When a Jedi Master is murdered, her former fellow Jedi attempts to uncover the reason behind the assassination, only to face his past.
Its $180 million production from Leslye Headland is ambitious yet a completely flawed addition to the Star Wars saga. Star Wars isn't just about a series of cool moments or character cameos. It's about quality, consistency, and great storytelling. Unfortunately, The Acolyte, created by Leslye Headland, misses the mark in several crucial areas, particularly when compared to the likes of Andor and the best episodes of both The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
The series employs a flashback format that has proven hit and miss in other Star Wars TV shows, and in The Acolyte, it simply does not work. The attempt to mix mystery elements reminiscent of the contrasting style of both Columbo and Murder She Wrote results in a confusing narrative that fails to build tension or deliver a thrilling reveal. It either needs to build the tension to something and/or have a thrilling reveal, neither does it actually achieve. This mishmash approach delivers neither and detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
While there are some high moments, particularly in terms of choreography and cinematography, these are sporadic and cannot compensate for the lack of a cohesive story. The series suffers from underdeveloped scripts, which even the excellent performances of Lee Jung-jae and Manny Jacinto cannot fully salvage. They are standout highlights, doing their best with what they are given, but it's not enough to elevate the series.
Actress Dafne Keen, memorable as Jecki Lon, but is unfortunately wasted with minimal screen time, while Amandla Stenberg's portrayal of twins is a missed opportunity as the dual role is not fully explored. Their talents feel squandered in this poorly thought-out series.
The eight episodes of The Acolyte are thin at best, plagued by glaring plot holes and lapses in logic. It feels at times it was written by A.I. The series struggles with a disjointed narrative and underdeveloped characters that it's almost impossible to like or care for.
Overall, despite some visually striking moments, Headland's series ultimately fails to deliver the quality and consistency that fans of the Star Wars franchise expect. The potential was there, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
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