Star Wars: The Acolyte Earns Early Praise for Its Dark, Martial Arts-Inspired Mystery

The new Disney+ series, set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, captivates with its unique blend of crime thriller and Jedi lore.

Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae lead the cast, featuring a former Padawan and her Jedi Master.
Carrie-Anne Moss impresses with martial arts-infused fight scenes, drawing comparisons to her role in The Matrix.
Early reviews highlight the show's sinister plot and strong character development.
The Acolyte explores the High Republic era, a relatively uncharted period in Star Wars history.
The series premieres with two episodes on June 4, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly.