Review: STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE – The first two episodes were disappointing

When I heard about it Star Wars: The Acolyte, I was sincerely enthusiastic about the project. The idea of ​​exploring a new era in Star Wars The universe, especially the High Republic era, seemed like a nice opportunity to dive into something new.

The positive buzz from early screenings has also increased my anticipation for the show. However, after watching the first two episodes, my enthusiasm quickly faded.

From the beginning the writing seemed lackluster to me. The script felt weak, almost like it was generated by an AI powered by a bunch of Star Wars information. In fact, an AI could have produced a more engaging script. Writers really need to start stepping up their game.

The dialogue was stilted and the entire tone and feel of the series was nothing like it Star Warsthe way people talk, the words they use don’t seem to be part of the Star Wars universe.

Remember that this series is set hundreds of years before the events of the prequel trilogy. The way the characters speak should be more refined, and the writing should be much smarter than dialogue like, “I have to earn a paycheck.”

Despite the intriguing premise of a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic, the story didn’t grab me. Instead of being immersed in the series like I was Andor AND The Mandalorian, I felt like I was watching middle school fan fiction. The development of the plot was slow and uninvolving, leaving me disinterested in the unfolding of events.

Showrunner Leslye Promontory he previously revealed that he hired a writer who had never seen any of the Star Wars projects before, and it’s evident in the show. The result is a series that feels disconnected from the rich lore and unique style that defines Star Wars.

While The Acolyte draws inspiration from classic samurai and martial arts cinema, but fails to execute this homage effectively. Instead of a convincing blend of genres, it feels like a weak imitation. The series reminded me of my own viewing experience By Zack Snyder Rebel moonwhich was also a disappointing viewing experience.

I approached this series with optimism, ready to embrace a new chapter in the Star Wars saga. Unfortunately, The Acolyte it didn’t live up to that excitement and was harsh viewing that left me disappointed. The series fails to capture the essence of what makes Star Wars so captivating.

I think Star Wars: The Acolyte misses the target. Its weak writing and uninteresting story fail to capture the magic of the Star Wars universe. I hope future episodes can change that, but for now I remain skeptical.

Star Wars: The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney+. What did you think of the first two episodes?

This is just my opinion, if you like what you’ve seen so far, let me know what you liked! What am I missing? I’m open to other views and opinions on this.