Star Wars: The Acolyte

[Sassafras]

I really hope the show is better than they make it out to be but by the sounds of things it will be exactly what the nay-sayers have been saying it is.

This thread might become the best thing about the show, much the BOBF thread.

And in the end, I found much to like about BOBF, besides a badass scene that gives me every excuse to have an ultimate bro pair-up on the shelf.

I've even got Obi coming, for reasons besides the fact respect for the man who did what he could with *&^%$ material. Speaking of crying like good 'ol completely unprofessional Leslie, I wanna cry too. Over watching a fine actor having to, yah know, not be able to walk around a fence post.

Spoilery comment:

Spoiler:

Since I haven't watched this and really don't think I want to, unless reviews improve. Like skipping the Hulk. No need to pollute my brain.

Overall, I wouldn't get as irate as these guys in the vid. It's not gonna destroy SW, at least not for me. It sounds like forgettable rehash, heavily Filoni inspired, overall. As poorly written and executed as the whole Sabine Jedi thing - like, did anyone think this through? I can't get irate, because it just sounds tiresome. Rebel Moon and checking of all the other movie scenes that show up. Like the reasons the twin exist. Where have I heard that before.

This is what happens when 180 million is spent on not-great self insert fan fiction. And you can't recognize you're just rehashing. It's not shocking, it's lame.

If Ahsoka was their lowest rated series with tons of fan favorite characters and a few genuinely decent episodes then I can't even imagine how poorly this show will do.

Might get some pre-teen girls. That's who this seems to be geared to (and nothing against pre-teen girls). The shame if it is the MCU and SW used to be for everyone tho. Heck I even had my parents watching the original MCU.

 

[The Buffinator]

https://www.avclub.com/the-acolyte-review-tv-disney-plus-star-wars-show-1851516930

 

[Wor-Gar]

what is the AV Club?

Nevermind, just researched it.

 

[Sassafras]

https://www.avclub.com/the-acolyte-review-tv-disney-plus-star-wars-show-1851516930

The writer sounds giddy, although unaware of all the holes in this article. But I guess the author is blinded by "don’t cast the likes of Barnett (the sexiest Jedi since Ewan McGregor?)"

Headland and her cast and crew create competing and complementary ways of examining what that kind of obedience (to fate, to the Force, to family) can do to folks who feel hamstrung by such demands.

That's kind of the point of Jedi training, Qui-Gon openly saying it's a hard life, Yoda practically discouraging Luke; heck even Mando has Luke giving Grogu a choice. And Anakin makes a choice to hide his marriage etc.

But the showrunner was determined to ignore Lucas, so here we are.

 

[davejames]

Oh is this starting tonight? I admit the positive reviews have me feeling a bit more curious to see it, but with everyone here already determined to see it as woke garbage there's probably no point in posting a review and having it be ripped apart. Lol

 

[Buttmunch]

Oh is this starting tonight? I admit the positive reviews have me feeling a bit more curious to see it, but with everyone here already determined to see it as woke garbage there's probably no point in posting a review and having it be ripped apart. Lol

Yes, at 6pm Pacific, 9 pm Eastern.

I’m going in optimistic. If it’s indeed garbage, it’s so far removed in the timeline from everything else it can easily be forgotten. Nothing to lose but hopefully at least a few cool things to gain.

 

[wormlander]

(and nothing against pre-teen girls)

You've clearly never met one. Those little bastards are SUPER annoying...

 

[Wor-Gar]

So are you saying Star wars is going the way of Harry Potter? To girls?

 

[Mandible]

I don't know who the hell would want it now that's it been run into the ground... but it would be nice.

Maybe Snyder will buy it.

Giving it to Snyder - and - SW in general (except Andor S2 )

 

[jye4ever]

I still have 15 min to go on episode 1 and there are no words to describe just how freaking bad this is holy crap it feels and looks like Babylon 5!

No worse..

Galactic Starcruiser bad!

How did we go from Andor to this embarrassment.

 

[JohnnyStarTrek]

Except Babylon 5 told a good story

I still have 15 min to go on episode 1 and there are no words to describe just how freaking bad this is holy crap it feels and looks like Babylon 5!

No worse..

Galactic Starcruiser bad!

How did we go from Andor to this embarrassment.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Babble-on 5...?

4-Days at Galactic Starcruiser bad...?

 

[jaztermareal]

I still have 15 min to go on episode 1 and there are no words to describe just how freaking bad this is holy crap it feels and looks like Babylon 5!

No worse..

Galactic Starcruiser bad!

How did we go from Andor to this embarrassment.

Apparently it gets worse from episode 3.

 

[jye4ever]

OMG these characters are abysmal levels of cringe.

It’s like a modern version of Caravan of Courage.

Gilroy must be putting a cigarette out in his eye.

You have to be demented to ever buy a Hot Toys of these characters.

 

[Wor-Gar]

How does Headley feel?

 

[jye4ever]

That first episode is hands down the worst thing from modern SW I have ever experienced.

Mando S3 and BOBF are masterpieces compared to this.

The dialogue brutal.

Plus this confusion…

Mae

Spoiler:

killed indara with a steel knife but her sith master teaches her that “steel or no laser are a threat to them!

Wut lol

 

[jye4ever]

Zero freaking charisma.

Not one!

Ep 2 super boring.

Just wow this is insane levels of bad.

This crap looks like cosplay at Galaxies Edge!

 

[BoosterGold06]

They still got your views

 

[Mike86]

I liked both episodes. It feels like a lot of people were bound and determined to hate it no matter what. The storyline and characters are interesting so far and I like the era it’s set in. I’m in for the season.

 

[hen88]

These reactions are so typical and predictable. I enjoyed the first two episodes. I’m glad I’ve largely been able to tune out all the mindless hate.