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Is Star Wars' The Acolyte a force to be reckoned with?

Jun 24, 2024
Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae discuss The Acolyte, a Star Wars murder mystery series. The show explores the hidden history of the Jedi and the nature of the Force. The story follows Force-sensitive twins, Osha and Mae, as they uncover the reasons behind the killings of great Jedi masters. The Acolyte promises to deliver new insights into the Star Wars universe.
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  • The Acolyte delves into a murder mystery of Jedi masters, focusing on the killer's motives.
  • The series challenges traditional light versus dark conflict, exploring the complexity of the Force.

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Overview of The Acolyte Series

The Acolyte is a Star Wars series set 100 years before the prequels. It revolves around twin sisters, Osha and May, raised by space witches with unconventional Force beliefs. Osha becomes a mechanic after her Jedi training, while Jedi masters are mysteriously killed. May, presumed dead, seeks vengeance with a Sith master. The show explores the force, Jedi history, and questions traditional Star Wars narratives.

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