"The Acolyte: A Costly Star Wars Prequel That Expands the Galaxy"
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The Acolyte, a new Star Wars prequel series on Disney+, attempts to explore the institutional failings of the Jedi but falls short in execution. Set a century before the rise of the Empire, the show focuses on twins Mae and Osha, with Mae seeking revenge on Jedi masters for a family tragedy. Despite some strong performances, the series struggles with uneven storytelling and underwhelming action sequences, making it more akin to The Book of Boba Fett than the critically acclaimed Andor.
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- The Acolyte opens new doors in a Galaxy we know well The Spool
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