Jedi jamboree we've ... (The Irish Times)

Television: The past decade have been a disorienting blur for Star Wars fans. There have been highs and lows.

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Where to watch Star Wars: The Acolyte in the UK (cosmopolitan.com)

Star Wars: The Acolyte has arrived to screens and here's how you can stream the series in the UK.

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'The Acolyte' series review: A ripping thriller from the galaxy far, far ... (The Hindu)

Leslye Headland's The Acolyte delves into Star Wars lore with Jedi, Sith, and a mysterious Force-powered mystery.

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The Acolyte on Disney+ review: the force isn't strong with this Star ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Stenberg takes on the roles of Mae and Osha, starring alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett and Manny Jacinto. "I think ...

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The Acolyte premieres online as Star Wars thriller expands to dark ... (Daily Express)

Stars of Squid Game and The Matrix a head to a galaxy far, far away in Disney Plus' new Star Wars blockbuster.

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The Acolyte review – Star Wars gets a thrilling new hero (The Guardian)

Amandla Stenberg plays both a maverick Jedi – and the deadly ninja she must eliminate. She's a fresh, subversive new presence for the galaxy far, far away.

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Here's where to watch Star Wars: The Acolyte in the UK (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Starring Amanda Stenberg and Squid Games' Lee Jung-Jae, the show sees a former Padawan reunite with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of shocking crimes, ...

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The Acolyte's Opening Repeats Obi-Wan's Oldest Lie (Screen Rant)

The new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, establishes the Galactic Republic decades before the prequels, but ends up repeating Obi-Wan's original lie.

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The Acolyte's Twin Concept Sputters In Its Debut (Forbes)

While as good as Ahsoka, perhaps, but not quite as well as The Mandalorian and Andor, but it has one pretty big central problem.

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The Acolyte release schedule: When is episode 3 of the Star Wars ... (GamesRadar+)

The Acolyte episode 3 release date and streaming time on Disney Plus in the US and UK.

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'The Acolyte' just restored my faith in Star Wars — and I'm not alone (Tom's Guide)

"The Acolyte" two-episode premiere has arrived on Disney Plus, and it feels like a big step forward for the franchise.

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Dean's Home Video: 'Hit Man,' 'The Acolyte' and more (WGN-TV)

Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks ...

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"The Acolyte" Composer Michael Abels on Scoring a "Star Wars ... (Motion Picture Association)

Speaking with The Credits, Abels talks about crafting percussive heavy fight sequences, how to score a coven of alien witches, and the notes you can expect to ...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte cast list, filming locations and when it is set (iNews)

(L-R): Olega Padawan (Ed Kear), Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett Season one of The Acolyte has premiered on Disney Plus bringing tales from the dawn of the Star ...

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episodes 1 & 2: Who's really behind the Jedi ... (Space.com)

Who's the acolyte and her Sith master? people in long dull-colored robes swing laser swords of various colors. The mysterious Sith villain ...

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Introducing the Cast of The Acolyte (Star Wars)

The stars of The Acolyte, the newest Star Wars live-action series now on Disney+, are here to tell you all about your newest fan-favorite characters.

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What Is the High Republic, The Acolyte's New Star Wars Era? (Vulture)

That said, Marchion Ro is not a Sith lord like Darth Vader. The echoes of his and the Nihil's actions linger in the Jedi and Republic's reputation across the ...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte Episodes 1 & 2 Review (Men's Journal)

The Acolyte was supposed to be different, a new series unconnected to the Skywalker story, set in the golden age of the Jedi. Unfortunately, if the first two ...

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Amandla Stenberg and Leslye Headland Thought the 'Star Wars ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The first episode revealed a surprise co-lead of the show, someone the star and the creator believed would leak long before the series premiere.

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Here's When Every Episode of 'The Acolyte' Drops (Cosmopolitan.com)

The series, from Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland, centers on twin women named Mae and Osha–both played by Amandla Stenberg, "Lindsay Lohan in The Parent ...

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'The Acolyte' Wanders Off the Beaten 'Star Wars' Path—And It's ... (Vanity Fair)

Amandla Stenberg leads Leslye Headland's intriguing new series, the most worthy 'Star Wars' franchise extension in years.

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Where was 'The Acolyte' filmed? The surprising locations behind the ... (Time Out)

The Disney+ show stars Amandla Stenberg as twin sisters Osha and Mae, who represent the light and dark side of the Force. Respected Jedi Master Sol (Squid Game' ...

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The Acolyte: Star Wars fans share same 'disappointment' over ... (The Independent)

The show's cast includes Amandla Stenberg, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen and Squid Game's Lee Jung-ja – but many were excited to watch the show because of the ...

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The Critics Must Be Crazy — 'The Acolyte' Is Just Another Mediocre ... (Forbes)

We've been stuck in the Skywalker era for so long. Even a show like Andor which has no Jedi and never mentions the Force or Luke Skywalker, still takes place ...

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The Acolyte on Disney+ release schedule (cosmopolitan.com)

Are you hooked on The Acolyte, the sleek new Star Wars series on Disney+? It's a space adventure and a mystery rolled into one. Keep up with the episode ...

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'The Acolyte' Is Well Received by Critics on Rotten Tomatoes ... (Star Wars News Net)

The critic score on Rotten Tomatoes for the new Star Wars series The Acolyte has been strong so far, but audiences are not as receptive.

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The Acolyte Review-Bombed On Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic (Screen Rant)

Showrunner Leslye Headland has proved particularly controversial. Review bombing drowns out any legitimate criticisms, harming constructive feedback. In spite ...

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