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Minor Issues which Lead to Confusion in the Star Wars Series: the Acolyte

The Acolyte, a new Star Wars series, has been receiving mixed reviews, with some critics finding the central premise of the show to be unsatisfactory. Amandla Stenberg, who plays the mysterious masked warrior Mae, is praised for her masterful skill and dedication to her family. However, there are some issues with the show’s opening premise, which involves Mae stalking and killing a Jedi and then revealing that a chipper, not-killer-seeming Osha is arrested for the crime. This leads to the gimmick that everyone initially thinks Osha is the killer. A minor issue that bothers the reviewer is the fact that both sisters have the same hairstyle, which adds to the confusion and gimmick that everyone thinks Osha is the killer.

Misconceptions in their Theme

It also seems that the story isn’t making a straight line toward exactly where it is going, namely: The four Jedi being stalked, including her old master, have some responsibility for the fire that killed their family and separated the two girls. Or they purposefully left Mae to die, thinking she was evil for starting the fire, while saving her sister. Osha eventually convinces Mae to turn from the dark side so they can be sisters again (especially since so much of this is seemingly revenge for a sister she now knows is alive?).In the two-episode premiere, now streaming on Disney+, the light of the Jedi is being extinguished by a cunning assassin looking for revenge.

Series Debut Celebration

To celebrate the series debut, StarWars.com invited the cast to introduce themselves and their characters. Star Amandla Stenberg plays the assassin Mae, the mysterious masked warrior who is out for revenge against the Jedi Order. Lee Jung-jae brings tremendous compassion to the role of Jedi Master Sol, whose deep sense of empathy drives his life’s work as a guardian of peace. Manny Jacinto plays Qimir, a character written by Headland with actor Manny Jacinto in mind.

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Jacinto says that he feels incredibly lucky to have been chosen for the role and constantly gets pinch-me moments, even to this day. Charlie Barnett plays Jedi Knight Yord Fandar, introducing a committed Jedi Knight dedicated to the Council, the Republic, and the forward movement of peace and justice. He is one of the Jedi that lives in a black-and-white kind of world and is often thought of as a person on a police force who is so overcommitted to their job and justice that they don’t actually see the levels or layers of justice that actually exist.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while The Acolyte is a well-received show, the central premise of the series is not entirely satisfactory. While the show has its strengths and weaknesses, it remains to be seen how it will continue to explore the mysteries at the heart of the Star Wars galaxy. Carrie-Anne Moss embodies a powerful Jedi who is both skilled in combat and commands respect. Moss trains for the role for about three weeks leading into production, preparing for the action and stunt combat, including the fight between Indara and Mae glimpsed in the trailer.