Metacritic Summary: 'The Acolyte' Investigation Draws Master Sols into a Mystery

Set 100 years before the fall of the Republic, the mysterious deaths of Jedi drive Master Sols (Lee Jung-jae) onto the investigation trail. Compellingly, the journey reunites him with his former padawan.

The Acolyte's Origins

As a prequel to the prequels, 'The Acolyte' roots itself in the Star Wars universe during a time when the galaxy was on the brink of chaos. The series is teeming with a star-studded cast, including Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, and Jodie Turner-Smith, along with a special cameo by Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca.

The Mystery Unravels

The series opens with an intriguing mystery: the murders of several Jedi. Master Sols, a respected and experienced Jedi Master, embarks on a complex investigation to uncover the truth behind these killings. Along the way, he must confront his past and the secrets that bind him to the very mystery he seeks to solve.