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The Acolyte: Topping Streaming Charts Despite Backlash
The Acolyte, a controversial Star Wars series, is surprisingly dominating streaming charts on Rotten Tomatoes, proving the review-bombing campaign was ineffective. Find out how the show is turning the tide.
Yoda's Role in The Acolyte Season 2: Will the Grandmaster Get More Screen Time?
The Acolyte showrunner has teased a bigger role for Yoda in season 2! Could this be the beginning of a new chapter for the Jedi master? Find out what's in store for Yoda and the mysteries of The Acolyte.
The Acolyte's Rotten Tomatoes Score: Is It Recovering From the Review-Bombing?
The Acolyte's Rotten Tomatoes score is slowly climbing back up after a massive review-bombing campaign. Find out why the show's audience score is improving and whether it'll affect a potential Season 2.
Acolyte Star Amandla Stenberg Predicted Darth Plagueis Cameo: How She Did It
Amandla Stenberg, star of 'The Acolyte,' knew Darth Plagueis would appear in the series finale before it even filmed! Find out how she pieced together the Sith Lord's cameo and what it means for the show's future.
Yoda Cameo in The Acolyte: Why Lucasfilm Was Hesitant
The Acolyte director reveals why getting Yoda in the finale was a battle with Lucasfilm, and what it means for his future in Star Wars. Plus, explore why Yoda's absence from the fight against the Sith is a big deal.
The Acolyte Season 2: What's Next for Osha, Mae & The High Republic?
The Acolyte showrunner spills the tea on season 2! Get ready for more High Republic cameos, Osha's Dark Side journey & a wild Mae-Vernestra alliance. Will the Jedi survive?
The Acolyte: Is Osha & Mae's Connection a Force Dyad Like Rey & Kylo Ren?
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland teases whether Osha and Mae might be a Force Dyad, similar to Rey and Kylo Ren in The Rise of Skywalker. Find out why she kept the answer vague!
The Acolyte Finale: Why Bazil Sabotaged Sol's Ship (Showrunner Explains)
The Acolyte finale had a surprising twist with Bazil sabotaging Sol's ship. Showrunner Leslye Headland explains why this happened and what it meant for the Jedi and Tynnan tracker.
Master Sol's Downfall Mirrors Anakin Skywalker: The Acolyte Showrunner Explains
The Acolyte showrunner reveals that Master Sol's tragic fate echoes the fall of Anakin Skywalker, highlighting the dangers of attachment in the Jedi Order. Learn how Sol's story parallels Anakin's journey to the dark side.
The Acolyte Episode 8: Jedi Master's Weird Force Power Takes Center Stage
Get ready for a wild ride in The Acolyte's finale! Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh's crazy Hyperspace vision is about to explode onto the scene. This ain't your grandma's Jedi power, folks.
The Acolyte Episode 8: Biggest Easter Egg Yet? Brace Yourself!
The Acolyte's creator, Leslye Headland, teases a massive Easter egg in the season finale! Get ready for a mind-blowing reference that might even be tougher than deciphering a Sith holocron. Find out what it could be about in episode 8!
The Acolyte Showrunner: No, It's Not 'Queer' (With a Capital Q)
The Acolyte showrunner, Leslye Headland, defends her Star Wars series against accusations of 'wokeness', explaining why she doesn't believe it's 'queer, with a capital Q'. Find out why she thinks the show's themes are being misconstrued and discover a nuanced perspective on representation in Star Wars.
Star Wars Fandom's Sexism: The Acolyte Backlash & Kathleen Kennedy's Response
Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy and The Acolyte's Leslye Headland speak out against sexism in the Star Wars fandom, addressing the backlash against the show and its diverse characters. Learn about the history of fan ownership and the push for inclusivity in Star Wars.
The Acolyte Showrunner Says Her Star Wars Show Has Benefitted from Breaking Bad.
Showrunner for The Acolyte Leslye Headland notes how the gripping cold open of Breaking Bad affected her approach to the opening scene of her Star Wars series. Find out how this inspiration shaped the show's tone and Indara's shockingly sudden death.
Why Is Leslye Headland, the runner for "The Acolyte," So Divisive? Examining the criticism.
Showrunner for the next Star Wars series "The Acolyte," Leslye Headland has faced notable negative comments on social media. Examine the grounds underlying this critique, including Headland's Star Wars knowledge, claims of "wokeness," and her historical relationship to Harvey Weinstein.