Pop Culture Happy Hour 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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A Different Perspective on the Jedi
- Glenn Weldon enjoys the Acolyte and its crime procedural format.
- He appreciates the exploration of the Jedi's practice of taking children from families.
Varied Approaches to the Force
- Different groups might interpret and use the Force differently than the Jedi.
- This makes logical sense, given the Force's nature as an energy field.
Unreliable Narrators and the "Law and Order" Rule
- Glenn Weldon enjoys the show's mystery by applying the "Law and Order" rule.
- He suspects Manny Jacinto's character, Khaimir, is the Sith Lord due to his limited early role.