Season 1 – Star Wars: The Acolyte

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A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.

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Taking fresh risks with Star Wars lore while having infectious fun playing with the stylistic trappings of a galaxy far, far away, The Acolyte is a Padawan series with the potential to become a Master.

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Neal Justin

Minneapolis Star Tribune

The sight of a light saber coming to life has become about as thrilling as turning on a table lamp.

Jun 11, 2024

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Proma Khosla

IndieWire

The performances overall are more dynamic, the writing more engaging than usual for Disney+, which keeps the series from dragging like its predecessors.

Rated: B

Jun 7, 2024

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Nic Anstett

Autostraddle

While The Acolyte is mostly able to skirt by given how well its cast sells the emotional context of each scene, the degree of narrative withholding Headland is attempting here threatens to undermine a lot of this otherwise strong character work.

Jun 7, 2024

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Monita Roy Mohan

Women Write About Comics

I enjoyed The Acolyte, and once it finished, I couldn’t wait to do a complete rewatch to spot the connections, the references, the foreshadowing, and all the details I overlooked the first time around.

Aug 20, 2025

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Stereo Geeks (Podcast)

We got incredible, multi-dimensional characters who made us feel all the emotions and whom we’re going to miss. I can’t remember the last time I fell so instantly in love with new characters. I’m so glad The Acolyte exists and that we got to see it.

Aug 9, 2025

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

An intriguing mystery, strong characters and exciting duels will entice fans and those not so familiar with Star Wars.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2025

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Michael E.

If I could give it 0 stars I would

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Chris R

A beautiful and well written show that is truly aware of and feels at home in the extended star wars universe capturing the high republic and Jedi at their pompous peak. I was engaged with the characters from the start and the action is excellent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Emmanuel C

The Acolyte, as part of the Star Wars franchise, is a low point and a disappointing misrepresentation of George Lucas's original vision. This show feels distasteful and seems to push hidden agendas onto what was once a beloved saga.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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JP H

Watched the full series over the last 2 weeks. I think it’s brilliant, from about episode 4 onwards.. 😬 Probably should have shown episode 4 earlier.. First few episodes seem like fluff, without the context of episode 4/5.. Fully hooked now though, after finishing the series..😁 Loads of scope for this series to continue.. I think it’s way ahead, and a fresh start, from the most recent Star Wars movies..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Forest F

Even if you're not about The Acolyte you have to admit the lightsaber battles and Qimir are next level perfection. Yeah it was bumpy in places but the audience score for this is ridiculous. We've all seen bad and horrible but this is far from that. Wish it would get renewed because there is so much potential for growth here. Loved it and sad about the loss of a great science fiction piece. Needs more love for sure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Billy B

First season was a good start, with lots o potentials for a Season 2. Original, far from what we've seen lately. Amazing lightsaber fights (they felt more dynamic than those other live-actions like Ahsoka❤️)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Leslye Headland

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Amandla Stenberg

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Lee Jung-jae

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Manny Jacinto

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Carrie-Anne Moss

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Dafne Keen

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Episode 1

Aired Jun 4, 2024

Lost / Found

After a crime in the distant reaches of the galaxy, the Jedi Order track down a prime suspect.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 4, 2024

Revenge / Justice

An assassin strikes again on a far-flung world; this time, the investigating Jedi team is there to attempt a capture.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 11, 2024

Destiny

On a mysterious planet, the tragic journey of two sisters begins.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 18, 2024

Day

Confident of the assassin's identity and methodology, the Jedi race to the deep jungles of a new world to intercept the suspect before she targets her next victim.

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Episode 5

Aired Jun 25, 2024

Night

In a dense jungle, the Jedi are put to the test when they confront a rising darkness.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 2, 2024

Teach / Corrupt

On a distant island world, two strangers confront unsettling questions about identity and destiny as they each plot their next moves; Sol tries to make his way home, but a traitor still exists within his ranks.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 9, 2024

Choice

The tragic events that forever shaped the lives of two sisters are revisited from a new perspective and a missing truth is revealed.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 16, 2024

The Acolyte

Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future.

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