Star Wars: The Acolyte Debuts to Mixed Reviews and High Costs

New series explores the High Republic era with significant investment and diverse storytelling, but faces polarized reactions.

The Acolyte is set a century before The Phantom Menace, focusing on Jedi during the High Republic era.
The series features a diverse cast and tackles themes of power and morality.
Critical reception is divided, with some praising its fresh take and others criticizing its political messaging.
The production cost of The Acolyte is notably high, surpassing other recent Star Wars series.
Lucasfilm continues to expand the High Republic era with more projects like Young Jedi Adventures.