Hey guys, so I just watched this YouTube video breaking down an episode of a show called “Baggage Claim” that aired on July 17, 2024, and let me tell you, it was wild! The protagonist in the episode heard this mysterious voice talking about the power of one, two, and many, which led her to tune in to “The Acolyte” on TV.
“The Acolyte” is set before “Phantom Menace” and revolves around twin sisters, Mae and Osha, who are force-sensitive and born into a space witch coven. The Jedi discover the twins and put them through some tests, but things take a dark turn when Mae accidentally starts a fire that ends up killing their family. Osha wants to join the Jedi, but Mae is manipulated by a sexy Sith to go against them. The plot thickens when Osha gets kidnapped, and the truth about their family’s demise is revealed by a Jedi named Sol, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
The comments section of the video was buzzing with opinions about how Disney has been handling the Star Wars franchise. People are super disappointed and frustrated, feeling like Disney doesn’t get the essence of what made Star Wars so great in the first place. There’s talk about how the power dynamics in the franchise are being messed with, with some comparing certain decisions to Sith-like behavior lacking a moral compass.
As someone who grew up watching Star Wars and loving it, it’s pretty sad to see the state it’s in now. Some are even joking about canceling their Disney+ subscriptions over this mess. People are feeling the division among fans, the gatekeeping, and the lack of respect for the original content. It’s like a big ol’ mess, and some are finding it hard to muster up any care at this point.
But hey, at least we got a good laugh out of The Acolyte being compared to Post Modernist thinking, right? Gotta find humor in the chaos sometimes. Anyways, feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s chat about this crazy Star Wars situation!Watch video on YouTube