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New Star Wars series set in the High Republic Era, The Acolyte has attracted a lot of buzz and debate. Many viewers worried the show would change the accepted canon of the prequel trilogy, leading to extensive retcons. But following the season finale, it is abundantly evident that The Acolyte has not only given fresh layers to the venerable story but also faithfully followed Star Wars canon.
Considered the golden age of the Jedi and the Republic, The Acolyte occurs around 100 years before the prequel trilogy events. Though the seeds of darkness are already being sown, hinting to the rise of the Sith and the final fall of the Republic, this is a time of peace and wealth.
The Acolyte's ability to upset the prequel trilogy's set events raised one of the main issues of worry. Rather than contradicting the current canon, the show has shown to be a complement to it by giving the prequels complexity and background. The Acolyte looks at the beginnings of some events and characters, so offering a more complete picture of the prequel trilogy.
The Acolyte: Analyzing Mae and Osha's Twin Names
Force-sensitive twins Osha and Mae raised questions about their effect on Anakin Skywalker's Chosen One designation. The Acolyte makes clear, though, that the twins are not the Chosen One and their presence does not diminish Anakin's special responsibility in the galaxy. Though they don't alter Anakin's fate, Mother Aniseya's twins add still another level of complexity to the idea of the Force and its manipulation.
The Acolyte: The Enchanting Qimir and Sith's Return
Many people thought the Acolyte was contradicting the accepted canon regarding the supposed extinction of the Sith since it portrayed Qimir, a mystery person who embodies the darkness, as opposite. The Acolyte does not, however, verify that Qimir is a real Sith Lord, so allowing the likelihood that he is a pretender. The show also suggests the existence of Darth Plagueis, who is known to have been Palpatine's Sith master, so distorting the story of the Sith's presence during this age. This disclosure implies that the belief of the Jedi on the extinction of the Sith was a miscalculation.
The Acolyte: Arrival ofarth Plagueis
The startling look of Darth Plagueis in the last episode of The Acolyte confirms the link of the show to the accepted canon. Known for his manipulations and control over life and death, this legendary character offers a link to prequel trilogy events and the ascent of Darth Vader. The show deftly includes Darth Plagueis, allowing space for investigation in possible next seasons.
Ki-Adi-Mundi, a Jedi Master from the prequel trilogy, made some controversy with his age in a cameo role. Ki-Adi-Mundi's age has never been exactly verified in canon, thus his appearance in The Acolyte is non-problematic. This emphasizes the need of canon and how one might interpret even apparently little elements.
The Acolyte: Vernestra Rwoh and the Deceision
The Acolyte introduces a cover-up planned by Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh and Master Yoda to solve the problem of the Jedi's ignorance on the Sith's comeback. Vernestra frames Sol, a former Padawan, for the deaths of several Jedi in an effort to defend the Jedi Order, so producing a Jedi-sanctioned cover-up that hides the actual degree of the Sith's influence. This helps to explain the Jedi's prequel trilogy stupidity, so avoiding a conflict with accepted canon.
The capacity of the Acolyte to create a fresh narrative inside the current Star Wars canon highlights the power of narrative and its capacity to enlarge and enhance a universe. The show deftly combines fresh characters, events, and storylines without running counter to accepted canon to produce a gripping and interesting story.
The ending of The Acolyte excites viewers about what the show's future holds. There is plenty of chance to investigate the ramifications of the events of the show and probe the secrets around Darth Plagueis and the Sith's return even if there is prospect for a second season. Already a fascinating addition to the Star Wars universe, the Acolyte promises a gripping trip through the High Republic Era and its relationship to the events of the prequel trilogy.