An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…
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- AidansCollectionYTJuly 17, 2026So I finally decided to do a full Star Wars watch in timeline order, starting with this show, which I’ve never seen before as well as some of the other shows and movies in the timeline. And this one starts it. The show is surprisingly not ass despite what everyone else is saying (in my opinion), it’s not necessarily good. Like episode 3 was straight ass, and episode 7 was a slightly better retelling of episode 3. Episode 5 though was peak! They finally fixed the shitty Disney lightsaber fights using this show. Now back to the bad, The twins are the worst characters ever when they’re together, but when apart they’re interesting. The younger versions of the twins from the flashback episodes (3,7) were even worse than the adult versions when together somehow. Qimir was super cool though. Probably my favorite character of the show. With the few good parts though this show was still pretty bad, left a lot of plot holes, and again. The twins were so fucking insufferable, especially together. Overall I’m gonna give it two stars for a couple other reasons I didn’t say in my review.
- Hipster ZOMBIEFebruary 24, 2025The Acolyte is to the Star Wars franchise what Superman 3 was to the Christopher Reeves led Superman films. DEATH. The only Star Wars show to have a horrible hip hop song attached. The only Star Wars show to have its main star write a diss track to the fans because no one watched her show. Not only did this show ruin the career of its showrunner, it also was another nail in the coffin for the Star Wars franchise.
- Jagger JohnsonJuly 4, 2025Preferred the Holiday Special.
- Danny Potter-JonesFebruary 11, 2026Absolutely shit 😂
- Andy BuckleyApril 13, 2025I love the time period of the High Republic and getting to see the Jedi in their prime. Amazing fights, delving deeper into lore about the Force, both light and dark. Overall, I think it might have worked better with a tighter plot and fewer episodes. It’s still a great show and I hope they explore it further.
- HakihikoJanuary 24, 2026Strong Visuals, Weak Foundations "The Acolyte" is a series with clear ambition and impressive production value, but one that ultimately struggles to deliver a satisfying overall experience. While it looks great and offers some solid action, the writing and performances often undermine its potential. Visually, the show is undoubtedly strong. The cinematography, set design, and overall aesthetic feel polished and cinematic, and the action scenes are well choreographed and engaging. When the series leans into spectacle and movement, it genuinely works and feels aligned with what you'd expect from a big Star Wars production. Unfortunately, the script is the weakest element. The dialogue is often bloated and unnatural, dragging scenes far longer than necessary and draining momentum. Some performances feel stiff or unconvincing, and a few characters come across as miscast, making it harder to stay emotionally invested in the story. The pacing suffers as a result, with too much time spent on underdeveloped or poorly written interactions instead of meaningful character growth or narrative progression. There are interesting ideas beneath the surface, but they're rarely explored with the depth or clarity they deserve. In the end, "The Acolyte" is not a disaster, but it's a disappointment. Strong visuals and action sequences can't fully compensate for weak writing and uneven performances. It's a series with flashes of promise, but one that never truly finds its footing.
- Ian GellingsJune 4, 2025Another show that had so much potential, and they squander it so bad with the acting. The writing, the only good thing in this show is the action sequences other than that. This show is straight up trash. My ring for the show would be a three point six out of ten had potential, but they ruined it.
- PlexserverMakaniMay 8, 2025what a shitshow
- Tyler Chernosky (chernosquare)January 15, 2025Just okay
- justinhol6October 28, 2024Complete and utter garbage.
- EnochLightDecember 14, 2024This was single-handedly one of the worst Star Wars series in history, making the 1978 "Star Wars Holiday Special" an Oscar-winning magnus opus by comparison. Strangely, it started off strong - the first episode had some very interesting ideas. But by the end of episode 2 and throughout the rest of the season, its execution, acting, character journeys (and behavior), and plot points were all an absolute train wreck. The best part about this was the part where Disney cancelled the series after this one horrible season. Unless you're a die-hard Star Wars fan that will watch anything that is shoveled in front of you from the bowels of unimaginative and creatively bankrupt show runners, then avoid. It's bad.
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The Acolyte has 1 season.
The Acolyte has 8 episodes.
The key characters in The Acolyte are Mae-ho 'Mae' Aniseya / Verosha 'Osha' Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg), Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo).
The Acolyte was directed by Leslye Headland, Kogonada, Alex Garcia Lopez, Hanelle M. Culpepper.
The Acolyte was produced by Rob Bredow, Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim.
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…
The Acolyte is rated TV-14.
The Acolyte is a Mystery, Action, Adventure show.
The Acolyte has an audience rating of 1.9 out of 10.
The Acolyte episodes are 40m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.