I’m normally not one to rate shows on Google.. but I’m kind of confused by the low reviews on here.
My opinion:
Acting is a mixed bag. Some actors crush it. Others feel a bit contrived. Doesn’t hurt the story though - which feels intricate and well-crafted.
Also finally seeing some high energy lightsaber fights reminiscent of the prequels is a welcome change from the slower paced ones we’ve otherwise been seeing as of late (looking at you live action Ahsoka, Kylo, Rey, etc.)
Having an all new set of characters in the Acolyte reintroduces stakes we’ve been missing too. The Obi-Wan series for example was good.. but there weren’t really stakes since we already know what happens to Obi-Wan, Vadar, and Leia. In the Acolyte, very few characters (if any) have plot armor. The 5th episode proved this.
Characters have depth. Story has mystery. Them Jedi fights are dope. Feels like a solid show. Not sure why people are griping about it. Is it as good as Andor? No. But as good as the Mandalorian? Yeah for sure.