Disney PlusThe Acolyte (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seem...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
FemPower: Yes
Overview
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seem...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The series leans left by centering its narrative on a critique of the established Jedi Order's dogma and power, exploring nuanced perspectives on the Force and morality, and featuring a diverse cast that challenges traditional narratives within the Star Wars universe.
The series features explicit DEI-driven casting, placing diverse actors in central and powerful roles. Its narrative critically examines an established, historically traditional power structure while elevating non-traditional, female-led alternatives, making a strong DEI critique central to its themes.
Secondary
The Acolyte offers a strongly positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. With an openly queer creator at the helm, the series intentionally integrates diverse queer identities, including a gender non-binary lead and a transgender supporting role, supported by openly queer actors. This deliberate and celebrated representation makes it a landmark for queer visibility in the Star Wars universe.
The show features several female Jedi, including Masters Vernestra Rwoh and Tasi Lowa, and Knight Jecki Lon, who engage in and win close-quarters lightsaber combat against multiple male Sith acolytes.
The series introduces new female protagonists and includes new gender non-binary and transgender characters. However, the provided information does not indicate that any pre-existing, canonically established Star Wars character has been portrayed as a different gender.
The Acolyte introduces new characters within the Star Wars universe, and there is no information indicating that any of these characters were previously established as a different race in prior canon. The diverse casting involves original characters for this series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.3
5.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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