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'The Acolyte' Just Introduced a Shockingly Oppressive Star Wars Rule

The rules of the way the Jedi behave in Star Wars are getting increasingly complex and nuanced in 'The Acolyte.' In the third episode, a new Jedi recruitment rule is introduced and it changes everything.

Inverse

'The Acolyte's Witches Just Rewrote the Rules of the Force

The latest Star Wars show on Disney+ isn't pulling any punches when it comes to the hypocrisy of the Jedi Order.

Inverse

The Acolyte has a writer that had never seen Star Wars – here’s how they made the show even better in episode 3

The Acolyte showrunner reveals one key note she got from the non-Star Wars fan on her writing staff

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Star Wars theory suggests The Acolyte episode 3 hasn't revealed the full story

Star Wars fans are very suspicious of the Jedi after The Acolyte episode 3

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'The Acolyte' Just Changed Everything We Know About Anakin Skywalker's Origin

Star Wars fans long thought the circumstances of Anakin's birth were unique and inscrutable. But now, a glimpse into Osha and Mae's past hints at a dark secret that could reveal the truth.

Inverse

'The Acolyte' Flashback Explained: Did Mae Really Start the Fire?

'The Acolyte,' or 'Rashomon' in space? How Star Wars' latest series subverts expectations with a flashback episode.

Inverse

Star Wars’ mysterious new witches in The Acolyte have a link to Darth Maul

But they’re not Nightsisters

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The Acolyte is a cop show in disguise, and it's the perfect genre for Star Wars’ expansion

Opinion | The galaxy far, far away perfectly tackles crime drama tropes in its new show The Acolyte

Total Film

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episodes 1 & 2: Who's really behind the Jedi murder mystery?

The first two episodes of "The Acolyte" are refreshing Star Wars and open up plenty of possibilities, but the visual presentation and pacing are irregular.

Space

Star Wars: The Acolyte's first big plot twist did nothing for me, but not because of the twist itself

Star Wars: The Acolyte's first major plot twist happened too early for my liking.

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The Acolyte review – Star Wars gets a thrilling new hero

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

The Guardian - UK

Just hours after release, Star Wars fans think they already know the identity of The Acolyte's Sith Lord – thanks to one line of dialogue

The masked figure may have revealed himself

Total Film

The Acolyte on Disney+ review: the force isn't strong with this Star Wars spin-off

As ever the world building is gorgeous, just a shame about the plot and dialogue

Evening Standard

44 Years Later, 'The Acolyte' Finally Gets a Classic Star Wars Trope Right

From Luke and Leia to Kylo and Rae's twisted relationship, Star Wars has always been intrigued by the idea of literal or figurative twins. 'The Acolyte' remixes the trope for the better.

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The Acolyte's masked villain has been revealed – here's we know about the new Star Wars Sith

The lowdown on the mysterious Sith after its episode 5 reveal

Salon

New Star Wars makes us question the Jedi

"Russian Doll" co-creator Leslye Headland uses unknowns and a familiar format to critique our beloved heroes

Space

What did Noa see in the telescope in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?'

An examination of the space clues that are open for discussion in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

Inverse

Star Wars Is About to Expand Into a Disturbing New Genre

Star Wars has done Westerns, heists, and Samurai pastiches. Now, with the latest Disney+ show, it's moving into the crime procedural.

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Star Wars: The Acolyte's new trailer might have ruined the Disney Plus show's big plot twist

A new teaser for the next Star Wars show on Disney Plus appears to have spoiled its big plot twist.

Space

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' reinvigorates an aging 'Apes' franchise (review)

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a triumph of solid storytelling, cutting-edge motion capture work by the actors and a multi-layered score.

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Freya Allan's Character Mae In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

Freya Allan's portrayal of Mae in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes adds depth and complexity to the Apes franchise, exploring moral dilemmas and ape-human...

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director explains the film's timeline, setting and cinematic universe

TechRadar sat down with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball to discuss the new movie's timeline, setting and cinematic universe.

Reason

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Just a Lot of Monkeying Around

The latest movie in the Apes franchise gestures at interesting ideas about politics and civilizational conflict, but it doesn't develop them.

Total Film

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes villain star teases what to expect from the franchise's new "narcissistic" antagonist

Exclusive | Kevin Durand opens up about his morally complex "baddie" Proximus Caesar

TechRadar

Star Wars: The Acolyte trailer teases a very ominous disturbance in the Force on Disney Plus

The first trailer for the next Star Wars TV series teases Jedi galore, Matrix-style action, and a High Republic-era mystery thriller.

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