Fans React to The Acolyte Finale
Star Wars series – The Acolyte, wrapped up its first season with a curveball that has left fans across galaxies buzzing. Known for its unique twist on the beloved Star Wars universe, The Acolyte has faced some heat from the fandom due to an unexpected turn in its season finale.
Unexpected Guest in Finale
The last scene of the final episode of The Acolyte welcomed none other than legendary Jedi Master Yoda! Part of the series’ setup meant this comeback was a surprise because the narrative is set nearly a hundred years before the prequel movies. This unforeseen Yoda cameo has stirred up some tight discussions among the fans.
Yoda’s Appearance Sparks Debate
Star Wars enthusiasts are heating up their keyboards, debating Yoda’s surprising appearance as it seems to mess with George Lucas’ carefully crafted Star Wars timeline. Fans are pointing out Yoda’s astonishment in The Phantom Menace, where he learns that the Sith are not extinct, which clashes with his appearance in The Acolyte.
Unfolding Yoda’s Role in The Acolyte
At the culmination of The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh spills the beans to Yoda about the Dark Side’s return and the conflicts tearing through Jedi ranks. This has led to fans furrowing their brows, wondering if this messes up Yoda’s knowledge and the Star Wars timeline.
Addressing fans’ concerns in a chat with Inverse, Leslye Headland, the showrunner of the series, shed light on the controversy. She noted it’s not the first time Yoda “has kept secrets from the Senate”. She used the example of Yoda hiding the creation of the clone army in The Clone Wars Season 6 to justify his appearance in The Acolyte.
Lucasfilm’s Initial Doubts Over Yoda’s Cameo
Regardless of the potential clapback from the fans, Headland decided to keep Yoda in her Star Wars rendition, ushering a series of meetings before giving the green light. She rationalized this decision would pave the way for further exploration in future seasons if The Acolyte returns after its controversial first season.
In another chat with Inverse, Hanelle Culpepper, who directed the final episode, shared Lucasfilm’s initial reluctance about Yoda’s appearance. Despite Lucasfilm treading lightly around its iconic characters, Culpepper praised Headland’s conviction to include Yoda in the series finale.
What’s Next for The Acolyte?
Yoda’s inclusion certainly got more people talking about the series, but it also threw a spanner into the works for the creators. Not only do they have to soothe the ruffled Star Wars fandom, but they also have to carefully thread Yoda’s journey from his appearance in The Acolyte to his end in Return of the Jedi.
Despite facing harsh criticism for its first season, the entry of characters like Yoda and Darth Plagueis hints at more seasons for The Acolyte. However, the divided fan responses stir up guesses about its comeback.
Star Wars enthusiasts can stream The Acolyte and enjoy their cosmic adventures on Disney+. No matter what lies ahead for The Acolyte or other Star Wars series, one thing’s certain: Star Wars will always be a hot topic for fans all over our earthly galaxy and beyond.
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