I wanted to like The Acolyte so badly. I've been desperate for a new IP in a new era of Star Wars. Given that this is most viewers' introduction to the High Republic era, I would expect that the first show of the era would be the best. Unfortunately, The Acolyte seems more like fan fiction than an official entry into the Star Wars universe.
Episode 3 really solidified the fact that there is no clear direction with this story. Mae started the fire that destroyed the whole clan? Why is she hunting Jedi, then? If she started the fire, why are the Jedi feeling guilty for the death of the clan, enough to drink poison voluntarily? How did a fire take out the entire clan anyway, when the entire settlement is built into rock? An entire clan of force users wasn't enough to escape the fire? Another immaculate conception through the force? Somehow, this makes Anakin's life seem less special.
I will keep watching because I love Star Wars, but this show is sloppier than The Last Jedi.
Episode 3 really solidified the fact that there is no clear direction with this story. Mae started the fire that destroyed the whole clan? Why is she hunting Jedi, then? If she started the fire, why are the Jedi feeling guilty for the death of the clan, enough to drink poison voluntarily? How did a fire take out the entire clan anyway, when the entire settlement is built into rock? An entire clan of force users wasn't enough to escape the fire? Another immaculate conception through the force? Somehow, this makes Anakin's life seem less special.
I will keep watching because I love Star Wars, but this show is sloppier than The Last Jedi.
