Disney’s latest Star Wars venture, ‘The Acolyte,’ stirred controversy well before its official debut. As most are aware, the series premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, with two episodes. Now, critics and fans alike have the opportunity to weigh in on the highly-discussed show. As anticipated, critics have generally expressed satisfaction, though not overwhelmingly so, while fan reception remains notably critical, resulting in yet another polarizing addition to the Star Wars universe.

Even though critics have acknowledged that “The Acolyte” isn’t a top-tier Star Wars series after watching the initial episodes, they see significant potential in the show. Conversely, fans have labeled it as subpar, prompting speculation about whether this criticism stems from ideological review bombing or if critics harbor biases for unknown reasons.

To uncover the truth, we’ve watched the series and analyzed critics’ reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts an impressive 88% positive rating and is Certified Fresh.