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Who is this for? This is not Star Wars! This looks like an AI generated script specifically made just to divide the fans and destroy the legacy of Star Wars.

Its like the South Park parody was not parody but what actually takes place at Disney when coming up with these series.

Andor was the only good series made in the Star Wars universe. Even Mandalorian which started off good the geniuses at Disney found a way to destroy it.

Well I am not watching any more. Lets see who lasts longer. The fans who have access to decades of good television or an out of touch corporation bleeding money left and right!

Well good luck with that!

I'm a huge star wars fan and I can already tell whoever created this has no respect for the Star Wars Universe. Who said the Jedi only pull their weapons when ready to kill ? And if this girl is Sith than she is dumb to just approach one on a bar. This director us obviously misinformed and doesn't know anything about Star Wars. This show will ruin everything if it continues. It needs to be canceled. I have to write so many words to explain my distaste for this show so I will provide more. The characters are weak and none of them show Jedi traits. Let's just bring back the cartoons so we can see how Star Wars is supposed to be done.

I found it boring I think the concept is cool. But honestly i think I'm just burnt out on Star Wars to many spin offs. Kind of reminds me of mando season three it looked good at first but it's not as great. I found the characters too fine but very forgettable. Assassin lad is pretty cool and the Jedi were also pretty cool but overall just boring. I don't hate Star Wars, but maybe it's time for me to start looking for new stuff to watch. Honestly, Star Wars has kind of become mid. It's not as good as it used to be. I think if you're a big Star Wars fan like this show but I can't force myself to like it.

Episode 1 was hard to watch. Writing on this series so far is at the CW level, and toward the low end of that. The casting, or miscasting perhaps, is baffling. The lead looks too young for the character she portrays, and lacks seriously in presence. The character isn't interesting to boot. What was the thinking behind assigning her this acting task? Other characters suffer from the same mismatch problems. It's as if the characters and their actors were drawn out of a hat.

Onto other issues. Dialog is clunky. As an example during a fight, one character asks another why they are there. Answer: to kill you. If killing with excess cringe were STAR WARS canon, this would be a dangerous weapon for THE ACOLYTE.

Kung-fu action is another main theme for this series. Why? It doesn't look like STAR WARS. Could we get some explanation why the fighting style is suddenly front and center?

In sum, THE ACOLYTE is a poorly written mess out the gate, and it suffers from an apparent general lack of understanding in regard to the STAR WARS universe. Overall showrunning on this one is poor.

Bad script, bad casting, bad acting, and bad directing. Bad Disney.

My caveat: I could only make it through the first episode and a few minutes of the second one before I threw in the towel. So, it is possible - albeit extraordinarily unlikely - that it gets better. That said, I won't watch any more of it.

I can't help thinking that someone pitched the show as a project unrelated to Star Wars and it was rejected by every studio. Disney then said to the writer, "What if you change the king fu master to a Jedi and we say it's part of the Star Wars universe?" The writer replied, "What's Star Wars?" and Disney said, "Sold!"

If Disney is wise, they will yank it down and pretend it never happened, like the Star Wars Christmas special.

P. S. Despite this, I have not given up on Disney's Star Wars yet, and will hope the next series will be more Andor and less Acolyte.

I'll set the tone for this review: in the first ten minutes of episode 1, the lead character used an extinguisher to put out a fire... in the vacuum of space.

Yes, the writing is that imbecilic, and there's no signs of it improving by the end of episode 2. The problem with dumb writers is that you get dumb characters. That's how the story progresses, characters making bad assumptions and poor judgments which become devices to drive the plot forwards.

The series really doesn't feel as though it is part of the Star Wars franchise. The producers seem to smitten with the Matrix, not George Lucas' legacy.

If you have expectations of a low budget sci-fi king fu show that feels like fan fiction created by 13 year olds, you won't be disappointed.

The other notable observation I had was that all the characters feel so revoltingly weak. They exhude incompetence. They are soft, squishy, useless people with zero gravitas, authority or nobility. If it were a series about hairdressers, fine. But as Jedi knights and force wielding assassins, a hard "no".

The sole purpose of this series seems to be one giant DEI reach-around for the identity politics crowd. I've been a Star Wars fan since watching episode 4 in the cinema as a kid. I even thought Ashoka was okay. This is the end of the line for me.

The sheer hubris, the utter conceit required to say anyone who doesn't automatically love your take on Star Wars "isn't a real fan" requires a response, requires participation in the review damnation of this latest Disney anti-canon atrocity against Star Wars.

Calling someone that grew up with the franchise in such a way that if pressed, could write down three movies word for word with 90%+ accuracy, "not a real fan" is straight up just gaslighting.

Star Wars is goodies vs baddies. And as portrayed in Charlie Hopkinson's fantastic deepfake youtube videos, Deepfake Qui Gon - "good guys always win, good guys always win, yeah!" That's all you need for a Star Wars story. Goodies, baddies, and the goodies overcoming the baddies.

Turning the goodies into sort of baddies and the baddies into sort of goodies, this push to take a simple black and white formula and drag it into shades of gray because it "undermines expectashuns" - I find to be as deliberately stupid and infuriating as my misspelling of the word. The inspiration un-ironically proudly drawn from the disaster of TLJ is on display here in all its vile childhood-destroying, hero-undermining, morally gray glory.

Here's your one-star to add to the pile of "all negatives are just review bombers reeeee" Lesley. I hope you choke on it on your way out the door. I hope they kick your so hard out of that door that you bounce three times.

Leslye Headland is absolutely spot on. Our whole perception of Star Wars has been incredibly off-mark. To think we cherished it as a saga that masterfully wove together elements of myth, complex morality, and the timeless struggle of light against darkness, within an expansive, meticulously crafted universe. How utterly quaint of us! It seems we've been utterly blind to its true essence: an intergalactic teenage fanfiction, brimming with self-insert characters who gallivant across the stars, unburdened by depth or growth.

Why bother with the intricate dance of politics, the philosophical ponderings on the nature of power and responsibility, or the nuanced portrayal of humanity (and alien-ity) in all its complexity? Why invest in crafting a story that explores the delicate balances of the Force, when it's much simpler to pen down a universe that caters to the whims of adolescent fantasy? Forget the painstakingly constructed lore, the epic narratives that span generations, and the careful character development that has inspired millions across the globe. No, no, let's just reduce it all to a cosmic-scale teenage diary entry. After all, what value do themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the enduring hope in the face of overwhelming darkness have, when you can have your very own cosmic soap opera? Bravo, Leslye. Bravo.

To keep the review simple, the characters' behavior and the story they try to tell in these first two episodes feel bland. It feels as if it would be a sketch done by a pre-teen redrawn together by great visual artists.

The show does look and feel great. The environment is well put together as is the CGI.

Events seem to happen somewhat randomly only to forcefully push the story forward or to trigger some sort of emotion without any particular setup or explanation.

The characters feel like they would be part of the Jedi world, but they behave so poorly as trained Jedi masters.

On the other hand, it could be a story about how the Jedi order has been slacking and degrading due to them having taken over the galaxy and being in control for so long at the point in time where the show takes place.

But I doubt they thought so far considering what we've seen in these first two episodes. Let's see the rest of the show.

Is it the best thing ever? No. Is it the worst? Also no. We've had 2 episodes so far.... Yes it has issues but its entertaining so far.

A fresh take in an entire new era of star wars, dont let the troll/haters discourage you. This is what we wanted, a new era.

The martial art / fight scenes are amazing. The titled Acolyte...she is a bit cringe.

The new design of the jedi are really really good.

Dont compare it to Andor or Mando, its something else, we'll see how the story goes and honestly i have no idea whats going to happen.

Make your own opinion, enough with the haters and trolls that plague this community.

There are a two positive traits here. The production value is (mostly) high, and as always with star wars the sound design and music score is great.

Sadly the money spent on making this (mostly) look and sound good is also the only positives.

From the very start the dialogue is so cringe inducing I was almost throwing up. This feels like it has been written by a 9yo fangirl of Darth Kennedy. Some tiny little girl, filled with hatred of star wars and loathing of Star Wars fans, became the acolyte of Kathleen Kennedy and was then given hundreds of millions to put her incoherent thoughts down as a TV show. That is what this feels like.

The story, as far is there is one, is likewise confusing and make little to no sense. The acting is so poor I can only deduce they found these "actors" (I use the term very loosely) in a parking lot at KFC.

And on this show we get a fire in space. Yes, so that happened...

This is so bad, so badly done, so badly acted, so cringe, that when you see this surrounded by high production value your brain goes tilt. There is a disconnect and weird feeling coming over you. How did this become made? And who green-lit throwing this much money at someones hateful school play?

I give an extra point for the production value and sound design, plus I could not help myself laughing at the bad acting and cringe dialogue. And laughter is always nice. But 2/10 do feel like a too high score.

This is really bad TV, with the worst acting ever seen on this level. If you like star wars, stay away from this disaster. And if you do watch leave your cringe-o-meter at home because it will explode.

Quite literally the worst Star Wars project since the Holiday Special. It actively changes the Star Wars universe, the nature of the Force, and all of the canon that has come before. It's straight garbage, written by people with no respect for the franchise, and directed by people with no capability of creating a TV show. It's profoundly senseless.

Poorly written, poorly acted, poorly edited, and poorly paced. The entire show appears to be little more than a vanity project full of self-inserts rather than real characters. The decisions made by the characters don't make sense and break immersion constantly. The concepts introduced seem to be little more than whims, with no reasoning behind them and no explanation as to why they don't line up with franchise canon.

The idea behind the story may be decent, but the writer/showrunner is far too vain and inept to give it a proper attempt.

Disney's latest foray into the Star Wars saga, "The Acolyte," is a disappointing addition that fails to live up to its potential. Despite its ambitious premise, the series stumbles in almost every aspect, making it a frustrating watch as a Star wars fan.

First and foremost, the storytelling in "The Acolyte" is a mess. The plot feels disjointed and poorly paced, with episodes dragging on without meaningful progression. Instead of building a cohesive narrative, the series opts for a convoluted storyline that leaves you more confused than intrigued. The characters, who should be the heart of any Star Wars story, are underdeveloped and lack depth. Their motivations while clear, however their actions often seem inexplicable, making it hard to care about their fates. Just aweful.

The dialogue is another major issue. It's riddled with clichés and uninspired lines that fail to capture the epic feel of the Star Wars universe. Moments that should be filled with tension and drama instead come across as flat and lifeless. The series also tries to inject humor inappropriately, breaking any semblance of immersion.

Visually, "The Acolyte" is a mixed bag. While some of the special effects are impressive, they can't compensate for the lackluster set designs and uninspired cinematography. The series does little to explore new and exciting worlds, instead rehashing familiar settings without adding anything fresh or innovative. Worse still, the entire production feels like a low-budget endeavor. The costumes look cheap, the practical effects are lackluster, and many scenes lack the polish one would expect from a major franchise like Star Wars.

The cast, despite their best efforts, struggle with the material they are given. Talented actors are wasted on poorly written characters and uninspired dialogue, resulting in performances that feel wooden and unengaging. The chemistry between the leads is virtually nonexistent, further diminishing the series' emotional impact.

In conclusion, "The Acolyte" is a missed opportunity for Disney and the Star Wars franchise. It lacks the compelling narrative, strong characters, and captivating visuals that fans have come to expect. Instead of expanding the Star Wars universe in meaningful ways, it feels like a hollow, forgettable addition. The low-budget feel only exacerbates its shortcomings, making it hard to recommend "The Acolyte." Save your time and look elsewhere for your sci-fi fix.

I'll be honest I was kinda looking up to a good start wars series and I thought acolyte had great potential ,just 10 min in and I looked up the reviews. VFX wasn't that great yk it's fine but the writing was an abomination why would u start kung fu fighting in front of Jedi who can block u with just force. The Acolyte mae was supposed to be fearful I legit can't stop laughing at her character. The logical fallacies and cringe dialogues I mean diversity was one thing but sacrificing the core to a good series isn't remotely a good decision. How could a director mess up that bad idk although there was hate from the start even the trailer had 75 percent dislikes I was still hopeful. Overall, I'll pass on this one.

To make myself clear: this is not a good show. But it could have been worse. Any reviews from 7/10 to 10/10 stars are way off the mark. Reviews of 1/10 to 3/10 stars are also off the mark, imo, but at least I can understand the frustration, since we've gotten so much good SW lately (Bad Batch, Visions, Andor, etc.).

But also, I want to make clear that I don't care who the director is or what she said or did in real life. I also am not part of the viewers who constantly complain about "too much forced diversity" and such nonsense. None of that matters to me. My opinion is solely based on the quality of the product itself.

To start with: I was surprised the acting was so poor. Aside from Carrie-Ann Moss, nearly everyone else was giving performances which felt rehearsed (or perhaps under-rehearsed) and disconnected from reality. The direction was also lacking, since a good director could coax a bit more out of their actors.

The writing is not well thought-out. Many of the plot points do not make sense when you stop to think about them. The dialogue is also very clunky.

I didn't care about any of the characters, which of course is a big problem. The stakes didn't feel very strong, despite some very big things happening. It all just fell flat for me.

Now for what I did like. Character design of some of the alien species was quite good. Fight sequences were overall pretty decent (if a bit derivative).

Lastly, the overall idea for the show is intriguing. Too bad it was handled so clumsily.

Production values closer to Andor than Obi-Wan this series works a good standalone project that doesn't require a load of fan service connections to enjoy. This is first live action attempt in the Disney era that is removed from the Skywalker Era and it's a refreshing to watch a Star Wars story that doesn't need a "I remember him" moment to cary the story.

The first two episodes are a slow burn, so I'll reserve final judgment when the entire series is over, but it's excellent start and something different from the normal Star Wars fair. I suspect Star Wars who aren't obsessed with politics will enjoy it.

How can I put it? This does not feel like Star Wars in any way, shape, form, or fashion. What it does feel like it's a very high budget fan film. I just finished the first two episodes and cannot tell you how bland, boring, and poorly acted this is. I am not a hater of the showrunner at all. I am not a Disney Star Wars hater. I don't hate Kathleen Kennedy. In fact, I was rooting for this show to prove all the haters wrong because it is just ridiculous to be so vehemently opposed to something because of the obvious bias against the showrunner. That being said, this is as bad or worse than Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, Resistance, The Ewoks films, and yes, even as bad as The Holiday Special. When the showrunner gives her wife such a prominent role, and she is literally the worst actor possibly in all of the history of Star Wars, then you realize rather quickly that there is no care given to even the most basic of filmmaking principles. Both episodes were so amateurishly produced on so many levels. I'm shocked this is so bad.

I'm rambling. This is a huge stain on the franchise and if the rumors about episode 3 are true then this might actually be the thing that pushes the fan base over the deep end. It's time to put people in charge that understand this franchise. John Knoll, perhaps? Rogue One is the very best we've gotten in the nine years since The Force Awakens and there hasn't been anything quite as good since. No, not even the Mandolorian nor Andor. Send John Knoll to fix things. He is an Episode I OG. He knows what's up.

I'm willing to bet the vast majority of reviewers on here haven't even watched the first five minutes of this series. If you actually paid any sort of attention to it you would find it is a decent show certainly not as good as andor but I mean what did you expect I doubt we'll ever get something on the same level as andor again. It was miles better than Ashoka and honestly I'm intrigued to find out more in the acolyte on Wednesday. To all those who are put off by the reviews please give this show a go it really isn't bad at all and if you made it through Ashoka you can easily make your way through the acolyte. Looking forward to Wednesday.

This is by far the most juvenile and boring Star Wars show ever. The story felt like it was written by a teenager for kids. Disney really should have stopped at Obi Wan and quit. The acting and casting are just obviously amateurish. And the showed started with Kung fu fighting like in the matrix and that is just a new low for Star Wars stories. The casting of the lead actress felt really forced. The story is made up of old and tired cliches. It is nothing more than a murder show involving Jedi and space stuff. It is hard to finish the first episode and I will pass on the subsequent episodes as I got better things to do such as talking to my cat.

I started watching this with the hope to be entertained. I was disappointed. When the Jedi said to a complete stranger "yes my child?" I knew the writing was going to be bad. The characters are forgettable and unlikable which causes me to have no interest in any of the actions of plots of the show. Only two episodes in and I decided to look at the reviews and saw 10s...these are obviously fake and it's just pathetic to see people doing this. This is horrible entertainment. The effects should definitely be better since it's easy to tell they put a lot of money into it. Instead they should've put more money into a neutral and invested writer to lead the writing department. Extreme HARD PASS.

1-2 episodes are absolutely boring and not fun to watch.

I wanted to give The Acolyte a chance because I'm interested in the high republic. After I saw the 1-2 episodes, I couldn't believe what I was watching... A fan film? Probably. And this is supposed to be one of the most expensive Star Wars series? I just don't know why Disney has to destroy everything. I don't know what else is supposed to happen that the series will pick me up, it's just not fun. I just hope it gets better, otherwise it will be the worst Star Wars series of all time... unfortunately. The only good character was Master Sol, the others are incredibly uninteresting.

2/10.