The Acolytehas certainly left a lasting impression on the Star Wars fandom.
For good or ill, its decision to tap into the brutality ofEpisode III: Revenge of the Sith, has broken a 19-year streak.
Some fans feel it’s too much, however, others are relishing the harsh approach thisDisneyseries has taken.
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Spoilers are ahead, so turn back now if you aren’t caught up with the latest episode.
The big Sith reveal of the newly dubbed ‘Darth Daddy’ has alreadyfaced backlash from the fandom, and that discontent looks set to continue.
Let’s travel to happier times; to whenThe Acolytecast discussed getting their lightsabers
If you’re wondering why, it comes down to how vastly differentThe Acolyte’s approach to storytelling is; it has a savagery about it.
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CBRdescribesit as “Star Wars’ Red Wedding”.
Much like in that famousGame of Thronesepisode, key characters – ones you assumed were safe – were unforgivingly cut down. The only other time Star Wars has been this brutal was inRevenge of the Sith.
The light-hearted, almost comical nature of the franchise was well and truly stripped away; similarly toAndor. Everything we’re witnessing feels more adult… moreraw, and with that move ends the slightly playful era of Star Wars we’ve become accustomed to.
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Personally, I’m not mad about this change of creative direction – it suits the story being told. Whether it would work for all Star Wars shows is another matter entirely, though.
No matter what comes next (we expect more bloodshed),The Acolytewill linger long after its final episode airs.
That’s a real legacy to leave behind, especially in spite of all the ridiculous fanboy ire the show has previously faced.
Topics:Star Wars,Disney,TV And Film
