As Skeleton Crew progresses through what will hopefully be the first of many seasons, it continues to impress with just how authentically Star Wars it feels. The casting is spot-on, the writing is sharp, and the visuals effortlessly transport us back to the galaxy far, far away. It stands in stark contrast to The Acolyte, […]
Read more "How Skeleton Crew Revitalizes Star Wars Storytelling"When The Acolyte finished its first (and, recently confirmed, only) season, those of us who had been watching it reacted with some range of emotion between “okay, sure…” and “WOOF AM I GLAD THAT’S OVER.” Your mileage may have varied of course, but at least among the Clashing Sabers gang, our reactions tended more towards […]
Read more "When Star Wars Sucks"The third episode of The Acolyte, entitled “Destiny,” explores the history of twins Mae and Osha, the main antagonist and protagonist of the series thus far, while being raised by witches on Brendok. These witches believe the Force, which they call the Thread, ties everything and everyone together. Consequently, pulling on the Thread affects more […]
Read more "Destiny and Choice: The Divergent Paths of Mae and Osha in The Acolyte"With the release of The Acolyte,Star Wars embarks on its first live-action venture set in the time before the Skywalker Saga. Known to Star Wars book fans as The High Republic, this era witnesses the Jedi at their peak, serving as beacons of light and life shining brightly throughout the galaxy. However, a looming darkness […]
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