Nearly five years into live-action Star Wars shows for Disney Plus, the batting average isn't bad despite a couple of crushing disappointments. Recently, we saw an expansion of the New Republic-era storytelling and the mythology with the first season of " Ahsoka ." It's going to be a while before we see " Andor " season 2, but 2024 is bringing us " The Acolyte " and " Skeleton Crew ," two very distinct series that aim to shake things up.
The Acolyte's first two episodes have finally arrived after widely positive reviews and shaky reports on its possible cancellation after season 1. Of course, the series' biggest draw is that it takes viewers to the High Republic era of the Star Wars universe, which had only been explored before in comic books, novels and Young Jedi Adventures , a cute little animated show for kids. With the Jedi Order at the peak of its power and the galaxy enjoying a period of relative peace, what were the hidden Sith up to before the events of The Phantom Menace ? In its first two episodes, the Leslye Headland-created series rapidly finds its voice, sets a compelling tone, and introduces several characters that could become fan-favorites in the long run, yet the uneven cinematography, some awkward dialogues, and weirdly cut scenes take the overall result down a notch.
As new directors come into the fold and all the pieces are laid on the table, "The Acolyte" could become a far more polished show, so we're holding our breath. Want more Star Wars fun and know.
