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Season 1 – Star Wars: The Acolyte

Play trailer 1:50 Poster for Season 1 – Star Wars: The Acolyte Jun 2024 Action Adventure Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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79% Tomatometer 251 Reviews 19% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
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Star Wars: The Acolyte — Season 1

Star Wars: The Acolyte — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Taking fresh risks with Star Wars lore while having infectious fun playing with the stylistic trappings of a galaxy far, far away, The Acolyte is a Padawan series with the potential to become a Master.

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Jun 11, 2024
The sight of a light saber coming to life has become about as thrilling as turning on a table lamp. Go to Full Review
Proma Khosla IndieWire Jun 7, 2024
B
The performances overall are more dynamic, the writing more engaging than usual for Disney+, which keeps the series from dragging like its predecessors. Go to Full Review
Nic Anstett Autostraddle Jun 7, 2024
While The Acolyte is mostly able to skirt by given how well its cast sells the emotional context of each scene, the degree of narrative withholding Headland is attempting here threatens to undermine a lot of this otherwise strong character work. Go to Full Review
Monita Roy Mohan Women Write About Comics Aug 20, 2025
I enjoyed The Acolyte, and once it finished, I couldn’t wait to do a complete rewatch to spot the connections, the references, the foreshadowing, and all the details I overlooked the first time around. Go to Full Review
Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan) Stereo Geeks (Podcast) Aug 9, 2025
We got incredible, multi-dimensional characters who made us feel all the emotions and whom we’re going to miss. I can’t remember the last time I fell so instantly in love with new characters. I’m so glad The Acolyte exists and that we got to see it. Go to Full Review
Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 4, 2025
4/5
An intriguing mystery, strong characters and exciting duels will entice fans and those not so familiar with Star Wars. Go to Full Review
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Zunair A @Zunair 2 days ago All the characters had so much potential but the story and the portrayal made the show a complete mess. See more MW T @RT29869501 Sep 21, 2026 Affected acting choices, and poor writing doomed this one for us--we watched the show all the way through and though there were promising elements to the storyline, the show wasn't able to put them together in a compelling way. Ended up being super cheesy--but not intentionally (bc that can be cool sometimes if intentional lol). Very disappointing. See more Will C @RT18582368 Sep 19, 2026 Absolutely loved it! Only just discovered it! The marketing for this show was terrible and it was at a time when we were being inundated with too many Star Wars shows. Brilliant story totally different take on the force and Jedi, well written, well acted and great cast. What a shame it was cancelled! See more Ford N @FistfullofBoomstick Sep 11, 2026 Absolutely stupid. Messes far too much with the Star Wars mythos. See more Pablo S @RT31779387 Sep 10, 2026 Achei uma boa série. Ela é sim decepcionante, tendo em vista de que uma série de STAR WARS e ainda a primeira obra áudio visual retratando a "alta república". Mas é sim uma série divertida See more Joe G @Caveman0811 Sep 4, 2026 The Acolyte was one of the most disappointing entries in the Star Wars franchise. What should have been an exciting opportunity to explore a largely untouched era of the galaxy instead turned into a series weighed down by weak writing, inconsistent character decisions, and a story that often seemed more interested in making a statement than telling a compelling Star Wars story. The biggest problem was the writing. The characters frequently made decisions that felt forced simply to move the plot from one scene to another. Important revelations lacked the emotional impact they should have had, while major character moments were often rushed or poorly developed. Instead of becoming invested in the characters, I found myself questioning why they were behaving the way they did. The pacing was another major weakness. The show spent considerable time building mysteries, but the payoff often wasn’t worth the buildup. Some episodes felt slow and unnecessarily complicated, while other importan See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 4, 2024 Lost / Found After a crime in the distant reaches of the galaxy, the Jedi Order track down a prime suspect. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 4, 2024 Revenge / Justice An assassin strikes again on a far-flung world; this time, the investigating Jedi team is there to attempt a capture. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 11, 2024 Destiny On a mysterious planet, the tragic journey of two sisters begins. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 18, 2024 Day Confident of the assassin's identity and methodology, the Jedi race to the deep jungles of a new world to intercept the suspect before she targets her next victim. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 25, 2024 Night In a dense jungle, the Jedi are put to the test when they confront a rising darkness. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 2, 2024 Teach / Corrupt On a distant island world, two strangers confront unsettling questions about identity and destiny as they each plot their next moves; Sol tries to make his way home, but a traitor still exists within his ranks. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 9, 2024 Choice The tragic events that forever shaped the lives of two sisters are revisited from a new perspective and a missing truth is revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 16, 2024 The Acolyte Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future. Details
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Season Info

Director
Leslye Headland, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Alex Garcia Lopez, Kogonada
Creator
Leslye Headland
Executive Producer
Leslye Headland, Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff King, Jason A. Micallef
Screenwriter
Jason A. Micallef, Leslye Headland, Eileen Shim, Claire Kiechel, Jasmyne Flournoy, Kor Adana, Charmaine De Grate, Jocelyn Bioh, Cameron Squires, Jen Richards
Network
Disney+
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 4, 2024
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