Okay, so we all know the “I am your father” moment, but how did Vader actually figure out Luke was his son in the first place? It’s not like Palpatine just handed him a family tree. Turns out, it involved some serious bounty hunter action, a fight with Boba Fett, and a lot of Imperial …

In Episode 2 of The Acolyte, audiences saw a Jedi practicing the Barash Vow. Although not completely new to the Star Wars universe, the Barash Vow is new to live-action shows. The Acolyte is thus innovative in reflecting this aspect of the Jedi Order.  But, what is the Barah Vow? It is an alternate path …

Season 1 of Andor was innovative for many reasons, including the prison it featured. Lead character Cassian Andor is arrested on false premises and sent to the Narkina 5, a work prison with high-security measures. The concept is based on designs from the real world, but would this Star Wars prison work in real life? …

Along with the Bad Batch Season 3, The Acolyte was a highly anticipated Disney+ program scheduled for this year. This live-action series takes place during the High Republic when the Jedi were at their height and promised to draw fans in with its intrigue and tension with the dark side of the Force. Instead, the …

In Episode 6 of The Acolyte, viewers are introduced to an “Unknown Planet” where Qimir takes refuge. The planet’s design strongly resembles Bal’demnic, a pivotal location in Star Wars Legends lore. Bal’demnic is an oceanic planet dotted with rocky tropical islands, located in the Outer Rim territories. What makes it particularly significant is its abundant …

Marvel’s latest comic series, Star Wars: Inquisitors, is set to release on July 3, 2023. This series introduces a new Jedi, Tensu Run, who has emerged as a significant threat to the Sith.  Written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Ramon Rosanas, the series dives into the dark period following Order 66, focusing on the …

After Episode 5 of “The Acolyte,” Manny Jacinto’s Qimir is revealed as the new Sith in the Star Wars canon. Initially, Qimir was not meant to play a significant role in Season 1, but screen tests changed that. Leslye Headland, the show’s creator, explained: “His character design was a long process. I mean, it was …

The fifth episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte, titled “Night,” was released on Disney+ this week, and it featured some major surprises. (Warning: Spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 5 ahead…)  One of the biggest revelations was that Qimir, portrayed by Manny Jacinto, was unmasked as the Sith stranger.  This episode took a dark turn as …

The Sith Eternal was one of Palpatine’s backup plans—meant to replace Darth Vader if he ever stepped out of line or failed. But what really blew my mind was finding out that Vader actually discovered the Sith Eternal himself—and what he did about it was nothing like I expected. In this story, I want to …

After five episodes have streamed on Disney+, many fans believe Star Wars: Acolyte is just another Disney Star Wars series facing massive criticism online.  However, an exclusive third-party report has revealed surprising data about the show’s popularity compared to other Star Wars series. According to an exclusive report from Reelgood, a third-party analytics firm that …