Episode 073 - The Acolyte Season 1: Cracks in the Jedi Foundation (Visual Media Survey, Part 9)

In this episode, our hosts take a look at the most recent visual media series released in the Star Wars Universe: The Acolyte. Connor and Alex provide an overview and investigation of the plot of the series, from the Rashomon-style episodes portraying the events on Brendok, to the way noir mystery influences the first several episodes, to the beautifully choreographed fight scenes spread throughout the season. Further, the hosts dive into the key themes of the series: the increasingly dogmatic depiction of Jedi in the leadup to the era of The Clone Wars, the seductive lure of the Dark Side, and the way the best of intentions can still lead to the worst of outcomes. Listen now to hear a breakdown of the first season of The Acolyte.

This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Acolyte, The High Republic (Phases 1 to 3), The Clone Wars, Ahsoka, Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017 comic), Fallen Order, Jedi Survivor, The Mandalorian, and Kenobi.

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