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Welcome to Film Theory, the show that still pretends to open automatic doors using the force.

So, have you guys heard about the Ackleite?

In concept, it's really cool, a Jedi murder mystery set during the height of the order.

Sounds awesome, and it definitely has its moments.

Like, for real, that Jedi

Kabab right there was rad. But other parts of it in execution...

Power one! Power two! The power of...

Oh man, this show can be rough. Yeah, the Acolyte is the latest line of Disney Star Wars

projects that have had a mixed reception, to put it kindly.

And this series seems to be where a lot of creators and fans have sort of reached their tipping point with frustration.

Canon breaking, lore busting, absolutely. How would they not know that would be the case?

I'm still not really sure if it's not as clever as it thinks it is, or if it's smart enough

to lay red herrings, I kind of have suspicions about which one it is.

Those are two of the most level-headed movie critics on this platform, and that isn't

what you want to hear from them.

Honestly, it's heartbreaking to see, and not just with the Acolyte, but with this franchise in general, I've been a Star Wars fan for literally as long as I can remember.

I was the target demo for the prequels with all of its cartoons and video games and collapsible plastic lightsabers.

I am exactly the sort of person who should still be viving with Star Wars.

And though I really want to like it they make it really hard

sometimes and it feels like everyone else feels the same way regardless of what you've

thought about Star Wars recently whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore stand

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