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The Acolyte

The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.

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The Acolyte
Sci-Fi
Fantasy

Cast
Dafne Keen , Lee Jung-jae , Amandla Stenberg , Jodie Turner-Smith , Joonas Suotamo , Carrie-Anne Moss , Margarita Levieva , Charlie Barnett , Dean-Charles Chapman
Release Date
Seasons
1
Franchise(s)
Star Wars
Writers
Leslye Headland , Charmaine De Grate , Kor Adana
Directors
Leslye Headland , Alex Garcia Lopez
Showrunner
Leslye Headland
Story By
Leslye Headland

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