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The Acolyteis the latest and arguably the most divisive addition to theStar Warsuniverse sinceThe Last Jedi. As a result, it wouldn’t surprise fans to learn that the two stories explore one common plot point. However, Leslye Headland’s show took things too far when handling the treatment of the Jedi.
Following the show’s conclusion, fans discussed the series, its narrative, and themes on social media. However, after one fan pointed out the similarity between the series and 2017’sThe Last Jedi, others quickly chimed in on the exploration of one controversial plot point in the franchise. Here is what fans had to say aboutThe Acolyte‘s worst mistake.
Leslye Headland’sThe AcolyteAmplifiedThe Last Jedi‘s Worst Mistake
Created byLeslye Headland,The Acolyteis set almost a hundred years before the fall of the Jedi order depicted in the prequels. However, unlike previous entries, the series exploresthe flaws of the Jedi Order, hinting at the circumstances that eventually led to their downfall.
On X (formerly Twitter), user@sw_holocronpointed out how the series explores the Jedi and their monopolization of the Force. The user also compared Qimir’s criticism of the Jedi with the views ofMark Hamill‘s Luke Skywalker inThe Last Jedi.
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The Last Jediserved as a deconstruction of the principles of being a Jedi. The film put forth the idea that the Jedi can also be flawed and aren’t the clean-cut heroes as seen in the previous installments. However,The Acolytetook things further by exploiting this controversial plot point and depicting the Jedi in a negative light.
Fans CriticizeThe AcolyteFor Focusing on the Jedi’s Flawed Side
Following the initial tweet, other fans joined the discussion regardingThe Acolytepainting the Jedi as the bad guys, essentially expanding on the concept first explored inThe Last Jedi. Fans criticized the series for its handling of the Jedi’s characterization.
Here is what fans had to say aboutThe Acolytefocusing on the flaws of the Jedi during a discussion on X.
All roads lead to Order 66 and Luke the Hermit.What are the implications of the repeated failures of the Jedi?Are we no longer supposed to root for the Jedi?
Luke went back to learn and guard ancient texts. He was a hermit cause he failed, and he cut himself from the force to not be found by anyone. Suggesting Qimir and him are the same is insane
*eyeroll. Yes cause using the dark side and being murderous is such a boon.
Lucasfilm needs to communicate their message and terms clearly. The heroes are the jedi. The issue people should have is the jedi order. Jedi Order (religion and dogma) vs Jedi (follower of the light side of the force). What should the new jedi look like post religious order
Well, Lucas says it himself. The light side is the Force in balance. The dark side is the Force out of balance.The Jedi are just trying to maintain that. Though sometimes their methods are quite questionable.
As the tweets indicate, fans were clearly unhappy with the portrayal of the Jedi inThe Acolyte, especially because the series depicted them as rigid and dogmatic regarding the Force. Thus, fans found it hard to root for the Jedi.
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Fans also cited the example of the prequels, which underline the flaws of the Jedi Order since they attempt to play politics despite being peacekeepers in the galaxy far, far away. Hence, it is safe to say that while fans do not have an issue with exploring the flaws of the Jedi,the idea’s execution inThe Acolyteleft a bitter effect on most fans.
The Acolyteis streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
