For newcomers, it can appear overwhelming.
There’s the prequel, original, and sequel trilogies, collectively known as the “Skywalker Saga.”
But don’t worry; no homework is needed to watch the show.
Amandla Stenberg in ‘The Acolyte’.Credit:Christian Black/Lucasfilm Ltd.
Believe it or not,The Acolyteis the perfect starting point to jump into the Star Wars saga.
The High Republic predates everything.
When doesThe Acolytetake place?
‘The Acolyte’.Lucasfilm Ltd.
It predates the events ofStar Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menaceby a century.
That’s long before Anakin Skywalker was born, and in an era where numerous Jedi were around.
The Jedi Order and Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war.
Charlie Barnett, Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, and Lewis Young in ‘The Acolyte’.Lucasfilm Ltd.
But in the dark corners of the galaxy, a powerful few learn to use the Force in secret.
One of them, a lone assassin, risks discovery to seek revenge.
What is the High Republic era?
Yoda in ‘The Phantom Menace’.Mary Evans/LUCASFILMS/Ronald Grant/Everett
The High Republic is the Jedis golden age that spanned hundreds of years.
The Jedi Order were in a powerful position and spread across the galaxy.
Will Any Star Wars characters from The Skywalker Saga appear inThe Acolyte?
Mary Evans/LUCASFILMS/Ronald Grant/Everett
Don’t expect any familiar faces from the Skywalker Saga inThe Acolyte.
This includes Yoda, who was alive and kicking on the Jedi Council during the High Republic era.
“Can you imagine?
Can you imagine if they were like, ‘No problem.
you might use Yoda.
Not a big deal.
Go for it,’ Headland explained.
No, there is not [a Yoda cameo].
We are pulling characters from the High Republic, and characters from EU [Expanded Universe].
That’s it.”
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