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June 6, 2024 39 mins

We discuss the premiere episode of The Acolyte, a brand new Star Wars series that's set in a time we haven't seen in live action before, with a bunch of new and exciting characters.

Takeaways From This Week

  • Exploration of character dynamics and interactions in the Acolyte series
  • Insights into the portrayal of the Jedi and the world-building in the show
  • Discussion of the plot twists and potential direction of the series The Acolyte series explores Jedi traditions and concepts such as the Vow of Silence and the Barsa Vow.
  • The show's portrayal of Jedi challenges the perception of them as untouchable and all-powerful.
  • The conversation touches on the concept of diversity and the perception of the show as
  • The hosts discuss character motivations, plot theories, and show analysis, highlighting the intriguing elements of the Acolyte series.

Episodes Breakdown

  • Episode 1 Title: Lost/Found 
  • Synopsis: The Jedi pursue a suspect after a shocking crime.
  • Director: Leslye Headland
  • Writer: Leslye Headland, Jasmyne Flournoy
  • Episode 2 Title: Revenge/Justice
  • Synopsis: An assassin strikes again, but this time the Jedi are there to attempt capture.
  • Director: Leslye Headland
  • Writer: Jason Micallef, Charmaine DeGrate, Jasmyne Flournoy

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