Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 2 Recap (Spoilers)

Star Wars: The Acolyte had a thrilling premiere episode, which put even greater pressure on Episode 2 to solidify the series as a hit. With the principal characters and conflict all laid out, it was on The Acolyte Episode 2, “Revenge/Justice” to deepen those elements. The Acolyte’s second episode arguably does that across the board, […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 1 Recap (Spoilers)

Star Wars: The Acolyte is easily one of the most intriguing projects to debut in the modern Star Wars franchise. The show is set in a time period on the Star Wars timeline that’s never been explored before (100 years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace); it’s also the first onscreen adaptation of the Star […]

Star Wars: Did The Acolyte Kill Off Two Major Characters Already?

Star Wars: The Acolyte got off to a lightning-fast start with its two-episode Disney+ premiere on Tuesday night. The series gave fans little time to dive into the story before putting them directly in the middle of an electrifying duel between two Force-users, a fight that had a conclusion most probably weren’t expecting. In fact, […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte Puts New Spin on Franchise’s Opening Crawl

The two-episode premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte is out into the world, bringing to life a brand-new take on the Star Wars mythos. Set during the franchise’s High Republic era, the two episodes already subverted many of fans’ expectations for the galaxy far, far away — something that was apparent within its opening frames. […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte Surprises Fans With Secret Character

Set more than a century before the other Star Wars movies and shows, Star Wars: The Acolyte is able to operate with a bit more creative freedom than some of its peers. Fans don’t know any of these characters or storylines, which allows Leslye Headland’s new Disney+ series to keep folks guessing. The very first […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte Brings Back Controversial Aliens From the Prequels

The newest live-action Star Wars TV series on Disney+ may be set in the High Republic Era, but it’s easy to tell just how much the show was influenced by George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. The fight scenes and transitions throughout the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte will remind fans of the prequels, […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

Star Wars: The Acolyte is almost here and the new series has a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score. That’s right, Disney+‘s latest Star Wars show is holding steady with an 83% on the Tomatometer. It’s been an upswing for the franchise since Andor premiered. Ahsoka gave a lot of Star Wars fans the follow-up to Rebels […]

Star Wars: Hunters Launch Trailer Showcases the Game’s Eclectic Cast

After what seemed like an agonizingly long wait, Star Wars: Hunters is now available. The game landed on Nintendo Switch and mobile earlier today, offering new multiplayer battles set on the planet Vespaara. Players should not expect to see characters like Han Solo, Din Djarin, or Rey Skywalker; instead the game features a completely original […]

The Acolyte: Release Time and How to Watch the New Star Wars Series

There is a great disturbance in the Force. The Acolyte — the first live-action Star Wars series set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order — is going from the dark side to Disney+. Created by showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), the new series has been likened to Kill Bill […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte Review: Unraveling a High Republic Mystery

Star Wars: The Acolyte, the latest entry into the Star Wars canon by way of Disney+, brings viewers back to that familiar galaxy far, far away, but a bit longer of a time ago than they’re used to. The Acolyte, created by Leslye Headland, occurs during the waning days of the High Republic era, about […]