The Acolyte drew criticism for its creative choices and budget and was ultimately canceled. Yet, this Disney+ show also broke new ground and pushed Star Wars in a different direction. Despite debates over the show, we can recognize its merits. Here are the 10 best things about The Acolyte. 1. Lightsaber Action One review of …
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What if Disney+ gave Star Wars a “What If” series? If so, we could get answers for questions both large and small, serious and joking. That could be entertaining. In this case, we could answer what if Luke had gone to Tosche Station and gotten his power converters. That is what Luke wanted to do …
Vader the all-powerful or not so powerful after all? Fans and writers have speculated about the power of Vader since his entrance into the Star Wars universe. We might say that Vader is invincible, but are their opponents who could defeat him? Read on to find out who Vader could NOT defeat. Can Vader Be …
We may not remember, but there was a time before CGI. The original Star Wars films had to rely on artist-created visual effects, instead of computer-generated imagery. The effects were so well done that we probably mistook them for props and sets. We may not realize it, but some of the props were actually paintings. …
C-3PO is one of the most memorable characters in Star Wars. His interrupting comments and humor help break up the drama and relay the story. He has a distinguishing look too, including gold plating and an apparent crop top midsection. Does C-3PO wear a crop top? It seems that he does but for different reasons. …
From watching the prequel movies, we know the backstory of Anakin Skywalker and how that name was passed on to Luke. Yet, keeping that name doesn’t make sense, given that Luke was hiding from Darth Vader. Why is Luke’s last name Skywalker and not Lars after his uncle? We have real-world and in-universe explanations. Luke’s …
In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke and Leia had a famous kiss scene. In The Return of the Jedi, Luke told Leia she was his sister. She responded, “I Know. Somehow, I’ve Always Known.” This is a perplexing situation. If she had known already, this could be the most disturbing line in Star Wars. Or, …
Fans probably remember the first appearance of IG-88 in The Empire Strikes Back. This assassin bounty hunter looked both innovative and menacing. Yet, we did not get to see this IG unit in action, only a short glimpse of his potential. The IG droid from The Mandalorian was so badass for several reasons, including this …
After The Acolyte was canceled, fans and writers discussed the reasons for it. Some pointed to creative decisions, while others contended it was about the Star Wars fan base. Here we explore whether The Acolyte failed for trying something “new” that defied fan expectations. Did The Acolyte Fail for Trying Something “New”? The Acolyte — …
Initially a stalwart Imperialist, Agent Kallus transformed himself into a devout Rebel. This was a surprising turn of events, going from one extreme to another. Why did Kallus defect from the Empire and the Rebellion accept him? Short and long-term experiences provide a good part of the answer. Agent Kallus Defected Star Wars Rebels: Agent …