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The Acolyte episode 5 just introduced a Star Wars Legends concept to live-action

That mysterious metal has a Legends background

Total Film · Jun 26, 2024

The Acolyte has revealed its Sith, but Star Wars fans think there's more to it than that

Star Wars fans aren’t convinced

Total Film · Jun 26, 2024

Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 5 review: "Mounting tensions come to a head in an explosive confrontation"

Total Film · Jun 26, 2024

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'The Acolyte' Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Trailer and Plot for the Star Wars Series

Episode 4 of the latest Disney+ series ended on a cliffhanger so abrupt it was frustrating. Now, Episode 5 can finally resolve it, and hopefully answer some of our biggest questions too.

Inverse · Jun 25, 2024

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.

Space · Jun 20, 2024

One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Just Changed the Rules of Jedi Politics

When do you inform the Jedi High Council of trouble? In 'The Acolyte,' the answer seems to be never. Here's how the latest Star Wars show is rewriting what we know about Jedi power.

Inverse · Jun 20, 2024

'The Acolyte' Episode 4 Release Date, Release Time, Trailer, and Plot for the Star Wars Series

With Mae and Osha's history explained, now's the time to catch up with them in the present and see if one can stop the other from performing a hideous act.

Inverse · Jun 18, 2024

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The Most Divisive Star Wars Show Ever Has One Major Problem

'The Acolyte' is almost halfway through its run, and precious little has happened. Now, after a dire Episode 3 dominated by a pointless flashback, Disney Plus' latest Star Wars show needs to course correct in a hurry.

Inverse · Jun 15, 2024

The Acolyte features a major dark side, Star Wars Easter egg that hints at Mae's story

The Acolyte episode 3 features a fascinating Easter egg

Total Film · Jun 13, 2024

Who's the Sith in 'The Acolyte'? The Answer May Solve an Even Bigger Mystery

The latest Star Wars series has an ominous Sith lurking in the background, and Mae and Osha apparently don't have a father. These mysteries have something sinister in common.

Inverse · Jun 13, 2024

The Acolyte star reveals the new Star Wars witches are dark siders – adding to the show's Jedi mystery

That mysterious coven is on the dark side

Total Film · Jun 13, 2024

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 3: How do the Brendok witches use the Force?

The third episode of "The Acolyte" is a long flashback that adds more layers to both the story being told and the Star Wars universe as a whole.

Space · Jun 12, 2024

'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 · Jun 12, 2024

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

Total Film · Jun 12, 2024

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Total Film · Jun 12, 2024

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

Inverse · Jun 12, 2024

'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.

Total Film · Jun 12, 2024

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

But they’re not Nightsisters

Inverse · Jun 11, 2024

'The Acolyte' Episode 3 Release Date, Time, Trailer, and Plot for the Latest Star Wars Show

Following a two-episode premiere, Star Wars' new mystery series, 'The Acolyte,' is already set to answer one of its biggest and most intriguing questions in Episode 3.

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Inverse · Jun 8, 2024

25 Years Later, One 'Acolyte' Scene Fixes The Laziest Part of Star Wars Canon

In 'The Acolyte' (set 100 years before the prequels) we finally learn something interesting about the weirdest characters in 'The Phantom Menace.'

Inverse · Jun 5, 2024

'The Acolyte' Got Fire In Space Ridiculously Wrong — In Real Life, It's So Much Weirder

Osha is still a perfect character name for an EVA firefighting scene, though.

Space · Jun 5, 2024

'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.

TechRadar · Jun 5, 2024

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.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

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

Total Film · Jun 5, 2024

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 · Jun 4, 2024

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

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