Leslye Headland Reveals Her Favorite Episode of ‘The Acolyte,’ and Fans Are in Full Agreement
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ has now reached Episode 5, marking the halfway point of the series. Based on the latest episode, the second half promises significant improvements over the first.
Episode 5 unveiled the identity of Mae’s Sith Lord mentor, featured the demise of key characters, and introduced compelling mysteries that will unfold in the final three episodes.
Episode 5 of ‘The Acolyte’ has become the highest-rated on IMDb, and the show’s creator, Leslye Headland, has confirmed it as her favorite episode. Fans seem to share her sentiment, especially considering the shortcomings of the first four episodes, which suffered from poor pacing that hindered the appreciation of the mystery’s slow build.
The show has garnered praise from fans, particularly for its choreography. Even before airing, Dafne Keen and Headland teased a fight sequence that was anticipated to rival Maul’s Duel of Fates. While opinions vary on that comparison, the action sequences have been a highlight, providing much-needed excitement in what was otherwise a slow start to the series.
Despite Qimir being the most obvious choice for the Sith Lord, the revelation received some praise, despite the controversy surrounding it. The show didn’t exactly maintain a sense of mystery when dropping hints.
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