THE ACOLYTE EP 1 X2 SPOILER REVIEW! | The Big Thing

[@TheKristianHarloff]

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[@mikerotonda6264]

LOL!!! I think there is bad acting in too....but I'm afraid to say it!! Lol

[@cloverraven]

Sol looked at Osha like he knew she missed her shot on purpose.

[@Anthonycheesman2024]

Yea I even thought she missed on it purpose and I’m dumb as hell lol.

[@bkslippy1]

You can see her aiming right at her sister and at the last second her arm shifts offtarget. It was a purposeful miss.

[@BlackNerd94]

Yep exactly! Like a disappointed dad moment smh

[@ZachBobBob]

@@alexp601 Yeah he seems to miss a lot in those reactions. Wish he'd rewatch the episodes after before reviewing them. Its not like they're long episodes

[@queenthatalwaysshouldvebee8760]

Agree!

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

She didn’t want to hurt her sister that’s why she missed the shot.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

They did promote Scream with Drew Barrymore. That was the whole point.

[@PTJarman]

Great example. I'd forgotten about that. Wanted to see more Moss, but interested in how this will unfold.

[@jadedragon216]

Hey don't make fun of the elderly! Kristian's memory is not what it used to be!

[@michaeljeacock]

also Samuel L. Jackson in the Deep Blue Sea trailer.

[@jmorgan3977]

For real. She was on the poster. Kristian forgot.

[@Vulcanerd]

@@michaeljeacock To be fair Sam Jackson was in a good chunk of that movie.

[@Fuzzybubbles01]

I'm wondering if this show ends up pooping an osterge egg with it's final numbers that it may be a long time before Disney tells a story in this time period again.

[@callumhen95]

I didn’t like the trailers, and wasn’t sure what to expect. I found myself saying ‘that’s cool’ about small things. The story hasn’t intrigued me, if this wasn’t Star Wars i probably wouldn’t keep watching after these episodes. I hope it finds its groove.

[@GQMofo]

They basically did a Bryan Cranston with Carrie Ann. Remember for the first Godzilla movie, they made it seem like he was the star of the movie only for him to die around the beginning of the movie? That's what they did with Carrie Ann. I'm like Steph, I'm hoping that she comes back in a flashback also.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

She in different places in the trailers so yeah there will be flashbacks showing what She and the other Jedi did to deserve to be killed. the fact that that Jedi master killed himself with poison rather then turn himself into the council speaks volumes.

[@aidanglenane8330]

She was in two scenes in the trailer we figured she was not going to be in it that much

[@rangersnut]

Trailers are short and you speak for yourself, as do I. The trailer made me think she would be in it more and would be a bigger character. I have seen many people suggest the same, including in this video.

[@darthstryk7169]

I feel like there are going to be flashbacks because when we first see Kelaka he looks like a regular wookie, but I've seen pictures of him in full Jedi garb, that must be a flashback.

[@EleventhCubFan]

I am Yorde Ya Ya Ya. Every time I see people stan Yorde or see him, I think of Randy as Lorde from South Park.

[@Vulcanerd]

Jedi Knight Swolo Yordo

[@krislyons2793]

It really isn't a murder mystery at all. We already know who did it, and we already have a vague idea of why.

[@jim1242]

yeah, are we sure RianJohnson isnt back writing this?!

[@peteparker22]

We have no idea who the Master is and what his motive is

[@splitfinger7719]

That’s because they used the free version of ChatGPT to write this crap

[@insidemymindinc]

@@jim1242seriously!! Rian Johnson knives out was not a well written movie at all

[@Pixelkip]

@@insidemymindinclol said no one ever

[@Thedukeofderps]

Lord Harloff strong as you may be in the force. Even you cannot withstand the HORDE of the YORD!

[@Vulcanerd]

I think the stiffness and the stand-offishness of the Jedi is the point? The attitude and stance of the Jedi Order is ripped straight out of kinda generic Buddhism 101. Humans suffer. They suffer b/c they desire things. They desire money. They desire people. They desire power. If you remove that desire, you remove the suffering. And if you remove that desire, you can be clearer in your decision making b/c you don't have it clouding your judgement (and, as the Sith Code goes, it leans completely into the opposite direction, of course; you lean into your passion, into your desires, into your ambitions). I mean, I think most/all of us know this? But, I guess I'm surprised every time people seem surprised by how the Jedi behave?

[@AloisWeimar]

Meet more actual Buddhists in real life, we are not emotionless automatons

[@Vulcanerd]

@@AloisWeimar Lol, most of my family are and I live in a Buddhist dominant country, but thanks!

[@wesleyvanbarlingen7552]

I think it has to do with the execution of that theme. I get what you’re saying, but now they look like a police force. When they said, “Stop, in the name of the republic” was soooo cringe

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

yep George Lucas took a LOT of inspiration from Buddhism as well as Judaeo/Christian religions.

[@JoshLange3D]

They're probably surprised because most are American and desiring things is so baked into this culture.

[@andrew-jv7iv]

Blue Eye Samurai would have been a great Acolyte tv show.

[@Patrick-wl6pw]

I see blue

[@kevthepoet]

I refuse to believe Kristian thought she missed by accident. That was obviously she just couldn't kill her sister ffs lol

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

You can see her aiming AWAY from her sister she just couldn't do it.

[@TimProVision]

I think my biggest continuing issue which is even more so evident in this series is that everything feels so rushed. We are more or less in an entire new universe that we have never seen before and we can't get any more back story to these characters? I might care after the end of the show but I don't really feel anything when they kill off these characters because I've only been with them for 2 to 3 minutes. Another 15 to 20 minutes of backstory in these episodes to learn more would be wonderful. I still enjoyed the first couple episodes though. Edit: 19:30, your comments about essence of the force in episode have me massively worried 😂

[@TaoistWay]

It was a big mistake to kill off Moss without giving the audience time to know the character first...the audience will just think of her as Trinity...the death had no emotional weight. Just ends up being oh Trinity died. Also, why do a murder mystery when the mystery is only for the characters in the show not for the audience...just doesn't make it interesting for the viewer. It's like watching a game on recording when you know the outcome...boring

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

She will be in a bunch of Flashbacks don't worry about it. The Mystery is What horrible thing did the Jedi do to these girls and their village and who the Sith Master is.

[@Vulcanerd]

@@AlbertoMartinez765 I think that’s a safe bet, but it still doesn’t make Indara’s death have weight since she dies so quickly. And, even if we see her later in flashbacks, I’m willing to bet it’s when they are committing the wrongdoing so we’ll get our answer as to why Mae is so angry, but it likely won’t be in sequences where we get to like her.

[@jim1242]

It's funny that they cast the actor who played Tommen Baratheon from Game of Thrones to play Jedi master Torbin. Did lucasfilm see the the scene of Tommen jumping out the window, and think “ this actor would be perfect for drinknig a bottle of poison“ !?

[@SarahLandry577]

Wait, that was Tommen??

[@jim1242]

@@SarahLandry577 yes , the must have aged him with some dodgy make up and beard!

[@MoramothHauntz]

That's funny. Hoping we get some flashbacks with him

[@bigt2079]

He looks ridiculous. It’s almost hilariously bad.

[@travissmith6380]

Maybe Kristian doesnt remember, but SCREAM heavily marketed Drew Barrymore in those first bunches of trailers. Everyone was shocked back then when she died in the first 5. It was a long time ago, easy to forget these things.

[@leosylver7]

Twins who have never seen each other in years just HAPPEN to have to the same exact haircut... Same makeup... What the funk?

[@bigt2079]

The Force works in mysterious ways. They can probably each survive a lightsaber to the gut as well, although I hear daggers might do them in.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

Not that hard to believe if its a traditional hair style from wherever they are from, look at the Beehive Hairdo of the 60's or the Caesar Haircut of today or a fade. really though it was done to confuse the Show watchers to not know they were twins until later. though The Tattoo on Mae forehead gave it away to me early. Also some women reactors pointed out Mae hair is slightly longer ..to hide the tat prob.

[@Ben1159a]

May missed that shot on purpose. It could not have been any more obvious. She didn't want to shoot her sister, simple.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

you can see her not pointing directly at her sister.

[@Ben1159a]

@@AlbertoMartinez765 Yeah exactly

[@JeremiahWise_]

Kristian made a great point. A show that cost $180 million you gotta start hot. I wish they would switch up their release model and have 10-12 FULL episodes. It just seems like they handcuff themselves and play it safe. There's no epic or grand scale feel like a house of the dragon and especially for a show of that budget.

[@OrionInSpace]

If you listen to what John Campos said yesterday about it, he brought up a great point. I think the idea of how much a budget is utilized for a show like this for example can also really come down to you as a filmmaker shoot it by the scale of its budget. The Acolyte visually feels like an $180 million show but it’s being shot like it’s on a smaller budget. John mentioned the idea that there are ways that shots are framed that make it look smaller than it probably should be and don’t show the actual scale of the world.

[@OneGaurdian]

Andor did 12 episodes, making it feel like it was dragging.

[@GregMcCoyUSC]

@@OneGaurdian Yea, I was bored watching Andor. A couple of good episodes, but very slow and drawn out for no reason.

[@jred201]

They need to just make these 2 hour movies. The Obi Wan fan edit movie is much better than the actual show.

[@GregMcCoyUSC]

@@jred201 yea, my feeling is if you're going to make it a TV show, make it a show, give us 12 - 15 episodes, tell a main story with a side quest. If it's meant to be a "limited series" then just make that a 5-6 hour movie and split it up into 2-3 parts.

[@ericsmith9547]

I completely disagree. I think Yord is was one of the best acted characters. Cause I believe he playing something very specific. And I do believe people are missing the point of the story character.

[@calilewis9330]

I'm in the middle with this show. Some parts i like and some parts I didn't. I'm going to stick with it. Hopefully it will ramp up

[@IndianaJake]

I've had a day to digest, and while I still feel like the episodes were overall kinda boring, I am still mildly interested in the story. I think there's definitely a weird connection between the 2 sisters. Like maybe they're a dyad or somethin. When Osha shot at Mae it definitely seemed like she missed on purpose, but she knew the jedi weren't far behind so she still had to look convincing in trying to stop Mae

[@Teeto1994]

They even make a point to have Sol say she knows how to use it

[@IndianaJake]

@@alexp601 okay but calm down a little. Her blaster shots at Mae were horrible. If she wanted them to be convincing, she should've shot better. She literally has the force. So I understand the nitpick

[@travisrutters4198]

I really gave it a fair shot, I wanted to like it but in my opinion this show is just boring. There are very few redeeming qualities, at this point I just want to know who the sith is then I'm good.

[@JamesV15]

Me too boring 2 episodes. Not invested in this prequel tv series. Make star wars a story not a action fantasy

[@metallicnole4514]

It’s kinda how I felt about andor

[@ks2884]

The sith is Vernestra. That green Jedi lady. You're welcome.

[@travisrutters4198]

@ks2884 Is that real or are you just talking shit? Because that would be the dumbest reveal ever but somehow fitting since that's the woman dating the other lesbian show runner who is ruining star wars for everyone.

[@ks2884]

@@travisrutters4198 I don't know who's dating who. Wait till you see it.

[@beermeBrow]

New Star Wars little tiny knives klll Jedi, light SABERS stab Reva , stab Sabine nada.

[@mrfloosak]

Like in real life with bullets and knoves it depends on which organs are hit.

[@mrfloosak]

@@SiriuslyBlack7 a bullet will kill you so why wouldn’t a tiny knife thrown with the strength of The Force. It’s not the size. It’s the speed or force that penetrates your skin and organs that kills you

[@tiniestavenger6329]

Im sorry thats just bullshit. Lol. Sabine got a lightsaber ran through her and the very next day shes sitting up on her bed, cracking jokes and ready to jump back into the mission. Atleast Reva was crawling. Theres just no consistency. They opened an unnecessary can of worms having people survive what has always been, fatal lightsaber attacks.

[@darthstryk7169]

Indara I got stabbed in the heart. I have a freeze frame of the image right here. That knife went straight through her chest and into her heart. You might be able to survive the stab that Sabine got, maybe Riva, maybe not, but you're definitely not surviving a stab wound to the heart lol.

[@darthstryk7169]

​@@mrfloosakshe got stabbed in the heart.

[@NerdsEngage]

Now putting some more thought behind that opening fight when she recognizes who is under the mask and sees the tattoo on the forehead she says "what are you doing here" like she knew she was alive and wondered why she came there. Why did they lie to the twins that the other was dead. Was their mom like vader and they could only take one to hide? Damn now typing this I realize I'm really invested. Please don't make me regret it again.

[@SuperCred1t]

Its...fine? Hopefully it amps up

[@seanburtt1741]

To me it looks and feels like a fan film. The world doesn’t look lived in at all, it looks like a movie set it’s all so clean and flat. I mean that Wookiee costume you can literally see the human underneath it. Surprised you thought it looked good

[@Dergo666]

Yeah and I'm kinda surprised that Kristian is praising the acting of Amandla Stenberg... I felt like she was stiff as a board. I felt like her emotion and voice stays kinda the same through the first two episodes. And I mean she's been through some tough shit in those episodes. Crashing with space ship from orbit, finding out the sister she thought was dead is alive, going undercover as her sister, SEES her sister and I feel like she never showed any emotion or changed pitch in her voice. Like I said felt stiff as a board. She doesn't feel alive just like the world.

[@tylerhenk87]

Agreed 100%. Doesnt feel like Star Wars

[@bigt2079]

This. It feels like someone watched some clips and then put together a show displaying what they think Star Wars should be.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

Clean other then the Jedi clothes..the world is very lived in and "real" keep in mind this is taking place in the more lived in areas this isn't the Outer RIM which is the sh#thole of the galaxy. And its a Thriving Republic not the dystopian hell of the empire.

[@rangersnut]

Yeah for all the budget it looks cheap. The make up looks like 90s Star Trek in places. The sets look fake.

[@hakimzane]

Kristian, I'm really happy to see you giving more honest reviews and calling out both sides of the fandom. I'm going to drop MY side of the "inclusion" topic. I'm a half Indian man in the world of professional wrestling. What roles do you think i get put in? I've managed to do my own thing and do it very well. However, when i worked for certain bigger promotions, all I was to many was "the Indian wrestler". It's cool representing your people, but not when thats the ONLY thing you can be. No one with fire in their belly wants to be put in a box. I want everyone to relate to me AS WELL as my people. This inclusion/diversity stuff SOMETIMES gets included for the WRONG reasons. Good characters are good characters no matter what the color, race, etc. Just my take. Hopefully it makes sense. Great stream.

[@NateHarrisMusic]

Do you think the actress is paid double for Osha and Mae? If not her, they would have had to hire someone else. Thoughts?

[@ericstorm5285]

I’m surprised I actually enjoyed the first 2 episodes. It’s not great but not bad. 7.5 out of 10 so far

[@danielperoni9042]

Hey Kristina, what do you think the chances are that Endaras death was fake and she is the sith master? Carrie Anne moss is too good not to be a huge deal in the show and I feel it’s possible by “killing her off” in the first episode they intend to distract us. Would love to know your thoughts

[@crbsideprophet134]

I was thinkin this too but then does that mean the Jedi never picked her body up lol. They just heard she died and moved on? 😂

[@danielperoni9042]

@@crbsideprophet134 if the sith are infiltrating the Jedi ranks at this point in the high republic she could have had help covering it up? I’m not saying it’s definite but I would kind of dig that if it’s true

[@crbsideprophet134]

@@danielperoni9042 yeah, that’s a good point. I was definitely thinking this and maybe Indara wanted her death seen in public to get this whole thing in motion. But I hope whatever it is, it’s a good reveal

[@danielperoni9042]

@@crbsideprophet134 Good Point! once the series ends I’ll remember this conversation and see how close we got!!

[@mattgarcxc9]

I wonder if there will be a flashback episode in a later episode.

[@stateflower3213]

If you seen any trailers youd know they will

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Did you not notice the flashback scenes in the trailer? Shorter hairstyles give it away.

[@tiniestavenger6329]

Maybe you avoided trailers, but the trailer clearly shows a scene with the 4 jedi masters, including Carrie Ann Moss, looking younger

[@OrionInSpace]

We already know there are flashbacks so that’s why I’m so confused why some people think that this is the only time we are seeing Carrie Anne Moss.

[@jackisgreat925]

“Who trained you?” *pans slowly up to Yord watching instead of helping* Hmmm, I fucking wonder…

[@starwarsrevealed2046]

It was a different kind of Star Wars show and it did a good job of feeling like a different time period. Great sets world building and acting.

[@KianGunner]

This is the type of podcast we need in this community. HONEST BALANCED REVIEWS. Not “it’s bad cos women”

[@leosylver7]

Carrie Ann Moss is in the trailers.. In multiple scenes so they must be flashbacks... Right?

[@dagreenflamingo105]

Well now to me the murder mystery is now who and why did their family get killed in that fire, like did the Jedi know they had abilities and were scared so they killed them and then took their kids to train them ??

[@OrionInSpace]

I’m really confused as to why people believe that the idea of the murder mystery was to not know that they were twins. Like are we just forgetting that there’s a sith out there right now lol? That person whoever it is is the person the murder mystery is based around. Yes, Mae is the catalyst to it but the Sith person is where the juice is.

[@adamstark04]

I gave it a shot. I’ve watched a lot of videos by people I follow and respect, Kristian is one of the very few that actually detailed what he thought was negative about it. Most others would stop short of saying they liked it to save credibility but they were afraid to state what didn’t work in fear of the corporate consequences and social push back. Thank you Kristian for just being honest with your viewers.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

The guy who drank the poison is in the trailers - without a beard - so we will see him and the other Jedi’s in flashbacks. Let’s be patient and let the story unfold before getting too critical.

[@EdertheJust]

Does anyone know why he is moving?

[@ridethasno]

When Kristian says if you could only choose between The Acolyte and House Of The Dragon, then he drops Dark Matter which is my favorite show so far this year, it’s just so damn good.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

May sucks as a villan but Osha is kinda good. I hate May so much. Im glad they got all the bullshit out the way in the first 2 episodes

[@pascalmaranus]

I do agree that Yord sticks out like a sore thumb. But I also feel that it's by design. At least I hope it is.

[@Unworshipediety]

I just thought he was female eye candy. Sorta like Princess Amidala was in some respects at first.

[@J7nator]

He's intentionally a boy scout

[@pascalmaranus]

That's what I was thinking as well. Annoying as it may be, it's probably so he can loosen up down the line.

[@OrionInSpace]

It probably is by design because the way he’s written he comes off as the most pretentious, by the book and rules Jedi you could think of. Some people made the comparison that he feels like a more infuriating Obi-Wan.

[@bigt2079]

Halfway hoping it’s a misdirect and he’s not whom he appears to be, because otherwise, zzzZzzZzzz.

[@Smitty1a1]

Hey Kristian love the show! I tried a different approach this time with their shows. Like you I was waiting years for this to come out but this time I didn’t watch trailers outside of the first one. I didn’t go looking for reviews, or tv spots or dig for articles that would have bolstered my expectations like it did for kenobi. So I went into the show not knowing very much. I wanted to love the series but after 2 episodes I was like meh. It wasn’t terrible but it’s also not a show I’ll rewatch down the road either. Biggest issue SW has today is that when Lucas ran it, it was about the story and he did it his way, the way he wanted it told and if it made a fortune that was a bonus. A New Hope almost didn’t happen due to budget and yet it’s one of the most successful movies of all time in my opinion. Today’s SW Disney cares more about the profit and the story is secondary and it shows. The franchises is getting pulled in 30 directions with too many visions and it’s not working. SW is surviving because of the name not the stories today. Outside of a couple of hits they haven’t really done anything exciting. I’m 50 so I’ve grown up with it from the start not during the sequel times. Thoughts? Thanks for the content!! Amazing work!!

[@Zsmot858]

Carrie Ann moss was already shown in flashbacks in the trailers. The killing a Jedi without a weapon thing is a metaphor - he doesn’t actually mean don’t use a weapon. He means kill the dream of the Jedi so that the galaxy loses faith in them - which the Sith eventually do, obviously, based on the prequels.

[@EddyG-96]

Ive noticed a change in your feelings towards starwars and if im being honest it kinda started making me feel down about starwars especially after watching your non spoiler review and honsedyly with the recent starears shows being okay (i dont like the dialogue, or lack of i should say) . But man let me tell you when i finished watching both of the Acolyte episodes with my girlfriend we loved it! I enjoy ALL of the characters, the world, the music and the story. Yes it was predictable (it was alreasy speculated that she was a twin before the show)but they spoon fed all the info to you because thats not the mystery, the nystery is what did the jedi do that a master would take the barosh vow and then kill himself? I read most of the high republic books but not the recent stuff yet and itl really liked the subtle nods they made like Yord and Vanestra being stoic and dogmatic. They are respresentations of what the jedi become in the prequels, as they get more involved in politics and move from peacekeeprs to lapdogs of corrupt politicians. Yord was so quick to reach for his saber and start a fight compared to the older Jedi Sol and Indara who never used there sabers and showed much more emotion and compassion (Sol trusting Osha about her dead sister) I just am really into this show.and to me man, it sounds like you need a break from starwars and focus on other content you enjoy more otherwise youll just end up watching starwars with the expectation that itll be bad and then will only look for flaws, idk you of course but just something I noticed and hope that starwars will one day excite you again as this show isnt the one thats doing it for you. Take care!

[@heathjones_]

I’ve been watching you for a long time Kristian. I found you because of Star Wars when Force Awakens was coming out. I just want to say it bums me out hearing how you’ve felt about the last several Star Wars projects. (Some I agree with you and others I don’t). I really hope a project comes out soon that locks you in the way this stuff used to. Maybe Andor Season 2.

[@garfieldGG]

It’s impossible to do these reviews on 1 and 2 when you’ve seen half the show already. You all should’ve just stuck to the first two that you knew the public would see lol

[@Dannyefcfan1]

Yep. Why I'm not watching this.

[@garfieldGG]

@@alexp601 we can only hope. Lol

[@kevthepoet]

I don't understand this. Obviously he can have a better perspective the more he seen. As long as he doesn't spoil too much id much rather he watch more.

[@garfieldGG]

@@kevthepoet if he had seen the whole thing, I would agree. Seeing more of it, but not all of it, just means he’s ahead of us. It doesn’t give him any better perspective. His opinion is still incomplete so he can offer a full review of the series, AND now he knows more than the audience, so he can’t relate with to us with his commentary.

[@cortezismyman]

I enjoyed the show. There are some issues, ship design, some flat looking space scenes. Love the new take on fighting, the hand to hand and "force forward" fighting.

[@BadCoyoteFunky]

👋 Hey Kristian, audio tip for remote calls, for better quality, have the other person record their mic through a program like “audacity”, send it to you (or your editor), edit into video, then use that for the upload. zoom calls often sound lower in quality, you can hear it when Steph speaks. This way you get the full sound with the zoom bitrate distortion

[@bkslippy1]

I wasn’t locked in after two episodes of Andor but I was intrigued enough to see where it was going. That is exactly how I feel about this show right now. I am really hoping this turns into something really cool because it has potential right now.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

as a blackman im tired of no white male leads in Star wars like they cant do it anymore lol its so female driven and it so obvious

[@BluplanetFriends]

Is this a writing faux Paul? Yord is dispatched by the Jedi Order to apprehend Osha because she meets the description of Master Indara's killer. In the story dialogue, it is said that Indara objected to Osha's Jedi training. However, in the opening sequence of Ep1, Indara does not recognize Osha. Is this a continuity writing error?

[@mannyg8846]

I love that you two do an honest review.There’s so much hatred going around online about The Acolyte.I feel the same way about the show..it’s not horrible!It’s fine.I will continue watching and I want to believe that it has some potential.🤔🤷🏻

[@tomhanks4585]

Sabine survives a lightsaber through the gut, Maul survives being cut in half, but Indara takes one knife and is out. Ok 😂🥲

[@superpowerman4354]

Why I love the show so far after 3 episodes. 1. Fantastic Fight choreography 2. Carri Ann Moss 3. Darker tone 4. Real consequences 5. A Show focused on the Force. And I yes I completely agree the writing is way better than Obi Wan and Boba Fett Great Review

[@canady82]

Please answer why nobody mentioned the guy who gave maye the poison when she returned to the store she tried to stab him and he ku fu her ass so obviously he's stronger tell tell sign what's yall thoughts?????

[@vendovi3057]

I actually think Amandla Stenberg's acting in this show is horrid tbh... i was surprised to see people saying its good

[@bamm86]

The CW lighting they went for is also lame. Like why make the conscious decision to go with that CW teen soap opera lighting? Ugh dumb.

[@iansmart4158]

Have yall actually seen a CW show? The teen soaps on the CW look way better than the acolyte. 90210 is a really well shot show.

[@bamm86]

“Well shot” is subjective. I used to watch all the arrow verse shows. The lighting is very much like the acolyte’s. It’s done on purpose. It’s basically a lighting option and for whatever reason, they wanted to do a Star Wars show with that teen soap opera drama lighting.

[@Tyerhone117]

I absolutely loved the first two episodes. Unfortunately, that means Kristian doesn't care about my opinion lol.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Hahahhaha not true! LOVE that you loved it! I am just saying that 1. Dont (and you aren't) force that you love it so I have to love it. 2. I don't know if you are the type of fan that loves everything and if you do that is wonderful, it just means that I probably wouldn't go to you first to see what you thought because I can guess. Make sense?

[@marcjasonali]

in terms of the music, is it a residuals thing? trying not to pay JW?

[@Gmarzi]

Nice way to put Kristian. My thoughts on the show pretty much echo yours. So far I give it a 6/10 so I guess that means I like it for the most part. I definitely think you're on the right track as far as who the "Master" is, and if it is him, it was way too obvious, I have no clue who your other pick is yet. I kind of now what happens in ep 3, but I'm going to wait to see it before forming any opinions on it. When I first heard about the premise of this show I was excited, but that seems like it was a long time ago. And since then, Star Wars has been meh to me. Although I did enjoy Ahsoka.

[@jdashy23]

Thanks for the video Kristian! The only thing I disagree with you on Kristian is the fandom being united with mando season 1 & 2. For me personally, I have felt like Star Wars hasn’t been a fun space or fandom since before the Last Jedi released (which I liked). It was fun to talk about Star Wars until then and since then it has not been fun to talk about without getting a ton of shit

[@jasontucker1760]

INDARA IDEA: Intercut both her and May’s approach to the noodle salloon, showing Indara’s caring yet somewhat playful interactions with the townspeople, contrasted against May’s short and cold encounters. Continue the intercut w/ both characters ordering and eating an entire meal on opposite ends of the salloon, highlighting that Indara is a regular who is loved by EVERYONE in the establishment for being a unofficial bouncer, and May is a mysterious newcomer. As a drunk, hulking alien patron gets rowdy, May watches as Indara walks over and successfully talks him down without any force usage, causing May to interrupt with her fight challenge. May and Indara begin the first phase of fight with the massive patron being used by and against both.

[@justinschultz4325]

It's fine to introduce NEW ideas into Star Wars. It's not ok to change something that has long been long established to push an agenda. I might be out after episode 3.

[@NateHarrisMusic]

Love "Yord's" comic relief, love the wookie jedi

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

I think starting the show with a flashback to what actually happened, like why Mae wants to kill these four Jedi, then the whole context and tone of the show would be so much better. Right now, we have no idea why they are being hunted, or if what they did was all that bad, so there's not a lot of tension, it's just like "oh ok this is happening." If we knew what happened up front, we'd be having the internal debate of who's right, who's justified and it would be a lot more tense and dramatic. And this way, we would have gotten to know Indara more before she was killed?

[@captainDJ87]

Yall can also drop the pc act and quit referring to Amandla as "they", she switched back to "she" during the promo for the show. This isn't putting you at the top of Disneys list

[@jdashy23]

I’m really liking what I’ve seen from Acolyte so far. Some issues with it but overall I like it and very intrigued. Very grateful it wasn’t as cringey as Ahsoka. Really hoping it doesn’t fall off but so far I find it much better then book of boba fett, mando season 3, Kenobi and especially Ashoka.

[@jdashy23]

To quickly follow up, the character decisions are my biggest negative. Can’t stand Yord. With that said, I’ve been seeing a lot of negative chatter & nitpicking around the “fire in space.” Give me a break. It’s not that big of a deal.

[@williamplants67]

Is it nitpicking or is it bafflement in reaction to a severe lack of attention to detail.

[@jdashy23]

@@williamplants67well I guess it just depends. For example, the same concept is applied for sound in space. I guess I just find it frustrating when we get all upset over something like fire in space but then don’t blink an eye when it comes to sound. I.E the sound tie fighters make in space is the same principle as fire in space. Neither would happen in space.

[@jdashy23]

I do agree that I find attention to detail really lacking in most streaming series nowadays. It’s very frustrating

[@NerdsEngage]

Okay heres my guess right or wrong hopefully wrong. The mom is bad Mae seemed more loyal to her so they left her, and took Osha. They had to tell Mae Osha was dead because they knew she would not stop looking, its family, and they told Osha that because it would distract from her becoming a Jedi. When she, with training could sense that Mae was still alive, she left the order. Were now seeing the first time she was able to confirm that after many years of trying.

[@dagreenflamingo105]

I have a feeling Asian dude who made the poison just playing dumb and bigger part, and that Mae and OSHA are switched. Like osha was the one who burned it all down and Mae was either just blamed for it or he put the memories in their minds to convince them

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

I had to rewatch both episodes twice to like them. It’s honestly a lot better than I originally thought.

[@bctalkspod]

This just makes me even more excited for the DCU shows now. I really think that James Gunn is going to have his creatives put their all into the DCU shows and that the DCU shows are going to hit much harder and be more exciting to casual fans than the recent Marvel & Star Wars shows and because of that it will force Disney to put a little bit more work into crafting their stories for fear of being left behind. A sort of rising tide raising all ships. If the DCU can hit like Fallout S1, House of the Dragon & Last of Us it will do much more for Marvel/Star Wars than Deadpool 3 can long-term

[@KianGunner]

Osho missed that shot on purpose, she was letting her sister leave

[@TheKristianHarloff]

We know but I mean come on, hit the speeder or the trash can next to it.

[@cloverraven]

I’m aware that you’ve seen the first four episodes… But going off the two I just don’t think that I can make a fair judgment. Because after two episodes of Andor, I was like eh it’s fine. And now it’s one of the best shows I’ve ever ever seen. So I’m just gonna take it as a learning experience for the rest of time that I need three or four minimum.

[@rangersnut]

$170 million dollars for this, seems like money laundering to me. This is the poorest the writing, effects and shots, make up and music has ever been for Star Wars. My kids hate this as well. They much prefer other shows, like stranger thing's, invincible and my hero academia.

[@Zachfive]

Now I want to know if Steph is the light twin, or the dark twin…

[@falcongunner33]

I liked the show a lot. It really feels like a departure from Star Wars that we know and I think that was MUCH needed. So far it’s well written, acted, directed and produced

[@venenders170]

My issue is that the High Republic era was built on and heavily advertised as this is the era where the Jedi live up to all the legends and expectations that Obiwan told Luke about. Knights of Truth and Justice in the galaxy, and yet in the first live action show set in this era the Jedi seem no different than those in the prequel era. I feel like the show is going to continue down the route of “the Jedi aren’t who you think they are and they’re not as good as they believe”. Which is the same drum Disney/Lucasfilm has been banging on for every era and every movie/show. It’s like I get wanting to subvert what is known or be a deconstruction of how Star Wars is viewed but if that’s all you do it’s no longer subversion and it just ruins the original. Example I’m tired of dark,gritty,evil Superman I just want to see the blue Boy Scout, that’s how I feel about the Jedi. Can I just get a character like Luke trying to do good as best he can without being some example or metaphor for oppression, corruption or military/religious zealotry.

[@tiniestavenger6329]

Nailed it.

[@zachanator2011]

I know Kristian wants to be optimistic but his optimism equals continuing to feed to this disney beast and thus encouraging them to comtinue to create lame comtent

[@tiniestavenger6329]

1000% agree

[@AloisWeimar]

Wow coming over to watch this after Force Center was like night and day. What a difference, it’s refreshing.

[@pettersandstrom1275]

As far as the music goes, there was a musical que when Carrie Anne Moss ignited her lightsaber that was supposed to be epic, but since we have John Williams music to compare with it just fell flat.

[@t.a.m678]

This is the first Star Wars tv show that I’m happy to wait until the final episode is out and then just binge watch the whole season. First two episodes just weren’t exciting enough for me to care….trying my best to avoid spoilers every week though is hard! Can’t wait for Andor season 2!

[@NateHarrisMusic]

Love it, absolutely 100%

[@EyeBelieveSo]

I loved Kristian’s initial review, he was being too nice about it when we all know by now Disney killed SW

[@Ruleof2Review]

I like the show after two episodes. Not sure why people are so down on it. And keep in mind I haven’t been a fan the Disney-era Star Wars for the most part. I like Yord too btw. Don’t understand why he stands out so much lol. I really enjoy hearing the Jedi converse with each other (on Coruscant) and discuss some of their philosophies on overcoming emotion and avoiding the need for revenge. That’s the kind of stuff George wrote about and it’s my favorite part of Star Wars.

[@marcussimoes2909]

Dream killer in the house!!!

[@ssj4brandon1]

hated that carrie was killed off so fast but and she was a jedi master.

[@talondiwisch5206]

This girl seems extremely chill… It’s funny to watch.

[@martinsleight321]

I'm sure we will see Carrie Ann Moss a significant amount of time as she's one of the four Jedi, and it's going to be revealed what Mae justifies her killing with.

[@MirrorDomains]

Lightsabers don't kill in Disney Star Wars but small daggers do. It's hard to defend guys...

[@bradysdarkroom]

Maul

[@bigt2079]

Halfway hoping they bring her back and she turns out to be the person in the Venom mask. Lightsabers aren’t special at all anymore.

[@daranphilipson1025]

Stabbed in the heart

[@bigt2079]

@@daranphilipson1025 it’s apparently more lethal than getting cut in half per Dave Filoni.

[@daranphilipson1025]

@@bigt2079 Being stabbed in the heart is lethal and more lethal than being cut in half.

[@shadowhunterge]

You hit everything on the spot about this show Kristian.

[@curtis4176]

Acolyte… An acolyte of what?… to be revealed at the end of the season. Fun Acolyte, a show about a mysterious master McGuffin. That means the show called Acolyte has nothing to do about a Sith and acolyte relationship but the trauma of twin sisters. I am confused, have I been misled? Did I assume to much from the title?

[@benjaminvega7186]

My problem with the jedi portrayals is the same with every fan film. They play them like a robot. They weren't even like that in the prequels, i get that they're supposed to be stoic, but they're just flat

[@TheBlecht]

I don’t get when Rocha said the show is directed well. It’s the director’s job to get the most out of actors and she’s definitely not doing that. It feels “meh” and most of the performances are sub-par.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

You nailed it

[@J7nator]

I agree, performances are not great. I hope they don't use that they were following prequels as an excuse.

[@SonicDangles]

The DEI and forced-casting unfortunately takes me out of it. I don't understand why lucasfilm seems to have such disdain for their own fan base. There are elements in this that I like. For example, the visualsl and the world does feel like Star wars but it has this corporate skin over the top.

[@MADCHELLO]

being a person that didn't grow up with Star wars until I was a teenager I can say that for me, this is star wars. Writing was never that good, always more interested in bringing the younglings to watch and being CWish, since the original trilogy. Please, ep 6 we have teddy bears with rocks and sticks overthrowing an army with tanks and guns.

[@Highkingfly]

Completely agree, after watching the first two episodes it feels as if they’re aiming for the quality and writing of Andor/Ashoka but it feels a level below that.