Star Wars fans are pointing to the massive blunder underlying The Acolyte which is facing such harsh reactions from critics and fans.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episodes 1-4 Review
The Acolyte is arguably one of the most polarizing additions to the Star Wars universe, with the series receiving mixed reactions from critics and fans. The High Republic-era series has faced criticism for several reasons, prompting fans to examine exactly what went wrong with the long-awaited entry.
On social media, some fans concluded that the series is plagued by the same pacing issues that were a major hindrance to the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Fans pointed out how the series had episodes with extremely short runtimes and failed to develop the story in a meaningful way. Here's the one issue that fans feel has largely affected The Acolyte.
The Acolyte premiered with its first two episodes released on June 4, 2024. The remainder of the eighth episode season is released weekly. The series, created by Leslye Headland, has received mixed reviews from critics and holds an audience score of 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a franchise low.
