The Acolyte remains a subject of fascination for fans despite its cancellation, particularly due to its intriguing characters like Osha and Mae Aniseya and the anti-hero Qimir. A standout moment is Episode 5, 'Night', which presents intense lightsaber combat, focusing on the brutal efficiency of Qimir as the Stranger. This episode offers a critical view of the Jedi Order while reintroducing the concept of cortosis into the canon, portraying lightsabers as dangerous weapons. Deleted scenes hinted at a darker portrayal of violence, showcasing a departure from the franchise's family-friendly image.
The Acolyte is a rare Star Wars story that sheds a more scrutinous light on the Jedi Order, and 'Night' doubled down on that premise by allowing the Stranger to mow down the show's most stalwart heroes.
Jacinto explained, 'Star Wars has always been PG, but you want to find some brutal aspects of these fights, there was one moment, I think, where I just take one Jedi and keep slamming his head onto a rock, because we wanted to show how brutal this guy could be, without any remorse.'
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