The Acolyte is set at the end of the Star Wars franchise's High Republic era, approximately 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) It sees a respected Jedi Master investigating a series of crimes that bring him into contact with a former Padawan learner and reveal sinister forces. The series, which divided fans of the franchise, became the subject of a review bombing campaign and received lower viewership ratings than previous Star Wars series.
The Acolyte is set at the end of the Star Wars franchise's High Republic era. It sees a respected Jedi Master investigating a series of crimes that bring him into contact with a former Padawan learner.