Nearly five years into live-action Star Wars shows for Disney Plus, the batting average isn't bad despite a couple of crushing disappointments. In its first two episodes, the Leslye Headland-created series rapidly finds its voice, sets a compelling tone, and introduces several characters that could become fan-favorites in the long run, yet the uneven cinematography, some awkward dialogues, and weirdly cut scenes take the overall result down a notch.
Murder mysteries revealing who did the killings aren't an uncommon sight, and in the case of"The Acolyte," the trailers and spots already made it clear that Amandla Stenberg was behind them. However, it was reasonable to expect much of the series to be a pursuit of Osha and her trying to prove her innocence.
Last but not least, Keen's Jecki Lon was clearly affected by Sol's humanity at a young age and appears to be a problem-solver that enjoys thinking outside the box. It explains why she immediately connects with Osha and her version of the murderous events that happen early on, and the relationship between the two could be a surprising one.