Spoilers The Acolyte

[Crewman6]

Really enjoyed the first two episodes...although I wish I hadn't been spoiled by io9 about Stenberg playing two characters just a week ago (granted it was in an article where Headland herself said it wasn't a spoiler but still).

I actually had no clue about the dual characters going in and I'm very glad for that. Created an extra layer of "wait, what's happening?" that enhanced my viewing.

I was surprised the show chose to have both of them maintain the exact same hairstyle. Yeah, I know that happened to create the (albeit brief) tension of the Jedi Council thinking Osha murdered Indara, but it was still striking that they would have the same hair despite having very different upbringings. Not a big deal but it really stood out to me.

I had the same thought. But, upon a rewatch, Mae's hair is longer in the back. It's a fair point, but a tiny one at that.

Speaking of Indara, the trailer sleuths were unfortunately right on the money (that's what I get for following along on such sleuthing) about her dying...and even before the main titles!

Why I watch trailers once and then move on. It doesn't take a genius to pore through a trailer endlessly and make guesses like that. But her death was a huge and very welcome shock from my POV.

So the real lesson here is (for me, anyway): always go into a piece of media as cold as possible!

Really digging the show so far!

 

[The Nth Doctor]

Agreed on all points...and good catch about Mae's hair. I definitely missed that.

 

[Starscream2112]

I enjoyed the first two episodes.

But apparently it is being review bombed. Why do people do this?

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...iew-bombed-metacritic-rotten-tomatoes-reviews

 

[Crewman6]

Agreed on all points...and good catch about Mae's hair. I definitely missed that.

They're still quite similar.

 

[fireproof78]

I enjoyed the first two episodes.

But apparently it is being review bombed. Why do people do this?

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...iew-bombed-metacritic-rotten-tomatoes-reviews

Because hatred is way for fun and creates more buzz.

 

[Timelord79 (he/him)]

I enjoyed the first two episodes.

But apparently it is being review bombed. Why do people do this?

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...iew-bombed-metacritic-rotten-tomatoes-reviews

Do you really have to ask?

 

[The Nth Doctor]

I enjoyed the first two episodes.

But apparently it is being review bombed. Why do people do this?

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...iew-bombed-metacritic-rotten-tomatoes-reviews

Because hateful people have too much time on their hands.

 

[Galaxy]

There’s arrogance, but I don’t that’s what the not-using-the-saber is about. A lightsaber’s a deadly weapon. If you can end a fight or subdue an opponent without killing or maiming them, surely that’s better, and more in keeping with Jedi ideals? Whereas drawing the saber indicates a specific willingness to kill — so in this era, an advanced Jedi tries to avoid the saber, and if they draw it, it’s on.

Mae does state in dialog that the Jedi only ignite their sabers when there is an intent to kill. Which makes it puzzling that the same episode shows Jedi igniting sabers when there is no intent to kill, but used as a defensive posture. I am not sure if this was a scripting error, or if this was to tell us something about Yordi and that temple official.

Personally I would have an issue with light sabers being portrayed as a tool of execution rather then a defensive weapon.

I did get the impression that Indara wold still be alive had she ignited her saber earlier, which makes the decision not to do so overconfidence bordering on arrogance imo.

 

[fireproof78]

A Jedi being an arrogant?

I am shocked.

 

[FredH]

Mae does state in dialog that the Jedi only ignite their sabers when there is an intent to kill. Which makes it puzzling that the same episode shows Jedi igniting sabers when there is no intent to kill, but used as a defensive posture. I am not sure if this was a scripting error, or if this was to tell us something about Yordi and that temple official.

“I’m willing to kill to avoid being killed myself.” That seems reasonable.

 

[Galaxy]

Really enjoyed the first two episodes...although I wish I hadn't been spoiled by io9 about Stenberg playing two characters just a week ago (granted it was in an article where Headland herself said it wasn't a spoiler but still).

I had read rumors that they might be twins, but did not start watching with the knowledge they definitely are. Personally, I found it refreshing that they cleared this up quite quickly, they did not let the believe sit with the characters and the audience that Osha is guilty.

 

[David cgc]

I suspected it pretty soon once I didn't see the tattoo over her forehead, and knew what was going on the moment they mentioned her dead sister. I'm just glad they didn't drag it out (either the reveal to the audience, or to the other characters; one episode of The Fugitive was enough).

 

[Reverend]

Am I imagining things, or is that not a Selkath in live action?

Also: that whole seemingly very busy spaceport complex is the part of the temple that's apparently getting buried in the next century. I can't help but wonder if it was all just shot down for some reason as the Jedi became more insular (there's a lot more than just Jedi there!) or if the facilities are still down there, and the launch tunnels just eventually get covered, and exit in the side of one of the nearby city block chasms?

 

[Skywalker]

Mae does state in dialog that the Jedi only ignite their sabers when there is an intent to kill. Which makes it puzzling that the same episode shows Jedi igniting sabers when there is no intent to kill, but used as a defensive posture. I am not sure if this was a scripting error, or if this was to tell us something about Yordi and that temple official.

Personally I would have an issue with light sabers being portrayed as a tool of execution rather then a defensive weapon.

I did get the impression that Indara wold still be alive had she ignited her saber earlier, which makes the decision not to do so overconfidence bordering on arrogance imo.

Mae is not an authority on why the Jedi do things the way they do. It's her belief that Jedi only draw their lightsabers with the intent to kill, yet we see Indara only use it in self-defense. Mae's entire perspective on the Jedi is completely biased based on trauma and whatever happened to her on Brendok, and on who knows what kind of indoctrination she was subjected to after.

 

[Timelord79 (he/him)]

Yeah, she misunderstood Jedi doctrine.
Jedi need to to be prepared to kill when they draw their lightsaber, but it’s neither their intend nor their wish to do so.
But always a last resort.

 

[Ithekro]

Far from the days of "aggressive negotiations" of the likes of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-wan Kenobi.

 

[saddestmoon]

1.5 eps into this series, I’m finding it compelling and intriguing- and looking forward to more!

 

[JD]

Of all the reviews I read in advance of the premiere, IGN's 6/10 rating of "okay" hits closest to the mark. I like it so far, don't love it. It's in the upper half of Disney Star Wars shows, but that's also not a high bar to clear.

I wonder about the wisdom of revealing Mae's existence so soon. Feels like it took a lot of the tension out and undercut what could have been an interesting whodunit (or, rather, a howdunit). Despite how fast-moving the story is, it doesn't feel especially urgent. I don't feel like any of the main characters are actually in any danger.

I'm glad they didn't, it bugs me when they drag that kind of stuff out.

She was in the Jessica Jones tv show. I don’t think she’s that costly

fine, $1M then

If Marvel could afford her for an entire series, I'm pretty sure Lucasfilm can afford her for a lot more than one scene.

It's public knowledge that Carrie Anne Moss is in more episodes. But even if you're not aware of that, the fact she's listed in the show's main cast should make it clear this appearance wasn't a one and done.

Not necessarily, it's become a trend now for shows to include a character in the first episodes main cast, only to kill them off before the episode is over.

I hope the mystery of what happened on Brendok 16 years ago is addressed soon. It greatly affected all the major characters, but we don’t know what it was, and I find that puts a wall between me and the characters.

When Mae goes to kill Torbin, we don’t know why she wants to kill him, why he needs absolution from her, why he says he’s been waiting for her for ten years, or why he drinks the poison. We see what the characters are doing, but all the whys remain hidden. It’s hard to understand or relate to any of the characters as long as the show plays coy with the Brendok incident that defines them.

I have a feeling we won't find out what happened for quite a while. They seem to be setting it up as one of the main mysteries of the show, so they're probably not going to reveal to much about what happened too early.

 

[David cgc]

Jedi need to to be prepared to kill when they draw their lightsaber, but it’s neither their intend nor their wish to do so.

"Please, friend. Choose to live."

 

[fireproof78]

Yeah, she misunderstood Jedi doctrine.
Jedi need to to be prepared to kill when they draw their lightsaber, but it’s neither their intend nor their wish to do so.
But always a last resort.

A certain point of view.