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The Acolyte Explores Star Wars' High Republic Era

Set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, the new Disney+ series delves into a unique period of Jedi history, introducing new characters and conflicts.

  • The Acolyte is the first live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era, a time of Jedi prosperity and exploration.
  • The series centers on a Jedi Master investigating a series of murders linked to his former Padawan, Osha.
  • Amandla Stenberg plays dual roles as Osha and her twin sister Mae, adding complexity to the narrative.
  • The show combines familiar Star Wars elements with a whodunnit crime-style storyline.
  • Lee Jung-jae makes his English-speaking debut as Jedi Master Sol, bringing depth to his character.
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