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The Acolyte

2024Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic673.2Rotten Tomatoes79%19%

A nostalgic, tense mystery series about fantasy and the future, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E5 "Night" 6.5

Episodes

5.1

Story

In an age of light, a darkness rises.

A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. During this time, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller
  • High-Stakes Jedi Investigation
  • Visually Stunning World-Building
  • Nostalgic Star Wars Lore
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Philosophical Conflict of Ideals
  • Epic Space Opera
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kogonada, Leslye Headland, Hanelle M. Culpepper
Written by
Jasmyne Flournoy, Leslye Headland, Jason A. Micallef
Produced by
Eileen Shim, Damian Anderson, Rob Bredow
Music by
Michael Abels

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Facts

June 4, 2024 · July 16, 2024 · Ended

First aired
June 4, 2024
Last aired
July 16, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

The Unfettered, Evil Twin, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

  • The Unfettered
  • Evil Twin
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Solar and Lunar
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Hourglass Plot
  • Identical Twin ID Tag
  • Good vs. Good
  • Shout-Out
  • Mythology Gag
  • Pet the Dog
  • Prequel in the Lost Age

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Acolyte?"

Questions about The Acolyte

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Acolyte?

Disney+

In the United States, The Acolyte streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Acolyte worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (31).

Is The Acolyte okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

What tropes does The Acolyte use?

The UnfetteredEvil TwinSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeSolar and LunarDriven to SuicideHourglass PlotIdentical Twin ID TagGood vs. GoodShout-OutMythology GagPet the DogPrequel in the Lost Ageand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including The Unfettered, Evil Twin, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.