The Acolyte: what you need to know about the new Star Wars series

The Jedi will have to fight to maintain stability

'The Acolyte' is now available

Disney+ is celebrating the release of 'The Acolyte,' the new series that expands the Star Wars universe following the success of 'The Mandalorian.'

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What's it about?

This new live-action series is an investigative thriller that further opens the Star Wars universe with new characters and stories set in the final days of the High Republic era.

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The beginning of everything

The story starts to unfold when 'Ueda,' a Jedi Master, is attacked and killed by a woman wielding daggers. Identifying the killer leads to a plot filled with surprises and new characters, prompting viewers to speculate on who’s who and the true motives behind the attack.

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Mystery and action

It's a "mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era," according to the show's synopsis.

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The Jedi will have to fight to maintain stability

Throughout the series, the Jedi are at the height of their power, while the Republic expands across the universe, allowing for years of peace and stability.

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Respects the Star Wars timeline

In the series, we’ll see a group of Jedi investigating a wave of murders directly impacting their order. 'The Acolyte' offers a police-style investigation drama filled with equal parts action and drama, all while adhering to the Star Wars timeline.

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Small differences

Unlike 'The Mandalorian,' this new series offers greater continuity between its episodes, while 'The Mandalorian' features more standalone episodes. Another notable difference is the focus on fewer lightsaber battles, instead highlighting martial arts and Jedi skills, paying homage to Eastern cultures and samurai traditions.

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Osha and Mae

Amandla Stenberg plays one of the main characters, noted for her dual role as 'Osha' and 'Mae,' twin sisters separated by tragedy. 'Osha' is the former padawan of 'Sol,' while 'Mae,' initially presumed dead, reappears having turned to the dark side of the Force.

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Master Sol

Lee Jung-jae stars as 'Sol,' a respected Jedi Master who accompanies Osha in her investigations.

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Yord Fandar

Charlie Barnett plays 'Yord Fandar,' a Jedi Knight and temple guardian striving to prove himself to Master Sol.

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Jecki Lon

Dafne Keen portrays 'Jecki Lon,' Sol’s young padawan who is half-human and half-Theelin.

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Now available on Disney+

Whether you're a fan of the saga or not, 'The Acolyte' is an easy-to-follow series that immerses you in its mystery and plot, allowing you to delve deeper into Star Wars culture and discover new characters that offer longtime fans fresh mysteries to unravel. The series consists of eight episodes, released weekly.

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