where does the series “The Acolyte” (Disney+) fit into the saga?

You will take a new dose of Star Wars ? The cult saga continues to expand in space and time and develops spin off after spin off in the cinema but also, and above all, on television. At the risk of creating an overdose as with the somewhat uncontrolled expansion of the Marvel universe, the Star Wars galaxy is growing and the new planet to be discovered is called The Acolyte.

But what The Acolyte ? Subscribers to the Disney+ platform, where this series has been broadcast since June 5, 2024, have numerous Star Wars series at hand and it is increasingly difficult to navigate for laymen. The general public has clearly registered the interest and place of the saga The Mandalorian with his adorable “Baby Yoda”, but many missed out onObi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka, Visions or The Book of Boba Fett.

To get our bearings, let’s take the cinematographic saga Star Wars as a marker. The Acolyte is located at the beginning of the saga timelinea good hundred years before the events of the Skywalker era and theEpisode I: The Phantom Menace. We are at the end of a political era of peace and prosperity, where the Jedi were powerful and respected: the High Republic.

The series also follows one of these Jedi as he investigates a proliferation of mysterious crimes. This is Sol, played by the South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game, An Affair, The Housemaid), a Jedi master who will have to confront a pair of former students, the twins Osha and Mae Aniseya, played as adults by a single actress: Amanda Stenberg. Since we’re talking about the casting, the series also offers science fiction fans the opportunity to set their eyes on Carrie-Anne Mosseternal Trinty from the Matrix saga, who this time embodies a Jedi master named Indara.

This series will be the perfect opportunity to see the emergence of the famous Dark Side of the Force which will fracture the solidity of the Jedi Order and the Republic in order to bring about the emergence of the Galactic Empire that we all know. By its place, at the very beginning of the franchise timeline, The Acolyte has the advantage of being an accessible gateway for anyone who would like to discover the universe Star Wars. Newcomers will also be less surprised by certain themes and plot tricks that the most dedicated fans will see coming from afar…

The series matters 8 episodes released weekly (except for the first two which are already available for launch). The 8th episode will be broadcast on July 16 on Disney+ (subscriptions ranging from €5.99/month with advertising or €11.99/month in premium version).

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