The Acolyte

A great series. A bit slow until episode 4 but it’s worth the wait.

I think these keyboard film directors are watching a different series to me well enjoyed the first 2

It’s a shame people didn’t give this a fair chance. Storyline was good , acting was great and found it very engaging. I think Star Wars fans are their worst enemies, they actually hate everything Star Wars. It’s a good show

So far so good, after 2 episodes. A solid plot, likeable characters, a mysterious mastermind and yay a Wookie! 7.5/10 to be updated as the series progresses. Oh, and a big FU to the morons who submitted ratings months before the series was released.

Every jacktard fanboy expects to just jump right in with known characters, plot, etc. too impatient to let the show build momentum and give some back story. Boo-hoo it’s got some same sex relationships and non-white people with a female lead. Enjoy it for what it is, ENTERTAINMENT.

As much as I enjoyed 'Ahsoka' continuing 'Rebels', it's wildly refreshing to watch something original in the Star Wars universe. Just two episodes in and we have realized characters and motivations and enough intrigue to make this one of, if not the best premiers Disney has put out since 'Wandavision'.

I liked the idea of the show.
The season 1 is good, had a good plot, and has some good characters.
I hope that if we get a season 2, everything goes even better.
I have some problems with the first season, but nothing that would trigger me like everyone else is being triggered.
I enjoyed most of the content.
Some episodes could be released together. I think that a season with 6 episodes would be so much better.
Episodes 4 and 5 should be released together. I even think they thought about this.
Here is an example of what could be made:
1. Lost/ Found
2. Revenge / Justice
3. Day / Night (episodes 4 and 5)
4. Teach / Corrupt
5. Destiny / Choice (episodes 3 and 7)
6. The Acolyte

The Acolyte is a series that, from the very first minute, shows it knows exactly what it wants to be: a story with its own soul within the Star Wars universe. Set a hundred years before the prequels, it opens up new territory where mystery, corruption, and the balance of the Force are at stake. The result, while not perfect, is surprisingly solid: strong world-building, well-defined characters, and a pace that keeps you engaged from start to finish. It’s easy to binge.

Beyond the plot, what has stirred the most — and not exactly positive — noise is its inclusive approach. Female leads, ethnic diversity, a different sensibility... and that has infuriated a certain reactionary sector of the fandom. The same people who cry out for “canon consistency” and accuse the show of being “woke” just for featuring women with agency or non-white Jedi. Ironically, they demand respect for a saga that has always stood against fascism, oppression, and fear of difference.

No, The Acolyte isn’t perfect. Some storylines need more development and there are scenes that feel a bit conventional. But it has something many franchise shows have lost: the desire to explore without constantly relying on fan service. There are echoes of Andor in its mature tone, but without the same political weight; the action is well choreographed, there are lightsabers and exotic creatures, but also room for internal conflict and moral ambiguity.

Its greatest strength is the atmosphere: dark without being cynical, with impeccable production design and a score that elegantly supports every twist. Amandla Stenberg plays a complex protagonist, full of scars and contradictions, who isn’t there to please but to ask difficult questions. In short, someone with far more soul than many of the recent cookie-cutter heroes.

The Acolyte won’t be for everyone. And that’s okay. Because if Star Wars needs anything, it’s to take more risks, to rattle those who want everything to stay the same, and to give voice to new stories. This series does just that. Flawed, yes — but brave.

All of the bad opinions and constant insults coming from people who haven't watched a single episode is telling. Gamergate has been a disaster for human culture and will bring about the death of media literacy.