So, uh, that occurred. And that happened. And THAT occurred as nicely. The fifth episode of The Acolyte introduced an entire new stage of motion and chaos to the Star Wars universe, one thing one of many present’s stars rightfully factors out doesn’t happen enough in trendy franchises.
Dafne Eager, who performs Jedi apprentice Jecki Lon on the Disney+ Star Wars present, spoke to Entertainment Weekly in regards to the newest episode, which requires diving into some heavy-duty spoilers.
“There are such a lot of administrators in blockbuster sagas which can be so scared to kill off their characters, and are so comfy with bringing characters again to life, and all of those little author tips that I feel are fairly cheeky,” Eager stated, referring to the truth that not solely does her character die within the episode, however so does Jedi Knight Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett)—becoming a member of The Acolyte’s earlier physique depend, which incorporates Jedi Masters Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo), Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Torbin (Dean Charles Chapman).
“And I actually like that [show creator Leslye Headland] was truly killing folks,” she continued. “As a result of should you’re not making it harmful, then why are we even right here? Why are we involved by the story? Why will we care? Leslye has such a spine as a author, to make you fall in love with these characters after which slaughter all of them like pigs and be like, ‘Yeah, that is our villain. We’re not simply saying he’s so large and scary, we’re truly displaying you the way large and scary he’s.’”
We discover no higher instance of a franchise failing to do that than, nicely, Star Wars. Although The Rise of Skywalker was the top of a complete saga of movies, it teased killing not only one or two characters, but additionally resurrected upwards of 10 completely different characters. (We broke each one down at this link). That simply makes all the things everlasting or dramatic in regards to the movie fully soften away.
However not on The Acolyte. On The Acolyte, essential characters have been dying because the first scene of the primary episode. It’s one of many largest pluses of the present being set so distant from every other identified story—principally anybody and everyone seems to be expendable. Will that proceed because the present strikes ahead? We’ll have to attend and see within the last 4 episodes. However Eager actually cuts to one of many easiest and most blatant explanation why The Acoltye is working so nicely. It goes there to provide us a greater, extra compelling, and extra charming story.
If you wish to learn extra about loss of life on The Acolyte, head over to Entertainment Weekly. There, Eager and others discuss in regards to the reality they knew their characters have been doomed and the way that impacted their performances, and way more.
Stream episode five of The Acolyte on Disney+.
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