Here’s what the critics are saying about Star Wars: The Acolyte.
GameSpot gave the series a 8/10 inour reviewof The Acolyte.
The Acolyte was created and written by Leslye Headland, with Headland directing the first two episodes.
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This is a show that has a lot of familiar iconography but isn’t reverent about it.
But in its willingness to challenge our assumptions, The Acolyte finds its own place.
In fact, the opposite approach is often more rewarding."
The Acolyte provides just that.
Seeing the Jedi at the height of their powers is impressive.
But seeing them, at their apex, utterly confused and at times powerless is even better.
Jedi are being hunted but they have no idea whos behind it or what the motivation is.
Neither does the audience.
The mystery of this series is what will keep you riveted to your screen."
There has to be some emotion and depth to the characters and their woes.
There has to be more than perfunctory plot points.
There has to be a sense of adventure and wonder.
And there has to be something that captures the feeling of Star Wars, not just the aesthetics.
Acolyte doesn’t have it, no matter how hard it tries."
But look, it does have a Wookiee Jedi, and that’s always a plus."
–Eric Goldman[Full review]
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