Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The Acolyteseries is yet to arrive on the small screen, but fans and critics who were lucky enough to watch the advanced screening continue to rave about the show. As one of the many spinoffs under theStar Warsfranchise,The Acolytehasbeen shroudedin mystery.
Of course, this tactic is to heighten fans’ anticipation for the series, and now with the early reviews out, the level of excitement keeps getting higher.
Carrie-Anne Moss On Playing A Jedi Master InThe Acolyte
Disney+’sThe Acolytewill give the audience a look atCarrie-Anne Moss’ Jedi Master Indara, a figure destined to introduce a unique blend of martial arts expertise to the High Republic Era. In an interview withEmpire Magazine, showrunner Leslye Headland shared:
She is very much inspired by Trinity. I personally wanted to see someone who had the highest status you could imagine in a Force-fu fight – somebody that would come in, and you immediately would be like, ‘Oh, that’s the most powerful Jedi in the room.’ And that’s Trinity.
Headland has no qualms with fans watchingThe Acolyteand thinking about Trinity with a lightsaber. In fact, she and Moss are more than happy with that. The actress told the outlet:
Within my soul and my spirit, to get to play this Jedi Master and train for the fight was [an] amazing experience. A part of me forgot how much I love action. I love it. It’s hard. But I was just really thrilled that I could do it, and I wanted to do it well.
The showrunner has previously expressed her admiration for Moss and her co-stars for willingly performing their own stunts. This can be a hint that Jedi Master Indara will be involved in a lot of battles in the show.
The cast ofThe Acolytealso featuresLee Jung-jae,Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Amandla Stenberg, Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Joonas Suotamo.
Even Ewan McGregor Wouldn’t Have Agreed With The Phantom Menace Original Plans Completely Ruling Out One Star Wars Actor
Headland serves as executive producer alongsideKathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Other co-executive producers include Charmaine DeGraté, Kor Adana, Rayne Roberts, and Damian Anderson.
Star WarsFans Are Raving AboutThe Acolyte
The early reviews for Disney+’sThe Acolyteseries are mostly positive, with many fans feeling extremely hopeful for the success of the television franchise. Some complimented the sinister plot which would surely attract manyStar Warsviewers. Check out some of the reviews below:
Star Wars:#TheAcolyteis filled with mystery and darkness that delves deep into new and diverse depths of the galaxy. I’ve seen 4 eps and dig the sinister story it’s steadily setting up. BIG potential in this era. Carrie-Anne Moss with a lightsaber doing Force-Fu is PERFECTION.pic.twitter.com/KRX44P9rcr
— Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast (@dbapz)July 11, 2025
#TheAcolyteis the force-sensitive version of Andor. The cast is stellar, the writing of each episode is jam packed. Practical sets and amazing costumes, as well as sfx work make every location feel lived in, while having an emotional throughline to keep it focused.pic.twitter.com/xYuaQiEJxc
— Jorgie (They/Them) (@JorgieWrites)July 24, 2025
#TheAcolyteis a blend of murder mystery with Star Wars charm. 4 episodes in, and it’s clear that this new timeline will add to the lore of the galaxy in BIG ways. The Kung Fu force fighting is MAGICAL! JJ as Sol is the COOLEST Jedi since QUI GON! Can’t wait to see where it goespic.twitter.com/STbdMUBbFS
— Justin Lawrence | Geekcentric (@helloimjlaw)July 18, 2025
#TheAcolytefantastic! It captures everything that is great about classic#StarWarswhile feeling new and unique. The fight scenes are phenomenal and the visuals are stunning. With an intriguing mystery and a top notch cast this is a show every Star Wars fan needs to watch!pic.twitter.com/Tgj7K8y5O4
— Caitlin Tyrrell (@caitlin_tyrrell)July 21, 2025
Beholden to nothing except being “Star Wars,”#TheAcolytesoars.
It’s an interesting, fun, character driven mystery with real stakes that you care about bolstered by all the fixings that make it Star Wars.
Saw the first two episodes and LOVED THEM.pic.twitter.com/XY29LSVcfX
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier)July 29, 2025
The show is set 100 years before the events ofThe Phantom Menace, so it is considered the prequel of the prequels. From the teasers alone, fans can already sense that the show is going to be dark and gritty.
“This was supposed to save Star Wars?”: The Acolyte Trailer Fails to Impress Fans Despite its Mature Storyline – What Went Wrong?
As it chronicles the final days of the High Republic,The Acolytewill also delve into the investigation of a series of crimes across the galaxy. Indeed, the characters will be faced with more sinister forces that they have never known before.
The Acolytewill arrive on Disney+ this June 4th.
Ariane Cruz
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3533
Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
