Summary

The first reactions to the latest foray into the
Star Wars
franchise,
The Acolyte
, have now arrived.
There is a lot of praise for the cast of
The Acolyte
, which includes
Squid Game
star Lee Jung-jae, alongside Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, and Dafne Keen.
The first two episodes of
The Acolyte
are due to debut exclusively on Disney+ next month.

The first reactions to the latest foray into the Star Wars galaxy, the Disney+ series The Acolyte, have now arrived. So, does the show bring something fresh, new, and exciting to the iconic franchise? Or is The Acolyteanother dud in the Disney era of Star Wars? Well, thankfully, it very much sounds like the latter, with reactions to the first four episodes brimming with positivity.

“#TheAcolyte is a breath of fresh air in the #StarWars galaxy, offering a unique story with a spectacular cast of characters,” says one early reaction, with another adding, “It captures everything that is great about classic #StarWars while feeling new and unique.”

There is a lot of praise for the cast of The Acolyte, which includes Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Amandla Stenberg, The Good Place star Manny Jacinto, and Logan’s Dafne Keen.

“I’m overjoyed at how awesomely diverse this cast is. THIS is exactly how Star Wars should look!”

The Acolyte Star Wars series that take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.Release Date 2024-00-00 Seasons 1 Studio Disney+, Lucasfilm Franchise Star Wars Streaming Service(s) Disney+

While some have found the first episode to be a slow start for the Star Wars series, many have loved what’s followed, paying particular attention to the chemistry of the ensemble cast.

“1st episode was slightly underwhelming, but each one gets progressively better. The cast has nice chemistry and the stunt work/fight choreography is brilliant.”

Further reactions call Jacinto “a scene stealer” and praise Lee Jung-jae’s Jedi master. “Amandla Stenberg is both fierce & relatable. Lee Jung-jae plays Master Sol w/ so much warmth & heart. Manny Jacinto is a scene stealer,” says one viewer, while another adds, “Amandla Stenberg is the headliner a story like this needs.”

“I’ve seen four episodes of #TheAcolyte and, thus far, it’s a *very* big winner. The cast of characters, the heavy emphasis on practical effects, the stunts, how they’re exploring what it means to be a Force-user and how the Jedi Order operates — it’s all working quite well for me.”

The Acolyte Balances the Maturity of Andor While Connecting to the Prequels

Some reactions have even compared The Acolyte to one of Star Wars’ best-received recent outings, Andor, praising the show for balancing both a level of maturity while bringing us closer to the prequels.

“Mature like Andor while fully embracing & thematically connecting to the prequels.”

Ultimately, and in great news for Star Wars fans, it certainly sounds like The Acolyte is adding something worthy to the beloved series.

“I’ve waited so long for #TheAcolyte, and I cannot believe how much it’s living up to my expectations.”

Related The Acolyte Trailer Breaks Record for Lucasfilm’s Disney+ Star Wars Originals The Acolyte trailer proved to be a big draw for Star Wars fans, but that has not translated to a wave of positivity about the diverse series.

Created by Leslye Headland, The Acolyte stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner- Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. You can check out the official synopsis for the series below…

“An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…”

The first two episodes of
The Acolyte
are due to debut exclusively on
Disney+
on June 4th at 6pm PST. You can check out more early reactions to The Acolyte below.