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- 1. Lost / Found Jun 4, 2024
- After a crime in the distant reaches of the galaxy, the Jedi Order track down a prime suspect.
- 2. Revenge / Justice Jun 4, 2024
- An assassin strikes again on a far-flung world; the investigating Jedi team attempts a capture.
- 3. Destiny Jun 11, 2024
- On a mysterious planet, the tragic journey of two sisters begins.
The Acolyte, also known as Star Wars: The Acolyte, [ 2][ 3] is an American science fiction television series created by Leslye Headland for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise, set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the Skywalker Saga, and follows a Jedi investigation into a series of crimes.
The Acolyte is a Star Wars action adventure drama series created by Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and Charlie Barnett. It follows a Jedi Master and a mysterious assassin in a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.
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- 2024-06-04
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Jul 17, 2024 · 'The Acolyte' finale ending and those surprise cameos explained, as some heavy hitters on both light and dark sides make their presence felt.
- Dalton Ross
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A former Padawan and her Jedi Master investigate crimes in a galaxy far, far away. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and find out when to stream the first season of Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney+.
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- Amandla Stenberg
- TV-14
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"Leslye Headland, Emmy-nominated creator of the mind-bending series Russian Doll, is a boldly innovative filmmaker bringing her new Star Wars series to Disney+. The Acolyte is a mystery thriller that will take us into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging Dark Side powers in the final days of the High Republic era."
―President Kathleen Kennedy announces the series during Disney Investor Day 2020[8]
The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.[4]
"I think you see more morally ambiguous characters than you've seen in other Star Wars content. And I think I can say this pretty confidently: I don't think you're going to see action in other shows the way that you see it used and utilized in our show. I just thought it was very interesting to do a show about the bad guys and to set that during that period made the most sense, so I think that's what sets it apart. It's kind of almost flipped. We have more Jedi than you've seen in any other of the Star Wars content. I can say this pretty confidently, I don't think you're going to see action in other shows the way that you see it utilized in our show."
―Leslye Headland[9]
On April 22, 2020, Variety reported that a Star Wars series was in development for Disney+, with Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland writing and serving as showrunner. The report noted that the series will be female-centric, and that it will take place in a new part of the Star Wars timeline.[10] The series was officially announced on May 4, 2020 on StarWars.com. The announcement also revealed that Headland will be an executive producer on the project.[2] The series' title, logo, and general premise were revealed at a Disney investors meeting on December 10, 2020.[11] Rayne Roberts will co-develop the series with Headland.[12]
On July 22, 2022, Amandla Stenberg and Star Wars jointly announced on Instagram the former's casting in the series.[5] On November 7, 2022, it was announced that the series started production in the United Kingdom, and several cast members were revealed.[4] In July 2023, Headland gave a statement on the show's tone and characters, promising a morally grey look into the Star Wars universe and unique action.[9]
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Jun 4, 2024 · The Acolyte is a Star Wars series set in the High Republic era, featuring a Jedi Master and a mysterious warrior. Watch the trailers, meet the cast, explore the characters, and discover the latest news and features on StarWars.com.
7 hours ago · The Acolyte Season 1 started its Disney+ run in June and ended in July, telling a story that examines a largely unexplored area of the dark side. While many weren’t quite sure what to make of the show, others who enjoyed its new angle on the Star Wars universe have been left wondering if it will return for Season 2.
