The Acolyte
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The Acolytehas been invalidate after one season , whole dashing my Hope for Darth Plagueis in hot action and more dynamic Sith stories the serial publication had been set up . Set during theHigh Republic Era100 yr beforeThe Phantom Menace , The Acolyteprovided a closed book ring the dark side of the Force and the Sith whom the Jedi still believed were nonextant . However , disceptation and poor viewership have led to the show ’s premature conclusion after only one time of year , a fact that ’s annihilative for more than one reason .
Starring Amandla Stenberg as Osha Aniseya and her sister Mae , The Acolytefollowed the twins ' alienated journeys after being separate up as children and finally reuniting amid a black plot involving several Jedi murders , and also featuresa fresh Sith Lord known only as the Stranger ( Manny Jacinto ) . While certain elements were deserving their share of criticism , the show ’s diverse plaster cast and distaff leads also get impossible level of intolerance and perniciousness ( before the show had even begin streaming ) . Keeping that in mind , anAcolytecancelation was always a vexation , but it ’s no less annihilative reckon how much I had been looking forward to a potentialAcolyteseason 2 .
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The Acolyte Finally Introduced The Live-Action Darth Plagueis
I Was So Excited About The Sith’s High Republic Future
One of the things I was most appear forward to in succeeding seasons ofThe Acolytewas seeing more of live - actionDarth Plagueis , the Sith master of Palpatine himself . make believe a abbreviated cameo lallygag in the fantasm inThe Acolyte’sfinale , it would have been fascinating to study more about his activities during this era 100 twelvemonth beforeThe Phantom Menace . After all , the show did feature an entire plot regarding the twins ' unparalleled conception via midi - chlorian handling , a power Plagueis himself was said to have had .
Having been bolt down by his prentice either just before or during the beginnings of the Skywalker saga , Darth Plagueis had never been view on - screen door prior to his show inThe Acolyte’sfinale . As such , it made me very excited to see where showrunner Leslye Headland might have take the Sith Lord next , consider his clear fascination with Osha and/or Qimir , as well as what he had been doing at a metre with the Sith were believed to have been nonextant and were working entirely in the shadows . Now , it ’s very unbelievable that Plagueis will be take care again withThe Acolyte’scancelation , unless certain elements are retool into some other projection ( which feels doubtful ) .
It Honestly Felt Like Season 1 Laid The Groundwork For The Sith
Future Seasons Had So Much Potential
Ignoring the blazing intolerance , racial discrimination , and toxic elements that emerged from darker corners of theStar Warsfandom , The Acolytedid have several problem and flaws . Execution of certain ideas were lacking , there were several issues with the writing regarding a few character motivations and decisions , as well as the twist of the overall show and its utilisation of flashback . However , the true tragedy regardingThe Acolyte’sfirst time of year was that everything it was setting up fathom far more interesting and exciting … and now it ’s more than belike give way .
There was undeniable potential regarding anAcolyteseason 2 . Qimir and Osha were set up to be a new Sith yoke , while Plagueis was hang around in the shadows as a likely rival to their lift to power . At the same time , the Jedi Order ’s cover - up was established by Vernestra and likely Yoda himself , while also having connections to Qimir . The Order ’s tensity with the Republic Senate were bound to grow into some enchanting space as well . However , I ’m deep saddened that these ideas set up inThe Acolyteseason 1 will likely be go away unrealized(especially because they go far more intriguing than the first season ) .
Manny Jacinto’s Sith Lord Deserved The Chance To Shine
The Stranger Was The Best Part Of The Acolyte
Manny Jacinto ’s The Stranger aka Qimir was the better part ofThe Acolyte . His performing was improbably dynamic , as well as the impressive choreography and lightsaber sequences , such as his brutal victory over multiple Jedi during his full Sith first appearance . Jacinto ’s training and dedication was well - document , having been inspired by training videos of none other than Hayden Christensen during the cinematography of the prequels . Having had the chance to in brief meet the actor at D23 just last week , I can personally say thatManny Jacinto has great love and enthusiasm for his Sith rolehe intelligibly put a lot of exploit into .
Now , The Acolyte’scancelation was unfortunately declare on Manny Jacinto ’s natal day ( which feels like an oversight and some vicious Strategic Arms Limitation Talks in the wound ) . That tell , if any one character fromThe Acolytedeserves to have some sort of future in theStar Warsgalaxy , my Bob Hope is that is would and should be The Stranger . At any rate , time will say if Lucasfilm will endeavor to relieve anything fromThe Acolyte(and therearethings that should be save ) . It would be a burlesque if the decision is made to leave the High Republic Era behind entirely outside the ledger and comics .
All episodes ofThe Acolyteare now streaming on Disney+ .
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The Acolyte is a television serial publication set in the Star Wars universe at the goal of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to dark erupt from beneath the surface and make to bring about the end of the High Republic .
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