Summary
- The Acolyte wowed fans with its stunning fight choreography, superb performances, and dark, multi-layered mystery.
- The new Star Wars show is an Age of Republic fan’s dream, with exciting potential and thrilling action.
- Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lee Jung-jae received euphoric praise for their performances in The Believer.
Social media Acolyte Praise for uniqueness Star Wars Murder mystery, great fight choreography and great performances. AcolyteNext Star Wars The Disney+ TV show will officially premiere on June 4. Last night, the cast and crew celebrated at an exciting launch party, and now reactions from viewers who have watched the first two episodes are starting to pour in. Meanwhile, the social media ban has been lifted, and commenters are giving their thoughts on the first four episodes.
The audience’s reaction was almost entirely positive, with praise for the actors Acolyte Their performances received critical acclaim, with many people specifically mentioning the fight scenes and expressing particular excitement for the action scenes with Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-jae.
For example, Nate from Geekcentric praises Acolyte For its “memorable fight choreography and masterful performances”:
Star Wars: #TheAcolyte is an Age of Republic fan’s dream and a new experience for everyone. Episode 4 slowly unravels the dark mystery. Fascinating fight choreography and great performances from Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae. I loved it.
Jamie Jirak of ComicBook and Phase Zero is “obsessed“:
I waited so long to see #TheAcolyte and I can’t believe how well it lived up to my expectations. I loved the first two episodes! It’s so exciting to see a live-action version explore the new (ok, old) era. Leslye Headland did a great job portraying these characters. I’m obsessed!
Caitlin Tyrrell of Screen Rant was happy to see AcolyteCapture all the excitement of classic Star Wars“:
#TheAcolyte is amazing! It captures everything that’s great about classic #StarWars while giving it a new and unique feel. The fight scenes are fantastic and the visuals are stunning. With an intriguing mystery and a stellar cast, this is a show every Star Wars fan needs to watch!
Her colleague Joseph Deckelmeier agrees:
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It gave me Kill Bill vibes. I was left wanting more every episode, but that’s a good thing. We’ve seen a lot of stories about the fall of the Jedi, but this show explores what it’s like to be a Jedi in peacetime, which is very fascinating.
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Excellent!
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Daniel Baptista of the Film Podcast praised Force-Fu:
Star Wars: #TheAcolyte is full of mystery and darkness, delving into new depths and diversity in the galaxy. I’ve seen 4 episodes now and love the sinister story it steadily unfolds. Great potential for this era. Carrie-Anne Moss is perfect with her lightsaber and her Force powers.
Acolyte received widespread acclaim
Trailers and clips from Acolyte Both focus on martial arts (“Force-fu”), and it sounds like there’s good reason for that.
Comparison between Lee Jung-jae’s Jedi Master Thor and Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn (via Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) is particularly interesting. Qui-Gon is often seen as the archetype of the Jedi Knight, a symbol of everything the Jedi Order should be, which seems to imply that he is in some sense the last High Republic Jedi.
Although the first reaction is Acolyte The response was almost universally positive, but there were some dissenting opinions.
Various types Star Wars Disney+ TV shows are often criticized for their pacing, so it’s not surprising that this is mentioned. However, it must be pointed out that this may be a reflection of the personal style of showrunner Leslye Headland; her stories are like onions, with layers peeled back one by one.
Fans are especially excited because they see potential in the High Republic setting, even Knights of the Old Republic Legend. According to Laughiing Place:
#TheAcolyte is fantastic. A gripping noir murder mystery set in a galaxy far, far away with Jedi Knights as space detectives. The first two episodes have already done so much worldbuilding, fleshed out the mythology, and thrown in some pretty awesome fight scenes. #StarWars
Perry Nemiroff was impressed by the first four episodes:
I’ve watched four episodes of #TheAcolyte and it’s been a *very* successful show so far. The cast of characters, the heavy focus on practical effects, the stunts, how they explore what it means to be a force user and how the Jedi Order works – it’s all very good to me.
Amandla Stenberg is the lead that a plot like this needs. She has her hands full but she does a great job with the challenge. I could also watch her take charge of the fight scenes for hours on end. May fights with precision and grace that not only makes the fight scenes exciting but also serves as a rhythm that shows who she is and how she chooses to act in a given moment.
Peter Sciretta of SlashFilm praised: “Movie GradeAction:
Watched the first two episodes
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— I like this feeling, like a classic
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At the same time it felt new, fresh, and different from anything we’ve seen before. The action felt like a movie. Looking forward to seeing more!
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Ben Wasserman of CBR Acolyte Will be welcomed by fans:
Yes, I think #TheAcolyte will be popular with fans. Especially those who want an easy way into new Star Wars stories. Which is ironic, considering the sheer number of High Republic books/comics that have been released in the last three years.
Jorgie Rodriguez of POCCulture believes this is “A love letter to fans of The Prequel and The High Republic“:
In #TheAcolyte, Leslye Headland delivers a love letter to fans of the Star Wars prequels and High Republic. I’ve watched 4 of the 8 episodes and it’s everything I’ve wanted to see in Star Wars for a long time. The Force-infused martial arts in this series are incredible.
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It’s a force-sensitive version of Andor. The cast is outstanding and each episode is a great read. Practical sets, beautiful costumes, and special effects make each scene come alive, while there’s an emotional throughline to keep it in focus.
Shahbaz of The Film Podcast was less enthusiastic:
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A mixed bag. As a big fan of the High Republic Era, I found the story interesting but it takes a while to get my attention. Every moment with Carrie-Anne Moss was a highlight – she’s just amazing!
But FJ DeSanto of The Vault Comics thinks it has promise:
Then the first two episodes
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A great homage to classic Shaw Brothers films while also opening new doors to the wider universe. The characters are interesting and the action is great. This show has a lot of promise. Really looking forward to seeing where it goes.
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Podcaster Braddington praised Acolyte.
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Very, very good. It lays a lot of groundwork for the rest of the season, but there’s so much more to discover. The acting is top-notch (the close-ups are amazing!), and Michael Abels’ prequel-esque score is a feast for my eyes.