Unveiling the Connection Between “The Acolyte” and “The Last Jedi”: A Shocking Revelation
In “The Last Jedi,” the truth of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) nearly killing Ben “Kylo Ren” Solo (Adam Driver) after sensing his corruption effectively wrecks the former’s attempts to rebuild the Jedi into a proper force for good, as Kylo destroys his uncle’s school in retaliation. The revelation also deeply shocks Rey (Daisy Ridley), who nevertheless later opts to continue the Skywalker bloodline in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” despite technically being a Palpatine, thus setting up a potential new swing for the whole Jedi Order thing.
The Acolyte: A New Perspective on the Jedi Order
Meanwhile, the premise of “The Acolyte” seems to take the opposite approach. Here, the Jedi Order is as powerful as it’s ever been. Still, a rising darkness is slowly starting to gain influence, and regardless of how small the danger may initially seem, things are moving toward the inevitable, Order 66-themed end that every “Star Wars” fan is all too familiar with.
Exploring the Plot of “The Acolyte”
The official plot synopsis for “The Acolyte” only makes things even more interesting. “In ‘The Acolyte,’ an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…” This could mean that, like Rian Johnson’s film, the Disney+ series will very well feature Force users betraying other Force users. How the series handles things remains to be seen. However, it wouldn’t be a massive shock if its events at least somewhat mirror the Luke-Kylo situation in “The Last Jedi.