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Star Wars: The Acolyte's fourth episode, which features a surprising cameo from Ki-Adi-Mundi, has sparked a significant debate. Set about a hundred years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – Phantom Menace, many believe that during the tail-end of the High Republic Era, the Cerean Jedi Master wasn’t even born yet.

8 Star Wars Characters Around During The Acolyte

Star Wars fans are in a tough spot right now, caught between the review-bombing of The Acolyte and the hope that Disney might finally figure out how to handle the galaxy far, far away. Fortunately, the fandom can take refuge in one thing: a remake of The Phantom Menace (1999).

‘Star Wars’ Remake: ‘The Phantom Menace’ Hits YouTube

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 8. Well, The Acolyte season 1 sure went to some unexpected places, huh? Disney Plus actually did a good job of keeping a lot about its first High Republic era series under wraps ahead of time, so much of what it had to offer — including its twin protagonists, the shocking deaths of halfway through, and its bold deconstructive take on the Jedi — came as pleasant surprises (well, except for the deaths part).

‘Actually winning for the first time in my life’: ‘The Acolyte’ finale stuns the ‘Star Wars’ fandom by giving them what they’ve wanted since 2017

The infamously temperamental Star Wars fandom has hit The Acolyte hard, and it seems to have spooked Lucasfilm into quietly moving away from the Leslye Headland-created series. Since purchasing Lucasfilm and all its incredibly valuable IP from founder George Lucas in 2012, The Walt Disney Company has found its major...

Lucasfilm Spooked By ‘The Acolyte’ Controversy, Quietly Begins New ‘Star Wars’ Production

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Pedro Pascal has been on a roll for the past few years as the star of several hit TV series such as Narcos, Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, and The Mandalorian. But his latest role in Gladiator 2, the sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpiece starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, has fans drawing parallels with his character in The Mandalorian.

Pedro Pascal's Gladiator 2 character leaves fans nostalgic for The Mandalorian

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Warning: Spoilers follow for Episode 8 of The Acolyte. The final episode of The Acolyte featured two major Star Wars cameos, prompting some fans to call for a Season 2 renewal to explore their stories further. Episode 8 of The Acolyte included many characters that audiences have come to know...

Star Wars Fans React to The Acolyte Finale's Surprise Major Cameos

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A lot of fans don't like the direction that Disney has taken the brand, but I think Star Wars is the best it's ever been. Here's why.

4 Reasons Why I Think Disney Has Made Star Wars The Best It's Ever Been

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The identity of Qimir’s mysterious Sith Master in The Acolyte has been a burning question in viewers’ minds from the beginning. With the airing of the finale on July 16, we finally got an answer as the show introduced the legendary Darth Plagueis. The Truth to the Rumors The Acolyte Has Already Been Canceled Before the Season Finale



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Speculation on the show’s Reddit thread has been rife. Initially, fans thought the Sith Master could be Indara. “I’ve been saying this for WEEKS now and I’m convinced after last episode it’s true,” one fan...

The Acolyte’s Mysterious Sith Master Has Finally Been Revealed…

In the classic Star Wars trilogy, we all knew that the baddies had red lightsabers because they were bad, but oddly, an explanation as to why the blades were that color wasn’t firmly established in canon until after the prequels, and while the sequel films were underway. Hardcore Star Wars fans might know that all red lightsabers were once a different color, but what’s interesting, is that we’ve never actually seen this process happen on screen. That is, until now.

Lightsaber Bleeding? The Acolyte Finale Reveals an Unsettling Sith Trick

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Darth Plagueis may have finally made his live-action debut.

Star Wars: The Acolyte Finally Introduces Major Sith Lord Into Live-Action

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Maz Kanata's one of the most unique-looking characters in "Star Wars" -- so it should come as no surprise that the actor playing her looks completely different.

What Maz Kanata From Star Wars Looks Like In Real Life

It's hard to say whether The Acolyte will get a second season; viewership figures, while not officially revealed by Disney, are thought to be lower than previous Star Wars TV shows. Plus, the sheer level of negativity from certain fans will have done little to help matters (the finale had a 3.7/10 IMDb rating hours before it was released).

Here's How THE ACOLYTE Finale Ties Into The Wider STAR WARS Franchise And The Sith Lineage - SPOILERS

The first season of The Acolyte has now drawn to a close, and to say that this has been quite a saga would be to undersell it. Indeed, we can talk about how a strong start and intriguing finale ran counter to the show’s lackluster storytelling in the bridging episodes, but could just as easily talk about the influx of hate that’s been pointed at the show from self-proclaimed Star Wars fans. George forbid that a show casts actors who are humans in roles that were written for humans, right?

‘I can’t do with only 8 episodes’: ‘The Acolyte’ finale just turned around the hate so much that fans will riot if there’s not a season 2

Most science fiction movie franchises that get past six films are fairly impressive. Way back before the MCU blew up in 2012 or the Star Wars sequels began in 2015, sci-fi film franchises generally didn’t get into the double-digits. In fact, the seemingly immortal Planet of the Apes franchise just now released its 10th film overall. Star Wars has 11 theatrical films, but five of those all came out in the last nine years. This summer, the Alien franchise will release its ninth film in very fragmented continuity, which funnily enough, has the subtitle Romulus, a term that was arguably popularized by the scrappiest science fiction franchise of them all — Star Trek.

You Can Finally Stream All the Star Trek Movies in One Place

Cinema was made for genres like science fiction. Sci-fi is the realm of exotic alien planets, murderous robots trying to take over humanity, and cool technological and scientific concepts that anchor some of the most entertaining gimmicks in film history. One of the best parts about sci-fi is that it lends itself perfectly to spawning long-running movie franchises that usually become pop culture icons with time.

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movie Franchises, Ranked

The Acolyte fulfills the dreams of every Star Wars fan! The show’s episode 8 finale revealed an iconic villain will finally be making their live-action debut. The Star Wars community has been divided over The Acolyte. Fans either love the show for its new take on the beloved franchise, or despise it due to the changes it makes to the non-canon extended universe. However, it seems episode 8 has managed to bring fans together with a surprise appearance from one of the most anticipated villains from outside of canon.

‘The Acolyte’ Finally Introduces A Huge ‘Star Wars’ Villain In Episode 8

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Lightsabers are the bread and butter of Star Wars. Even when the rest of the story is a mess, you can usually count on the series to employ its signature glowing swords to pretty rousing effect. And like everything else in Star Wars, the story behind lightsabers is full of lore and details. Among the most important of those details is the lightsaber color, and the season finale of The Acolyte gave us one of our best looks ever at how the Sith sabers take on their terrifying crimson hue.

Star Wars: The Acolyte gave us a glimpse of an important Sith ritual, sort of

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Best Star Wars novels for a Jedi enthusiast

From Bastila Shan to Luke Skywalker, the Jedi of Star Wars have captivated the hearts and minds of fans for decades. Indeed, representing some of the...

Best Star Wars novels for a Jedi enthusiast

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