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“The Acolyte” Can't Shake Its Bad Side

Misfiring lead characters hinder positive elements

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Aaron Earls
Jun 27, 2024
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In a Star Wars show about twins and the Force, it’s appropriate that The Acolyte has two sides with both on display in the most recent episode. Unfortunately, like the twins, one side is bad. But with the show, the side is not dark or evil, just bad.

Spoilers for The Acolyte episode 5 “Night”

The first half of “Night” gives us some of the show’s highlight…

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